Galleries · North West England
J.R. Clynes Building
In or near Manchester.
J.R. Clynes Building — town hall and museum in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
J.R. Clynes Building is an art gallery in North-West England. Built or established in 1883, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. Named after John Robert Clynes. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 4.3 km away. Postcode area OL1.
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Official information
Gallery Oldham features a variety of exhibitions, including permanent displays and special events. Visitors can explore collections of artworks and objects, as well as participate in gallery talks and activities designed for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The J.R. Clynes Building is a Victorian gallery located in Oldham, North-West England (postcode OL1). Established in 1883, it is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The site is also part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5406, -2.1090
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Oldham, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL1 1DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton
- Established
- 1883
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill — 4.3 km
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; PH off
- Official site
- hla.oldham.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26571505 (CC0)
- commons: The Old Library and Art Gallery Union Street - geograph.org.uk - 493753.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is J.R. Clynes Building?
- J.R. Clynes Building is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL1 1DN), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
- What is J.R. Clynes Building?
- J.R. Clynes Building — town hall and museum in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to J.R. Clynes Building?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL1 1DN.
- When was J.R. Clynes Building built?
- Built or established in 1883.
- Is J.R. Clynes Building a listed building?
- J.R. Clynes Building is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is J.R. Clynes Building a protected site?
- Yes — J.R. Clynes Building is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is J.R. Clynes Building free to visit?
- Yes, J.R. Clynes Building is free to enter.
- How do I get to J.R. Clynes Building?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL1 1DN.