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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. |
 Chester Mystery Plays |
Summer 2008 sees the performances of the plays on the Cathedral
Green. Dating back to Medieval times, the Mysteries were revived
in 1951 and are now played out once every 5 years. |
 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. |
