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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · 1d

Chester is one of the best retail destinations in north west England & I particularly like this "Great British Sewing Bee" display from Abakhan!
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!

Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk

Abakhan Fabrics shop display of dresses, red brick building on the corner of a busy street

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · 1d

Chester is one of the best retail destinations in north west England & I particularly like this "Great British Sewing Bee" display from Abakhan!
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!

Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · 24d

Chester has the most complete city walls in the country. Explore with me and find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour. This month Mon 22nd / Tues 30th 10.30am / 2pm & Sun 28th 2pm

Book online at chestertours.org.uk or £12pp cash. Meet by statue opposite Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street

Chester Walking Tours – Explore the city of Chester

chestertours.org.uk

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Aug 10

#QualifiedToGuide
#BritainsBestGuides
#Chester
#WalkingTour
#ToursWithNicola

Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Aug 10

Sunlight on the Chester Walls - one of my favourite views. Join me on a walking tour to find out about this spot & much more. My tours for the rest of August:
- Wed. 13th at 2pm
- Tues. 26th at 2pm
- Fri. 29th at 10.30am

Book online at chestertours.org.uk or meet me by the Town Hall statue £12pp

Sandstone former defensive town wall with small gate on the left. Railings on left hand side. Sunny day with sunlight coming through and leafy green trees ahead

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Aug 10

Sunlight on the Chester Walls - one of my favourite views. Join me on a walking tour to find out about this spot & much more. My tours for the rest of August:
- Wed. 13th at 2pm
- Tues. 26th at 2pm
- Fri. 29th at 10.30am

Book online at chestertours.org.uk or meet me by the Town Hall statue £12pp

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Aug 6

Myself and some of the other Liverpool City Region Blue Badge Guides met the Lord Mayor of Liverpool in the Town Hall today. She wished to congratulate us on our recent exam success and to thank us for everything we do to support tourism in the region.

Our pleasure!

#Liverpool #QualifiedToGuide

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Jul 2

Https://www.chestertours.org.uk

Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Jul 1

Chester is a great city to explore. Join me on a Chester Tour walking tour. During July at the following times: 8th 10.30am or 2pm, 21st at 2pm, 25th 10.30am or 31st 2pm. Book online at chestertours.org or meet me by the Town Hall steps. Up to 2 accompanied children under 16 years free of charge

View of Addleshaw Bell Tower (topped with blue / grey slate from north Wales). View of Chester Cathedral Memorial garden

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Jul 2

Https://www.chestertours.org.uk

Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Jul 1

Chester is a great city to explore. Join me on a Chester Tour walking tour. During July at the following times: 8th 10.30am or 2pm, 21st at 2pm, 25th 10.30am or 31st 2pm. Book online at chestertours.org or meet me by the Town Hall steps. Up to 2 accompanied children under 16 years free of charge

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Jul 1

Chester is a great city to explore. Join me on a Chester Tour walking tour. During July at the following times: 8th 10.30am or 2pm, 21st at 2pm, 25th 10.30am or 31st 2pm. Book online at chestertours.org or meet me by the Town Hall steps. Up to 2 accompanied children under 16 years free of charge

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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · May 15

completely unhinged presenting.

i have now concluded she's amazing. #eurovision

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · May 12

There are still places on our tour of #Roman #Chester: find out why the city wall collapses; how you can still trace vanished sections of the Roman wall in the townscape; how Chester was far hillier than it is now; and the significance of Minerva and her intriguing afterlife.

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Stephen Spillane @spiller2.bsky.social · May 13

#Portugal - gorgeous song.
Portugal always sends something a bit different - never change!
#Eurovision #ESC2025

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · May 11

Chester's Roman amphitheatre is the largest to be found in the UK, holding up to 7000 spectators. Find out more with me on a #Chester #WalkingTour - Mon. 12 May 10.30am / 2pm or Thurs. 15 May 2pm. £12pp - you can book online at chestertours.org or join me by the Town Hall steps.
#QualifiedToGuide

View of the ruins of Chester amphitheatre from the east entrance

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Dr Michelle Johansen @historitage.bsky.social · May 9

In 1929, a huge international conference of librarians took place in Italy. Delegates were treated like celebrities. They were invited EVERYWHERE as special guests - including the Vatican Library, where they enjoyed an audience with the Pope.
#PubLibs 💙📚
📷 Yale University Library

A large group of well-dressed men standing on the steps of a grand building.

