Looking ahead to this year’s #HeritageOpenDays theme of ‘Everyday Histories’, we've been exploring the story of Emma Cooke, a skilled dressmaker who had an incredible service record of 68 years at St Mary’s Priory!
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#WomensHistoryMonth #WorldStorytellingDay #SchoolArchives
We’re now on easyfundraising.org.uk - so, like the name suggests, it’s even EASIER to support the work we do for our town, and it doesn’t cost you!
#beestonnottingham #beestonstreetart #ladyplaques #saveobanhouse #uktownofculturebeeston #broxtowe #localheritagelist #HeritageOpenDays
#DoorsOpenDays or #HeritageOpenDays are such fascinating occasions for learning about the history & architecture of buildings.
These all look very interesting!
During our incredible Engineering Open Weekend, we proudly celebrated the official opening of the 130m extension of Ropley Miniature Railway into Four Acre Field.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us.🙌✨
#WatercressLine #MiniatureRailway #EngineeringOpenWeekend #HeritageOpenDays
No thanks, Mate, we'll stick to the very, very chilly in winter Canadian ones.
(Got told off for putting up #HeritageOpenDays bunting this week... when I was taking it down)
Photograph of the Miners' Hall, Barnsley. Five people are looking at copies of documents and filling in feedback forms by a big table (the former Yorkshire Area council table). Trade union banners from the National Union of Mineworkers, Yorkshire Miners' Association and National Association of Colliery Overmen, Deputies and Shotfirers can be seen in the background.
Photograph of the Miners' Hall, Barnsley. One person is sitting at a bi table and using a laptop to look at some digitised archives. Copies of documents are in front of her, on a board and on the table.
We really enjoyed sharing the MRC’s ‘Mining the Past’ project with visitors to the Miners’ Hall, Barnsley, during last week's #HeritageOpenDays - some good new connections made and really useful feedback which will help us to develop new resources and events using the NUM archives
✨Brilliant to welcome over 300 visitors to The Wish Tower over the past two weeks as part of #HeritageOpenDays
👉Read more on our new blog: wishtower.org.uk/until-next-y...
🩵Thank you to everyone who came along!
#eastbourne #localhistory #localheritage #martello
Big thanks to everyone who visited during @heritageopendays and to @soapboxband, @merylstreek_ @justdroppedin and Gerald Collins (ace photos!) for a splendid evening!
#philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #westmidlands #heritageopendays #anniversary #merylstreek #soapbox #punk
Thanks to @TheParksTrust for organising such a fab #heritageopendays event yesterday, and to our brilliant #Mink writers: Steph Lay, Jerard Bretts, Stella Girvin, Isobel Richards, Sharon Clark, Naia Makwana (and, in absentia, Sarah Davies & Graham R Sherwood). #miltonkeynes
Interior view of the Chester Shot Tower showing a group of visitors wearing white hard hats exploring the historic industrial building. The space features exposed brick walls with weathered red and grey stonework, peeling white paint, and visible structural damage that reveals the building's age and industrial heritage. Adults and children are gathered in the circular chamber, with some looking up at the tower's interior structure. A modern steel support column is visible, along with metal railings and industrial fixtures. The concrete floor and deteriorated walls showcase the raw, authentic character of this rare surviving shot tower, giving visitors a glimpse into Chester's industrial past.
Wide-angle exterior view of the Chester Shot Tower, a tall cylindrical brick structure rising prominently against an overcast sky. The historic industrial tower features distinctive red brick construction with a small arched window partway up its height and an arched entrance door at ground level. The tower is surrounded by modern residential development, with contemporary apartment buildings featuring timber cladding, brick facades, and blue metal balconies creating a striking contrast between old and new architecture. Groups of Heritage Open Days visitors can be seen gathered around the base of the tower in the paved courtyard area, with some people queuing to enter while others explore the surrounding space. The scene demonstrates how this rare surviving shot tower - the only one remaining in Britain - has been carefully preserved and integrated into Chester's modern urban regeneration, making it accessible to the public during Heritage Open Days.
Exterior view of the Chester Shot Tower showing a queue of visitors waiting to enter the historic brick structure. The cylindrical tower dominates the scene with its distinctive red brick construction and arched doorway entrance. A diverse group of people of various ages, including families with children, are lined up along a modern paved courtyard area. The setting shows a mix of historic industrial architecture and contemporary development, with modern residential buildings visible in the background. Blue metal railings and stairs from adjacent buildings frame the right side of the image. The overcast sky and urban setting highlight how this rare surviving shot tower has been preserved within Chester's evolving cityscape, drawing Heritage Open Days visitors to explore this unique piece of industrial heritage.
Rain-soaked scene at the Chester Shot Tower showing dedicated Heritage Open Days visitors queuing despite wet weather conditions. A long line of people, many holding colorful umbrellas including checkered, red, and pink ones, wait patiently along the curved brick wall of the historic tower. The wet paved ground reflects the overcast sky, while pink bunting adds a festive touch to the scene. The tower's impressive cylindrical brick construction dominates the frame, with its weathered red brickwork showing centuries of history. Modern apartment buildings and a contemporary glass structure are visible in the background. Despite the challenging weather, families and visitors of all ages remain enthusiastic about exploring this rare surviving shot tower, demonstrating the strong public interest in Chester's industrial heritage during the final day of Heritage Open Days.
