A new limited-time exhibition celebrating Congleton's 750 anniversary will take place next month.

Throughout 2022, Congleton is celebrating 750 years since gaining its first charter and rights for people in the town.

To mark this special occasion Congleton Town Council are offering locals a unique opportunity to visit a medieval living history exhibition depicting what local life would have been like in 1272.

Congleton residents are invited to view the 'Behind Closed Doors' exhibition on Saturday 9 July 2022. It will take place inside Congleton Town Hall of High Street.

A sneak preview of a Congleton-themed diorama you can see at the one-day event. (Image - Congleton Town Council)

Admission is free of charge, and it will last for four hours from 10am – 2pm.

Congleton Town Mayor, Cllr Margaret Gartside said: "I would urge everyone young and old to attend this immersive exhibition to discover the history of Congleton in an entertaining and captivating way.

"There really will be something for everyone from thatched roofs and wattle to sending people to the stocks! Visitors are sure to be wowed by the amazing diorama of an imagined Congleton in medieval times. Created by Jenny Unsworth, the diorama is a three-dimensional miniature representation of Congleton in 1272.

"It features over thirty handmade buildings and houses full of busy tradespeople."

Congleton Mayor Margaret Gartside was appointed in May 2022. (Image - Jackie MacArthur / Debbie Coxon)

This will be a more light-hearted event, but there is one more in depth for extra Congleton history buffs.

For those wishing to understand more about the importance of the charter and life in Congleton in 1272, two guest speakers will host a paid talk.

Dr David Roffe and local historian Jenny Unsworth will be speaking at a Living History talk in the Town Hall on Friday 8 July from 7pm – 8.30pm.

Tickets for this event cost £5 for adults and £2 for children (16 years & under). Please note: Cash only.

Congleton: The paid talk will last for an hour-and-a-half. (Image - Alexander Greensmith / Congleton Nub News)

The price for this second includes a complimentary refreshment on arrival. Tickets are available from the Congleton Information Centre next to the Town Hall. 

"In addition to the two public events, local school children will be given a taste of medieval Congleton," added Cllr Gartside.

"Booked schools will participate in interactive workshops throughout the week featuring costumed characters talking about crime, punishment, and work."

Congleton's Official Ale Taster is also expected to attend.

Please head here for more information.

See Also: We tried the Congleton 750 celebratory beer 

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