‘History Of The Silk Industry In Congleton’ – a new publication from local historian Peter Boon is now on sale at the museum! Price £2.
History Of The Silk Industry In Congleton
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Newsletter Sept-Dec 2013
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Wikipedia entry
Congleton Museum has a new Wikipedia page! Many thanks to our volunteers Kaz Hud (text) and Jamie Campbell (photos) for all their hard work! Please have a look and let us know what you think. The link is: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congleton_Museum
Congleton Heritage booklet
Learn about your town’s history and take a self-guided tour of local places of interest with the museum’s new booklet, Congleton Heritage. Featuring a town centre map, the tour features 15 landmarks including The White Lion, the Town Hall, Bradshaw House, the Congleton Bath House, St. Peter’s Church, the Moody Street Cottages and the Little Street Shops – as well as the museum, of course! The booklet is on sale at the museum for £1.50.
Karen’s leaving do
Lovely leaving do last night for Karen Stratford, the museum’s Education Officer for the past 4½ years. Many volunteers and trustees came to say goodbye to Karen and wish her all the best. The museum’s new Education Officer is Jean Westbrook!
25 Fascinating Facts About Congleton
Did you know that following a disastrous flood in 1451, which destroyed a large part of the town including the corn mill, the Corporation petitioned the King for permission to change the course of the River Dane? Find out ’25 Fascinating Facts About Congleton’ in a new booklet on sale at the museum for 60p!
Volunteer’s Gala Night
Many thanks to CVSCE for inviting us to take part in their Volunteer’s Gala Night at Astra Zeneca on Wednesday 12th June! Over 200 volunteers and representatives from the local volunteer community attended the event, including 5 volunteers from the museum! Pictured at the event are Bill Pegley and Dorothy Robinson (seated), Janet Stevens, Mike Whitehurst and Linda Ward (standing L-R). “We had a fantastic night,” said Linda. “I felt so privileged to be asked to go. The entertainment was outstanding, the food was good and the whole atmosphere was great!”
New: Congleton Museum Mugs
Museum volunteer, Sam Vinsun, relaxes with a cup of tea in her new Congleton Museum mug!
“The mugs are a real team effort,” commented museum shop manager, Diane Ritherdon. “The illustrations were produced by museum volunteer Jessica Coatesworth, while local businessman Tom Mellor handled the manufacturing side.” The mugs are priced at £3.50 and currently come in 2 designs – a pictorial one as shown another which features a copy of an old map. “Both are selling well in the shop,” said Diane, “and it is hoped to have more designs printed in the future.”
Pop in to the museum and get your mug while supplies last!