Monthly Archives: August 2016

Donald Jack Display

Posted on August 26, 2016 by buryculture

Following on from our post about Radcliffe-born author, Donald Jack, we are very pleased to tell you that our display is up and running! It was a pleasure to welcome Gordon Hale as one of the first visitors to view … Continue reading →

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Acknowledgement Of Great Customer Service

Posted on August 17, 2016 by buryculture

It is always nice when someone is happy with the service that they receive here at Bury Libraries. So it was especially thrilling when the Archives and Local Studies department found out that our Reference Librarian received a dedication of thanks in a … Continue reading →

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Three Cheers for Radcliffe-born Donald Jack!

Posted on August 13, 2016 by buryculture

It’s usually quite challenging (but always fascinating) when a person visits The Archive and Local History Service armed with a specific enquiry. TV programmes like Who Do You Think You Are? Make it look easy – like the answer is … Continue reading →

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Memorials of Bury: South African War Memorial

Posted on August 5, 2016 by buryculture

In The South African War (or Second Boer War) 1899 – 1902, over 200 Lancashire Fusiliers lost their lives. Unveiling the statue and the ceremony which took place to commemorate those who died must have been a momentous occasion for … Continue reading →

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