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Wades Green is the name of a small settlement near the village of Church Minshull, Cheshire.
Wade's Green is also a former plantation now used by the Turks and Caicos National Trust to celebrate emancipation.
The talk explores how, strangely, the two are linked via an 'ordinary' Cheshire farming family from Gawsworth, a newspaper advert, slavery, several cotton plantations and an unusual and unexpected inheritance.
Admission fee £2 - which includes refreshments
| Event Date | Mon 13-04-2026 7:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Mon 13-04-2026 9:00 pm |
| Individual Price | All Welcome, entrance charges apply |
| Location | Northwich Group |
| Organising Group | Northwich Group |
Talk given by Margaret Roberts, Chair of the society.
COUNTRY SEATS AND SPORTING FEATS
This talk explores the rich sporting heritage of Britain's country houses, looking at sport in the country house over the centuries. This includes hunting, shooting, cricket and tennis, from the medieval period to the 20th century. While the talk draws on examples from across the UK, special attention is given to Tabley House and its estate.
| Event Date | Mon 11-05-2026 7:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Mon 11-05-2026 9:30 pm |
| Cancel Before Date | Mon 11-05-2026 7:30 pm |
| Individual Price | All welcome, admission fee £2.00, which includes refreshments |
| Location | Northwich Group |
| Organising Group | Northwich Group |