To any newcomers to the village it may seem that the High Street has been a steady unchanging presence, a bit like a familiar tune. A wander through the archives offers a different refrain. The society aims to keep an updated photographic record of the village as it evolves and…
29/01/2022 It is very difficult transferring from a large ship to a small boat or vice versa and accidents often happened (and presumably still do). 18-year-old Ordinary Seaman Edward Ashton D/JX565396 Royal Navy was young and inexperienced and was injured whilst serving on HMS Patroller in 1943. He fell out…
This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the latest edition of the “Weaverham News”. In this issue we look at our River Weaver. Some residents in Sandy Lane and Acton Bridge will not feel well disposed to our river presently but it can’t be wished away. …
Between 2012 and 2021 Hartford Civic Society published a leaflet detailing information about the Blue Plaques project in the village. To find out more please contact Hartford Civic Society directly.
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So, last week was very eventful in Weaverham, Acton Bridge and Northwich. The new flood barriers in Northwich have proved effective against the waters of the River Dane and the River Weaver, and those who were involved in the pumping out of the area have done sterling work. Great job all…
Here are the answers to the Quiz that can be found in Weaverham News October 2020 . 1 Which Weaverham housing estate is 100 years old this year? Happy birthday to the Owley Wood estate! 2 What’s the name of the book, written more than 1000 years ago, in which…
In 1874 Weaverham made the National newspaper headlines. Doctor Frazer, the medical officer for the area, reported that, “Since August 1874 scarlet fever has spread in this Township until it has become epidemic. Until the 9th. of November there had been 165 cases in Weaverham and 241 in the local…
August 2020 Gardens in Weaverham Well, we have reached August. Our gardens are changing as they progress from Spring to Summer. All the beautiful bulbs, the snowdrops, daffodils, tulips and many more quietly come up year after year to herald Spring. Then, as the leaves begin to clothe the trees…
The period of history in which we are living will be remembered for many reasons but one event is likely to be prominent; the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020. Words and phrases such as “Lockdown”, “Stay Safe” and “Clap for the NHS” have become familiar to all and also the temporary…
COVID -19 – Surviving the “Great Lockdown” With limited access to movement anywhere, DIY and (for those fortunate to have one) gardening, and all of their associated tasks have dominated in this household. But they do seem to have become intertwined. An old but still useful set of step ladders,…
