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SUMMARY:Marry in Haste\, Repent at Leisure!
DESCRIPTION:It was 1828 and Elizabeth and Thomas were in love – their elopement to Manchester ended up in the County Court and was followed by a legal tangle that lasted for nearly 40 years.  Our speaker\, David Shaw\, will be giving us the story of love’s frustrated dream.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/marry-in-haste-repent-at-leisure/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T213000
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SUMMARY:The Treasures of Chester Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Why did Chester Cathedral manage to survive Henry VIII and his dissolution measures?   What unexpected ‘treasures’ can be seen by visitors to the building today?  Our speaker\, Nick Fry\, was a former bedesman at the cathedral and he will be highlighting the history and architecture of this wonderful building.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/the-treasures-of-chester-cathedral/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20250716T154133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T154133Z
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SUMMARY:Britain's Railways and the First World War
DESCRIPTION:This month we will be looking at how the railway industry responded to the requirements of the war effort\, in particular the significant part played by the increased involvement of women in the industry.  Our speaker Jeremy Nicholls\, from the Shropshire Railway Society\, will put us on the right track.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/britains-railways-and-the-first-world-war/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T153705Z
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SUMMARY:Astronomy in Art
DESCRIPTION:Steve Warbis from the Macclesfield Astronomical Society will be illustrating how\, throughout history\, our understanding of the night sky has been depicted in art.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/astronomy-in-art/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260113T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260113T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20250716T153230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T153332Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Smith Barry of Marbury - the man who taught the world to fly
DESCRIPTION:It’s the new year and this month we have Clive Brookes telling us about Robert Smith Barry\, who was a founder member of the Royal Flying Corps and his initiative in setting up a training aviation school with methods copied across the world.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/robert-smith-barry-of-marbury-the-man-who-taught-the-world-to-fly/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20250715T122212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T101852Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Christmas and its Traditions
DESCRIPTION:A local historian and animator\, Tom Hudson\, dressed in his best period costume\, will be entertaining us at this festive time of year.  Please note: the event will take place at the Owley Wood Recreation Club and as we will be having a meal\, there will be an extra charge. Please see the Home Page for details.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/the-history-of-christmas-and-its-traditions/
LOCATION:Owley Wood Recreation Club\, Barrymore Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3LS\, CW8 3LS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251111T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20250715T121315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T121315Z
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SUMMARY:The Cheshire Yeomanry - 225 Years
DESCRIPTION:David Hearn\, an historian and writer who formerly served in the Cheshire Yeomanry\, will be taking us through the 225 years from their establishment to the current day.  Atten – shun!
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/the-cheshire-yeomanry-225-years/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20250715T120833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T120833Z
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SUMMARY:Mapping the Past
DESCRIPTION:Place and field names can be a source for learning about local history.  Join us in October when Tony Bostock\, a well known local historian\, explains all.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/mapping-the-past-2/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250909T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20250715T115610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T115610Z
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SUMMARY:Prehistoric Sites in West Cheshire
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan Plant\, a retired chartered civil engineer\, will be deciphering the lumps beneath your feet in his talk on visiting the prehistoric sites on the Sandstone Ridge in west Cheshire.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/prehistoric-sites-in-west-cheshire/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250708T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240523T105225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T105225Z
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SUMMARY:Tins\, Tubes and Tenacity
DESCRIPTION:The art of survival during WW2 captivity in the Far East.  Meg Parkes\, Honorary Research Fellow of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine\, will be clarifying what it takes to make it home again.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/tins-tubes-and-tenacity/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250610T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240523T104835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T104835Z
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SUMMARY:The History and Making of Walking Sticks
DESCRIPTION:The Secretary of the Risley Moss Stick Makers\, Geoff Williams\, will be explaining everything you need to know about walking sticks and also bringing along a wide variety of sticks for you to examine.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/the-history-and-making-of-walking-sticks/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250513T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240523T104522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T161951Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester’s Ancoats Little Italy
DESCRIPTION:Tony Rea\, a local historian\, traces the beginnings of the Italian Community in Ancoats in the late 19th century to its demise in’ the slum clearances of the 1960’s. The talk covers the new immigrants’ determination to work hard\, the businesses they started as well as the difficulties of settling into a new country. He will speak of their love of life\, food\, music\, singing and dancing\, their role in the First World War and the impact of the Second World War.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/manchesters-ancoats-little-italy/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240523T104051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T105337Z
UID:2733-1744140600-1744146000@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Little Moreton Hall
DESCRIPTION:Jill Owen will be looking at the history of the Hall\, the Moretons who built it and what makes the building special.  What are the challenges of caring for a 500 year old property?
