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Congleton Museum is a local museum in Congleton, Cheshire, covering the history of the town and surrounding areas, from the pre-historic period to the present day.
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Unlock Insights into Historical Artifacts at Congleton Museum’s Finds Day
Are you in possession of artifacts that could hold historical significance? Finds Liaison Officer Heather Beeton will assist in identifying and recording items, including metal finds, pottery, and other pieces over 300 years old.
Volunteer Meeting for the project Our Disappearing Nature
Join us to collect plant data for Congleton Museum and contribute to building the first extensive local flora database! Come to our meeting on December 18 at 1:00 PM to learn more about how you can get involved.
Collect plant data for Congleton Museum and help build the first extensive local flora database!
The Our Disappearing Nature project is based on Rev G Cartlidge’s book ‘History of Newbold Astbury’, which records flora growing locally in 1915. This project will survey the plants growing in Congleton from 2024-26 to see what has changed in the last century!
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Meet Santa
For only £6 per child; meet Santa, receive a special present, have a go at our festive museum trail and make a Christingle!
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Volunteer Meeting for the project Our Disappearing Nature
Join us to collect plant data for Congleton Museum and contribute to building the first extensive local flora database! Come to our meeting on December 18 at 1:00 PM to learn more about how you can get involved.
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Clockmaking: A lost industry of Congleton
Congleton’s clockmakers were the town’s precision engineers of the 18th and early 19th centuries…
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Electrifying Congleton: Igniting a New Era of Light and Power
Why did electricity come to Congleton so late?
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From Vision to Reality: The inspiring story of Congleton Museum’s inception
How a determined band of volunteers created and now runs an accredited museum to illustrate the story of Congleton.
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Harvesting Hope: Congleton’s Women’s Land Army in the Great War
The story of a Congleton-born Land Army girl.
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