Join us for some of the hidden histories of local places, and stories about people of the past.

Welcome to 'Let's Talk History' our series of talks on history on all different sorts of topics; from local legends to national scandals. Below you will find the details of our upcoming talks which will be held at Leigh Town Hall. Each event starts at 7:00pm.

Tuesday 15th September - 'The Mystery of Standish Hall' by Jim Meehan

The Hall was the seat of the Standish family for many centuries but it is now long gone. For decades there have been rumours that parts of the hall were transported to America and rebuilt, but no trace has been found…Join Jim to see if the mystery been solved.

Tuesday 20th October- 'These Lancashire Women are Witches in Politics ' by Yvonne Eckersley

A brief history on the formation of the Leigh Female Reformers Union, their rise out of working-class friendly societies and their actions at the Leigh meeting 11th August 1819 and the Wigan meeting 8th November 1819, either side of the tragic Manchester reform meeting, August 16th 1819 which we now remember as Peterloo

Tuesday 17th November- 'The women behind the movement: Disabled women in the Disabled People's Movement' by The Disabled People's Archive

An interesting look into the largely hidden role that disabled women played in bringing about changes and rights in the lives of disabled people, bringing the campaign to the forefront of national attention, and in their roles behind the scenes.

Note: Ticket price includes refreshment of tea/coffee and biscuits.

Note: Y can also pay cash on the door on the day of the event.

Note: Further talks will be released later in the year. There are no talks planned for July, August or December 2026.

Additional Information:

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible toilet facilities

Hearing Loop available

Free parking on Bengal Street Car Park (adjacent to Leigh Town Hall) after 6pm

Description supplied by the event organiser.