BURNLEY residents have been taking a closer look at historical attractions in the town this weekend as part of Local History Month.

The month of May was chosen by the Historical Association following last year's successful history week and a number of events have been taking place in the borough during the last few weeks.

The engine house at Oak Mount Mill in Burnley was open to the public between 2pm and 4pm yesterday.

There was also a guided towpath walk through the Weavers' Triangle setting off from the visitor centre in Manchester Road.

The last day of the exhibition Discovering Local History was held at the United Reformed Church, in Bethesda Street, on Saturday.

It was staged by the Burnley and District Historical Society, the Weavers' Triangle Visitor Centre and Burnley Local Studies Library. Admission to all the events was free.

Pictured at Oak Mount Mill engine house is volunteer Mike Hargreaves.