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Congleton Museum
where every artefact
has a tale to ‘dig’ into!
Enjoy interactive displays, talks, workshops,
and tours for all ages.
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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Congleton and Gallipoli 1915
The 7th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment were a local territorial unit, containing men from Congleton. They landed in August 1915, this talk is the story of their time in Gallipoli. Followed by a private view of the museums temporary First World War exhibition.
Sunday Walk – Discovering your Congleton
New to Congleton? Would you like to know more about your town? this walk is for you explore the origins of the town, the medieval development of its street plan and explore those places which help explain the town’s significance in national history.
Elizabeth’s Heritage Walk
Join us on Sunday 30 June at 2pm for a walk around Congleton Town Centre, focussing on the history of Elizabeth Wolstenholme-Elmy.
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Exploring the Woodwork Artistry of Samuel Frodsham
What links a war memorial in St Martin’s Church, Ashton on Mersey, a shop window at 7 Swan Bank, the library fittings in Gawsworth Hall, the screen and roof of Astbury Church and the font cover of St James Church, Congleton?
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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 Land Army in the Great War
The story of a Congleton-born Land Army girl.
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