Libraries to host displays of bravery

STEP back in time . . . (from left) apprentice project support officer Christopher Robinson, local studies officer Roger Ivens and Councillor Cath Ball

LOCAL heroes of World War One will be honoured by two new exhibitions touring to Oldham.

The displays recognise the bravery of Victoria Cross holders and the Oldham Pals.

“Oldham’s Victoria Crosses” tells the story of three men — Thomas Steele, Walter Mills and John Hogan — who received England’s highest military decoration for their heroism in battle.

The second exhibition, “The Oldham Pals”, remembers the legacy of the 24th Manchester’s Battalion using archives and stories of the men who were there.

The exhibitions will travel to different libraries from Saturday spending around three weeks at each one.