Northwich & District Heritage Society

Northwich & District Heritage Society Northwich and District Heritage Society was established as a registered charity in September 1985.

Our aim is to preserve and promote the heritage of Northwich and the surrounding area.

Join us tomorrow night...🧂 From ancient brine springs to industrial powerhouse - the story of salt in Northwich is one o...
25/03/2026

Join us tomorrow night...

🧂 From ancient brine springs to industrial powerhouse - the story of salt in Northwich is one of Britain's great untold industrial tales.

Tomorrow, we're diving into over 5,000 years of history: the discovery that changed everything in 1670, the canals and railways that carried Cheshire salt to the far corners of the empire, and the steam-powered revolution that ultimately ended an era - leaving behind a landscape still shaped by its salty past.

📍Join us at Grange Junior School, Hartford on Thursday 26 March, 8.00pm.

Free for members | £3 for visitors

We'd love to see you there!

Step back into the 1940's and discover the real lives of the men and women who kept Tatton Park’s farm running during wa...
24/02/2026

Step back into the 1940's and discover the real lives of the men and women who kept Tatton Park’s farm running during wartime Britain.

Join us for “Forties Farming Folk”, a fascinating talk by Dave Thomas, Learning & Interpretation Volunteer, who’ll be appearing in full period costume alongside another character from the era. Expect stories, insight, and a vivid look at rural life during the 1940's.

📍 Grange Junior School, Main Hall, Hartford (CW8 3AU)
📅 Thursday 26 February 2026
⏰ 8.00 pm

🎟 Free for Society members
💷 £3.00 for visitors (multiple payment options available)

A perfect evening for history lovers, heritage enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the people behind Cheshire’s agricultural past.

Come along and be part of our 2025/26 programme. We’d love to see you there.

✈️✨ Robert Smith Barry of Marbury: The Man Who Taught the World to Fly Join us on Thursday 11th December for an extraor...
05/12/2025

✈️✨ Robert Smith Barry of Marbury: The Man Who Taught the World to Fly

Join us on Thursday 11th December for an extraordinary evening as Clive Brookes shares the story of a true aviation pioneer. From concert pianist to founding member of the Royal Flying Corps, Robert Smith Barry revolutionized flight training and saved countless lives — and it all started right here in Marbury.

📍 Grange Junior School, Hartford, 8.00 pm
🎟️ Free for members | £3 for visitors | Card payments now accepted.

Discover how one man’s vision changed the skies forever.

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📸 Photos from our November talk on Maurice Egerton: Tatton Park’s last Baron Egerton, hosted by Judy Popley. Park ...
05/12/2025

📸 Photos from our November talk on Maurice Egerton: Tatton Park’s last Baron Egerton, hosted by Judy Popley.

Park History Egerton

📢 Join us tomorrow night for the next talk in our programme: Tatton Park's Last Baron!​Dive into the incredible life of ...
19/11/2025

📢 Join us tomorrow night for the next talk in our programme: Tatton Park's Last Baron!

​Dive into the incredible life of Maurice Egerton, Tatton Park's last Baron Egerton, with speaker Judy Popley!

​Many know Tatton Park, but how much do we really know about the private, yet adventurous, man who owned it? Maurice was a quiet man who didn't mix well but loved the wilds of the world, exploring the Klondike, British Columbia, Kenya, and more!

​Judy Popley will peel back the stories and myths of this amazing gentleman. You won't want to miss this fascinating peek into local history and global adventure!

​🗓️ When: Thursday, 20th November 2025 at 8:00 PM

📍 Where: Main Hall, The Grange Junior School, Beechwood Avenue, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 3AU

💰 Entry: ​FREE for Society Members
​£3.00 for Visitors (cash, cheque, or PayThru payments accepted!)

​We look forward to seeing you there!

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🛡️✨ What an unforgettable launch to our new programme — Step Into the World of the Roman Army! From the moment the hall...
23/10/2025

🛡️✨ What an unforgettable launch to our new programme — Step Into the World of the Roman Army!

From the moment the hall filled with eager faces, we knew this was going to be special. Our opening talk transported everyone back in time, deep into the heart of Roman military life.

👀 Highlights included:
- A powerful live presentation that brought ancient tactics and traditions to life.
- Authentic replica weapons and armour — yes, that double-headed axe and chainmail were real!
- A passionate speaker from the XX Legion in full Roman warrior regalia, fist raised, voice booming, captivating the crowd.
- Thought-provoking insights into how the Romans settled in Deva (Chester) - the largest Roman fortress in Britain.

This wasn’t just a talk — it was a time-traveling experience that set the tone for everything to come. Our 2025/26 programme is stepping into the future with one foot firmly planted in the past.

Join us on 20th November for an evening of adventure and discovery as Judy Popley unveils the extraordinary life of Maurice Egerton — explorer, inventor, and the last of the Tatton Egertons!

📸 Photos from tonight's talk.

For our first meeting of the 2024/2025 programme we welcomed from to talk about the Gems Project.The Gems project is a...
20/10/2024

For our first meeting of the 2024/2025 programme we welcomed from to talk about the Gems Project.

The Gems project is a new and accessible way for people to search for, and learn about, local history online. Visitors can pop in a postcode and will get a unique selection of newly digitised community-curated images and documents to explore.

The Northwich & District Heritage Society will be contributing to the project with what should be included to represent the Northwich area and its unique history.

Thank you Lisa for an amazing talk to get the season started 🙏🏼

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