Rome’s Cutting Edge: The Auxiliaries
Discover 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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Storyhouse Garret Theatre Hunter Street, Chester
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The Ship that Chester Built: Exploring Chester’s links with slavery
Chester Cathedral St Werburgh Street, Chester, United KingdomIn 1750, the St George was built in Chester’s shipyard. In three separate voyages, she carried a total of 662 enslaved people from Bonny on the coast of West Africa to plantations in the Caribbean. Join the project team for an interactive walking tour of some of the key sites in Chester connected with the history of transatlantic slavery.
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You can write a song! 10 ways to get started.
Storyhouse Garret Theatre Hunter Street, Chester"I wish I could write a song, but I don't know where to start..." This is a super practical workshop to remove the fear of the blank page and give you tools to start writing your own songs.
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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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‘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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Tea Party- Conversations on Nature, Conservation and Hope
Chester Town Hall 33 Northgate Street, ChesterJoin us for a nature-themed tea gathering exploring global conservation, sustainability, and our relationship with the planet.
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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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Merlin’s Isle: Acclaimed poet Malcolm Guite’s explores the Christian elements to the myth and why it has been eroded
Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester, United KingdomThe Merlin's Isle epic ballad series is acclaimed poet Malcolm Guite's masterwork, a lifetime in the making. Malcolm Guite is the former Chaplain of Girton College, Cambridge. A performance poet and singer/songwriter, he lectures widely on poetry and theology in Britain and the US. His latest book blends myth, theology, and lyrical mastery. Guite re-enchants the legend of King Arthur for a new generation, restoring its original power and mystery in this sweeping four-volume series.
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Interviewing the IRA: Criminological Approaches to Research in Post-Conflict Zones
Chester Picturehouse Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester, United KingdomDiscover the untold stories of Strabane, one of the forgotten frontlines of the Northern Ireland Troubles. This talk explores the lived experiences of those who grew up or took part in the conflict, showing how their memories, identities, and communities have shaped life in a post-conflict society.
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