WebThe existence of a watermill south of Nantwich Bridge was noted in 1228 and again around 1363, However, Mill Island is a product of the 16th century possibly after the original mill was destroyed in the 1583 'Great fire of Nantwich'). WebSources. Garton E. Nantwich, Saxon to Puritan: A History of the Hundred of Nantwich, c 1050 to c 1642 (Johnson & Son Nantwich; 1972) (ISBN 0950273805) Garton E. Tudor Nantwich: A Study of Life in Nantwich in the Sixteenth Century (Cheshire County Council Libraries and Museums; 1983) (ISBN 0 903017 05 9) Lake J. The Great Fire of Nantwich (Shiva …
The History and Heritage of Northern England – Nantwich
Web28. Jan. 2024 · The fascinating history of one of Cheshire's most attractive and historic towns is brought to life by Nantwich Museum, founded in January 1980. Located in Pillory Street, at the heart of the town, the museum has main galleries telling the story of Nantwich through the ages - Roman salt making, Tudor Nantwich's Great Fire, the Civil War Battle of … Web1. März 2024 · Today we went to Nantwich Museum to learn about the Great Fire of Nantwich. We had such an amazing time learning lots of interesting facts, looking at many artifacts and finding out about what it was like to live at the time of the great fire. We started our day by going around the town… photo of website
Great Fire of Nantwich Archives - The Tudor Society
WebOn December 10, 1583, an unnamed Nantwich brewer living in the Waterlode accidentally started a blaze which burned for 20 days (see below), destroying 150 houses, inns and … WebThe Great Fire of Nantwich. £ 3.95. Much of this booklet deals (in remarkable detail) the Great Fire of Nantwich which occurred in 1583. The booklet also mentions other disasters … Web18. Apr. 2016 · The only nationwide study is Jones, Porter and Turner's ‘Gazetteer of English urban fire disasters’. 2 They list 172 urban fires that destroyed ten or more houses in the period 1500–1750, with many more smaller but significant conflagrations. 3 Several major fires stand out in the period, particularly between 1580 and 1640. photo of wayne williams