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This magnificent Victorian town park was built by the people of Oldham during the cotton famine, sparked by the American Civil war. Now registered Grade II* it opened in 1865 and we will see its restored features, listed monuments and structures and well-maintained planting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3945,"template":"","regional_group":[80],"event_location":[77,85],"class_list":["post-3917","regional_events","type-regional_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","regional_group-manchester","event_location-in-person","event_location-manchester"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nExploring Oldham\u2019s heritage as the "cotton-spinning capital" of the world.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Step into the industrial past of Oldham, once the Cotton Spinning Capital of the World, with the The Victorian Society's regional group event. Join us on an enlightening journey as we explore the heritage that shaped this historic town. 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