Wilmslow Historical Society

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Latest news

  • Remembering the Korean War

    New article by our very own Jon Kelly in the Resource section.

    Aug 13, 2024
  • Dr Mike Nevell – Roman Northwich

    Our next meeting is on the 10th April, when Dr Mike Nevell will give a presentation on “Roman Northwich”. Dr Nevell is a well known academic and professional archaeologist, the author of many journal articles and more than 40 books on archaeology, including the industrial archaeology of Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Our lectures are held…

    Apr 6, 2024
  • Craig White – Edith Nesbitt, Strines and the Railway Children

    Our next meeting is on the 13th March 2024, where Craig White will be talking about “Edith Nesbitt, Strines and the Railway Children.” Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, beginning at 8pm, normally on the second Wednesday of the month. Tea and coffee served beforehand. The annual membership subscription…

    Mar 8, 2024
  • Neil Sheldon – Alan Turing, the Man and his Legacy

    Our next meeting is on the 10th January 2024, where Neil Sheldon will be talking about “Alan Turing, the Man and his Legacy”. Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, beginning at 8pm, normally on the second Wednesday of the month. Tea and coffee served beforehand. The annual membership subscription…

    Jan 3, 2024
  • Centenary Edition of Wilmslow Advertiser, 1976

    Here is a link to photographs of the centenary edition of the Wilmslow Advertiser from 1976.  The original paper was in poor condition but has photographed quite well. You should be able to view it page by page – and you should also be able to zoom in (page width works quite well).

    Nov 1, 2023
  • Judy Popley – The History of Granada TV

    Our next meeting is on the 8th November 2023, where Judy Popley will be speaking about “The History of Granada TV”. Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, beginning at 8pm, normally on the second Wednesday of the month. Tea and coffee served beforehand. The annual membership subscription is £15.00.…

    Nov 1, 2023
  • Stephen Birchall: Altrincham Dissenters – Politics, Religion, Alcohol and Freedom in late Victorian Altrincham

    Our next meeting is on the 11th October 2023, where Stephen Birchall will be speaking about “Altrincham Dissenters – Politics, Religion, Alcohol and Freedom in late Victorian Altrincham.” Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, beginning at 8pm, normally on the second Wednesday of the month. Tea and coffee served…

    Oct 9, 2023
  • Melanie Giles: “Bog Bodies”

    Our next meeting is on the 13th September 2023, where Melanie Giles will be speaking about “Bog Bodies.” Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, beginning at 8pm, normally on the second Wednesday of the month. Tea and coffee served beforehand. The annual membership subscription is £15.00. Visitors: £5.00 per…

    Sep 12, 2023
  • August Newsletter and 2023/4 Talks Programme

    Please find attached our latest Newsletter, which gives details of our upcoming talks in starting on the 13th September with Melanie Giles speaking on “Bog Bodies,” through to our AGM in May 2024. It also includes details of the various ways (online, cheque etc.) that you can renew your annual membership of the Society.

    Aug 15, 2023
  • May 2023 Newsletter

    Please find attached our latest Newsletter, which also gives details of the upcoming talks in 2023/24.

    May 7, 2023
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