As part of the Knutsford Photographic Society exhibition at Knutsford Heritage Centre, join award-winning Tim Banks on a heritage photo walk. He will take you through the centre of Knutsford pointing out interesting buildings and places which would make great photographs. But more importantly he will share tips and advice on how to take a […]
A HISTORICAL HEATED RIVALRY: PHILIPPE, DUC D’ORLÉANS, COMPETING FOR ATTENTION AT THE COURT OF LOUIS XIV Dr Jonathan Spangler (Manchester Met University and Senior Editor The Court Historian) provides a fascinating 60-minute history talk about Philippe, Duc d’Orléans (1640 – 1701), Louis XIV’s younger brother and the position of a second son in royal history. […]
The Friends of Knutsford Heritage Centre present a morning discovery tour of Tabley Hill Cemetery. Join local historian Jenny Collis for a short history of the cemetery and chapel. A guided walk of about 90 minutes will visit ten grave sites, with a short history of the individuals buried there. It will also include a […]
The Friends of Knutsford Heritage Centre present an afternoon discovery tour of Tabley Hill Cemetery. Join local historian Jenny Collis for a short history of the cemetery and chapel. A guided walk of about 90 minutes will visit ten grave sites, with a short history of the individuals buried there. It will also include a […]
The Friends of Knutsford Heritage Centre present an afternoon talk on KNUTSFORD THROUGH OLD POSTCARDS. Heritage Centre volunteer, Mary Gracie, will use postcards from her extensive collection to explore Knutsford’s people and places from bygone years. Price includes light refreshments. Admission by pre-booked tickets only, available from Knutsford Heritage Centre. Register & pay cash/cheque at […]
Elizabeth Gaskell spent her childhood in Knutsford and Anthony Burton (Gaskell Society) looks beyond Knutsford to include Sandlebridge and other Cheshire places she encountered, highlighting the breadth of her local ties, including her friendships with the Samuel Greg family of Bollington and Caroline Davenport of Capesthorne.
Date: 27th June 2026 Venue: The Moor and Scout Hut, Knutsford Time: 12 noon - 5pm The Knutsford Branch of the Royal British Legion is holding an event to celebrate and recognise Armed Forces Day and to raise money for the Poppy Appeal. The event will be on The Moor and also at the adjacent Scout […]
Sue Wilkes (Fellow of the Royal Historical Society) presents an illustrated talk exploring life in Cheshire during the era of Jane Austen and Walter Scott. She explores the pastimes and charitable work of the local gentry, the dramatic abduction of Ellen Turner, and the rise of the cotton and silk industries against the Napoleonic Wars […]
