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READER’S LETTER: Memories of the Queen in Crewe

READER’S LETTER: Memories of the Queen in Crewe

Dear Editor,
On June 24 1987, Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Crewe Rail Heritage Centre.

The Crewe Rail Heritage Festival took place to mark 150th years since the arrival of the first passenger train to stop at Crewe station on the Grand Junction Railway.

September 11, 2022
Crewe car meet arranged for February 27

Crewe car meet arranged for February 27

By Jonathan White
An ‘Off the rails car meet’ will take place on Sunday February 27 at the Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way.

Entry is free and the meet could potentially feature more than 75 classic European and American cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes.

February 18, 2022
Crewe car meet features more than 100 vehicles

Crewe car meet features more than 100 vehicles

By Jonathan White
The first monthly ‘Off the rails car meet’ of 2022 took place at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

The event was free entry and featured more than 100 cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes.

February 1, 2022
Full steam ahead as Crewe Brass welcomes new director

Full steam ahead as Crewe Brass welcomes new director

Crewe Brass has welcomed new Associate Musical Director Adam Shilton to the group.

Adam has been brought in to assist the Bands Musical Director, Matt Pithers.

June 30, 2021
Crewe Brass looks forward to successful 2021

Crewe Brass looks forward to successful 2021

By Jonathan White
Crewe Brass is planning a return to action in 2021 to coincide with a move a new base in the town.

Crewe Brass will be moving to the Exhibition Hall at Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way and from June 21 they will use the premises for rehearsals and as the band in residence.

March 20, 2021
Crewe Brass band returns to town’s heritage with new venue

Crewe Brass band returns to town’s heritage with new venue

By Jonathan White
Crewe Brass band has been offered a lifeline with a new venue at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

The band, well known throughout South Cheshire and beyond, had bene left without a home due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.

December 14, 2020
Crewe Heritage Centre acquires town’s iconic clock tower

Crewe Heritage Centre acquires town’s iconic clock tower

Crewe Heritage Centre has come to the rescue of the town’s iconic clock “Big Bill”.

The clock was dismantled as part of the Royal Arcade demolition to make way for a new development.

November 24, 2020
Hundreds enjoy “Off The Rails Classic Car Meet” in Crewe

Hundreds enjoy “Off The Rails Classic Car Meet” in Crewe

By Jonathan White
Hundreds enjoyed an ‘Off The Rails Classic Car Meet Up’ at Crewe Heritage Centre.

Entry was free and the events are held monthly at Crewe Heritage Centre.

February 18, 2020
Crewe councillors unveil programme of events to attract more visitors

Crewe councillors unveil programme of events to attract more visitors

Crewe Town Councillors have unveiled a programme of events to try and attract more visitors after the success of the Lumen show at Christmas.

The month-long festive attraction, which projected a winter fairytale onto the frontage of Municipal Buildings, was hailed a success after attracting more than 11,000 people on its launch night.

February 7, 2019
Wheels of War military vehicle show pulls in the crowds

Wheels of War military vehicle show pulls in the crowds

By Jonathan White
Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the annual ‘Wheels of War: Past & Present’ military vehicle show at Crewe Heritage Centre.

The show featured military vehicle displays, trade stalls, model displays, and a tombola.

September 27, 2017