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A fascinating display of life, culture, and industry, dating from the pre-historic period to the present day. There is something for everyone at Congleton Museum. Our remit focuses on Congleton and the surrounding areas. The family-friendly exhibits contain; six hoards, a medieval log boat, bronze-age weapons, and so much more.
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This website has been part-funded by the Inclosure Trust and Congleton Town Council.
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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A brief history of Congleton
From a Neolithic settlement to a medieval market town, a centre for the textile industry to a home for Dutch soldiers in WW2 – Congleton through the ages…
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Museum Talks and Walking Tours
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Take a Walk around Astbury. Do Real Science — Help Uncover Congleton’s Disappearing Nature
Join us 5 June for a walk led by Botanist Jack Swan.
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Sunday Walk – Discover Your Congleton
Explore the origins of the town, the medieval development of its street plan and explore places which help explain the town’s significance in national history.
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Sunday Walk – Last Orders
Sunday 7th September 2pm. Where have all our pubs gone? In 1906 Congleton had 63 Public Houses for a population of 10,500 people. This walk will seek out those long lost drinking establishments and look at how existing pubs have changed.
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Sunday Walk – Retail Therapy
Sunday 3 August, 2pm. Congleton’s commercial success has, since the medieval period, been dependent upon its ability to trade. Using images, this walk will look at the way in which the town’s main streets have changed.
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100 Gems of Congleton
Join Cheshire Archives at Congleton Museum to explore the stories chosen so far — and help decide what truly belongs among the 100 GEMS OF CONGLETON. Saturday 28 June, 11 am.
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Sunday Walks. From Weaver to Wearer
Join the walk on 1st June at 2 pm to explore how, for over 350 years, textile manufacture was the mainstay of Congleton’s economy, influencing its services and architecture.
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Our Disappearing Nature Walk – Dane-in-Shaw Pastures
Join us on 14th June at 1 pm for a gentle community walk through Dane-in-Shaw Pastures, as we document today’s wild plants and compare them with records from over a century ago. Help uncover how our local nature has changed — one step, one species at a time.
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City Nature Challenge
Join the City Nature Challenge in Congleton from 25th to 28th April and help document our town’s wild plants! It’s easy—just take photos of plants within Congleton, upload them to iNaturalist, and contribute to a global scientific effort.
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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.
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