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Unexpected Elegance: Female Fashion from the 1970s
The 1970s are often called ‘the decade that taste forgot’, but the dresses in this small exhibition show that this was far from true.
Guided Walking Tours of Chester with the Guild of Chester Tour Guides
Your guide will lead you on a captivating journey through 2,000 years of history, taking in all the main sites along the way, including the Rows, Walls, River and the exterior of the Cathedral.
Dead Normal
The ways we have thought about and interacted with death depend on many factors and have changed over time.
Charles Kingsley: Christian Socialist and Natural Historian
This exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Kingsley (1819-1875).
David Ferry: The Invader’s Guide to the Museum (and other places)
Guide books on travel, history, gardening, cooking, knitting have provided David Ferry with material for his collages that explore our national heritage. Alongside his prints and books, this exhibition gives alternative interpretations of the Grosvenor Museum’s collections, through David’s selected interventions throughout the museum.
Northwich Photographic Society
An exhibition by local amateur photographers featuring images of the surrounding area.
Wartime Industry and Working Women in Cheshire, 1914-1950
During the first half of the 20th century, Britain’s involvement in the two World Wars led to a great shortage of industrial and mechanical labourers, necessitating a significant shift in the gender balance of the industrial workplace.
CALL TO ARTISTS – THE GROSVENOR MUSEUM’S OPEN ART EXHIBITION
Chester’s Grosvenor Museum announces its 13th Open Art Exhibition. This will present the best in contemporary art from the region, giving artists in the area a chance to show their work and providing a diverse and stimulating exhibition for the public.
Calling all Craft makers
After the success of the last two year’s Woollen Woods at Stretton Watermill another exhibition is planned. As last year we want to encourage a wide range of crafters to submit their creations to this fantastic event.
Going the Distance: 480 Years of Racing at the Roodee
Once likened to racing on ‘green velvet’ by jockey Lester Piggott, Chester’s hallowed Roodee turf is uniquely positioned at the heart of the city.