Exhibitions
The Viking Hoard
20 January to 27 September 2009
Another chance to see this magnificent hoard of Viking silver armlets found in Cheshire in 2004.
Northwich at War - The Home Front
1 May - 12 July 2009
This year markes the 70th anniversary of the start of the Second World War. To commemorate this event, we will look back to life in the Northwich area during this period, experiences of rationing, the blackout, 'Dig for Victory', evacuation and war work will be evocatively brought to life calling on the experiences and material of those who lived through it.
Jumelage / Amitie (Twinning & Friendship)
16 July - 16 August 2009
Come and see a selection of paintings from artists living in and around Hartford's twin village of Mornant in France. The subject is "twinning and friendship". Form your own opinion of their interpretation of the theme, whilst enjoying the views of the countryside there. Even better, consider visiting the area for yourself!
Art by Chips - 21st century Photography
20 August - 6 September
An exhibition by Northwich Photographic Society, reflecting the recent dramatic change in photography. Most pictures are now acquired and then manipulated by digital camera chips. The digital revolution has led to an increase in members' productivity after a period of fluctuating fortunes for the society.
Above the Clouds - Mallory, Irvine and the Quest for Everest
11 September - 8 November
On 8 June 1924, George Mallory and Andrew (Sandy) Irvine were spotted during a clearing in the mist, 'going strong for the top' of Mount Everest. The intrepid mountaineers were never seen alive again. Did they succeed in reaching the summit, nearly 30 years before Edmund Hillary? This exhibition reflects on the lives and achievements of these two remarkable men who were both born in Cheshire. The exhibition will uncover their links with the county, their upbringing and their college years. The focus of the display will be the 1924 expedition and will be supported by original photographs and artefacts loaned from the Alpine Club, Magdalen College (Cambridge), Merton College (Oxford), the Royal Geographical Society and many other individuals and organisations. Some of the items found when Mallory's body was discovered in 1999 will also be featured. There will also be a display of replica 1924 mountaineering equipment loaned by the Mountaineering Heritage Trust and some modern climbing equipment loaned by Berghaus.
The exhibition will later tour to the Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead, until the end of January.
Northwich Shops
13 November 2009 - 10 January 2010
A nostalgic display of vibrant and intriguing material relating to shopping life in and around Northwich from days gone by. We will also bring the exhibition up to date with a focus on some local shops operating on the same high street, but under a different economic climate.
Admission to the special exhibitions is free.
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