Thursday 21st May 2026 – The Society’s AGM at 7.30pm followed by Eli Lewis- Lycett – Tales From Antiquaria: The Real Folklore of Cheshire. The nineteenth century is known as the ‘golden age’ of antiquarian writing, when collectors went out into the villages and towns, collecting the tales, traditions and beliefs of the people; many of which had been in place for hundreds of years. Tonight, writer and broadcaster Eli Lewis-Lycett presents some of the most interesting and intriguing pieces of Cheshire folklore collected during the period.
Welcome to Northwich & District Heritage Society
Northwich and District Heritage Society was established as a registered charity in September 1985.
However, it had been in the making for some years before that, as a result of the efforts of John Chesworth, who was determined to create an organisation dedicated to the history and heritage of his home town. Encouraged by the Northwich Town Council, in late 1984, he headed a Steering Committee comprised of like-minded individuals and representatives of local organisations including the Weaver Hall Salt Museum.
The Northwich and District Heritage Society was established. John then led the way to charitable status and served for two years as its inaugural chairman.
Since those early days the Society has grown in strength. It now boasts about 200 members and meets roughly once per month between October and May in Hartford.