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We tell the story of Nantwich (Cheshire, UK) through the ages, including Roman salt making, the town's great fire in 1583, the Civil War (including the 1644 Battle of Nantwich), cheesemaking. Talks, guided walks, school visits and more. Admission FREE.

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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The USA is 250 years old. Is that it? We have objects older than the USA. Come visit Nantwich Museum. Open 10-4, Tuesday to Saturday Free Admission #4thofjuly #independenceday #museum #historyfacts
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
#festivalofarchaeology New Tour! Discover Medieval Nantwich - Saturday 18th July - as part of the Festival of Archaeology. Tickets can be booked in the museum or via our website
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Brilliant responses so far to our Summer Exhibition: 'Hospital Street: A Street Through Time' Pop in to Nantwich Museum and learn about the storied history of this town!
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
'Hospital Street: A Street Through Time' opens tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd, at Nantwich Museum. This major exhibition tells the story of one of the main streets in town. Produced by the museum's Research Group it recounts the development of the street from prehistory to the present day.
A poster for an exhibition titled 'Hospital Street: A Street Through Time'. It runs from 23rd June 2026 until 12th September 2026 at Nantwich Museum. The poster is an old black and white photograph of a built-up, cobbled street. Superimposed in the sky is a relief of the museum's logo - the patterns found in Elizabethan Tudor houses.
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Across the Tracks - The Art of Nantwich Station Footbridge On show at Nantwich Museum until June 20th, 2026. Come along!
A black and white photograph of the Nantwich Railway Station Footbridge
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
History Book Sale! This Saturday! Come along. We have lots of excellent books, including this gem on the history of cranes, in case anyone has that particular interest! Plus a lot more. Pop in and see what you can find! Three for the price of Two - cheapest book free.
Image of a small black book titled 'Notes on the Construction of Cranes and Lifting Machinery by Edward C. R. Marks'A selection of History BooksA selection of History Books
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Recently we've been busy making improvements to our exhibitions and displays. This new exhibit, building on our Wonders of Colour project, features historic local people (famous and not so famous!) associated with science - here's a look at the newly installed pictutes. (Funded by the @rsc.org)
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We're really pleased to report that we have a brand new website! Still at the same URL, nantwichmuseum.org.uk. Lots of info - booking talks & walks, exploring our exhibits, info for schools, new-look shop, learning about Museum membership, and more! Have a browse, we hope you enjoy our new site.
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
We’re looking forward to a new art exhibition at the Museum, opening 10 Jan! "Four Visions of Cheshire" by Cheshire artists David Kereszteny Lewis, Ali Kippax, Andy McFadden and Jon Clayton explores Cheshire landscapes. Artwork & merchandise for sale.
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
We’re proud of our Treasures collection. Some are currently on loan to the Museum of Liverpool's “Treasure: history unearthed” exhibition, bringing together artefacts at the British Museum and museums from Wales and the northwest of England. For more info go to www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
During the first phase of our "Wonders of Colour" events, Fabio Parmeggiani gave a superb talk about dyeing, "Chemistry to Dye For", with live chemistry demonstrations, thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. A video is now available on the Museum's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/watch?v=FesW...
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Chemistry to Dye For
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
New exhibition at the Museum: Lazy Afternoon in Cheshire, by Ela Levando, who was trained in Poland. Ela graduated from the State High School of Fine Arts in Łódź, and later studied at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń. Free meet the artist event Sat 25 Oct 2-4pm
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Our Wonders of Colour exhibition has now opened, bringing to life the colourful history and science of dyes, pigments, food, art, stained glass, a 17th century dye house, tanning, and more. Objects and stories from the town’s history illustrate the impact of technology over the years @rsc.org
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Our 'Wonders of Colour' exhibition opens on Tues 14 Oct (running until 22 Nov) - lots of fascinating and colourful exhibits - we're looking forward to installing it! We also have a series of great talks - book at nantwich-museum.arttickets.org.uk, or call in Tue-Sat 10am-4pm @rsc.org
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
We're looking forward to the next phase of our Wonders of Colour programme of events. The exhibition opens on 14th October, with children's workshops during half term, and a range of talks with a colour theme.
