History of Northwich was the Stanley's, later Earls of Derby and stayed in the family’s hands until the late 18th century. That salt production continued throughout the centuries can be seen through John Leland's description of the town in 1540: Although Leland described Northwich as a market town, there is no surviving charter for a market or fair. A market still exists today. Between 1642 and 1643, during the English Civil War, Northwich was fortified and garrisoned by Sir William Bereton for the Parliamentarians. The salt beds beneath Northwich were re-discovered in the 1670s by employees of the local Smith-Barry family. The Smith-Barrys
Nantwich Town F.C. were high for Nantwich, but after a good start performances declined, and boss Jimmy Quinn was fired in February. Darren Moss took over as a player manager and Nantwich ended the season 14th. Chorley ended the Dabbers FA Cup dreams in the 1st Qualifying Round and Fylde overcame Nantwich in the FA Trophy. In 2013–14 under the management of Danny Johnson, Nantwich finished 19th in the table, after not winning any of their last 9 games but with a positive goal difference. The FA Cup run ended in the 1st Qualifying round after Rugby Town beat the Dabbers 2–1 at