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New history book launched at Nantwich Museum

New history book launched at Nantwich Museum

A new local history book has been launched at Nantwich Museum.

The book, called “Cholera in Nineteenth Century Nantwich” by Keith Lawrence and Graham Dodd, was inspired by historian James Hall.

December 1, 2015
Christmas Fayres and shopping at Nantwich Museum

Christmas Fayres and shopping at Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum’s popular Christmas Fayres featuring handmade goods made by the museum’s craft group will take place on the next two Saturdays, November 21 and 28.

Items for sale in aid of museum funds include a selection of Christmas decorations, bags and cushions.

November 17, 2015
Local artist to exhibit wildlife work at Nantwich Museum

Local artist to exhibit wildlife work at Nantwich Museum

An exhibition of wildlife paintings opens in the Your Space gallery at Nantwich Museum this week.

The Living Landscape, an exhibition by local artist Becky Thorley-Fox, runs from Tuesday November 10 until Saturday December 19.

November 9, 2015
Nantwich Mayor’s Big Quiz raises £1,000 for town charities

Nantwich Mayor’s Big Quiz raises £1,000 for town charities

Record numbers packed into the Civic Hall in Nantwich to take part in the Mayor’s Big Quiz.

The event, organised by Nantwich Town Council, saw teams come together to raise more than £1,000 for the Mayor’s local charities, including Nantwich Food Bank, Nantwich In Bloom, Nantwich Museum and Nantwich Players.

October 27, 2015
Grant funds will boost heating and lighting in Nantwich Museum

Grant funds will boost heating and lighting in Nantwich Museum

Nantwich Museum is to upgrade its heating and lighting systems thanks to grant funding.

The museum, on Pillory Street, has received funds from Nantwich Town Council, Cheshire East Council and WREN’s FCC Community Action Fund.

October 27, 2015
Nantwich Museum to stage half-term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum to stage half-term workshops for children

Nantwich Museum is to stage workshops for youngsters during October half-term.

Autumn Crafts and Halloween are the topics for the workshops at the Pillory Street venue next week.

October 20, 2015
Nantwich Camera Club photographs prove big hit at museum show

Nantwich Camera Club photographs prove big hit at museum show

Photographs featuring animals are proving a hit with visitors to the Nantwich Camera Club 2015 Photographic Exhibition.

The exhibition is running in the Millennium Gallery inside Nantwich Museum, on Pillory Street, until Saturday November 28.

October 14, 2015
Our View exhibition by Quarto opens at Nantwich Museum

Our View exhibition by Quarto opens at Nantwich Museum

Our View, an exhibition featuring the work of art group Quarto, has opened in the Your Space Gallery at Nantwich Museum.

The group’s work will be on show at the Pillory Street venue until Saturday November 7.

October 1, 2015
Denise Courcoux is new Nantwich Museum manager

Denise Courcoux is new Nantwich Museum manager

Denise Courcoux is the new manager of Nantwich Museum, providing temporary cover for Kate Dobson during maternity leave.

Denise recently graduated with merit in a Master of Arts in Art Gallery & Museum Studies from the University of Manchester.

August 27, 2015
Nantwich Museum Flagday raises £318 for town venue

Nantwich Museum Flagday raises £318 for town venue

A Nantwich Museum flagday in the town has helped raise vital funds for the Pillory Street venue.

A total of £318.21 was collected in support of the museum trust which runs the museum – a registered charity which serves the whole community.

August 24, 2015
Nantwich Mayor opens museum’s “Nantwich At Play” exhibition

Nantwich Mayor opens museum’s “Nantwich At Play” exhibition

Mayor of Nantwich Andrew Martin has opened Nantwich at Play the latest exhibition at Nantwich Museum.

The exhibition, which illustrates how the people of the area have spent their leisure time through the ages, is open until September 19.

August 3, 2015
Nantwich at Play exhibition now showing at Museum

Nantwich at Play exhibition now showing at Museum

Fun is the key note of the Nantwich at Play exhibition which has opened at Nantwich Museum until September 19.

The exhibition, with a theme on changing social influences, illustrates how people of Nantwich have spent their leisure time through the ages.

July 30, 2015
Nantwich Museum Community Gallery renamed Your Space

Nantwich Museum Community Gallery renamed Your Space

The Community Gallery at Nantwich Museum has been re-named Your Space.

The change aims to emphasise its purpose in providing local people and organisations with a chance to display and promote their work.

July 17, 2015