As Cheshire proceeds with plans for devolution as part of a Mayoral Combined Authority, this talk examines the county’s history of semi-independence from central government. Beeston castle (pictured),visible across Cheshire, […]
The collieries at Neston on the Wirral were worked for hundreds of years but few people know much about them. The early mines were, however, remarkable for their industrial, social […]
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This illustrated talk by the authors of a new book will outline the case for Bromborough as the location of the ‘great war’, as it was known, of 937. King […]
Our villages, towns and cities are full of buildings which date from many different periods. Many have a story to tell. This introductory talk will look at the buildings around […]
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Come and join us for a family friendly event with Greg Jenner exploring how, why, and when the Romans first invaded. Greg is a public historian, author, and broadcaster best […]