Chester's Roman Amphitheatre.
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Chester shot tower. Built in 1799, molten led was dripped through a grill at the top. Gravity caused the lead to become spherical before landing in water at the bottom. Only one of two left in the country. The other being in Bristol. #Chester #chesterhistory #shottower #Cheshire #history #towers

Former Steam Mill on the Shropshire Union Canal in Chester. Constructed in 1786 it processed corn and flour. Today it's largely used as office space.
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Emily Squires and Thomas Hughes - Silly Mummy Family Tree Emily Squires married Thomas Hughes on August 27, 1892 at the parish of St. John the Baptist (where several of Emily's siblings were baptized).

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ From Francis Street to Love Street, Emily and Thomas Hughes' journey through life was a testament to enduring love and the strength of family. Together, they weathered life's storms and celebrated its joys. #TrueLoveStories #HughesFamilyLegacy #ChesterHistory

TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN

Part 1 of the story of Chester during the English Civil War is out now on PASTFINDER.
To watch use the link below.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCJW...

#englishcivilwar #chester #cheshire #history #youtube #britishwars #17thcentury #chesterhistory #1640s #exploring

🗓️ May marks Local and Community History Month — and we’re proud to be part of Chester’s story.

From the city walls to our own front doors — Chester is built on care, resilience, and connection.
Let’s keep that history alive! ❤️

#ChesterHistory #CommunityMatters #SaveTheFamily

THE SHIPGATE ARCH
Once part of Chester's famous medieval Wall, situated slightly west of the Bridgegate. Relocated to Grovesner park when the shipgate was demolished in 1831. #chester #cheshire #chesterhistory #arches #history #chesterwalls #stonearch #britishhistory

Without doubt, the best car park stairs I've seen. At New Market car park in Chester. #chester #englishcivilwar #chesterhistory #newmarketchester #carpark #civilwar #siegeofchester

Coming to @PASTFINDERexploring in 2025. THE GREAT SIEGE OF CHESTER 1643 - 1646

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A selection of Chester's genuine Tudor and Jacobean houses. The diversity of visble history in the city is staggering. #history #chester #houses #tudor #jacobean #cheshire #chesterhistory