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25. The Cheshire Longbowmen

The Cheshire Longbowmen: England’s Elite Archers

Chester Town Hall 33 Northgate Street, Chester

Join 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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Talking Tours: Let’s Talk History

Chester Town Hall 33 Northgate Street, Chester

Lace up your plimsoles and sprint through the last century of Cheshire’s sporting past with Let’s Talk, History. Using historic sound recordings from Cheshire Archives’ collections, this free audio trail tells 100 years of stories about the county’s competitive, recreational and, at times, amusing sports.