There is a new attraction inside the Town Hall of Ashton under Lyne, in addition to the Museum of the Manchester Regiment. A new Visitor Centre opened there in 2002, called Setantii - Tales of Tameside - a new way of exploring the history of the Tameside area.
The name Setantii comes from the name of an ancient British tribe who lived in the area up to the time of the Roman conquest.
The exhibitions feature aspects of life in the area from Celtic times and the effects of the Roman, Viking and Norman invasions. A medieval market is depicted, along with life in Tudor times and the Civil War. Other displays show the development of industry and transport, Victorian and Twentieth Century Tameside plus a feature on "The People who Made Tameside".
Admission is free. Setantii is open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Mondays to Fridays, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.
It is situated inside Ashton Town Hall, between Wellington Road and the Market Place, a couple of minutes walk from the bus and train stations.
Telephone 0161 343 4343 to check opening times, for details of party bookings, etc.
Setantii is inside Ashton Town Hall.
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