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Stuart Robinson @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social · 6d

Author Nick Kevern launches his new book in #Chester this evening at The Olde Cottage inn on Brook Street @oldecottage.bsky.social Come along, try some beer and meet a few members of the @heritagechester.bsky.social team too!

A poster detailing the book launch of The Noose of Samuel Burrows, on October 5th at 7pm at the Olde Cottage pub, Brook Street, Chester.

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · 21d

Inside the Shot Tower, open for the first time ever for Heritage Open Days

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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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Stuart Robinson @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social · 21d

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 · 24d

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

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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 25d

🏭 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

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Stuart Robinson @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social · 27d

A day of rain in #Chester but still out and about for Heritage Open Days. Impossible to turn down a photograph of King Street though.

A cobbled street of houses with dark clouds and rain reflecting on the ground. A sign says that the Red Lion pub is on the left.

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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 28d

We had an early morning visitor to King Charles Tower today, Miles Mason, a Tudor Stone Mason. Did you miss us? Fear not! We're back again tomorrow & next Sunday for more of the same!

📅 Sun 14 Sep, 11am-3pm (also Sun 21 Sep)
📍 King Charles Tower, City Walls

#HeritageOpenDays #KingCharlesTower

A person in Tudor-era costume portraying Miles Mason, a stone mason, stands outside the historic King Charles Tower along Chester's medieval city walls. The costumed interpreter is dressed in period-appropriate clothing as part of a heritage open day event, helping to bring Chester's Tudor history to life for visitors exploring the ancient fortifications.

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Deva Roman Experience @devaroman.bsky.social · 28d

We're looking forward to taking part in some of the fantastic events lined up to celebrate the Gladiators of Britain exhibition, coming soon to the Grosvenor Museum in Chester!

Stuart Robinson @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social · 29d

Gladiators of Britain, coming to Chester next week! Thanks to everyone who took part in the trailer, which was a lot of fun to make! #gladiators #gladiatorsofbritain #chester youtu.be/JfAO3AREXRM

Gladiators of Britain at Chester Grosvenor Museum

YouTube video by Heritage Chester

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Stuart Robinson @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social · 29d

Gladiators of Britain, coming to Chester next week! Thanks to everyone who took part in the trailer, which was a lot of fun to make! #gladiators #gladiatorsofbritain #chester youtu.be/JfAO3AREXRM

Gladiators of Britain at Chester Grosvenor Museum

YouTube video by Heritage Chester

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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · 29d

The Grosvenor Museum has new family activities created exclusively for #HeritageOpenDays that are perfect for curious minds and creative hands.

🎟️ FREE - Pick up a trail from Reception

Find out more 👉 buff.ly/NxyGZud

#HeritageOpenDays #GrosvenorMuseum #Chester #FreeEvents

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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · Sep 9

✨ 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 12, Sat 13, Fri 19 & Sat 20
🎟️ FREE and drop in, find out more 👉 buff.ly/rSMKttF

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This Chester @shitchester.bsky.social · Sep 8

This week :

thechesterblog.com/2025/09/08/h...

Heritage open days offer chance to see behind closed doors

This September Heritage Chester, Chester-based CIC, together with Cheshire West and Chester Council and Chester Civic Trust, invites the public to explore hidden places and new experiences during H…

thechesterblog.com

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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · Sep 8

As part of #HeritageOpenDays, we will join Stewart Shuttleworth for a fascinating talk as we journey through Chester's architectural transformation!

📅 Tues 16 Sep, 7:30-9:00pm
🎟️ Book your FREE ticket! 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/influentia...

#ChesterArchitecture #Chester #VisitChester

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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · Sep 2

Discover Chester's incredible 2000 year history during #HeritageOpenDays.

Step inside normally closed buildings, explore medieval towers, and uncover the stories that shaped our beautiful city.

📅 Sept 12-21
🎟️ All events are FREE
🔗 Full programme: buff.ly/SExCsWu

#VisitChester #VisitCheshire

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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · Aug 19

This September, we invite you to discover hidden spaces in your community! 🏛️ Step behind closed doors and explore buildings that are usually off-limits. 📖 Uncover fascinating stories from your local area's past. 🎟️ Join FREE guided tours and events happening right on your doorstep. More... 1/2.

A graphic that says "Discover hidden spaces in your community, 12-21 September".

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BirdGuides @birdguides.bsky.social · Aug 17

Swallows can recognise and remember the humans living near their nests, according to a new study which may shed light on how the birds balance caution with energy conservation during breeding:

Nesting Swallows recognise human faces

A study in China reveals that Swallows recognise and remember familiar humans near their nests, flying away less readily than when approached by strangers. The findings, published in Animal Cognition, suggest this ability conserves energy, aids reproduction and may reflect a broader avian capacity to identify individual people.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Aug 12

It's another scorcher.. 🥵☀️

Be sure to put out plenty of water for birds & wildlife in your garden so they can keep cool and have enough to drink.

Got your patch covered? Share this reminder!

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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · Aug 10

We are proud to announce we're on the cover of British Archaeology magazine with a feature by our very own @jimdixon.bsky.social on "Rowvember", our November celebration of the unique architecture of #Chester Rows. Cover by @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social #Rovember #visitchester

British Archaeology magazine featuring Rowvember in Chester.

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Stuart Robinson @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social · Aug 9

Another of my images on a magazine cover, but this time introducing a great British Archaeology article by @jimdixon.bsky.social highlighting Chester's unique Rows and upcoming #rowvember for @heritagechester.bsky.social #Chester #Heritage

The cover of a magazine showing varied historic buildings, a two-tiered walkway and sunset sky. The masthead is British Archaeology and the lead story about Rowvember, a celebration of Chester's Rows.

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Stuart Robinson @stuartrobphoto.bsky.social · Aug 9

Great update! One request though, I have two profiles in the app (work and personal) and RSS feeds added appear in both timelines. Could they be separate according to account please?

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Cheshire West Voluntary Action @cwva.bsky.social · Aug 4

📈 July 2025 was another busy month for the #WeAreCWVA team, supporting or engaging with 243 people from 105 different community sector and partner organisations.

❤️ We're always here to champion the community sector.

Find out about our work ➡️ cwva.org.uk

#NeverMoreNeeded

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wildlifeaid.bsky.social @wildlifeaid.bsky.social · Aug 4

Just popping up to say Happy Monday🥰!

If you haven't seen our cheeky badger cubs zooming, bouncing, splashing, bundling or stuffing their faces, then, clearly, you haven't been paying attention🤨!

You can watch our badger clan do badgery things - here wildlifeaid.org.uk/wildlife/webcams/

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Heritage Chester @heritagechester.bsky.social · Jul 25

Exciting news this week as we began filming in #Chester for our full-length documentary featuring murder and intreague, The Indecent Proposal of Edith Morrey, written and presented by author Nick Kevern. It'll debut in cinemas, so look out for tickets going on sale in September!

A camera on a tripod with a monitor screen, filming a male presenter wearing a black shirt in front of an old brick building on a suburban street.

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Cheshire West Voluntary Action @cwva.bsky.social · Jul 25

🔥 Hoole’s biggest community event is back! Their annual BBQ draws 600+ locals & they're inviting 3 charities to host free info stands 🏕️

📅 Sat 23 Aug
📍 Hoole Community Centre
🕓 4pm–8:30pm

#ChesterEvents

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