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Nantwich Museum events alongside Joseph Priestley exhibition

Nantwich Museum events alongside Joseph Priestley exhibition

Events are being held to accompany the exhibition running at Nantwich Museum “From Nantwich to Oxygen: Joseph Priestley’s Journey of Discovery”.

September 13, 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
Nantwich Museum opens Joseph Priestley exhibition

Nantwich Museum opens Joseph Priestley exhibition

Nantwich Museum has opened its “From Nantwich to Oxygen: Joseph Priestley’s Journey of Discovery” exhibition.

The fascinating insight into one of Nantwich’s most famous sons is held in the Millennium Gallery and runs until Saturday October 26.

August 22, 2019
Nantwich Museum to stage 18th century school workshops

Nantwich Museum to stage 18th century school workshops

An eighteenth century school is the theme for workshops for children, which will take place at Nantwich Museum on August 21-22.

August 6, 2019
Nantwich Museum to run history courses in autumn

Nantwich Museum to run history courses in autumn

Nantwich Museum is to stage two local history courses in the autumn.

“The Civil Wars in Cheshire” re-runs last year’s successful course, beginning 7pm Wednesdays from October 16 and ending Wednesday November 13.

July 15, 2019
“Study of Nantwich” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Study of Nantwich” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“A Study of Nantwich”, an exhibition by local artist Christian Turner, has opened in Your Space at Nantwich Museum.

Christian was born in Reading, and moved to Cheshire in 2006 at the age of 13.

June 23, 2019
Garden Party planned to raise Nantwich Museum funds

Garden Party planned to raise Nantwich Museum funds

Enjoy an English country garden with cocktails, canapés and coaches on a summer afternoon in support St Mary’s Church, Acton and Nantwich Museum.

The event takes place at Glebe House, on Monks Lane in Acton on Saturday June 29 by permission of Mr and Mrs G Emerton.

June 19, 2019
“Castles and Roses” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

“Castles and Roses” exhibition opens at Nantwich Museum

A “Castles and Roses” exhibition by textile and art group Threadmill has opened in the Millennium Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, which runs until August 3, was inspired by the busy life around the Shropshire Union Canal that runs past the town.

June 5, 2019
Nantwich Museum annual plant and book sale on June 8

Nantwich Museum annual plant and book sale on June 8

The annual plant sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust to boost museum funds will take place on Saturday June 8.

The sale will run between 10.30am and 12.30pm, offering a selection of keenly priced plants.

May 28, 2019
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