Numerous East Lancashire heritage sites are opening their doors for free to allow residents to go back in time - from the middle ages right up to the contemporary era of a football club.
As part of the annual Heritage Open Days Festival, castles, museums and libraries will be in the spotlight with events, tours, talks and fun activities until September 15.
Visitors can experience the sweltering conditions of the Victorian industrial mills at Helmshore Mills Museum, Rossendale from until this Sunday.
They can check out the viaduct and there will be a rare chance to see a coal-fired chip shop range – one of Lancashire’s 50 fascinating objects at the museum.
There will also be a talk at 11am on the Saturday from curator Philip Butler.
For all Claret fans there will be an opportunity to look through the history of the club in a fan-led collection of the club’s footballing greats.
This collection will be open on this Saturday and next Tuesday from 2pm to 2.45pm on both days, at Burnley Library.
Meanwhile, Clitheroe Castle Museum will offer free admission at their event on Saturday, September 7 from 11am until 4pm and includes a range of engaging family friendly activities.
Councillor Peter Buckley, cabinet member for Community and Cultural Services, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to join this national celebration of our country's great heritage, in this landmark year of our 50th anniversary celebrations as a modern county council.
"These events provide a fascinating and in-depth insight into the rich and diverse stories of Lancashire’s past, and we would urge everyone to take advantage of the opportunities for education and cultural enrichment.”
Highlights of the second weekend include the Queen Street Textile Museum in Burney where visitors can witness the last remaining piece of Victorian steam-powered weaving history with the machine being the last in the world.
Open on Saturday September 14, staff will create an immersive experience dressed in Victorian costume and the 130-year-old Lancashire looms will be on display to uncover more about cotton-weaving mills throughout the decades.
There will also be a chance to uncover the world of Victorian servants with the kitchen in the basement open as well as the much-loved grounds and walled gardens.
Preston County Hall will also be open on Wednesday, September 11 and Sunday, September 15 and the hidden recesses of Lancaster Castle will be open on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8.
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