Gary Conley was a miner at the Sutton Manor Colliery for 19 years until 1991. He initially worked at the coal face but later transferred to the surface and eventually into colliery management. He now tells the story of growing up in a mining family, the humour and heartache of…
Nick Fry is currently a beadsman and tour guide at Chester Cathedral. This evening we will be given a fascinating insight into the multitude of imaginative misericords at the cathedral.
Professor Ian Morison has worked at the Jodrell Bank Observatory since 1965 and in 2003 the Minor Planet's committee named asteroid 15,727 in his honour, citing his work with Merlin and in searching for intelligent life beyond our solar system. What is the answer?
The Archaeology of the Bridgewater Canal. Dr Michael Nevell is a landscape archaeologist and Head of Archaeology at the University of Salford. He has particular interests in industrial and buildings archaeology and heritage disaster management. If you think you know everything about the Bridgewater Canal, think again.
The History of the English Longbow. Bernard Dennis is a member of the English Longbow Society and this month we will be hearing about the development of bows and arrows, whether they were used for hunting, recreation or for war - and what about Robin Hood!
The Story of the Home Guard. This month's talk is by Owen Powell. 2020 is the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2 and we are looking at the reality of life for those in the Home Guard. As Owen Powell says "When people usually think of the…
Our first ever Zoom meeting! We have Mike Nevell, Head of Archaeology at Salford University, delving into the depths of the Bridgewater Canal. A free meeting, all from the pleasures of your own home, glass of wine or beer in hand. Do join us. Email enrolzoom@history.weaverham.org.uk and the Zoom meeting…
Barbara Moth of the Cheshire Gardens Trust will be telling us about the Trust and the research and recording of historic parks and gardens in the Northwich area. Many of these designed landscapes have been influenced in the past by the underlying geology and brine extraction, or have been owned,…
This month Diana Leitch of the Catalyst Museum in Widnes is giving a Zoom talk on Sir John Brunner: His Life and Legacy. Details to follow. This talk is free but we would welcome any contributions to help pay for our speakers. This can be done using on line banking sort…
This month we have Anthony Annakin Smith giving us a Zoom talk on the Neston Collieries. After our hugely successful previous Zoom meetings, I am sure that this too will be of enormous interest.