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Crewe-born author launches debut novel aged 50

Crewe-born author launches debut novel aged 50

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire writer Jed Cope has launched his debut novel at the age 50.

Writing under his pen name Jeddy McClownFace, ‘The Chair Who Loved Me’ is a fantasy/comedy/sci-fi story for older children and adults.

February 8, 2021
Second “GUESS WHAT ALF” book launched in Nantwich

Second “GUESS WHAT ALF” book launched in Nantwich

A Nantwich writer and retired actor has released his second GUESS WHAT ALF book.

Called “Growing Young”, Roger Hinde’s work is now available from Nantwich Bookshop and Nantwich Museum.

December 28, 2020
Nantwich mum unveils children’s book inspired by mental health battle

Nantwich mum unveils children’s book inspired by mental health battle

A Nantwich mum of two’s debut children’s story book became an Amazon best-seller on the same day it was launched online.

During lockdown, Sarah Mellor, 31, was inspired by her own personal struggle with anxiety and depression, which saw her turn to writing and illustrating.

December 20, 2020
New book tells amazing story of 3 Cheshire relatives who went to war on horseback

New book tells amazing story of 3 Cheshire relatives who went to war on horseback

By Hannah Youds
A woman with Nantwich links has written a book which tells the story of three generations of her family, who all went to war on horseback!

The book, called “A Horse, A Sword and A Rifle”, focuses on the fascinating lives and exploits of Joseph Dodd, his son-in-law Sydney Williams, and Sydney’s son John Williams.

August 13, 2020
Nantwich mums help children combat COVID anxiety with new book

Nantwich mums help children combat COVID anxiety with new book

Nantwich mums Rachel Sinden and Hannah Morgan have been bringing smiles back to children across the UK with a new picture book about children’s COVID anxiety.

June 30, 2020
Nantwich Town historian compiles The Ultimate History Book

Nantwich Town historian compiles The Ultimate History Book

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town FC historian Michael Chatwin is compiling a new book on the football club in aid of NHS Charities.

The book will include all the club’s results back to its formation in 1884.

May 16, 2020
An Evening with Prue & Peta Leith at Malbank School

An Evening with Prue & Peta Leith at Malbank School

By Jonathan White
Prue & Peta Leith will be in Nantwich next month to promote their new cookbook ‘The Vegetarian Kitchen’.

The book includes 100 vegetarian and vegan recipes from Prue Leith – the founder of Leiths School of Food and Wine, chef and Bake Off judge – and her niece Peta Leith, former pastry sous chef at the Ivy and lifelong vegetarian.

January 19, 2020
How women played key role in famous 1644 Battle of Nantwich

How women played key role in famous 1644 Battle of Nantwich

As the annual “Holly Holy Day” celebration nears, historical writer Mark Turnbull retells the little known story of a regiment of women who helped save the town just days before the 1644 Battle of Nantwich.

January 12, 2020
COMPETITION! Win free copy of “Nantwich – 50 Years of Change”

COMPETITION! Win free copy of “Nantwich – 50 Years of Change”

Win a FREE copy of John Hickson’s fabulous new book of photographs, “Nantwich – 50 Years of Change”.

We have teamed up with John and Johnson’s Printers on Oat Market to run a competition.

December 19, 2019
New book of photographs charts 50 years of Nantwich

New book of photographs charts 50 years of Nantwich

A new fascinating book of photographs has been published which charts the changing face of Nantwich over the past 50 years.

John Hickson put the book together using photos he has been taking around the town for the past half a century.

December 18, 2019
“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
Carrie Dunn to launch “The Pride of Lionesses” at Nantwich Bookshop

Carrie Dunn to launch “The Pride of Lionesses” at Nantwich Bookshop

Carrie Dunn will launch her new book ‘The Pride of the Lionesses: The Changing Face of Women’s Football in England’ at the Nantwich Bookshop on October 11.

Carrie is also author of “The Roar of the Lionesses: Women’s Football in England” – named one of The Guardian’s best sports books of 2016.

October 1, 2019
Nantwich Museum announces Book Group programme for 2019-20

Nantwich Museum announces Book Group programme for 2019-20

Nantwich Museum has announced its 2019/20 Book Group programme.

The Book Group, now in its 22nd year, provides members a chance to read books chosen by the group, discuss their merits and the impact they have had on them as readers.

September 6, 2019