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Some great talks scheduled for the autumn to accompany our 'Ancient villages - seven miles around Nantwich' exhibition
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
A great way to learn about a town's history is by going on walking tours and we run lots! Around the town centre, ancient streets, the River Weaver, historic pubs, plus special ones around events (e.g. the Battle of Nantwich re-enactment, the Food Festival). All popular with residents and visitors.
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Lots going on at the Museum for the upcoming Heritage Open Days. For more information or to book go to nantwich-museum.arttickets.org.uk (where you'll see other future events too).
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
A recent addition to our collection, this almost larger than life suit of armour has somehow been accommodated in our main gallery's Civil War display. Look out for him when you're visiting - he's hard to miss!
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
We have an exhibition at present featuring VJ Day and the stories of local people at the time. A Reminiscence Book is available where visitors can record their (or those of their family members) memories of war time in our area. The exhibition runs until Sat 11 Oct. Admission free.
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
It’s been an exciting time recently with fab events for our Wonders of Colour programme (supported by the @rsc.org). Engaging talks with chemistry demonstrations, a weaving/spinning/dyeing event & children's colour-themed workshops. Now we’re preparing for an exhibition and talks in the autumn!
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
A huge "thank you" to the South Cheshire & Borders Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers, whose demos in Nantwich Town Square today were part of our "Wonders of Colour" series of events. People were fascinated by the demos and the group's displays of yarns and fibres coloured with natural dyes
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
We're proud of our little courtyard garden at the Museum. We're gearing up for our "Wonders of Colour" events - 2 new posters with information about the history of dyeing in #Nantwich and plants used for natural dyeing, plus labels with info about the plants we're growing @rsc.org
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Our new exhibition “Ancient Villages - Seven Miles Round Nantwich”, was inspired by a notebook compiled by 19th century #Nantwich historian James Hall & features place names, churches, pubs, transport, zoos, people & quirky stories! The notebook, loaned by the Cheshire Record Office, is on display
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Looking forward to some exciting demonstrations during our Wonders of Colour programme! See nantwich-museum.arttickets.org.uk/nantwich-mus... and nantwich-museum.arttickets.org.uk/nantwich-mus... for more info
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Some great events coming up at Nantwich Museum in August, blending history and science - the talks/chemistry demonstrations can be booked at nantwich-museum.arttickets.org.uk
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Starting next week Nantwich Museum will run two special tours to celebrate the Festival of Archaeology 2025...
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
For our Wonders of Colour events we'll have live chemistry demos! "Chemistry to Dye For" 11 Aug & "The Palette on your Plate" 12 Aug. Suitable for older children & adults. Booking: nantwich-museum.arttickets.org.uk/nantwich-mus... and nantwich-museum.arttickets.org.uk/nantwich-mus...
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
For our "Wonders of Colour" events we're very grateful to the South Cheshire and Borders Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers who will be giving weaving and spinning demonstrations in Nantwich Town Square on Thu 7 Aug (10am - 3pm) - if you're in the area please drop by
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
At Nantwich Museum we’re hard at work preparing for the first phase of our “Wonders of Colour” events and activities. We'll have fun-filled drop-in family workshops (all with a colour and dyeing theme) on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout August, 10am-3pm
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
In one of our recently refurbished cabinets we have a wonderful collection of glass bottles of all shapes and sizes. Most were used in local shops such as chemists and grocers. The varying colours of the glass will be explored in our 'Wonders of Colour' exhibition at the Museum later in 2025.
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Nantwich Museum will be taking part in the this year's Festival of Archaeology, organised by the Council for British Archaeology. We're running 2 special tours around Nantwich, especially for the festival: a new geology based walk (23 July) and a Medieval tour (30 July). Get in touch for more info!
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
A great day in Nantwich Town Square yesterday making salt from brine. Huge thanks to volunteers from Middlewich Heritage, Nantwich Museum, and Reverend Mark Hart, St. Mary's Church, Nantwich, performed the "Blessing of the Brine", an Ascension Day tradition. Thanks to everyone who dropped by
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
We're excited about our new display featuring the Dabbers and the history of Nantwich Football Club! The Club was founded in 1884 and their long history is represented by team photos, football kit, and all kinds of memorabilia. A must-see exhibit!
