Six new heritage boards to celebrate Wilmslow’s history unveiled this month
Residents are being invited to a special ceremony later this month as six new heritage boards highlighting Wilmslow’s people, places and history are officially unveiled across the
By Cheshire Today
Residents are being invited to celebrate Wilmslow’s rich history later this month as six new heritage boards are officially unveiled across the town centre.
The ceremony will take place at 11am on Thursday, 23 July, outside Wilmslow Library, where residents will have the chance to see the new displays and learn more about the stories behind them.
Funded and installed by Wilmslow Town Council, the permanent information boards highlight notable local people, important places and key moments in the town’s history, while also shining a light on some of Wilmslow’s lesser-known stories.
Research and historical content for the project has been provided by Wilmslow Historical Society, Transition Wilmslow and The Romany Society.
Among those featured are pioneering mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing, the internationally famous Lindow Man, entertainer and broadcaster George Bramwell Evens, better known as Romany, as well as notable Wilmslow women, the history of Bank Square and the town’s experience during the Second World War.
The new heritage boards are located at:
* Alan Turing – outside Wilmslow Library * George Bramwell Evens (Romany) – Romany Gardens, next to Wilmslow Library * Lindow Man and Lindow Moss – Romany Gardens, next to Wilmslow Library * Notable Wilmslow Women – Alderley Road, near Rectory Gardens and Browns * Bank Square History – Sparrow Park, Bank Square * Wilmslow in World War Two – Mill Street, beside the Remembrance Garden
They join the existing Arthur Walpole heritage board at the junction of Walpole Way and Parkway, which was installed in 2024.
Mayor of Wilmslow, Councillor Sally Harrison, said: “These heritage boards are a wonderful way to celebrate Wilmslow’s rich history and the people who have shaped our town.
“My thanks go to our partner organisations for their research and expertise. I hope residents and visitors alike will enjoy exploring the boards and discovering more about Wilmslow’s fascinating past. We look forward to welcoming residents to the unveiling ceremony.”
The project builds on the successful installation of the Arthur Walpole heritage board and complements recent heritage restoration work carried out by the Town Council at Fulshaw Cross and Boddingtons Arch in The Carrs.
An interactive map showing the locations of all seven heritage boards has also been produced, and the Town Council is encouraging residents with ideas for future boards to get in touch.