HISTORY buffs will be given the rare chance to go up in the attic in one of Bolton's grandest halls.

A special tour will be organised of Hall i'th' Wood Museum to celebrate Heritage Open Days next month.

The tour of will include a visit to the attic space, where Samuel Crompton allegedly hid the spinning mule during an outbreak of machine-breaking in the late 1700s. It is one of a number of historical building opening to the public.

The tours will take place at 12.15pm, 1pm, 2pm and 2.45pm on September 8.