AN exhibition of Edwardian postcards is coming back to Northwich.

The Ha’ penny Messages Exhibition will be held at Weaver Hall Museum from March 24 to April 29.

The postcards depict scenes selected from the John Chesworth collection, most are a century old or more and enlarged to 10 times their original size.

The postcards will be displayed with the messages next to them, with each one providing a piece of social documentary.

Cllr Louise Gittins, cabinet member communities and wellbeing said: “These wonderful Ha’penny Messages will be on display at Weaver Hall Museum alongside original postcards from our museum’s collection.

“These postcards were the text messages and emails of the day, giving a captivating insight into those visiting the town over 100 years ago and their reasons for being here.”

The exhibition will be guest curated by Alan Carr, chairman of Visual Arts Cheshire in association with the Development of the Arts Northwich.

Alan said: ““Visual Arts Cheshire and DAN Community exhibited these greatly enlarged postcards over Heritage Open Weekend at The Plaza last September. The reaction from visitors exceeded our expectations.

“Because of the huge amount of interest I asked Weaver Hall Museum if they would like to have the exhibition for a longer period.

“They were very keen to show local images and the associated element of social documentary which each message contains. We are most grateful to them for their support.”

Visitors to the exhibition will also be able to see original Edwardian postcards from the Weaver Hall collection on display. These include scenes of the infamous subsidence in the town and salt workers at the Lion Salt Works.

The public are invited to a free preview event on March 24 from 2pm to 4pm. Visitors are welcome to bring their own Edwardian Postcards for identification by Linda Clarke from Cheshire Archives. Alan Carr will also give a talk on the exhibition at 3pm.

The exhibition is free entry but anyone wanting to see the rest of the museum will have to pay a charge.

For further information contact the museum on 01606 271640.