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Residents rally round Nantwich Museum after cash theft

Nantwich Museum bosses say they have been “overwhelmed” by support after a thief stole all the money from a vital fundraiser event.

Cash collected at a Friday coffee morning at the Pillory Street venue was stolen on March 31.

May 3, 2023
Nantwich Museum fundraising money stolen

Nantwich Museum fundraising money stolen

Money from a fund-raising event at Nantwich Museum has been stolen, venue bosses said.

The event was held yesterday (March 31), but the money was swiped at around 1.15pm.

April 1, 2023
New “Rescued/Revived” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

New “Rescued/Revived” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A new exhibition called “Rescued/Revived” by Textiles in the Park has opened at Nantwich Museum today (March 15).

The exhibition, which will run until Saturday 13 May, is described as “Clothing – Accessories – Decorative”.

March 15, 2023
Nantwich Museum – programme of Spring talks launched

Nantwich Museum – programme of Spring talks launched

Nantwich Museum have launched five Spring talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery at the Pillory Street venue.

The first talk is on Thursday March 16 at 7pm, titled ‘Civil War coin hoards in Cheshire’ by Keith Lawrence.

March 4, 2023
Nantwich Museum looks ahead to changes in 2023

Nantwich Museum looks ahead to changes in 2023

Nantwich Museum is to undergo a series of changes and improvements in 2023.

New display cases have been installed and museum exhibits are being reorganised.

January 8, 2023
New commemorative plaques in place on Nantwich buildings

New commemorative plaques in place on Nantwich buildings

More plaques have been installed on landmark buildings in Nantwich to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

The new plaques are on Nantwich Civic Hall, Chatwins Bakery (formerly Ye Olde Wyche Theatre), the large building on the corner of Pillory Street and Hospital Street (formerly Chesters’ store), Nantwich Museum and next to the town bridge on Welsh Row.

December 14, 2022
Nantwich Museum launches history booklet

Nantwich Museum launches history booklet

Nantwich Museum has launched a new booklet which introduces readers to the town’s rich history.

“The Story of Nantwich with 36 Objects” was written by a team from the museum’s Research Group.

December 1, 2022
Nantwich Museum launches booklet mapping town’s development

Nantwich Museum launches booklet mapping town’s development

Nantwich Museum has launched a new booklet called “The Making of Nantwich in Six Maps”.

The initiative aims to address the dearth of town maps before 1794.

November 15, 2022
Nantwich Museum to launch series of Autumn talks

Nantwich Museum to launch series of Autumn talks

Nantwich Museum is launching a series of five Autumn talks to take place in the museum’s Millennium Gallery.

October 9, 2022
‘Reincarnated Rubbish – Endangered and Extinct’ exhibition at Nantwich Museum

‘Reincarnated Rubbish – Endangered and Extinct’ exhibition at Nantwich Museum

‘Reincarnated Rubbish – Endangered and Extinct’ is an exhibition by creative recycling artist Val Hunt which has opened at Nantwich Museum and runs until December 10.

The artwork employs ingenuity, humour and skill to create a fascinating and inspiring selection of sculptural pieces which will appeal to visitors of all ages.

September 29, 2022
Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy historic ring

Nantwich Museum launches appeal to buy historic ring

Nantwich Museum has launched a fundraising campaign to buy a post-medieval ring found in Acton.

The gold and enamelled ‘fede’ ring has been valued at £2,000 and the Museum on Pillory Street wants to raise this through donations to make the acquisition.

September 16, 2022
Cheerbrook Farm Shop to stage demo at Nantwich Museum

Cheerbrook Farm Shop to stage demo at Nantwich Museum

Popular Nantwich farm shop Cheerbrook will feature in activities at Nantwich Museum during the 2022 Nantwich Food Festival.

Staff from Cheerbrook, based on Newcastle road, will give a free talk and a practical demonstration with samples on the making of their Scotch Eggs at Nantwich Museum.

August 18, 2022
Summer holiday workshops at Nantwich Museum

Summer holiday workshops at Nantwich Museum

Summer Holiday workshops will run at Nantwich Museum on four separate days in August. The drop-in workshops are inspired by the Pillory Street venue’s new “A Spectacle of Sport” exhibition and will take place on August 10, 11, 17 and 18. There will be a chance to make medals, design sporting kits, try some games and complete trails and puzzles.[Read More…]

August 3, 2022