We were absolutely blown away to meet more than 400 of you wanting to explore Britain's oldest standing shot tower yesterday! Thank you for joining us. We would love to see your pictures!
Where shall we open up next?
Images © 2025 Stuart Robinson Photography
#HeritageOpenDays #VisitChester
A Heritage Open Days promotional graphic with a bright blue background. The left side features large text reading "Last call for exploring" with "Last call" in pink and "for exploring" in white. The right side shows a photograph in an H-shaped frame displaying King Charles Tower in Chester - a medieval stone tower with crenellated walls surrounded by lush green foliage and trees. At the bottom is a white section with "12 - 21 September" in blue text on the left and the Heritage Open Days logo (pink castle icon with blue and pink text) on the right.
🏛️ LAST CALL FOR EXPLORING!
It's the FINAL DAY of #HeritageOpenDays - don't miss your last chance to step inside history 👉 buff.ly/DXNNATC
@ShitChester @VisitChester #LastCall #Chester #FinalDay #Heritage #FreeEvents
A mooch to the Bagot's Castle at Baginton for this year's #HeritageOpenDays
As well as the remains of 14th C castle, there are also tank testing pits which were used by Coventry manufacture Alvis for their armoured vehicles, and a lovely riverside walk
Two shows down, one more to go! Our (Mostly) Factual History of Aylesbury got off to a flying start today. We're back with Aylesbury Town Council tomorrow for a final, fully-booked walking tour as part of Heritage Open Days.
#TellGreatStories #AylesburyStory #HeritageOpenDays
As @heritageopendays draws to a close we're happy to report the Museum holds the #5 position on @tripadvisor! Thanks to our supporters for making our anniversary year so successful!
#philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #westmidlands #heritageopendays #anniversary
Happy 70th Sarge! Exclusive anniversary tee now available! £25 plus shipping. Order steviebilko@aol.com or message our social media channels! Limited green mug available next week!
#philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #tshirtlovers #heritageopendays #anniversary #limitededition
At Newton Abbot Museum this morning for Heritage Open Days.
The Museum moved into the brilliantly re-furbished S Leonard’s Church five years ago.
#bringinghistorytolife
#heritageopendays
#devonmueums
A long queue of people standing looking up at a large brick tower. The sky is dark and gloomy.
Despite the rain, fantastic to see so many people queuing to get a rare glimpse inside the #Chester Shot Tower, opened today for Heritage Open Days by @heritagechester.bsky.social and a brilliant team of volunteers. #HeritageOpenDays #HODs2025
To celebrate #HeritageOpenDays and Archaeology Scotland's #ScottishArchaeologyMonth, we’ve made two of our This is Archaeology lectures open access for one week only!
Uist Unearthed:
👉 youtu.be/DYuHN3wUsSc
Dead Isle:
👉 youtu.be/dVbnxMaUNWU
The original plan was for me to perform on the Wharf below the church. However the weather had other ideas. Why not sing songs about the canal IN the church, with a shout out to @alarumproductions.bsky.social #IDigCanals
#Kidderminster #HeritageOpenDays #FundBritainsWaterways #canals #heritage
Tudor-style timber-framed building with distinctive black and white striped pattern and red sandstone base, featuring multiple gables and tall chimneys with decorative pots. The building sits in landscaped gardens with colorful flower beds containing orange and purple blooms, surrounded by green lawn and mature trees. A blue informational sign on the left reads "Welcome to Grosvenor Park" with a park map. The scene is set under an overcast sky with lush greenery in the background. The image includes "HERITAGE CHESTER" branding in white text in the lower left corner and a "heritage open days" logo with pink castle icon in the lower right corner.
Have you ever wandered through Grosvenor Park and pondered on the story behind this lodge?
In our bite-sized video, we are encouraged to look up when passing this splendid example of a Victorian half-timber revival building.
Watch our video 👉 buff.ly/ae1UlxX
#HeritageOpenDays #Chester
A photograph of Chester's historic Watergate Street showing the distinctive Rows architecture with covered first-floor galleries. The image features a mix of Tudor-style black and white timber-framed buildings alongside red brick Georgian structures. In the center is a prominent black and white timber-framed building with "HARRIET DEE" signage and "GOD'S PROVIDENCE IS MINE INHERITANCE" text visible on the facade. The street level shows modern shops including a supplements store, while the upper Rows level contains various businesses. People can be seen walking along both the street level and the covered gallery. The architecture demonstrates the layered history of Chester with medieval timber framing, Georgian brick work, and modern shop fronts coexisting. In the bottom left corner is white text reading "HERITAGE CHESTER" and in the bottom right is the Heritage Open Days logo featuring a pink castle icon with blue and pink text.
Discover Watergate Street's incredible layers of history with two FREE self-guided #HeritageOpenDays tours that reveal centuries of Chester's evolution.
