NANTWICH Museum has announced the series of talks which will accompany its major summer exhibition, Nantwich at Play.

The exhibition, which opens at the museum on Saturday 25 July, illustrates how people in the locality spent their leisure time through the ages.

Oh what a circus - Victorian entertainment, a talk by Bill Pearson will take place on Wednesday 29 July and be followed by: Wed 5 August: Nantwich pubs and signs by Andrew Lamberton.

Wed 12 August: Pleasure Palaces by Ray Johnson.

Wed 19 August: Nantwich Players - past, present and future, by Sandie Laughlin and Margaret Boschi.

Wed 26 August, A day at the races by Keith Lawrence.

Wed 16 September, Children at Play by Molly Stone.

Wed 23 September, Play the game by Wyn Jones.

Wed 30 September, Such stuff as dreams are made on - the story of theatres and cinemas in Nantwich by Graham Dodd.

All talks will begin at 3.00 pm. Tickets are available from Museum Reception: £3.00 (Museum Members £2.00.) Booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

For further information contact: Nantwich Museum on enquiries@nantwichmuseum.org.uk or telephone 01270 627104; Website: nantwichmuseum.org.uk.