We are very luck to have so many fine historic buildings in Nantwich, including our Museum – which previously housed the town’s Free Library (which was built on the site of an old jail). You can find out more about some of our lovely old buildings here: Home » Learning […]
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We are currently looking for people to help with a wide range of activities. We need help with: Education Front of House Other roles are also available Come and see us at our next coffee morning, on Friday 31 May, 10.30am – 12pm. For more information email education@nantwichmuseum.org.uk or phone […]
“The Making of Nantwich in Six Maps” addresses the dearth of town maps before 1794. Analysis of myriad historical documents, contemporary accounts, old estate maps and archaeological records has enabled the compilation of a superb series of new maps tracing the development of the town from its earliest beginnings to […]
In the mid 1660s, there was a nationwide shortage of small change and so local tradespeople and shopkeepers began to issue their own tokens. These were made from copper, and only redeemable at their place of business. These tokens only lasted until 1672, when an Act of Parliament declared them […]