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/little-moreton-hall/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250311T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240523T103753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T103753Z
UID:2731-1741721400-1741726800@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Electro Bleach Company of Middlewich
DESCRIPTION:David Nellist will be reviewing the history of this major chemical works in Middlewich which was taken over by ICI – but why was this successful company closed and the archives destroyed?
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/the-electro-bleach-company-of-middlewich/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240523T103124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T103335Z
UID:2727-1739302200-1739307600@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Statesmanship\, Tragedy and Love
DESCRIPTION:A remarkable tale which includes twists and turns and illicit love\, of 3 of Parkgate’s 19th century overseas adventurers\, told by Anthony Annakin-Smith.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/statesmanship-tragedy-an-love/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250114T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240523T102739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T102739Z
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SUMMARY:Beer\, Bars and Boozers
DESCRIPTION:Fun stories from Ken Pye of Liverpool’s most fascinating pubs.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/beer-bars-and-boozers/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241210T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240522T110935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T111005Z
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SUMMARY:An Interlude with Joyce Grenfell
DESCRIPTION:The welcome return of the wonderful Jean Finney with a look at the life of Joyce Grenfell\, illustrated with her songs and monologues.  A true Christmas entertainment.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/an-interlude-with-joyce-grenfell-2/
LOCATION:Owley Wood Recreation Club\, Barrymore Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3LS\, CW8 3LS\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241112T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240522T110557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T152234Z
UID:2710-1731439800-1731445200@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:The History of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
DESCRIPTION:Owing to a change of dates our November talk on Trinity House has had to be postponed. Instead we have Mark Relf\, a military and naval researcher\, who will\, appropriately\, be talking about the history\, development\, current projects and types and dates of commemorations of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/trinity-house/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241008T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240522T110051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T104936Z
UID:2707-1728415800-1728421200@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Edith Smith - Oxton's Pioneer Police Woman
DESCRIPTION:Well known historian Bob Knowles will be shining a light on the work of the first female police officer in the UK with the power of arrest.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/mapping-the-past/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240910T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20240522T105724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T110146Z
UID:2705-1725996600-1726002000@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Captain Benjamin
DESCRIPTION:David Shaw giving us a fun story about Benjamin\, who travelled from Rochdale to fight in the Napoleonic Wars before returning to his long suffering wife and a Del-Boy life in Manchester.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/captain-benjamin/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240709T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20230712T171903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T125657Z
UID:2408-1720553400-1720558800@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Change to our July talk
DESCRIPTION:It is with great regret and sadness that we have to announce a change to our July talk due to the death of our speaker\, Professor Ian Morison. \nA colleague of Professor Morison\, Steve Warbis of Macclesfield Astronomical Society\, has kindly stepped in to give us an alternative talk.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/our-island-universe-the-milky-way-and-its-place-in-space-and-time/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
CATEGORIES:Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20230712T171242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T171242Z
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SUMMARY:Tales of the Marches
DESCRIPTION:Dr Graham Dodd\, who is a Trustee of the Nantwich Museum and Vice Chair of the Nantwich Historical Society\, will be entertaining us with a series of stories based upon the history and legends of the Welsh Marches.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/tales-of-the-marches/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
CATEGORIES:Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20230712T170929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T124034Z
UID:2404-1715715000-1715720400@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Trial of Dr Tomanzie
