Residents of Over Hulton and beyond celebrated the area’s heritage this weekend at a community-group run exhibition. The Bygone Over Hulton Exhibition, which has been running for three years, showcased the area’s rich cultural heritage, fearing a number of stalls centred around the theme 'Family and Community'. The event was staged at the Over Hulton Conservative Club by the local heritage group.
Among the stallholders were the University of Salford's archaeological supervisor Colin Elder, and lead archaeologist Ian Miller. A whole host of artefacts were on display (Image: Leah Collins) The two showcased a number of historic treasures found at the dig which took place at Hulton Park Estate during summer 2022. The range of items, said Colin, who was site supervisor at the Hulton Hall dig two years ago , date back to the 17th century and perhaps even earlier.
(Image: Leah Collins) The artefacts were discovered at Hulton Hall, the manor which once stood on the grounds of Hulton Park. Artefacts found at the dig site include Staffordshire slipware, which were elaborately decorated ornamental dishes, as well as fragments of wine bottles and tobacco pipes. Among other guests was the Greater Manchester Museum & Archives team , showcasing historical police equipment including wooden truncheons, handcuffs and police uniforms.
(Image: Leah Collins) John Bullen, a volunteer at Over Hulton Heritage Group and one of the organisers of the day, said: “We had previously organised a trip.
