Sick to Death
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Immerse yourself in the gruesome, gory, and horrible history of medicine through the ages, from Greek theories to alternative remedies! Located in a beautiful Grade II listed church on Chester's medieval rows. A Big Heritage attraction. sicktodeath.org
> the current stone porch that makes up a part of the Bridge Street Rows is from 1849-50 when the church was largely rebuilt by James Harrison.
You can see a fantastic piece of art from the Grosvenor Museum's collection featuring this tower porch in our doorway throughout Rowvember.
You can see a fantastic piece of art from the Grosvenor Museum's collection featuring this tower porch in our doorway throughout Rowvember.
November 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
> the current stone porch that makes up a part of the Bridge Street Rows is from 1849-50 when the church was largely rebuilt by James Harrison.
You can see a fantastic piece of art from the Grosvenor Museum's collection featuring this tower porch in our doorway throughout Rowvember.
You can see a fantastic piece of art from the Grosvenor Museum's collection featuring this tower porch in our doorway throughout Rowvember.
You can find more facts about Halloween themes and medical history dotted throughout the museum if you visit this week!
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
You can find more facts about Halloween themes and medical history dotted throughout the museum if you visit this week!
Jack o’ lanterns are said to represent many things,
from roaming supernatural beings, wards against evil or harmful spirits, Christian souls in purgatory, or even just scary but fun decorations!
from roaming supernatural beings, wards against evil or harmful spirits, Christian souls in purgatory, or even just scary but fun decorations!
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Jack o’ lanterns are said to represent many things,
from roaming supernatural beings, wards against evil or harmful spirits, Christian souls in purgatory, or even just scary but fun decorations!
from roaming supernatural beings, wards against evil or harmful spirits, Christian souls in purgatory, or even just scary but fun decorations!
Most are carved from pumpkins now, but they were traditionally lanterns made from turnips, mangelwurzels, and other root vegetables.
Pumpkins are originally from the Americas, so they weren’t used until European settlers began introducing the tradition over there in the mid 1800s.
Pumpkins are originally from the Americas, so they weren’t used until European settlers began introducing the tradition over there in the mid 1800s.
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Most are carved from pumpkins now, but they were traditionally lanterns made from turnips, mangelwurzels, and other root vegetables.
Pumpkins are originally from the Americas, so they weren’t used until European settlers began introducing the tradition over there in the mid 1800s.
Pumpkins are originally from the Americas, so they weren’t used until European settlers began introducing the tradition over there in the mid 1800s.
Samhain, Hallowe’en, All Hallow’s Eve and
All Saint’s Day, Diá de los Muertos. One of the most iconic symbols today is the jack o’ lantern. There are many stories about how they
came to be, but it’s believed the practise began in Ireland and Britain and is tied into folklore about will o’ the wisps.
All Saint’s Day, Diá de los Muertos. One of the most iconic symbols today is the jack o’ lantern. There are many stories about how they
came to be, but it’s believed the practise began in Ireland and Britain and is tied into folklore about will o’ the wisps.
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Samhain, Hallowe’en, All Hallow’s Eve and
All Saint’s Day, Diá de los Muertos. One of the most iconic symbols today is the jack o’ lantern. There are many stories about how they
came to be, but it’s believed the practise began in Ireland and Britain and is tied into folklore about will o’ the wisps.
All Saint’s Day, Diá de los Muertos. One of the most iconic symbols today is the jack o’ lantern. There are many stories about how they
came to be, but it’s believed the practise began in Ireland and Britain and is tied into folklore about will o’ the wisps.
you will not be surprised to learn that our staff skew Very heavily in the Halloween direction, on the holidays spectrum
September 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
you will not be surprised to learn that our staff skew Very heavily in the Halloween direction, on the holidays spectrum
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*slaps roof of church*
take a look at this bad boy, still got it's original 15th century north arcade and chancel, hardly ever leaks
(We heard we're taking photos of nice old rooves?)
take a look at this bad boy, still got it's original 15th century north arcade and chancel, hardly ever leaks
(We heard we're taking photos of nice old rooves?)
September 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
*slaps roof of church*
take a look at this bad boy, still got it's original 15th century north arcade and chancel, hardly ever leaks
(We heard we're taking photos of nice old rooves?)
take a look at this bad boy, still got it's original 15th century north arcade and chancel, hardly ever leaks
(We heard we're taking photos of nice old rooves?)
*slaps roof of church*
take a look at this bad boy, still got it's original 15th century north arcade and chancel, hardly ever leaks
(We heard we're taking photos of nice old rooves?)
take a look at this bad boy, still got it's original 15th century north arcade and chancel, hardly ever leaks
(We heard we're taking photos of nice old rooves?)
September 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
*slaps roof of church*
take a look at this bad boy, still got it's original 15th century north arcade and chancel, hardly ever leaks
(We heard we're taking photos of nice old rooves?)
take a look at this bad boy, still got it's original 15th century north arcade and chancel, hardly ever leaks
(We heard we're taking photos of nice old rooves?)
Scared to Death is on for three nights only: Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, October 29th, 30th, & 31st.
From 6:30pm – 10pm (last entry 9pm).
Recommended for ages 12+ due to frights and scares. Our grave digger will be on duty, should they be needed...
Tickets available now: www.sicktodeath.org
From 6:30pm – 10pm (last entry 9pm).
Recommended for ages 12+ due to frights and scares. Our grave digger will be on duty, should they be needed...
Tickets available now: www.sicktodeath.org
Sick to Death – Discover Chester’s dark past
www.sicktodeath.org
September 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Scared to Death is on for three nights only: Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, October 29th, 30th, & 31st.
From 6:30pm – 10pm (last entry 9pm).
Recommended for ages 12+ due to frights and scares. Our grave digger will be on duty, should they be needed...
Tickets available now: www.sicktodeath.org
From 6:30pm – 10pm (last entry 9pm).
Recommended for ages 12+ due to frights and scares. Our grave digger will be on duty, should they be needed...
Tickets available now: www.sicktodeath.org
It's a perfectly quirky way to immerse yourselves in the strangest season, with a Halloween activity trail (with trick OR treat prizes), extra fun characters to meet, and even face painting on select days!
Oct 25th - Nov 2nd, 10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm). Tickets available now: www.sicktodeath.org
Oct 25th - Nov 2nd, 10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm). Tickets available now: www.sicktodeath.org
Sick to Death – Discover Chester’s dark past
www.sicktodeath.org
September 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
It's a perfectly quirky way to immerse yourselves in the strangest season, with a Halloween activity trail (with trick OR treat prizes), extra fun characters to meet, and even face painting on select days!
Oct 25th - Nov 2nd, 10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm). Tickets available now: www.sicktodeath.org
Oct 25th - Nov 2nd, 10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm). Tickets available now: www.sicktodeath.org