We’re excited to announce the dates of our final events in the Assheton of Middleton history project. Following the purchase in 2023 of this important manorial document collection for the Greater Manchester County Record Office which was generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the V & A, Friends of National Libraries and the Manchester Libraries Trust, securing our heritage forever for communities of Greater Manchester.
Since then we’ve taken a deep dive into the world of Sir Ralphe Assheton, Lord of the Manor of Middleton, exploring and sharing the fascinating stories within this collection with the help of our amazing Archives volunteers. Talks and events have already taken place in Manchester and Rochdale. Coming up we have two more public events celebrating this rich episode of local history which spans more than 800 years and showcases life for everyday life for local people and their lord in Middleton.
Tuesday 24 February 2-3.30pm Asshetons of Middleton Manor at Ramsbottom Heritage Society
Saturday 7 March 1-4pm Assheton Archery Try-Out Day at Assheton Bowmen Club, Manchester
See below for details:
Tuesday 24 February 2-3.30pm Asshetons of Middleton Manor
Ramsbottom Heritage Society, Christ Church and Neighbourhood Centre, Great Eaves Rd, Ramsbottom BL0 0PX
Heroism, crime, passion, adultery, war and murder – join Alison from Archives+ for an afternoon of startling discoveries about the ordinary and not so ordinary lives of the Assheton family of Middleton and their lands and wealth.
Free event with tea or coffee and cake included. No booking required. Contact 07940555814 for more information.
Saturday 7 March 1-4pm Assheton History and Archery Try-Out Day
Assheton Bowmen Archery Club, Tudor Lodge, Victoria Ave E, Manchester M40 5SH
Join Archives+ at the Assheton Bowmen archery club as we dive into the medieval world of Sir Ralph Assheton, Lord of Middleton Manor. Try your hand at Archery with our friendly qualified coaches using modern recurve bows. Learn about the equipment and everyday life of a medieval longbowman and how the legendary Middleton Archers and the Assheton family played a key role in English military history. Refreshments available.
Suitable for aged 18 yrs (16yrs+ must be accompanied by a parent or carer)
Archery is an accessible sport and suitable for all levels of ability.
Free event – places are limited – please book via link below. If you have any mobility or other condition, please let us know when you book so that our professional coaches can accommodate your needs.