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Behind the Glass: Celebrating 21 Years

The event will include a talk about the museums treasured collection, with the opportunity to handle real historical objects.

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Sunday walk – ‘Retail therapy’

What can Congleton's main streets tell us about our shopping habits over the last 150 years?

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Sunday walk – ‘Where two or three are gathered together’

A walk around Congleton's religious buildings, reflecting on their importance to the town

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Sunday Walk – ‘The Importance of Water’

The history of Congleton would have been very different without the River Dane...

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Children in fancy dress
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Father’s Day Crafts

Mainly for under 11s - make a special present for your dad...

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Two men playing giant chess at a market.
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Learn: Chess

Join us at Congleton Museum for an exciting workshop designed to introduce you to the captivating world of chess! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this workshop is perfect for all ages and skill levels.

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Horse and wagon outside the Lion and Swan pub
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Sunday Walk – ‘Last Orders’

This walk will seek out long lost drinking establishments and look at how others have changed over the years.

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Party at the Museum

The museum celebrates its 21st birthday with a party, complete with cake and festivities.

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A photograph of the Peover Hoard being excavated
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Roman Cheshire

Temporary exhibition on Roman occupation in Cheshire.

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Congleton Museum

Discover a fascinating display of life, culture, and industry dating from the pre-historic period to the present day, including six coin hoards, a medieval log boat and bronze age weapons

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