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Gallery

Ramsbottom Heritage Gallery at Ramsbottom Library and Adult Learning Centre

There are 2 exhibitions in the Heritage Gallery, both open whether the library is open.

The Ramsbottom Hoard is a permanent exhibition which tells the story of 4 mediaeval coins found locally, and has been designed by Bury Council.

 

 

The other exhibition curated by the Ramsbottom Heritage Society tells the story of the Chatterton Catastrophe in April 2026.

Starving handloom weavers with no income destroyed power looms in local factories. The exhibition describes the reasons leading up the events on the 26th April 1826, and the aftermath and transportation to Australia

There are a number of panels and artefacts.

Library Opening Hours

Open:
Sunday,Monday    closed all day

Tuesday                  10:00 am - 4.30 pm

Wednesday           10:00 am - 4.30 pm

Thursday               12:30 pm - 7.00 pm   

Friday                    10:00 am - 4.30 pm

Saturday               09:30am-1:00pm

Before making a long journey, please phone the library to check that the gallery will be open

Location:
Ramsbottom Library and Adult Learning Centre
Carr Street, Ramsbottom
BL0 9AE
Tel: 0161 253 5352