Touchstones Exhibition



The Touchstones Centre

Though Manchester's contribution to the history of British music is well documented, many of the defining events actually happened in the outlying towns and cities that make up the urban conurbation sprawl that is modern Manchester.



Grant Showbiz Checking out the Exhibition

Rockin' Rochdale, an exhibition in the excellent new Touchstones Gallery in Rochdale's centre, highlights the variety of ways the Dale has itself contributed to Manchester's rich musical heritage - from the brass and big band eras through Gracie Fields and Deeply Vale to Tractor and Cargo Studios.








Display Box

Several hundred guests, including members of Tractor and Wilful Damage ,Michelle Mullane from BBC GMR,Pete Farrow,Tony Grant.,Tom Smetham[ legendary Deeply Vale doco assistant producer] an appearance by local producer / engineer John Brierley and guitar maker extraordinaire Brian Eastwood, attended the preview (20 October 2005) at which the Lord Mayor of Rochdale formally opened the exhibition - assisted by Milnrow resident rocker Clint Boon with a plea that the hallowed ground of nearby Cargo Studios (vacant for several years) be purchased by Rochdale Council as a permenant space. Well, somebody should...







Display Box 2





Vinyl Wall





Vinyl wall 2





Deeply Mirror





Video Display









Brian Eastwoods Guitars On Display






Rockin Rochdale Event


Step Into The 70's Event


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