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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · May 7

The 2025 #ChesterHeritageFestival line-up has been announced and there are more events on their way before the launch on Saturday 24th May! Don't miss out, some events have limited spaces, book now at 👉 www.chesterheritagefestival.com

#ChesterHeritageFestival2025 #ChesterAwakes #Chester #Cheshire

A poster announcing Chester Heritage Festival, which features a woman and three men dressed as Roman gladiators, walking down a street towards the viewer.

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · May 2

Why is there no clockface on this side of the tower? Find out why & other quirky facts on a @ChesterTour walking tour.

My tours in May:
Mon. 5th 10.30am
Mon. 12th 10.30am / 2pm
Thurs. 15th 2pm

Tickets £12 from www.chestertours.org.uk or meet me at the Town Hall steps (this side has a clock)!

Back view of Chester Town Hall showing side without a clockface

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · May 2

Why is there no clockface on this side of the tower? Find out why & other quirky facts on a @ChesterTour walking tour.

My tours in May:
Mon. 5th 10.30am
Mon. 12th 10.30am / 2pm
Thurs. 15th 2pm

Tickets £12 from www.chestertours.org.uk or meet me at the Town Hall steps (this side has a clock)!

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Eurovoix @eurovoix.bsky.social · Apr 25

🇬🇧 #UnitedKingdom: Remember Monday Release Cover of "Húsavík (My Hometown)" #Eurovision eurovoix.com/2025/04/25/r...

🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Remember Monday Release Cover of "Húsavík (My Hometown)" - Eurovoix

Remember Monday, the United Kingdom's entrants for this year's Eurovision Song Contest, have released a cover of "Húsavík (My Hometown)”.

eurovoix.com

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Apr 21

Godstall Lane - one of Chester's original medieval lanes. Find out more with me on a #Chester Walking Tour 🚶‍♀️tomorrow at 2pm or Wednesday 10.30am. £12 per person with up to 2 accompanied children under 16 free of charge. You can book online at chestertours.org or join me by the Town Hall steps.

Looking down Godstall Lane, Chester on a sunny day

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Apr 11

🐊 Crocodiles in Chester? Come with me and discover more on a #Chester Walking Tour, tomorrow at 10.30am. You can book online at www.chestertours.org.uk or join me by the Town Hall steps.

We might see a #CheshireCat too!

Model of a crocodile on the roof of Hickory's, Chester

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Apr 6

Last exam of Liverpool City Region Blue Badge Tour Guide completed. Fingers crossed for no resits so that I can start to guide in the region as well as Chester!
#ToursWithNicola
#Chester

Trainee Liverpool City Tour Guide students standing outside a coach having just completed final exam.

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Feb 22

Thank you for sharing x

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Katie Crowther @tourguidekatie.bsky.social · Feb 18

Poppy Fields by Lexmuralis at @chestercathedral.bsky.social until February 22nd. Stunning and poignant.
#chester #poppies #weshallnotforget

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Jan 25

"Everybody - wake up! It's the #BigGardenBirdwatch!"

Will you be taking part today? 👀🌳

A Robin is perched on a weathered wooden surface, its bright orange-red breast puffed up and beak wide open in full song. The blurred background creates a soft gradient of earthy tones, making the Robin stand out. With its legs firmly planted and feathers fluffed, it looks as if it’s passionately delivering an important message to the world.

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · Jan 24

Franck @franckchester.bsky.social · Jan 24

@shitchester.bsky.social I'd like to big up Wabi Saki on #Chester lower Bridge St, who are not getting the attention and foot traffic they deserve.

Fantastic little Japanese restaurant, cute menu arguably more authentic than their excellent competitor on Watergate st (Hamayuu).

In the foreground a red Bento bix with rice, salad, gioza and fried chicken, a cup of green tea and a cup of miso soup.
In the background a giant teddy bear checking the menu, sat at the table by the window

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