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Nantwich is a charming market town set beside the River Weaver with a medieval street pattern, a beautiful sandstone church and many listed buildings of great historical interest. The town has an all-pervading sense of history. Just as Crewe is associated with railways, so Nantwich is associated with salt. In Medieval times salt was used for cheese-making and tanning. The restored Brine Spring, known as “Old Biot” on the banks of the River Weaver, is a reminder of when salt production was the mainstay of the town’s economy.
Nantwich has survived many disasters throughout its history. In the 11th Century it was razed to the ground by Norman invaders, two hundred years later it was attacked by Welsh marauders and in 1583 it was almost totally destroyed by the great fire. The town was rebuilt with the help of Queen Elizabeth I. During the Civil War, Nantwich supported the Parliamentarians and was besieged several times by the Royalist army. Eventually the town was relieved and the towns people celebrated by wearing holly in their hats. Every year the Battle of Nantwich is remembered with a re-enactment on “Holly Holy Day”.
The focal point of the town is “The Square”, which is the setting for St. Mary’s church, known as “The Cathedral of South Cheshire”. One of the finest Medieval churches in Britain, it has many interesting features and its own visiting centre. Shopping in Nantwich is a pleasure in landscaped pedestrianised areas with a wide range of specialist shops and a colourful local market. Or take a stroll along the Riverside Walk followed by a meal in one of the many restaurants, pubs or cafes.
Surrounding Crewe and Nantwich are a multitude of pleasant villages set in classic English countryside. Many of the villages date back to before the Norman Conquest and several have been listed as conservation areas because of their attractive and historical buildings. Audlem, set beside the Shropshire Union Canal and Wrenbury on the Llangollen Canal, make ideal stopping places for tourists. Barthomley, Burnbury, Church Minshull and Warmingham are Idyllic rural villages with interesting churches and traditional pubs. Marbury has a beautiful grouping of a church, mere and pub. Peckforton’s splendid black and white cottages contrast with its sandstone castle.
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