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Volunteers' week gives an opportunity to thank volunteers. From 2-8 June, we'll join organisations across the UK in recognising contributions made by our wonderful volunteers. Our small museum has over 100 volunteers who contribute key skills across the Museum, a huge "thank you" to them all!
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Helen Cooke @helencooke.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Feeling very proud - the cover of the May 2025 issue of Journal of Chemical Education features our recently published paper doi.org/10.1021/acs..... Thanks to Professor Fabio Parmeggiani (who did most of the design work), and @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social for the inspiration for the paper
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Keele Forensics @keeleforensics.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
‼️PUBLICATION ALERT‼️ Huge congrats to alumnus Saskia Caddell who's masters research has been published in Nantwich Museum Journal 2025. With Drs Chris Aris and Amber Collings, Saskia worked on developing methods to identify if cremated remains were human and then produce biological profiles.
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Keele Forensics @keeleforensics.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Saskia also presented here work at a public outreach event at @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social last year - an excellent example of #research, #outreach, and #sciencecommunication in action! Huge congrats again Sas, we're all so proud of you! #KeeleUniversity
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Here are a few pictures from our VE Day event yesterday. Some WW2 items from our collection were on display and items kindly loaned by local people - helmets, documents & even an air-raid siren! Clothing items included a de-mob shirt provided when soldiers left the army to return to civilian life.
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
If you'll be in Nantwich on Thurs 8th May do drop in to the Museum between 11am and 4pm - we will have free themed refreshments. To commemorate the occasion there will be a small exhibition and a Reminiscence Book will be available where visitors can record their memories of the war.
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Horses have always been part of #Cheshire life. We have several paintings of them. These two from different eras are interesting to compare. ‘Mr Walsh's Perdita, with Jockey Up, on Nantwich Racecourse’, c.1781, is by Benjamin Killingbeck. ‘I'll Race You to the Gate’ is by Dorothy Bradford, 1918–2008
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Visitors to Nantwich Museum shouldn't forget to look up! This immaculate Carlton Flyer bicycle from the 1950s was donated for our 2022 "A Spectacle of Sport" exhibition. Its owner, who lived in Nantwich, must have cared for it very much. Recently it was put on display and is a much admired exhibit.
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
We’re delighted to have been awarded an outreach grant from the #RoySocChem to explore the chemistry & history of colour, dyes and pigments, via an exhibition, a colour-focused trail around the Museum, talks, chemistry demos, and hands-on activities for all age groups. More infomation to follow!
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
We’re really proud of our new archaeology display. With objects dating back to Roman times, including Samian ware, Coarse Cheshire ware and more. The new interpretation makes it easier to learn about the items displayed. Plus we have some fascinating handling objects for everyone to examine!
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
This sounds like fun...
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Thanks for posting these photos of our lovely town... there's lots of info about historic saltmaking🧂at the Museum
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Nantwich Museum @nantwichmuseum.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
We have a new self-guided Geology Walking Trail around #Nantwich. Learn about different kinds of rocks and how they feature in Nantwich's buildings & streets. Ideal for small groups or families - pick up a FREE beautifully illustrated booklet from the Museum (open 10am-4pm Tue-Sat)
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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Discover how alcohol impacted people's lives and what the Primitive Methodists did to support those with struggling with addiction in our new display, funded by the Association of Independent Museums and the Heritage Fund. We reopen the Chapel & Museum for the season on Thursday 3rd April!
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Englesea Brook Chapel & Museum of Primitive Methodism @engleseabrook.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
As it is 80 years since VE and VJ Day, we wanted to explore Primitive Methodism as a 'Peace Church'. We have displays exploring both the 'Absence of Peace' and the work of Primitive Methodists campaigning for peace. Explore the new displays when we reopen on Thursday 3 April.
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Barnsley Museums @barnsleymuseums.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
We need your help! We're still quite new to Bluesky and would love a few more followers. Please like and share this post. In return, reply with a colour or emoji and we'll find something from our collections. Thank you in advance 🙂
From our collections: A portrait of Peggy Airey in a red robe, a floral vase and a sooty songster xylophone
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