Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film
Fri 18 Sept · 14:00
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre
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The North West Film Archive presents a selection of films exploring the hidden histories of disabled people in the north west.
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Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 14:00.
Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film is held at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre in Manchester (Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL).
Entry to Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film is free.
Tickets for Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film can be booked via hla.oldham.gov.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film
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The North West Film Archive presents a selection of films exploring the hidden histories of disabled people in the north west.
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📍 Venue
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning CentreGreaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL
Coldhurst, Manchester
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When is Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film?
Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film taking place?
Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film is held at Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre in Manchester (Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL).
How much are tickets for Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film?
Entry to Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film is free.
How do I get tickets for Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film?
Tickets for Waiting Patiently – Discovering Disability History on Film can be booked via hla.oldham.gov.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Hotels within walking distance of Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre
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Until Friday, 18 September 2026
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