A monument to one of Greater Manchester's most famous sons will be the centre of 150th anniversary celebrations this weekend.

Peel Tower, constructed in memory of Sir Robert Peel, opened to the public for the first time this week in 1852.

The man behind the image of the modern police force is due to be remembered with a series of events reflecting life in that era.

A re-enactment of of the original opening ceremony of the tower will be the centrepiece of the celebrations on Sunday.

Sir Robert Peel founded modern policing in the UK

The tower, on Holcombe Hill, Bury, will be open to visitors and draped with bunting, flags and a huge banner.

John Ireland, secretary of the Holcombe Society, said: "Peel Tower is a landmark that has been seen by millions over the years and is so much part of the local landscape that it is almost taken for granted."

A group of people will abseil down the tower on Saturday to raise funds for the leukaemia charity, the Anthony Nolan Trust.

Phil Parkinson, of Bury Metro Council, said: "The Helmshore Brass Band will be playing music from the 1852 era to entertain the crowds and Greater Manchester Police will send a Peeler to add to the authenticity."

The original police nicknames, "Bobbies" and "Peelers" come from Sir Robert's name.

Sir Robert, who grew up in Bury, is also associated with the repeal of the Corn Laws.

Peel Tower is 128 feet high and originally cost �1,000 to build. During World War II it was used as a lookout post.