Chester Picturehouse

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, was an assertion of the self-governing authority of the medieval earls of Chester, in relation to both England and Wales. The county’s relative autonomy continued

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 Athelstan of Wessex defeated a coalition of Irish, Norse, Scots and Cumbrians in a massive and deadly conflict. Many places have been suggested as the

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 and commercial innovation. Among other things, we will hear about underground canals, blatant acts of sabotage and workers’  healthcare. Anthony has studied and written about

This lecture explores the idea that life is all about relationships, and that the experiences that we have with ‘others’ are holy ground where we can develop in dialogue with those we are in relationship. This presentation will draw on James’ experiences in education and inter-faith to fully explore what it means to live life

Cycling is well known as an essential part of sustainable transport planning. This public lecture from Peter Cox, Emeritus Professor at the University of Chester and internationally acclaimed writer on cycling and sustainable travel, will explore the implications of taking walking and cycling as the starting point of thinking about movement; not just including them