DESCRIPTION:Angela Brabin is returning to look at the trial for murder of Dr Tomanzie\, a doctor in Liverpool accused of murder after he performed an abortion on a girl who later died.   Angela will be looking at the judgemental attitudes Victorians had to unmarried mothers and to illegitimate children.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/the-trial-of-dr-tomanzie/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
CATEGORIES:Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240409T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20230712T165736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T123744Z
UID:2402-1712691000-1712696400@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Primitive Methodism in Cheshire and Staffordshire
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Morris\, a performance storyteller\, will be returning to Weaverham to give us the story of Primitive Methodism in this area\, told through the words of Sarah Smith\, a primitive Methodist at Englesea Brook.  An evening’s entertainment that is not to be missed.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/primitive-methodism-in-cheshire-and-staffordshire/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240312T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20230712T165013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T165013Z
UID:2400-1710271800-1710277200@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:1066 - England's real Game of Thrones
DESCRIPTION:Chris Green\, a toastmaster and entertainer who is known as ‘The History Chap’\, will be explaining the tortuous background to the Battle of Hastings\, that monumental turning point in the history of our country.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/1066-englands-real-game-of-thrones/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
CATEGORIES:Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240213T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20230712T164548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T164548Z
UID:2398-1707852600-1707858000@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Browns of Chester
DESCRIPTION:If any of you have shopped in Chester you will remember that iconic department store\, Browns of Chester.  This February\, Sue Taylor\, a family historian\, will be giving us the story of the family who owned the store and what they did for the city of Chester. \n 
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/browns-of-chester/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
CATEGORIES:Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240109T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20230712T164254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T123646Z
UID:2396-1704828600-1704834000@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Fallen Women in Victorian Life and Literature
DESCRIPTION:It might be cold outside but this January you will receive a warm reception from the members of the Society.  This month  Elizabeth Williams\, a former Trustee of the Elizabeth Gaskell House in Manchester will be looking at how fallen women were viewed in the Victorian period.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/the-fallen-women-in-victorian-life-and-literature/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
CATEGORIES:Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231212T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20230712T163702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T123155Z
UID:2394-1702409400-1702414800@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Magic - past and present
DESCRIPTION:In December we have magician Peter Turner giving us a history of magic and entertaining us with magic tricks.  We are meeting at the Owley Wood Recreation Club\, CW8 3LS and with a meal for £12\, the event has to be booked.  Please see Next Meeting for details. \n 
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/magic-past-and-present/
LOCATION:Owley Wood Recreation Club\, Barrymore Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3LS\, CW8 3LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20230712T163015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T163244Z
UID:2390-1699990200-1699995600@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:Queen Victoria - Who do you think she was?
DESCRIPTION:In November we are taking a look at Queen Victoria who was a carrier for the hereditary bleeding disease haemophilia.  Eight of her 9 children married into the royal families of Europe\, proving disastrous for some of those families and having a significant effect on the history of Europe.  Hear all about it at our meeting from Dr Simon La Frenais\, a retired GP and historian.  \n 
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/queen-victoria-who-do-you-think-she-was-2/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
CATEGORIES:Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T210340
CREATED:20230712T131120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T151033Z
UID:2386-1696966200-1696971600@history.weaverham.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Warrington Transporter Bridges
DESCRIPTION:This month our speaker is Margaret Ingham\, Chair of the Friends of Warrington Transporter Bridge.  The Friends act as the independent voice of the bridge\, which is the only rail transporter bridge in the world.  Also known as Bank Quay Transporter Bridge or Crossfield’s Transporter Bridge crossing the River Mersey\, it is constructed of steel with a span of 200 feet (61 metres).  It was commissioned in 1916 and\, although it has been out of use since about 1964\, it is still standing.  Come along to discover more about this engineering marvel.
URL:http://history.weaverham.org.uk/event/the-warrington-transporter-bridge/
LOCATION:Weaverham Primary Academy\, Northwich Road\, Weaverham\, CW8 3BD\, CW8 3BD
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