Subject - All Work and No Play? – An Ancoats Scrapbook

Posted : (Tuesday 4th September 2007 ) By - Jane (Registered User)

Wednesday, 13 June 2007 saw the launch of a quality new publication on the oral history of Ancoats. Packed with over 60 pages of photographs, quotations and colourful insights into the home life and playgrounds of sixty years ago, the book has been produced by volunteers who have interviewed local and former residents and workers.

The focus of the book is on the fun times that were had by local people.

Free copies of the book are available from the Heritage Works office for the price of packing and postage. Make out a cheque for £3 to “Heritage Works BPT” and send to: Heritage Works, Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6JG. Stocks are limited, so please phone to reserve a copy: 0161 278 1755.