
A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures
Thu 12 Nov · 13:30
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
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Dr Martin Purdy leads a photographic tour of the Western Front at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum on 12 November 2026. This talk explores the legacy of the First World War with tickets priced at £7.50.
Join Dr Martin Purdy for a fascinating photographic tour of the Western Front, exploring the legacy of the First World War.
Join us at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum for a fascinating afternoon with Dr Martin Purdy, historian and First World War specialist, as he takes us on a photographic tour of the Western Front.
Dr Purdy, who lives in Ramsbottom, has spent many years researching the legacies of the First World War. He has worked as an advisor to the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, worked as a battlefield tour guide, co-authored books on the Great War and contributed articles to newspapers, magazines and museums.
Through a collection of photographs, Dr Purdy will share his knowledge and insight into the battlefields and the stories behind them, offering a fascinating look at the Western Front and its lasting legacy.
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A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 13:30.
A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures is held at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum in Blackburn (Holcombe Road, Helmshore, BB4 4NP).
Tickets for A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures are priced at £7.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures is Mainly clear · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Helmshore Mills Textile Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Dr Martin Purdy leads a photographic tour of the Western Front at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum on 12 November 2026. This talk explores the legacy of the First World War with tickets priced at £7.50.
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Join Dr Martin Purdy for a fascinating photographic tour of the Western Front, exploring the legacy of the First World War.
Join us at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum for a fascinating afternoon with Dr Martin Purdy, historian and First World War specialist, as he takes us on a photographic tour of the Western Front.
Dr Purdy, who lives in Ramsbottom, has spent many years researching the legacies of the First World War. He has worked as an advisor to the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, worked as a battlefield tour guide, co-authored books on the Great War and contributed articles to newspapers, magazines and museums.
Through a collection of photographs, Dr Purdy will share his knowledge and insight into the battlefields and the stories behind them, offering a fascinating look at the Western Front and its lasting legacy.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Hotels within walking distance of Helmshore Mills Textile Museum. Searching near Holcombe Road, Helmshore, BB4 4NP; check-in Thursday, 12 November 2026.
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WhereHelmshore Mills Textile Museum
Holcombe Road, Helmshore, BB4 4NP
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures?
A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 13:30.
Where is A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures taking place?
A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures is held at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum in Blackburn (Holcombe Road, Helmshore, BB4 4NP).
How much are tickets for A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures?
Tickets for A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures are priced at £7.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures?
The forecast for A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures is Mainly clear · 9°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Helmshore Mills Textile Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures?
Tickets for A Tour of The Western Front in Pictures can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Holcombe Road, Helmshore, BB4 4NP
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