Leche House & The Rows 👉https://buff.ly/v0fZfWA
Providence House & Street Level 👉 buff.ly/Qt3CeIf
#HeritageOpenDays #WatergateStreet #Chester
A photograph of the Grosvenor Museum, a Victorian red brick building with ornate architectural details. The three-story structure features decorative stonework, multiple rows of tall sash windows with white frames, and elaborate carved stone elements including balustrades and ornamental features on the roofline. The building has "THE GROSVENOR MUSEUM" inscribed in gold lettering on its facade. The entrance is through an arched doorway with classical stonework. Bare tree branches are visible in the foreground, and the sky shows blue with white clouds. In the bottom left corner is white text reading "HERITAGE CHESTER" and in the bottom right is the Heritage Open Days logo featuring a pink castle icon with blue and pink text.
✨ FREE Children's activities in the city! ✨
The Grosvenor Museum has new family activities created exclusively for #HeritageOpenDays
🏛️ Follow their Architectural Trail
🏗️ Create your own model building
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/NxyGZud
#VisitChester
A Heritage Open Days promotional graphic with a bright blue background. The left side features large text reading "Weekend wandering made easy" with "Weekend wandering" in pink and "made easy" in white. The right side shows an H shaped photograph displaying King Charles Tower - a medieval cylindrical stone tower on Chester's city walls, surrounded by lush green trees and foliage. The images show the tower from different angles, highlighting its red sandstone construction and its position along the historic city walls. At the bottom is a white section with "12-21 September" in blue text on the left and the Heritage Open Days logo (pink castle icon with blue and pink text) on the right.
This weekend, #HeritageOpenDays has dozens of drop-in events in your community - no booking required, just turn up and explore. From church bell ringing to hidden buildings, we've got it covered.
Find out more 👉 buff.ly/DXNNATC
#HeritageOpenDays2025 #VisitChester #VisitCheshire #FreeEvents
A photograph of Chester Shot Tower, a tall cylindrical brick tower constructed from red sandstone, standing prominently in the center of a modern residential development. The historic industrial tower features small windows at regular intervals up its height and appears to be several stories tall. It is surrounded by contemporary apartment buildings with modern architecture - including buildings with grey metal cladding and orange/brown facades with balconies. The contrast between the Victorian industrial heritage and modern housing development is clearly visible. The sky appears overcast. In the bottom left corner is white text reading "HERITAGE CHESTER" and in the bottom right is the Heritage Open Days logo featuring a pink castle icon with blue and pink text.
🏭 This weekend is your opportunity to step inside Britain's oldest standing shot tower.
📍 Chester Shot Tower, Shot Tower Close
🕙 10am - 4pm, Saturday 20 September
🎟️ FREE drop-in #HeritageOpenDays event
#FreeEvents #CommunityExploration #VisitChester #VisitCheshire
Ancient stone ruins at South East Angle Tower in Chester showing moss-covered foundation stones and wall remnants in the foreground, with well-preserved medieval sandstone walls featuring crenellated battlements in the background. A metal gate is visible through an arched opening, and manicured green lawn surrounds the archaeological remains. The heritage site displays typical Roman and medieval construction with reddish-brown sandstone blocks of varying sizes. The image includes "HERITAGE CHESTER" branding in white text in the lower left corner and a "Heritage Open Days" logo with pink castle icon in the lower right corner.
Passers-by may consider this to be a somewhat uninspiring ruin. However, these Roman remains help to define the size, shape & location of the legionary fortress of Deva - from which the present larger circuit of city walls evolved.
Watch our video here 👉 buff.ly/KoT0AcX
#HeritageOpenDays #Chester
It's been great to see so many visitors taking part in our rooftop tours as part of the Heritage Open Days programme! 🌤️
We hope you all had a great time!
#TheDeepHull #Aquarium #RooftopTours #HullWhatsOn #WhatsOnYorkshire #Heritage #HeritageTours #HeritageOpenDays #HODS #HODS2025
Poster for a Heritage Open Day event. A dark green banner at the top of the poster reads: University of Exeter Special Collections Architecture in the Archives Heritage Open Day event. Underneath is an image from an architectural plan of St Luke's College. Laid on top of the image is further text in white boxes, which reads 'Join us at a FREE drop-in event to see, touch and explore a range of rare, unique and fascinating items relating to architecture in Exeter and Devon! Pre-booking not required. Everyone welcome. Saturday 20 September 10:30AM - 1:00PM Seminar Room A/B, Old Library, University of Exeter, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter EX4 4SB'. Underneath is a green box with white text which reads: 'Find out more at: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/architecture-in-the-archives.html' next to a QR code. Underneath are the logos of Heritage Open Days and the University of Exeter.
📢 Our Heritage Open Day FREE drop-in event is tomorrow!
Join us anytime between 10:30am and 1:00pm to explore items from the collections relating to local architecture!
🔗 www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e...
#HeritageOpenDays #HOD #HODs2025 #HeritageOpenDaysExeter #Exeter
Master Sgt Ernest G Bilko celebrates his 70th anniversary tomorrow! He burst onto American screens on 20th September 1955! Details how to order our exclusive anniversary tee & mug to follow!
#philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #attractions #tshirtlovers #heritageopendays #anniversary #mugs
