WHAT WE DO
RESEARCH
Members undertake and encourage research into local history and wider historical topics
TALKS
We arrange a series of monthly talks covering local, national and international historical interests
PUBLICATIONS
Members have produced numerous books and booklets on Congleton & the local area. These now tend to be published by Congleton Museum with whom we have a strong working relationship.
OUR HISTORY
Congleton History Society was formed in 1963 with the intention of producing a history of the town to mark the 700th anniversary of Congleton gaining its Market Charter. This resulted in the publication of W B Stephens' History of Congleton in 1970 in plenty of time for the Charter Year celebrations of 1972. (The Book is now out of print and used copies command a significant premium)
Following publication of the book the society continued with new objectives - to promote the understanding of history in general and particularly that of Congleton and the surrounding area.
Half a century on we continue to undertake research, publish booklets and work closely with Congleton Museum. We meet in New Life Church, West Road, Congleton CW12 4EY
on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September to May to present talks by members and visiting speakers - visitors are always welcome!
Programme
Wed 10th April 7:30pm
"Feeding the 42,000": provisioning the troops in the 1st Gulf War
Our founder member and former President Dr Joan Alcock looks back to the 1st Gulf War and the logistical issues of feeding the armed forces
Meetings are at New Life Church, West Road, CW12 4EY
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CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
Congleton History Society
23,Sandbach Road
Congleton CW12 4LB
United Kingdom
01260274736
