2015 marks the Centenary of the ill fated allied invasion of Gallipoli in which almost 600,000 Allies and Turkish soldiers were killed. Included in the British Forces were the men who formed 1/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers. These men were drawn mainly from Bury, Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale, Todmorden and what is today Greater Manchester. It is to the memory of the men of both sides and the recognition of their sacrifice this blog and the Reading The Century events have been facilitated by the Rochdale Co-operative Members Volunteer Group.
Local Area Roll of Honour

POETRY TOUR

Great news! All the fantastic poetry submitted to the Gallipoli Event will now be on display in Middleton Central Library from the 3rd week in June.

A wonderful opportunity to come and see poetry from a selection of fantastic writers from within the Borough of Rochdale, the surrounding areas and throughout the UK.
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