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Hear about the latest Pennine Heritage projects, fascinating local heritage stories, and events around the South Pennines
End of the Roll: the First Book of Alice Longstaff Photographs
An exciting new collection of Alice Longstaff images made available for the first time.
Meet our new Heritage Manager
Meet our new Heritage Manager, Dr Andrew McTominey, who is taking over the role from Dr Francesca Elliott after two highly successful years.
Trying Dry January? The Calder Valley has a Long History of Going Alcohol-Free!
Many people participate in Dry January every year, but the history of anti-alcohol movements goes back much further. In this guest blog, volunteer Sue explores the history of the temperance movement in the upper Calder Valley.
Meet our new Chair of Trustees, Mike Tull
Meet our new Chair of Trustees, Mike Tull. Read about Mike's plans to take Pennine Heritage forward through a new emphasis on partnerships.
100 Years on Screen at Hebden Bridge Picture House
Step back in time 100 years to discover what the silver screen had to offer for residents of Hebden Bridge in 1923!
On the Altar of Sacrifice: Remembering the Birchcliffe Chapel's First World War Heroes
Learn about the lives of two of the men remembered on the Birchcliffe Chapel war memorial.
Pennine Magazine, 40 Years On
Museums, trams, and vintage cars: see what residents of the South Pennines were reading about 40 years ago, in this guest blog from volunteer Sue Jane.
Guest Blog: Rediscovered Portraits from Brearley Baptist Chapel
History student Lauren Jones shares an exciting discovery made during her work placement at Pennine Heritage in Spring 2023.
Heritage Treasures Day 2023: the Alice Longstaff Collection
Discover one of our greatest heritage treasures, the Alice Longstaff Collection, which captures 100 years of South Pennines life in pictures.
Celebrating One Year of our Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Our Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Huddersfield is one year old! See our top 10 highlights from this exiting year of innovation.