Nantwich Museum have launched some early Winter talks which will all take place in the Museum’s Millennium Gallery.
‘lllustrating History’ – Les Pickford
Friday 8 November 2024, 3.30pm
This talk covers the ways artists have not only recorded history but how their images have coloured our own views of history.
Friday 15 November, 3.30pm
‘A Crewe Factory Girl – the Life of Ada Nield Chew’ – Graham Dodd
Friday 15 November, 3.30pm
The story of Ada Nield who fought to improve conditions for those working in local clothing factories.
‘Nantwich Drovers’ – Wyn Jones
Friday 22 November, 2024 2pm
A brief history of drovers from North Wales, how droves were arranged, the routes taken, and their social and economic impact.
‘The Life and Achievements of William Fawcett – Engineer’ – Trevor Evans
Friday 29 November 2024, 3.30pm
A story of steam, enterprise and bankruptcy.
‘The Narrow Escape from Hell’ – Graham Dodd
Saturday 14 December 2024, 3.30pm
The story of prisoners of war in World War II with particular reference to those held in local camps and hostels.
All talks are bookable online here.
The talks cost £6 (£5 Museum members), children free. Alternatively, please call in to the Museum between 10.00 – 16.00 Tuesday – Saturday or phone (1270) 627104.
