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Union Street, OLDHAM, OL1 1PF

Union Street as it was. Has been building site for last year while for Metrolink done. Cars are still using parts of it but this changes with time. In a couple of years will only have trams running along it.

One of Oldham's top pubs and the current local CAMRA pub of the year.

This is the new Oldham Central tram stop with a passing tram on a test run.

Manchester-bound Metrolink tram number 3034 picks up passengers at the island platform of the new Oldham Central tram stop on Union Street, outside Sainsbury's supermarket.

A view from the new Oldham Central tram stop on Union Street as Metrolink tram number 3034 approaches.

Passing the bottom of Greaves Street

The Lyceum is a Grade II listed building opened in 1856 at a cost of £6,500 as a "mutual improvement" centre for the working men of Oldham. Facilities included a library, newsroom and a series of lectures on geology, geography and education, microscopy and chemistry, female education and botany. Instrumental music was introduced and there were soon 16 violinists and 3 'cellists. Eventually the building was extended to include a school of science and art. Music had always been important in the life of the Lyceum, and in 1892 a school of music was opened, with 39 students enrolled for the "theory and practice of music". The Lyceum continued throughout the 20th century as a centre for the arts in Oldham, and in 1986 the local authority was invited to accept the building as a gift. In 1989 the Oldham Metropolitan Borough Music Centre moved into the Lyceum building, which is now the home of the Oldham Lyceum School of Music. It's possible some of this information is out of date. A passer-by said it was a disused ballroom and currently up for sale! But lights were on upstairs and down, and there were blinds and curtains, so it appeared to be in use.

Built in 19th century. Built as a place of study and culture. Built in 2 parts - spot the slight differences in style. Small theatre in basement.

Three sculpted owls stand on pedestals, overlooking Parliament Square. These sculptures, erected in 2017, are at the southern end of the square looking towards a solitary owl sculpture at the northern end. The owls are a nod to the Oldham crest/coat of arms which has three on a shield with another perched at the top (https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=Oldham Heraldry of the World).