Saddleworth Historical Society

Saddleworth

Saddleworth lies to the west of the principal Pennine watershed.  Historically, a Township in the Agbrigg Wapentake of the West Riding of Yorkshire; Saddleworth was, however, a Chapelry within the parish of Rochdale until 1869 when it achieved parish status.  Although still part of the historic County of Yorkshire, Saddleworth is now part of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham.

For an introduction to Saddleworth, see:

• Regional Map

• Reference Map of Saddleworth

• Saddleworth Overview

• Saddleworth Place Names

• New Publication

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Last updated: 05-Apr-2008.

Aims & Objectives

The Saddleworth Historical Society aims to document the history of Saddleworth, to promote an interest in the area's past, and to facilitate research relating to Saddleworth history. The Society's activities range from prehistory and archaeology to landscape studies and architecture.  Members' interests include the textile industry,  the Industrial Revolution, transportation by way of packhorse trails, turnpike roads, the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and railways, and family histories.

The Society arranges lectures and events throughout the year and publishes a quarterly Bulletin,  Local Interest Trails, as well as books about Saddleworth.  A large archive of historical material is available to members for research purposes.    The Society's has a growing international membership, many of whom are descendants of emigrants from Saddleworth to America and Australia.