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Heritage Chester
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Heritage Chester is dedicated to promoting, preserving, and inspiring appreciation for Chester's unparalleled heritage. Our flagship initiative, Chester Heritage Festival, transforms the city for two weeks each year. https://www.heritagechester.co.uk/
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 20d
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
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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 20d
🏛️ 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 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.
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Stuart Robinson @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social · 20d
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
A long queue of people standing looking up at a large brick tower. The sky is dark and gloomy.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 21d
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
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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 21d
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 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 21d
✨ 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 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 21d
That is indeed a beautiful and rarely seen view, thank you for sharing! 👍🏼
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 21d
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 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 21d
🏭 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
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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 21d
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
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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 22d
It's the last chance today to step inside the beautiful University Chapel and discover the remarkable history of this institution.

📅 Mon 15 - Fri 19 Sept, 10am-4pm
📍 Chester University Chapel, Parkgate Road
🎟️ FREE Drop-in #HeritageOpenDays event 👉 buff.ly/k5sIuTl

#Chester #FreeEvents
Exterior view of the University of Chester chapel, showing Gothic Revival architecture with distinctive red sandstone construction. The building features pointed arch windows with decorative tracery, a prominent arched entrance doorway, and is surrounded by mature trees and landscaped gardens. The stonework displays the characteristic warm reddish hue of local Cheshire sandstone. The image is branded with 'Heritage Chester' text in the lower left corner.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 22d
The Magnificence of St. John's. From the exterior this looks like a 19th Century building with some picturesque ruins at either end. However, inside you will discover its impressive interior.

Enjoy our bite-sized video to delve deeper into the story 👉 buff.ly/LU1yzGX

#HeritageOpenDays #Chester
A photograph of the interior of St. John's Church showing Norman Romanesque architecture with massive cylindrical stone columns and rounded arches. The nave features rows of dark wooden pews leading toward the altar, which is illuminated by a large colorful stained glass window. Red banners with crosses hang from the columns, and the church is decorated with floral arrangements. The stone construction shows the characteristic red sandstone typical of Chester's historic buildings. The space demonstrates the grandeur of Norman ecclesiastical architecture with its robust pillars and barrel-vaulted ceiling. 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 23d
Step inside Chester Quaker Meeting House this #HeritageOpenDays - a rare opportunity to explore this peaceful sanctuary and learn about the Religious Society of Friends' centuries-old tradition in Chester 👉 buff.ly/8FaN1av

📅 Sat 20 Sep, 10am-4pm
🎟️ FREE, drop-in event

#VisitChester #FreeEvent
A photograph of Chester Quaker Meeting House, a modern red brick building with "Quaker Meeting House" clearly displayed in white text on the upper facade. The building has a contemporary design with large windows and combines the meeting house with ground-floor retail space occupied by a Savers store. The architecture is simple and functional, reflecting Quaker principles of simplicity. The building sits on what appears to be a typical British high street with other commercial properties visible. The sky is 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 23d
✨ Tomorrow is your last chance to take a FREE visit to Castle Park Arts Centre! This vibrant arts centre occupies the beautifully converted former stables of a historic house.

📅 Tues 16 - Sat 20, 10am-4pm
🎟️ FREE #HeritageOpenDays event👉 buff.ly/PmaY6r4

#CastleParkArts #FreeEvents #VisitCheshire
"Exterior view of Castle Park Arts Centre showing a formal Georgian red brick building complex set within landscaped gardens. A straight gravel pathway leads through the center of the scene, flanked by well-maintained flower beds containing pink and white roses. Tall, conical topiary trees frame the path, with mature trees visible in the background. The main building features traditional red brick architecture with white-framed windows and multiple chimneys. The scene is photographed under a clear blue sky on a sunny day. The image is branded with 'Heritage Chester' text in the lower left corner."
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 23d
✨ 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 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 23d
🏭 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
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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 23d
✨ Small actions, big impact. Help us share the heritage love! ✨

If you've booked tickets for any events but find you can't make it, please let the organisers know as soon as possible, your tickets can be transferred to someone else.

It's the thoughtful thing to do. 💜

#HeritageOpenDays #Chester
A Heritage Open Days promotional graphic with a bright pink background. The left side features large white text reading "Please, let us know if you can't attend your booked event". The right side shows an H shaped photograph displaying the interior of a church, with Gothic stone arches, wooden pews, stained glass windows, and vaulted ceilings creating a grand ecclesiastical space. 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 23d
✨ Community treasures revealed. ✨

Tucked away in Overleigh Cemetery lies a remarkable secret - a Grade II listed building which has been thoughtfully converted into a fully featured Orthodox sanctuary.

