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Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester, United Kingdom
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Rome’s Cutting Edge: The Auxiliaries
Storyhouse Garret Theatre Hunter Street, ChesterDiscover Rome's cutting edge: The Auxiliary Soldiers. Recruited from across the empire, these specialist troops helped the Roman army conquer new lands and face unfamiliar enemies.
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From publications to protest: should scientists be climate activists?
Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester, United KingdomIn 2022, nine British researchers fly-post a government building with scientific papers presenting stark evidence of human-induced climate change. They are arrested and charged with criminal damage. By turns pacy and pensive, short documentary 'Plan Z' explores their motivations for engaging in civil disobedience, and asks: what is the professional responsibility of scientists towards the public in the 21st century?
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The Historic Shot Tower: A symbol of creative ideas in the industry of Chester.
Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester, United KingdomLittle is known of Chester's industries, yet Chester was the base for companies with an international reach. Our iconic shot tower is one of the earliest and surviving part of the leadworks, the city's largest lead manufactory. It is appropriate therefore that the presentation should begin with its huge presence. Nearby industries will also be looked at in addition to other significant ones in the City.
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The Cheshire Longbowmen: England’s Elite Archers
Chester Town Hall 33 Northgate Street, ChesterJoin us to explore why the Cheshire longbowmen were regarded as some of the finest archers in history. Discover what made the longbow such a powerful weapon, how their skill shaped events like the rebellion of Hotspur, and why this formidable force is no longer part of Chester's story. Uncover the rise, impact and legacy of these remarkable medieval warriors.
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Leprosy and Smallpox: how our Chester ancestors experienced the devastation of these ancient diseases
Storyhouse Garret Theatre Hunter Street, ChesterLeprosy and smallpox are two of the world’s oldest and most stigmatising illnesses. Both conditions bring shame from the fear of contagious disease and disfigured bodies and Chester’s history offers an authentic approach to their identification and treatment. From the founding of St Giles’s Leprosy Hospital in the early twelfth century, to the formation of the Smallpox Society of Chester in 1778, find out how the city's inhabitants managed the challenges of these devastating diseases.
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Enhancing Inclusivity and Sense of Belonging in Higher Education
Chester Town Hall 33 Northgate Street, ChesterThis session explores research into how sharing lived experiences can enhance inclusivity and a sense of belonging for students.
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Victorian Boots and Neon Lights, or how we messed with Chester Grosvenor Museum’s historic collections
Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester, United KingdomWhat happens if items from an historic museum collection are brought together with everyday goods and services available nearby? International artists’ team Grennan & Sperandio decided to find out – in Chester!
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‘It turned us yellow all over’: Health Care Provision for Munition Workers During the First World War.
Storyhouse Garret Theatre Hunter Street, ChesterThis talk will discuss the background to the enormous expansion of munitions' factories and production in Britain, as a result of the 'Shells Scandal' of 1915, including within the local area around Chester.
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In Conversation with Lucy Andrew, author of A Very Vexing Murder
Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester, United KingdomJoin Dr Lucy Andrew, former Senior Literature in English Literature at the University of Chester, as she introduces her debut novel, A Very Vexing Murder, a cosy crime retelling of Jane Austen's Emma, and discusses her path to becoming a published author.
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‘How NOT to Flee a War’
Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester, United KingdomHow NOT to Flee a War is a first-hand talk by Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko, co-presented with her partner Jez Myers, telling the story of their attempt to escape Kyiv as Russia launched its full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022.
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The science of fuelling for endurance sports: what’s on the plate?
Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester, United KingdomEver wondered how athletes fuel their endurance engines? This session will explore how 'the plate' of an endurance athlete can influence their performance.
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