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Walks and Talks

Market 750 Audio Tour
Saturday 31 July onwards
Usual museum opening times
Stockport Story Museum, Market Place
Discover the history of Stockport's Market Place with a special audio tour exploring 750 years from the granting of the Market Charter in 1260, the hustle and bustle (and smells!) of a medieval market and the turbulent political meetings of the 1800s.
Call 0161 480 1460
FREE

The History of Stockport Market: 750 Years of Trade and Development
Monday 15 November
7pm - 8.30pm
Stockport Story Museum, Market Place
A special evening talk on the development of Stockport Market Place. The last 750 years will be brought to life using research from the new History of Stockport Market book. There will be tea, coffee and time to chat after the talk.
Suitable for adults. Places are limited, booking advisable. Call 0161 480 1460
FREE

Market Mysteries
Tuesday 22 February 2011
4pm - 7pm
Stockport Story Museum, Market Place
Your mission: Get to grips with stories and characters from Stockport Market’s past. Create mysterious clues about their stories to leave around the Market Hall to surprise and intrigue market traders and shoppers.
Suitable for ages 13 - 25.
Call 0161 477 6517
FREE

Stockport: Tales of a Market Town
Until Sunday 27 March 2011
Usual museum opening times
Stockport Story Museum, Market Place
Using objects and photographs from the museum's collections, short films and oral histories, this exhibition brings to life 200 years of Stockport Market. Supported by Stockport Local Heritage Library.
Call 0161 480 1460
FREE

Stockport Market 750 Book - 'From Castle to Covered Market'
A souvenir book which documents the history of Stockport Market is now available, priced £9.95. It tells the story of Stockport Maket from the granting of its Charter in 1260 through to present day. The book has been commissioned by Stockport Council and is written by Dr. Peter Arrowsmith. It is illustrated with maps, plans, historic photographs and contemporary views.

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