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The Rows of Chester: A Unique Creation or a Unique Survival?

Chester Town Hall 33 Northgate Street, Chester

The uniqueness of Chester's Rows lies first in the imaginative adaptation of a common medieval building form to the city's hilly site. However, they would not have seemed so unusual had comparable buildings elsewhere survived better. The talk will look at parallels for the building type, how it was adapted to the landscape, and the historical circumstances that prompted it.

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Roman Chester: Looking beneath the surface

canal bridge on Upper Northgate Street Northgate Street, Chester

Join Peter for a walking tour of Roman sites in Chester (especially the defences), looking at details that escape the interpretation panels.

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Screening Siblings: Brothers and Sisters on Film

Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester

What can brothers and sisters on film tell us about the state of a nation? In the 21st century, siblings are everywhere on screen, from superhero blockbusters to horror films, teen movies and slice-of-life dramas.

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The University of Chester in 10 Objects

Senate House, Exton Park Campus, University of Chester Parkgate Road, Chester

This event will showcase the history of the University from its opening in 1839 to the present day. We will present ten objects from across the decades and discuss how each of them relates to an important event in the university's history.

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Queering Britain: Keeping LGBTQ Stories Alive

Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester

This research began in Blackpool, exploring its rich drag scene and LGBTQ+ histories. It has since grown into a wider project gathering stories from towns and cities across the UK. Through voices that connect generations and place, Helen is starting to explore how identity is shaped by place and heritage.

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Mariella Frostrup: In Conversation

University of Chester Exton Park School of Education University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester

Join Mariella Frostrup for a dynamic conversation on why closing gender gaps is not just a social ideal but an economic necessity. Reflecting on her work as Chair of the Women in Work Summit, co‑founder of Menopause Mandate, and long‑time gender equality advocate, this event will explore how pay, wealth and health gaps shape women’s working lives and why addressing them is critical for productivity, growth and long‑term competitiveness.

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Gary Younge: In Conversation

University of Chester Exton Park Campus - Binks Building Parkgate Road, Chester

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Gary Younge, award-winning author, broadcaster, and Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester.

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