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Alan Garner
Wednesday 26
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July 2017
Wed 26
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Jul 2017
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History of the village unveiled at new heritage centre
Over 150 people gathered at St Philip & St James Church on Monday evening (July 24th) to celebrate the launch of the new Alderley Edge Heritage Centre…
Friday 10
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February 2017
Fri 10
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Feb 2017
Learn about 'Life on the Edge' from the experts
Two people who have done so much to promote and understand the unique landscape of Alderley Edge will be sharing a platform next month. Professor John…
Wednesday 23
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July 2014
Wed 23
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Jul 2014
Weirdstone of Brisingamen casts its spell over school children
Children from Years 3 and 4 at Nether Alderley Primary School have thoroughly enjoyed studying The Weirdstone of Brisingamen which is set in Alderley…
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Tuesday 20
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May 2014
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May 2014
Alan Garner subject of Radio 4 documentary
Acclaimed Alderley Edge author Alan Garner is the subject of a Radio 4 documentary entitled The Bronze Age Man of Jodrell Bank, which will be broadcast…
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November 2011
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Nov 2011
Alan Garner to publish new collection of folk tales
A new collection of out of print and previously unpublished stories by acclaimed Alderley Edge author Alan Garner will be released this month. This new…
Tuesday 25
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January 2011
Tue 25
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Jan 2011
Alan Garner receives honorary degree
The University of Warwick has awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters to acclaimed Alderley Edge author Alan Garner which he received at a degree…
Friday 26
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November 2010
Fri 26
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Nov 2010
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Alan Garner opens Christmas Tree Festival
The second Alderley Edge Christmas Tree Festival was officially opened at lunchtime today, Friday November 26th, by local author Alan Garner. Alderley…
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October 2010
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Oct 2010
Alan Garner celebrates 50th anniversary in Alderley Edge
Today is the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Weirdstone of Brisingamen which is set in Alderley Edge and takes its inspiration from the Legend…
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October 2010
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Oct 2010
Celebrate 50 years of The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
The 10-10-10 celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Weirdstone of Brisingamen continue this week with a festival on and under…
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September 2010
Fri 17
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Sep 2010
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Museum celebrates the life and work of Alan Garner
Alan Garner was an only child, born in Congleton on 17th October 1934. His father's family had been craftsmen and lived in the same house in the Hough…
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April 2010
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Apr 2010
Museum to unveil portrait of Alan Garner
Chester’s Grosvenor Museum is unveiling a portrait of author Alan Garner who grew up in Alderley Edge where his father’s family have lived…
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February 2010
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Feb 2010
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Literary classic celebrates 50 years in print
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen was written by Alan Garner between September 1956 and August 1958. It was published by William Collins on 10th…
Friday 8
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January 2010
Fri 8
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Jan 2010
Unravelling the truth behind the Legend of Alderley
Alan Garner, grew up in Alderley Edge. The Legend of Alderley was the catalyst for his first novel ‘The Weirdstone of Brisingamen’, which…
Wednesday 25
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November 2009
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Nov 2009
Museum commissions portrait of Alan Garner
Chester’s Grosvenor Museum has been successful in receiving funding from the Victoria and Albert purchase fund to commission a portrait of Cheshire…
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