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 Grosvenor Museum, Chester |
Charting the social, natural and early history of Chester, along
with fine and decorative art and a packed programme of special exhibitions
and events. |
| Fascinating displays of this ancient Cheshire industry, including
medieval artefacts. Much more than just salt though, with archaeology,
local history and hands-on rooms. |
 Stretton Watermill, Cheshire |
Historic working mill dating back to 1351. |
The
Blackden Trust cares for a parcel of land that has been occupied
for over ten thousand years. It provides facilities for research
into Blackden and its surroundings and courses encourage participants
to investigate the interaction between place, artefact and story. |
 Chester Cathedral |
Now the City’s Cathedral, this fascinating building has been
a Saxon Minster and later a Benedictine Monastery, with the shrine
of St Werburgh. Lots to see, including wonderful 14th century woodcarvings
in the Quire and the most complete complex of medieval monastic
buildings in Britain. |
Extensive ruins of Augustinian Priory and museum with medieval tiles, stone work, ceramics and more. Surviving medieval undercroft and amazing giant statue of St Christopher from the 14th century. |
Richard and Elizabeth York use music, drama and dance to bring history to life in schools, museums and heritage sites. It is always a fun and fascinating experience to watch their performances, and even join in. |
