Discovering old Aberdeen: History, heritage and hidden gems
Old Aberdeen, centuries of faith and learning have moulded it into a silent, fascinating district of the city, of which the granite walls are a mirror of the shifting Scottish light.
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Breathing new life into historic buildings
Historic buildings carry layers of human experience within their walls.
Stone, timber, and plaster record decisions made centuries ago, shaped by local craft and social priorities. Restoring such places involves far more than cosmetic repair.
Growing popularity of Scottish heritage fashion across England
Fashion is the reflection of how the people from a community used to live in the past and what culture they follow now.
Many countries have their own fashion, while a majority of countries are followers of England from this perspective.
Open Art Exhibition entries invited by Nantwich Museum
Nantwich Museum is inviting applications with the theme of ‘Heritage’ for its 2026 Open Art Exhibition.
The exhibition of selected entries is due to run at the Pillory Street venue from Tuesday March 31st to Saturday June 20th 2026.
Visiting Cheshire: from pub culture to heritage walks in the heart of England
There’s something about Cheshire that makes you slow down a bit.
Maybe the mix of quiet countryside, historic towns and proper pubs. Or maybe the feeling that, here, things haven’t been rushed.
Plaque marking British Romanichal families unveiled in Nantwich
A plaque commemorating British Romanichal Heritage has been unveiled at Sound Common in Nantwich.
It marks recognition and remembrance in honour of British Romanichal families who once called the site home before being forcibly removed decades ago.
Villagers produce book capturing history of Shavington
Villagers have pulled together to produce a new book capturing the rich history of Shavington.
“A Step Back in Time” will be launched this autumn following a community-wide effort to gather and preserve photographs and stories of the village.
Preserving heritage while building a digital future: Can both coexist?
Towns like Nantwich are known for their history – black-and-white timbered buildings, industrial heritage, and the kind of appeal that tourists can’t resist.
But while the rich past is written in every brick and beam, what of a future that’s increasingly digital?
Acton church to take part in Heritage Open Days
By Jonathan White
St Mary’s Church in Acton is participating in ‘Heritage Open Days’ – England’s largest festival of history and culture.
The Grade 1 listed building on Monks Lane is opening its doors to welcome all.
Nantwich Food Festival steps out with new history walking tour
Nantwich Food Festival has unveiled a tasty new attraction taking visitors on a walking tour of the town’s foodie heritage.
The Food History Walking Tour will take place over the festival weekend, August 30-September 1, and include visits to Nantwich Museum on Pillory Street, The Cheese Shop on Hospital Street, Nantwich Market on Market Street and The Black Lion on Welsh Row.
LETTER: CEC should be ashamed over Crewe’s Old Baths
Dear Editor,
The old Crewe Baths in Flag Lane have now been abandoned for EIGHT YEARS and they are in a deplorable state.
It is an art deco, listed building that is part of Crewe’s heritage and history.
Embracing your Irish roots: A Journey from Cheshire to the Emerald Isle
For those of us living in Cheshire, the deep link the area has to Ireland might not be immediately obvious.
Despite the geographical distance, the two places share a striking commonality.
FEATURE: Part of original Crewe car factory turned into “heritage garage”
Part of the original Crewe factory site has been repurposed as a home for some of the most historically significant Bentley models from the last 103 years of company history.
The Heritage Garage alongside the existing Bentley Lineage exhibition in CW1 House, provides a showcase for the 42-car-strong Bentley Heritage Collection.
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