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News and events from Grosvenor Museum, Stretton Watermill, Weaver Hall Museum, Lion Salt Works and Chester History and Heritage.

Cheshire West and Chester

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · 4 h

Our #GrosvenorMuseum #FREE family Summer crafts sessions are running Big Archaeology Wednesday's on 6, 13, and 20 August from 10.30am - 12.30pm. Drop in and see what you can discover in our ‘big dig’ boxes, explore stratgraphy and the types of materials that survive underground.

cwacmuseums's tweet image. Our #GrosvenorMuseum #FREE family Summer crafts sessions are running Big Archaeology Wednesday's on 6, 13, and 20 August from 10.30am - 12.30pm. Drop in and see what you can discover in our ‘big dig’ boxes, explore stratgraphy and the types of materials that survive underground.

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · 5 h

The #SundayShot from the History Hub is this great view of #Chester Signal Box No.6 looking towards the tunnels taken in the 1980s.

cwacmuseums's tweet image. The #SundayShot from the History Hub is this great view of #Chester Signal Box No.6 looking towards the tunnels taken in the 1980s.

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 26

Our #GrosvenorMuseum #FREE family Summer crafts will be starting on 5 August from 10.30am-12.30pm. They will run every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning. First activity is Beach in a Box. Drop in and join us to get into the holiday mood and create a seaside in a box.

cwacmuseums's tweet image. Our #GrosvenorMuseum #FREE family Summer crafts will be starting on 5 August from 10.30am-12.30pm. They will run every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning. First activity is Beach in a Box. Drop in and join us to get into the holiday mood and create a seaside in a box.

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 25

Can you believe there's only one month left of Open Art? We've had over 1,000 votes in the Visitors' Choice competition and will be announcing the winner once the exhibition closes on August 31. Be sure to visit the exhibition and cast your vote before its too late!

cwacmuseums's tweet image. Can you believe there's only one month left of Open Art? We've had over 1,000 votes in the Visitors' Choice competition and will be announcing the winner once the exhibition closes on August 31. Be sure to visit the exhibition and cast your vote before its too late!

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 25

The #FridayFlashback today from the History Hub is a painting by Louise Rayner who lived in #Chester for a while as is confirmed by the 1901 Census. The view is of Gods Providence House, Watergate Street in the circa 1890s.

cwacmuseums's tweet image. The #FridayFlashback today from the History Hub is a painting by Louise Rayner who lived in #Chester for a while as is confirmed by the 1901 Census. The view is of Gods Providence House, Watergate Street in the circa 1890s.

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 25

We’re looking for donations of items that reflect Christmas traditions in Cheshire past and present. Gifts, festive jumpers, party clothes – anything with a good Christmas story is welcome (although, please no cards!). Visit here to donate: cwac.co/V8Yc9

cwacmuseums's tweet image. We’re looking for donations of items that reflect Christmas traditions in Cheshire past and present. Gifts, festive jumpers, party clothes – anything with a good Christmas story is welcome (although, please no cards!). Visit here to donate: cwac.co/V8Yc9

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 24

The History Hub's Photograph of the Week is this lovely sunny shot of the outbuildings at Chester Royal Infirmary from circa 1980s. Does anyone remember a particular visit they made to the Royal Infirmary?🏥

cwacmuseums's tweet image. The History Hub's Photograph of the Week is this lovely sunny shot of the outbuildings at Chester Royal Infirmary from circa 1980s. Does anyone remember a particular visit they made to the Royal Infirmary?🏥

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 22

The #TuesdayThrowback image from the History Hub this week is the view of a fire at Telford's Warehouse, Crane Wharf / Canal Street, #Chester in July 2000.

cwacmuseums's tweet image. The #TuesdayThrowback image from the History Hub this week is the view of a fire at Telford's Warehouse, Crane Wharf / Canal Street, #Chester in July 2000.

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 21

Art School is back! This month, bring your own materials or use those provided for a relaxed free-drawing session. An instructor will be available for guidance, with museum objects for inspiration. Plus the usual tea and coffee!☕ Book tickets here: cwac.co/DhWjh

cwacmuseums's tweet image. Art School is back! This month, bring your own materials or use those provided for a relaxed free-drawing session. An instructor will be available for guidance, with museum objects for inspiration. Plus the usual tea and coffee!☕ Book tickets here:

cwac.co/DhWjh

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 21

A street carnival is joyful to watch and a source of #MondayMotivation. This carnival took place in Eastgate Street, #Chester in 1924.

cwacmuseums's tweet image. A street carnival is joyful to watch and a source of #MondayMotivation. This carnival took place in Eastgate Street, #Chester in 1924.

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 20

❗ Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Lion Salt Works will be closed today (Sunday 20th July). We apologise for any inconvenience. If you were planning to visit us today we hope that you will come back another time to enjoy our wonderful Museum, cafe and grounds.

cwacmuseums's tweet image. ❗ Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Lion Salt Works will be closed today (Sunday 20th July).

We apologise for any inconvenience. If you were planning to visit us today we hope that you will come back another time to enjoy our wonderful Museum, cafe and grounds.

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 19

The #SaturdayShot from the History Hub is this scene from The Chester Historical Pageant. that took place on the College grounds, #Chester in July 1937.

cwacmuseums's tweet image. The #SaturdayShot from the History Hub is this scene from The Chester Historical Pageant. that took place on the College grounds, #Chester in July 1937.

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 19

We are looking for gallery invigilators for our upcoming Gladiators of Britain exhibition! Can you spare a couple of hours a week between 20th September and 25th January (excluding Christmas closures)? For more info and to apply, visit cwac.co/lKQVi

cwacmuseums's tweet image. We are looking for gallery invigilators for our upcoming Gladiators of Britain exhibition! Can you spare a couple of hours a week between 20th September and 25th January (excluding Christmas closures)? For more info and to apply, visit cwac.co/lKQVi

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 18

On this day in July 1960, "Odd Man In" was beginning a week's run of shows at the Chester Royalty Theatre.

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 17

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 17

The History Hub's Photograph of the Week shows the entrance to the Gateway Theatre; #Chester in April 2007. Who remembers going to a performance at the Gateway Theatre?

cwacmuseums's tweet image. The History Hub's Photograph of the Week shows the entrance to the Gateway Theatre; #Chester in April 2007. Who remembers going to a performance at the Gateway Theatre?

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 16

The #WayBackWednesday post from the History Hub takes us back to #Chester in the 1880s. The image is a view of the west side of Bridge Street including the Dutch Houses

cwacmuseums's tweet image. The #WayBackWednesday post from the History Hub takes us back to #Chester in the 1880s. The image is a view of the west side of Bridge Street including the Dutch Houses

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ChesterArchSoc@ChesterArchSoc · Jul 15

1988. There was an excavation on the site by David Mason that revealed a valuable sequence of Roman and Saxon defences. There is an interim report in vol 73 of our journal, available free to read here: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse….

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 15

The History Hub's #TuesdayThrowback is this view of the former library demolition site on St. John Street, #Chester. The image was taken in the 1980s. Does anyone have a more exact date to add to our records please?

cwacmuseums's tweet image. The History Hub's #TuesdayThrowback is this view of the former library demolition site on St. John Street, #Chester. The image was taken in the 1980s. Does anyone have a more exact date to add to our records please?

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CWAC Museums@cwacmuseums · Jul 14

Looking for something to do over the summer holidays? With #freecrafts and #Northwich Explorer Club we have something for everyone!

cwacmuseums's tweet image. Looking for something to do over the summer holidays? With #freecrafts and #Northwich Explorer Club we have something for everyone!

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