The national theme for 2024 was “Routes – Networks – Connections” and we took part again this year with displays on a local theme of “Knutsford, the Railway and Elizabeth Gaskell“.
The displays in the Chapel illustrated how the railway changed Knutsford and how Elizabeth Gaskell responded in her novels to the changes brought about with the coming of the railways (see some of the displays below). A highlight of the exhibition was the detailed model of the old Knutsford railway station which had been specially made for the event by Jeff McDougall. We were open to the public on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday and were delighted to have a steady stream of interested visitors. The Gaskell Heritage Room was also open and a number of people watched the Gaskell video. Refreshments were served in the Hall where our Dave Thomas was on hand to give a presentation about the Anderton Boat Lift.
