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Nantwich Museum to host First World War historian talk

Nantwich Museum to host First World War historian talk

The first of a series of talks accompanying the “Nantwich and the First World War” exhibition at Nantwich Museum takes place this week.

Prominent local historian Mark Potts will speak on “The Great War – the cost to the families of Nantwich” tomorrow (Wednesday August 20).

August 19, 2014
Nantwich Museum invites public to shape treasures display

Nantwich Museum invites public to shape treasures display

Visitors to Nantwich Museum are invited to an Open Day where they can influence the form of the new “Treasures of Nantwich” display.

The new exhibition has been funded by a grant of £8,250 through the Art Fund, supported by The Headley Trust.

August 13, 2014
Nantwich Museum hosts new First World War exhibition

Nantwich Museum hosts new First World War exhibition

A fascinating insight into Nantwich life during the First World War has been unveiled at Nantwich Museum.

“Nantwich and the First World War – the impact of war on a market town” is a new exhibition at the museum on Pillory Street.

July 23, 2014
£640 dementia concert donation given to Nantwich Museum

£640 dementia concert donation given to Nantwich Museum

The proceeds of a “Thanks for the Memory” dementia tribute concert was shared between Nantwich Museum and the Alzheimer’s Society.

The event, hosted by Cranage Hall Hotel and Conference Centre, featured music from the 1930s to the 1960s, played by the Dave Egerton Band.

July 21, 2014
Paintings of Nantwich pupils on display at town museum

Paintings of Nantwich pupils on display at town museum

The amazing artistic talents of Nantwich school children are on display at the town’s museum for another week.

Paintings like this “Nantwich Market” Picasso style by a Stapeley Broad Lane CE Primary School Year 5 pupil make up the “SkoolsFest 14” exhibition in the Millennium Gallery.

July 6, 2014
Record crowd attend Nantwich Museum for Dutton Medal award

Record crowd attend Nantwich Museum for Dutton Medal award

Auctioneer and TV personality Robert Stones has been honoured with the prestigious Dutton Medal at Nantwich Museum. The museum’s board nominate an individual every year for the medal made by Ron Dutton in memory of his parents.

June 24, 2014
Wendy Williams wins Nantwich Camera Club exhibition vote

Wendy Williams wins Nantwich Camera Club exhibition vote

Visitors to Nantwich Museum have voted for the winner of a Nantwich Camera Club exhibition. And from 100 prints, the overall winner was Wendy Williams and this shot, called “Mill at Sunset”.

June 15, 2014
Nantwich Civic Society shows off town’s sites to Lancaster visitors

Nantwich Civic Society shows off town’s sites to Lancaster visitors

Nantwich Civic Society entertained 31 members of Lancaster Civic Society with a trip around the town. They were met at Nantwich Civic Centre by Civic Society members and Town Mayor, Christine Farrall before enjoying a tour of the town.

June 11, 2014
Nantwich Museum to stage plant and book sale

Nantwich Museum to stage plant and book sale

The popular plant and book sale organised by Nantwich Museum Trust will take place at the museum on June 7. A wide selection of keenly priced plants and books will be available for sale in aid of museum funds.

May 30, 2014
Nantwich Museum Art Fund grant secures future of “Nantwich Treasure”

Nantwich Museum Art Fund grant secures future of “Nantwich Treasure”

Nantwich Museum has been awarded a grant of £8,250 to secure the future of its popular “Nantwich Treasure” display. The grant has come from the “Treasure Plus” scheme through the Art Fund, supported by The Headley Trust.

May 22, 2014
Nantwich Museum plays key role in ‘Salt Sunday’ Winnington event

Nantwich Museum plays key role in ‘Salt Sunday’ Winnington event

Nantwich Museum featured a part of its “Celebration of Salt” exhibition at the Salt Sunday event held at Winnington. The exhibition focussed on the literary celebrations of the local salt industry.

May 20, 2014
New Nantwich Mayor Christine Farrall sworn in at Civic Hall ceremony

New Nantwich Mayor Christine Farrall sworn in at Civic Hall ceremony

A packed Nantwich Civic Hall welcomed in the new Mayor of Nantwich, Cllr Christine Farrall. The former headteacher was sworn in as the town council’s new chair, taking over from outgoing mayor Cllr John Lewis.

May 13, 2014
Nantwich school winners of 2014 Rotary Art competition unveiled

Nantwich school winners of 2014 Rotary Art competition unveiled

Young artistic talents of Nantwich primary schools are celebrating success in a local competition. Five schools participated in the 2014 Rotary Art Competition organised by The Rotary Club of Nantwich.

May 12, 2014