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“Lost Houses in Nantwich” book returns for second edition

“Lost Houses in Nantwich” book returns for second edition

The popular “Lost Houses in Nantwich” book by local authors Andrew Lamberton and the late Robin Gray is set to return.

Originally published in 2005, the book has become a local “must have” for those interested in local history and the houses that have been lost in the town and its immediate locality.

October 4, 2019
Wistaston author launches debut novel in Nantwich event

Wistaston author launches debut novel in Nantwich event

By Jonathan White
Local author Karen Kelly has launched her debut novel at an event at Nantwich Bookshop.

Karen, 51, from Wistaston, hopes her book “Lillian White’s Journey” will be a big hit with fans.

June 24, 2019
Nantwich author to launch new “Life Zumba and Now” book in May

Nantwich author to launch new “Life Zumba and Now” book in May

By Jonathan White
Nantwich author Joan Carter will launch her book ‘Life Zumba and Now’ at the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge on May 3.

The 83-year-old will give a talk at the launch about her unusual autobiography which begins in the war years in Nantwich.

April 5, 2019
Nantwich Camera Club to host “A Bit of a Journey” talk by Mark Gilligan

Nantwich Camera Club to host “A Bit of a Journey” talk by Mark Gilligan

A talk called “A Bit of a Journey” by award-winning landscape photographer and author Mark Gilligan will be hosted by Nantwich Camera Club.

The talk takes place at a special event at 7.30pm on Tuesday March 26 at the club’s meeting room on Regents Park, London Road, Nantwich.

March 24, 2019
Sixth Holly Holy Day author event proves hit in Nantwich

Sixth Holly Holy Day author event proves hit in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
The 6th annual ‘Holly Holy Day author event’run by the Nantwich Book Shop & Coffee Lounge proved another big success.

The event, held last night (January 25) at Nantwich Methodist Church, comes on the eve of the annual “Battle of Nantwich” re-enactment in the town.

January 26, 2019
Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Acclaimed children’s author Matt Buckingham to visit Nantwich Library

Top children’s author Matt Buckingham will be telling stories when he visits Nantwich Library later this month.

Something fishy will be going on when Matt drops in on Saturday November 25, when he will be bringing his much-loved character Bright Stanley to the Beam Street venue.

November 16, 2017
Nantwich author shortlisted for top novel award

Nantwich author shortlisted for top novel award

Nantwich author Claire Bassi has been shortlisted in this year’s Peggy Chapman-Andrews Award for a First Novel in the Bridport Prize competition with her story ‘Sugar Bird’.

Claire, just one of three to be shortlisted, wins a cash prize plus a manuscript appraisal from The Literary Consultancy to help her shape and develop her novel.

November 14, 2017
Acclaimed author Matthew Hall to visit Nantwich Library

Acclaimed author Matthew Hall to visit Nantwich Library

Acclaimed author Matthew Hall is to visit Nantwich Library next month.

The critically-acclaimed crime fiction writer will be in town on Thursday February 2 at 7pm.

January 24, 2017
Cheshire author Phil Perry launches book at Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Phil Perry launches book at Nantwich Library

Cheshire author Phil Perry has unveiled his new book, The Battle of Baxter Bakery, at Nantwich Bookshop.

Phil’s debut book is a children’s novel set in a fictional bakery in the town of Mayfield, Derbyshire.

December 20, 2016
Nantwich author launches debut novel, Daisychains

Nantwich author launches debut novel, Daisychains

Nantwich author Anita Lounsbach has unveiled her debut novel, Daisychains, at the age of 77.

The book explores the complexities and nature of people, where there is no such thing as an ordinary person.

December 18, 2016
103-year-old Nantwich author tells his story to Brine Leas student

103-year-old Nantwich author tells his story to Brine Leas student

By Annie-Mae Walker
An 103-year-old author met a Nantwich student to talk about his amazing life story.

Allan Whatley brought his wisdom and spirit to Redshift Radio in Nantwich where he met Brine Leas work experience student Annie-Mae Walker.

July 19, 2016
Nantwich author Iona Grey to give talk at town library

Nantwich author Iona Grey to give talk at town library

Nantwich author Iona Grey will stage a special talk at the town’s library on Monday, May 16.

She will read extracts from and talk about her recent novel ‘Letters to the Lost’.

May 10, 2016
Nantwich-born author unveils latest work at Nantwich Bookshop

Nantwich-born author unveils latest work at Nantwich Bookshop

A Nantwich-born author will re-tell the story of the greatest ever attempted fraud in a talk at Nantwich Bookshop.

Nicholas Booth has spent five years researching and writing his new book, The Thieves of Threadneedle Street.

October 3, 2015