Inside Wire Works exhibition in Warrington

You can see some of the displays that are on show at the old Co-op bank near Vintage Viola, in the Golden Square.

The exhibition runs until November 20 and captures the fascinating stories of Warrington’s wire heritage.

The wire industry dominated Warrington’s employment structure for over a hundred years in the 18th and 19th centuries and put the town at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution.

Visitors can look forward to an interactive blend of heritage and art, including sculpture, film, dance, poetry and real-life accounts of what it was like to work in a wire factory in Warrington.

Wire Works volunteers look at the exhibit showing two Wire kits from over the years

A rugby ball inspired by wire

Displays including Warrington Wolves’ old shirts, a rugby ball made of wire of course, a person and elements of the wire industry across the building.

Professional artist, designer and project manager, Christine Wilcox-Baker, has worked with A-level architecture students from Priestley College, alongside their tutor Alastair Thompson and technician Felicia Singleton.

The students have created six sculptures based on their research into the history of wire making in Warrington, which will be on display in the exhibition.

It runs Wednesday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm and Sunday's 11am – 4pm

Wire Works volunteers look at the exhibit of a person by Christine Wilcox-Baker

Wire Works volunteers look at exhibit