Local history

Historical records

Learn about the history of Rochdale borough.

History of Rochdale
Historical records and photographs.

School records

Contact an exam board to get a replacement exam certificate or certified statement of results.

Get a replacement exam certificate
Searching the internet for e-learning tools and certificates.

Local history

Fire Station Museum
Fire Station Museum, Rochdale.
A steam train at the East Lancashire Railway station in Heywood.
East Lancashire Railway, Heywood.

In the area

  • Fountain at Queens Park.

    Parks and countryside

    The borough boasts many parks and open spaces. Some have been given the prestigious Green Flag Award.

  • Artist impression of new build flats.

    Improving the borough

    We’re working hard to make Rochdale town centre a better place for shoppers, visitors and businesses.

  • Crowds at the Rochdale Feel Good Festival watching an act on the main stage.

    Events

    There’s always lots going on for the whole family across the borough of Rochdale.

Decision making

  • cartoon image of people with a giant filing system

    Policies, strategies and reviews

    We use policy and strategy documents to guide our decisions. We also use them to develop and run our services fairly and consistently.

  • Councillor's committees

    Councillors and committees

    Councillors are responsible for agreeing provision of services and how the council's money is spent.