Established in April 1949 Knutsford Photographic Society is one of the longest established societies in Knutsford, the exhibition explores its history, membership and activities, supported by an exhibition of stunning photographic prints by sixteen of its members.
Heritage Open Days is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out […]
The Knutsford Millennium Tapestry is the outstanding exhibit of the Heritage Centre, capturing life in Knutsford in the year 2000. The 40ft long tapestry contains 6,500,000 stitches across three panels named Tatton, Canute and Toft. It is truly an amazing piece of art which features a vast range of buildings and scenes and contains a […]
An event for the family to follow a trail of various historical blue plaques in Knutsford. Follow a route of blue plaques around Knutsford. Collect a Question and Answer sheet from Knutsford Heritage Centre and follow the route provided. At each plaque answer a question with the answer being found either on the plaque or […]
Throughout the exhibition at Brook Street Chapel there will be visual displays depicting local Church architecture and Brook Street Chapel. Pictures and poems relating to Brook Street Chapel over the years. There will also be children's activities available. On Sunday 21st September between 1200 and 1230 the exhibition will be closed for a short Gaskell […]
Visit the State Room of Tabley House, which was once home to the Leicester family, and discover a unique collection of paintings, furniture and memorabilia which give an insight into their lives. Tabley is participating in Heritage Open Days on the afternoons of Friday 19th September and Saturday 20th September. In addition to viewing wonderful […]
A presentation by Knutsford u3a Architecture Group Short presentations by three members of the group about the influence of certain architects on Knutsford and how buildings have changed their use. Architects to be featured include Waterhouse, Scott Worthington and Sharpe plus others, all of whom have examples of their work in Knutsford. Also examples of […]
Open church for people to view the architecture of a Paley & Austin Grade II* church and in particular the stained glass windows in the 'Arts and Crafts' style by Morris & Co. Opportunity to tour the church with either a guide or information leaflet pointing out the significant features of the church which is […]
Get ready to dive deep into the history of The Knutsford Workhouse through captivating illustrations and storytelling! The Knutsford Workhouse - home for the destitute, paupers and orphans, the elderly, sick and infirm, pregnant women and abandoned children. Hear about how and why folk ended up in the Knutsford workhouse and what life was like […]
A guided walk comparing views of Knutsford both past and present. A guided walk of approx 60-75 minutes, which will commence at the top of Heritage Way. Meeting at the King Canute Mosaic next to the 'Old Sessions House'. This walk will use photos of old Knutsford streets and buildings. This walk is delivered by […]
Get ready to dive deep into the history of The Knutsford Workhouse through captivating illustrations and storytelling! Timings & Tours Saturday 20 September: 11:00 - 12:30 Sunday 21 September: 14:00 - 15:30 Location & directions Jubilee Hall, Stanley Road, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 0GP Pre-booking required on the link below.
A guided walk comparing views of Knutsford both past and present. A guided walk of approx 60-75 minutes, which will commence at the top of Heritage Way. Meeting at the King Canute Mosaic next to the 'Old Sessions House'. This walk will use photos of old Knutsford streets and buildings. This walk is delivered by […]
Libby Tempest, Vice Chair of the Gaskell Society, will talk about this extraordinary woman, who spent her formative years in Knutsford which was the inspiration for her novels ‘Cranford’ and ‘Wives and Daughters’. Elizabeth Gaskell also wrote novels on Industrial Manchester and the social history happening all around her, as society rapidly transitioned from rural […]
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