📆 Fri 19 & Sat 20
🎟️ FREE drop-in, find out more 👉 buff.ly/e9BWK2T

#HeritageOpenDays
A photograph of a red brick Victorian cemetery chapel set among mature trees under a cloudy blue sky. In the foreground stands a large stone memorial cross on a circular base, surrounded by various Victorian gravestones and monuments scattered across the grass. The Gothic Revival chapel features arched windows, a distinctive round tower with a conical roof, and wooden doors. A paved path leads through the cemetery grounds. 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 23d
God's Providence House, a building on Chester’s unique architectural feature, "The Rows".

Discover more about this fascinating building with our bite-sized video 👉 buff.ly/Cd7xvY9

#HeritageOpenDays #Chester #LocalHistory #HiddenGems #VisitChester
A photograph of God's Providence House, a historic Tudor-style black and white timber-framed building on Chester's Rows. The building features distinctive decorative timber patterns against white-painted walls, with "GOD'S PROVIDENCE IS MINE INHERITANCE" inscribed along the facade. The structure has multiple levels including the characteristic covered first-floor gallery of Chester's Rows. At street level, the building houses Providence Gin bar/restaurant, with warm lighting visible through the windows and entrance. The building is flanked by other historic structures showing Chester's mix of Tudor and Georgian architecture. 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 24d
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 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 24d
✨ Last chance to bag yourself a FREE tour of Chester this week for #HeritageOpenDays

Don't miss your chance, find out more and book your tickets today!
📆 Thursday 18th September 3.30pm 👉 buff.ly/S4tDZEK

#FreeEvents #VisitChester #VisitCheshire
A photograph of Chester's historic Rows showing the distinctive black and white Tudor-style timber-framed buildings with their covered first-floor galleries. The medieval architecture features decorative timber patterns against white-painted walls, with modern shop fronts at street level. People are walking along both the pedestrianised street below and the covered walkways above. The scene is captured on a bright day with blue skies, and shows the mix of historical architecture with contemporary retail use. On the right edge of the frame is part of a stone column or pillar. 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 24d
This week, step inside the beautiful University Chapel and discover the remarkable history of this institution.

📅 Mon 15 - Fri 19 Sept, 10am-4pm
📍 Chester University Chapel, Parkgate Road
🎟️ FREE Drop-in #HeritageOpenDays event 👉 buff.ly/k5sIuTl

#UniversityChester #Heritage #Chester #FreeEvents
Exterior view of the University of Chester chapel, showing Gothic Revival architecture with distinctive red sandstone construction. The building features pointed arch windows with decorative tracery, a prominent arched entrance doorway, and is surrounded by mature trees and landscaped gardens. The stonework displays the characteristic warm reddish hue of local Cheshire sandstone. The image is branded with 'Heritage Chester' text in the lower left corner.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 24d
✨ This week, take a FREE visit to Castle Park Arts Centre! This vibrant arts centre occupies the beautifully converted former stables of a historic house.

📅 Tues 16 - Sat 20, 10am-4pm
🎟️ FREE #HeritageOpenDays event 👉 buff.ly/PmaY6r4

Perfect for all ages and fully accessible.

#VisitCheshire
"Exterior view of Castle Park Arts Centre showing a formal Georgian red brick building complex set within landscaped gardens. A straight gravel pathway leads through the center of the scene, flanked by well-maintained flower beds containing pink and white roses. Tall, conical topiary trees frame the path, with mature trees visible in the background. The main building features traditional red brick architecture with white-framed windows and multiple chimneys. The scene is photographed under a clear blue sky on a sunny day. The image is branded with 'Heritage Chester' text in the lower left corner."
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 24d
✨ Community treasures revealed. ✨

Tucked away in Overleigh Cemetery lies a remarkable secret - a Grade II listed building which has been thoughtfully converted into a fully featured Orthodox sanctuary.

📆 Fri 19 & Sat 20
🎟️ FREE drop-in, find out more 👉 buff.ly/e9BWK2T

#HeritageOpenDays
A photograph of a red brick Victorian cemetery chapel set among mature trees under a cloudy blue sky. In the foreground stands a large stone memorial cross on a circular base, surrounded by various Victorian gravestones and monuments scattered across the grass. The Gothic Revival chapel features arched windows, a distinctive round tower with a conical roof, and wooden doors. A paved path leads through the cemetery grounds. 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.
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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 24d
✨This is your last chance to join us tomorrow for "Cheshire Archives: A Story Shared".

Learn how these new buildings, set to open in mid-2026, will enhance accessibility to Cheshire's rich history 👉 buff.ly/Xwhie1P

#HeritageOpenDays #CheshireArchives #CommunityMemory #Chester #BuiltHeritage
An artist's rendering of the proposed Cheshire Archives Centre showing a modern building design that combines red brick at ground level with dark grey metal cladding on the upper sections. The structure features large glass windows and entrance areas, clean geometric lines, and a distinctive angular roofline. The sky is 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.
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