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Present Day Nantwich |
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Nantwich is
a charming small market town straddling the River
Weaver and is located in the southern parts of Cheshire. It played a prominent part in
the English Civil War and was a focal point of
many battles. Nantwich was also once the centre of
flourishing salt works (remains can be viewed in the museum). Present day Nantwich is a
thriving small shop market town with a current
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The focal point of the town is The Square which
is the setting for the 14th century church,
St Mary's - known as
'the Cathedral of South Cheshire'. The Church of
St Mary originates from the early Norman period, being
connected with the Cistercian community at the nearby
Cumbermere Abbey. The chancel is particularly fine, with
wonderful carvings in the choir stalls, which depicts scenes
from medieval life.
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| St Mary's Church |
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Nantwich has an extremely rich history and
a wealth of fine half-timbered buildings,
including Churche's Mansion and the remains of a 14th-century
castle. Churche's mansion is a
charming half-timbered Elizabethan merchants house built
in 1577 by Richard Churche. It was saved from export to
America in 1930 and restored. It later became a fine-dine
restaurant and more recently changed its presence
to antiques.
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| Churche's Mansion |
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There are two high schools in Nantwich -
Brine Lees County High School and Malbank
School and Sixth Form. Nantwich
is also the home of
Reaseheath Agricultural
College.
If you are
inclined, visit the
Museum in Pillory Street. It stands next
door to the former Nantwich jail and across the road is a
replica of the original pillory. The museum has displays about
the town's past including the leather industry and salt
mining. There always seems to be small town areas being
developed to keep in the theme of the market town - the Cocoa Yard
is a small quaint area off Hospital Street. Here you will find two
or three shops which include AC Graphics - a superb creative
photography service.
The location of Nantwich is in the
southwest area of the county of Cheshire, England
- near to the Staffordshire and Shropshire
borders. There
are many places of interest in the town, and in the
surrounding countryside, and the area draws thousands of
tourists throughout the year.
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Click
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weather in Nantwich
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Other Nantwich Links |
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If
you are aware of any other websites that you think should be
included, please let me know |
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England - Land of Hope and
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The Sandland Experience 2006 |
