Visit Middleton's Golden Cluster for a grand day out!
24th August 2011
Categories: Modern History News
This September get FREE entry to four of Middleton's unique historic gems! Middleton's Golden Cluster is a special month-long festival celebrating these historic buildings and showcasing Middleton's intriguing history.
Four of the town’s most interesting buildings including St Leonards - Middleton Parish Church and Queen Elizabeth Old Grammar School will be open from 1pm to 4pm every Tuesday and Friday in September so that visitors can see them all in one day or come back again during the month. Entry is free, and there will be knowledgeable volunteers at each venue to give information about each building and where it fits into Middleton’s rich story.
For more information download the brochure here
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