Congleton Museum is a local museum in Congleton, Cheshire, covering the history of the town and surrounding areas, from the pre-historic period to the present day.
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Threads of Remembrance Exhibition
A free community exhibition consisting of nearly 2,000 crocheted and knitted forget-me-not flowers to symbolise remembrance.
Volunteer Opportunities in the Project Our Disappearing Nature
Join us to collect plant data for Congleton Museum and contribute to building the first extensive local flora database! Come to our meeting on February 3 at 7:00 PM to learn more about how you can get involved.
Unlock Insights into Historical Artifacts at Congleton Museum’s Finds Day
Are you in possession of artifacts that could hold historical significance? Finds Liaison Officer Heather Beeton will assist in identifying and recording items, including metal finds, pottery, and other pieces over 300 years old.
Volunteer Opportunities in the Project Our Disappearing Nature
Join us to collect plant data for Congleton Museum and contribute to building the first extensive local flora database! Come to our meeting on February 3 at 7:00 PM to learn more about how you can get involved.
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Threads of Remembrance Exhibition
A free community exhibition consisting of nearly 2,000 crocheted and knitted forget-me-not flowers to symbolise remembrance.
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Volunteer Opportunities in the Project Our Disappearing Nature
Join us to collect plant data for Congleton Museum and contribute to building the first extensive local flora database! Come to our meeting on February 3 at 7:00 PM to learn more about how you can get involved.
Find Out More
Clockmaking: A lost industry of Congleton
Congleton’s clockmakers were the town’s precision engineers of the 18th and early 19th centuries…
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Electrifying Congleton: Igniting a New Era of Light and Power
Why did electricity come to Congleton so late?
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From Vision to Reality: The inspiring story of Congleton Museum’s inception
How a determined band of volunteers created and now runs an accredited museum to illustrate the story of Congleton.
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Harvesting Hope: Congleton’s Women’s Land Army in the Great War
The story of a Congleton-born Land Army girl.
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