Congleton Museum

Museum Talk Programme "At The Chalk Face" - speaker Ian Doughty. In August 1903 Congleton with a population of 10,700 became one of England's smallest Elementary Education Authorities. This was a milestone in education provision, marking a change from voluntary provision by the churches to civic funding by the Corporation through the rates. Free entry … Read more of this article

Dementia Friendly Walk – ‘History On Your Doorstep’ including Cream Tea. From the Museum, starting at 2.00 p.m.  Please book your place by calling the Museum 01260 276360 or E-Mail: info@congletonmuseum.co.uk.  Part of Dementia Action Week.

Dementia Friends Session at the Museum, starting at 11.00 a.m. Event is free but, please book you place at the Museum. Part of Dementia Action Week.

Museum Talk Programme "The Congleton Hoards" Speaker Ian Doughty , 17th Century Congleton is defined by the Civil War and associated Coin Hoards from Moody Street and Priesty Fields. This talk will use these two fascinating discoveries to unlock the tensions which existed in the town during this period. This event is free for Friends … Read more of this article

Museum Walk "Lambersloone- Routeways to the Past" with Ian Doughty

Museum Talk Programme "Bradshaw House- A Place of Significance" given by Ian Doughty- find out about the history of this building andits predecessor Cole Hill House which have dominated this street for over 500 years. Free entry for Friends of the Musuem or £2.50 each for visitors. For further details, tel: 01260 276360.

Become a Dementia Friend- a free awareness session open to residents and anyone working in shops, businesses or community organisations to gain a better understanding of dementia and the how you can really make a difference. At Congleton Museum- to book your place tel: 01260 276360 or email: info@congletonmuseum.co.uk

Museum Walk "Religion in Congleton" lead by Peter Aston. This walk will take you through the religious history of the town using buildings to show how Astbury Church imposed itself upon Congleton and how the Town's Victorian expansion led to diversity in religious buildings , practice and belief - meet at the Museum. Cost £6.00 … Read more of this article