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Winners of Nantwich Rotary art and handwriting competition unveiled

Winners of Nantwich Rotary art and handwriting competition unveiled

The winners of the Nantwich Rotary Art & Handwriting competition have picked up their prizes from local MP Laura Smith.

The young winners gathered at Nantwich Museum for the 11th Rotary Club of Nantwich Primary Schools Art and Handwriting Competition.

May 28, 2019
“Lost Houses in Nantwich” book to return this summer

“Lost Houses in Nantwich” book to return this summer

A book by local authors called “Lost Houses in Nantwich” is making a return – 14 years after it was first published.

Authors Andrew Lamberton and the late Robin Gray originally published the book in 2005 and it has become a local classic “must have” for all those interested in local history.

May 16, 2019
Nantwich Historical Society celebrates 50th anniversary

Nantwich Historical Society celebrates 50th anniversary

Nantwich Historical Society celebrated its 50th anniversary in style at The Crown Hotel, Nantwich.

Nantwich Town Council Mayor David Marren thanked the society for its contribution to the life of the town.

May 11, 2019
Mayor opens new Cheshire Civil War gallery at Nantwich Museum

Mayor opens new Cheshire Civil War gallery at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Town Mayor David Marren has opened the new Cheshire Civil War Centre gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The display features interpretation panels developed by the museum’s Research Group, supplemented by artefacts of the time and informative replicas.

April 25, 2019
What’s On: Easter workshops at Nantwich Museum

What’s On: Easter workshops at Nantwich Museum

Easter Workshops for children featuring a range of Easter crafts and quizzes will take place at Nantwich Museum on Wednesday and Thursday April 10 and 11.

March 31, 2019
“Spring in your Step” exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

“Spring in your Step” exhibition launches at Nantwich Museum

A “Spring in your step” exhibition displaying the talents of Shires’ Artists has opened in Nantwich Museum.

The artists have used their interpretation of Spring in the exhibition which is housed in the Millennium Gallery of the Pillory Street venue.

March 26, 2019
Nantwich Museum to celebrate Pancake Day

Nantwich Museum to celebrate Pancake Day

Nantwich Museum is celebrating Pancake Day on Shrove Tuesday (March 5).

Pancakes and refreshments will be served in the Millennium Gallery from 10.30am until 12.30pm.

March 4, 2019
Nantwich Museum to host Civil War talk by professor

Nantwich Museum to host Civil War talk by professor

A talk by Professor Andrew Hopper of The University of Leicester called “The Human Costs of the Civil War” will take place at Nantwich Museum.

It will be held at 2pm this Friday, February 15.

February 13, 2019
Nantwich Museum’s “Inspired by…” exhibition to run until March 16

Nantwich Museum’s “Inspired by…” exhibition to run until March 16

“Inspired by – – “, an exhibition of contemporary textile art by local group Intastitch, has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum and will run until Saturday March 16.

It displays a wide range of influences, interests and techniques used in textile art.

January 18, 2019
Nantwich Museum’s popular tours return in January

Nantwich Museum’s popular tours return in January

Nantwich Museum’s popular tours programme continues with three tours scheduled for January 2019.

A ‘Town Tour’ will run from 11am on Saturday 12 January.

January 7, 2019
Jones, Herbert St John; The Old Crown Inn, Nantwich, Cheshire, c.1828; Nantwich Museum; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/the-old-crown-inn-nantwich-cheshire-c-1828-103390

Historians’ “Nantwich Pubs” book proves big hit

A book published by Nantwich Museum on the history of Nantwich Pubs has proved a massive hit.

The first edition sold out within a few weeks of the launch and a second edition has been produced to cater for the Christmas market.

December 21, 2018
Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas ‘sing-a-long’ concert

Nantwich Museum to stage Christmas ‘sing-a-long’ concert

Nantwich Museum is celebrating Christmas with a Sing-a-long Concert of Christmas music led by the Wistaston Singers.

The concert at the Pillory Street venue is free and drop-in between 11am – 12pm on Saturday December 22.

December 5, 2018
Nantwich Museum Christmas Craft Fair set for November 24

Nantwich Museum Christmas Craft Fair set for November 24

Nantwich Museum’s Christmas Craft Fair featuring goods made by the museum’s Craft Group will take place 10.30am to 3pm on Saturday November 24.

Items for sale in aid of museum funds include handmade Christmas gifts and decorations.

November 15, 2018