CONGLETON

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The first silk mill in Congleton was built by John Clayton in 1752, and by 1771 this industry had restored the town's prosperity. Ribbon weaving began in the 1750s and cotton spinning in 1784... Congleton Museum Trust, a registered charity, was formed in 1985 by a group of local history enthusiasts to pull together as much as possible of the history of Congleton and to explore ways of exhibiting it to the community. It was 2002 before the trust managed to open the museum in the former police station next to the Town Hall. There was by then a wealth of fascinating artefacts to display, including an Anglo Saxon log boat, a burial urn from 1500 BC, two major coin hoards from the 17th Century plus numerous items of historical interest from more recent times... Congleton Museum is a free entry museum. We rely on the generosity of visitors and members with their donations and small grants to keep the museum running. It costs £1,000 a week to maintain and develop the museum.

Also known as: Congleton Museum, CONGLETON MUSEUM TRUST

Registration numbers: 02214293 (CH), 701430 (W)

Primary location: Congleton United Kingdom