Cheshire History Day
Hartford near Northwich
Culture
UNTIL Saturday 19th October
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Sandbach History Society on behalf of Cheshire Local History Association
"The Futures of Cheshire's Past" is the title of a History Day on Saturday 19th October organised by Cheshire Local History Association. The whole-day event (9.30 - 4.30pm) will be held at the Grange Theatre, Bradburn's Lane, Hartford.
The principal speakers include Paul Newman, Archives and Heritage Manager at Chester who will explain the future of Cheshire Archives with the forthcoming move to two sites. Mark Leah, who has been providing archaeological advice in Cheshire for the past 25 years will make a presentation entitled "Revealing Cheshire's Past" and will look at recent work on Roman sites at Chester and Middlewich.
Susie White is a Finds Liaison Officer, and she will look at engaging finder groups, local museums and communities in reporting and recording finds. The day will be brought to a conclusion with a talk by Graeme White and Sharon Varey, of CLHA, entitled "Cheshire History: Past, Present and Future."
There will be book stalls and society displays and tea/coffee facilities - bring your own lunch. There is ample car parking close-by. Go to www.cheshirehistroy.org.uk for more information and booking details.
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