Nantwich One-Place Study

Nantwich Town is probably small in comparison to other towns but within it dwells a wealth of history. It is famous for its salt industry dating back to the Romans. In the town itself there are streets lined with black and white houses, together with red brick buildings, most of these having been built after the Great Fire of Nantwich in 1583. During the English Civil War Nantwich was placed under siege, which was finally lifted on 25 January 1644 following a fierce battle between Royalist and Parliamentarian troops. Plagues also affected Nantwich with the cholera outbreak in September 1832 resulting in enormous suffering for the people of the town. At the heart of Nantwich town lies the parish church of St Mary’s, this is a beautiful church and has often been described as the Cathedral of South Cheshire. The building itself dates back to the 14th century.
The aim of this study is to share the wealth of history that is here in Nantwich in relation to the various people who have populated this town, together with the rich architecture that still survives today.