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https://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/trisha-downing-pyud8ZaVq4I-unsplash-scaled.jpg25601707Step 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. Uncover the stories and architectural gems that define Oldham's legacy as a pivotal player in the world of cotton spinning during the Victorian era.