ChesterArchSoc
@chesterarchsoc.bsky.social
Our interests cover archaeology, history & conservation in Cheshire & surrounding areas. Founded 1849. Website www.chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk
'Affordable housing' doesn't have to look 'cheap and nasty'. Compare this from Paris, posted by Philip Oldfield
@SustainableTall.
@SustainableTall.
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
'Affordable housing' doesn't have to look 'cheap and nasty'. Compare this from Paris, posted by Philip Oldfield
@SustainableTall.
@SustainableTall.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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CAS members - check your emails for an invitation to a preview of 'The Fall of Rome' - an episode from a forthcoming @BBC series; Grosvenor Museum, Sat 22 November.
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
CAS members - check your emails for an invitation to a preview of 'The Fall of Rome' - an episode from a forthcoming @BBC series; Grosvenor Museum, Sat 22 November.
Chester Civic Trust
@ChesterCivTrust
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Nov 1
Consortium has launched a consultation on its plans, which include up to 350 one- and two-bedroom flats on a large site near the station.
t.co/jtcWPqF9DJ
@ChesterCivTrust
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Nov 1
Consortium has launched a consultation on its plans, which include up to 350 one- and two-bedroom flats on a large site near the station.
t.co/jtcWPqF9DJ
November 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Chester Civic Trust
@ChesterCivTrust
·
Nov 1
Consortium has launched a consultation on its plans, which include up to 350 one- and two-bedroom flats on a large site near the station.
t.co/jtcWPqF9DJ
@ChesterCivTrust
·
Nov 1
Consortium has launched a consultation on its plans, which include up to 350 one- and two-bedroom flats on a large site near the station.
t.co/jtcWPqF9DJ
Our next talk: 'Victorian Workers' Housing' by Dr Gareth Carr of Wrexham University at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, Weds 19 November, 7:30pm. Non-members welcome (£5 entry). Also back copies of our journal for sale.
CAS members : check you emails for a notification of this event.
CAS members : check you emails for a notification of this event.
November 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Our next talk: 'Victorian Workers' Housing' by Dr Gareth Carr of Wrexham University at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, Weds 19 November, 7:30pm. Non-members welcome (£5 entry). Also back copies of our journal for sale.
CAS members : check you emails for a notification of this event.
CAS members : check you emails for a notification of this event.
f you don't already do so, follow the blog of our member Andie Byrnes, 'Based in Churton'; It's fascinating, high-quality information on a range of historical topics. Go to basedinchurton.co.uk.
The latest contribution is ' A Face like a Buckley Panmug'.
The latest contribution is ' A Face like a Buckley Panmug'.
October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
f you don't already do so, follow the blog of our member Andie Byrnes, 'Based in Churton'; It's fascinating, high-quality information on a range of historical topics. Go to basedinchurton.co.uk.
The latest contribution is ' A Face like a Buckley Panmug'.
The latest contribution is ' A Face like a Buckley Panmug'.
If you want an update on the rich multi-period archaeological site at Poulton, take the opportunity of going to this lecture!
October 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
If you want an update on the rich multi-period archaeological site at Poulton, take the opportunity of going to this lecture!
Good turnout this morning for our tour of St John's, Chester's original cathedral. Thanks to Pauline Clarkefor organising and Simon Oliver, Church Archselogist, for leading the tour.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Good turnout this morning for our tour of St John's, Chester's original cathedral. Thanks to Pauline Clarkefor organising and Simon Oliver, Church Archselogist, for leading the tour.
For those who missed it and those who want to hear it again, we are delighted to say that the recording of Glynn Davis's talk on the Colchester Vase is now available on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TRX....
October 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
For those who missed it and those who want to hear it again, we are delighted to say that the recording of Glynn Davis's talk on the Colchester Vase is now available on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TRX....
Fingers crossed we shall be offering a walking tour of the Rows as part of #Rowvember that explains the Rows as a system and looks at the development of some individual buildings, eg 38 Watergate St ('Katie's Tea Rooms).
Watch this space!
Watch this space!
October 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Fingers crossed we shall be offering a walking tour of the Rows as part of #Rowvember that explains the Rows as a system and looks at the development of some individual buildings, eg 38 Watergate St ('Katie's Tea Rooms).
Watch this space!
Watch this space!
@heritagechester.bsky.social
It will soon be the start of #Rowember 2025!
To mark it, here is a photo in vol 5 (4) of our journal for 1895 showing #Thun (CH) as a possible parallel for the Rows.
It will soon be the start of #Rowember 2025!
To mark it, here is a photo in vol 5 (4) of our journal for 1895 showing #Thun (CH) as a possible parallel for the Rows.
October 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM
@heritagechester.bsky.social
It will soon be the start of #Rowember 2025!
To mark it, here is a photo in vol 5 (4) of our journal for 1895 showing #Thun (CH) as a possible parallel for the Rows.
It will soon be the start of #Rowember 2025!
To mark it, here is a photo in vol 5 (4) of our journal for 1895 showing #Thun (CH) as a possible parallel for the Rows.
CAS members: check your emails for a notice about our next meeting: a guided tour of St John's Church and Chapter House, 22 October, 11:00am; no need to book.
October 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
CAS members: check your emails for a notice about our next meeting: a guided tour of St John's Church and Chapter House, 22 October, 11:00am; no need to book.
The wonderful silver brooch from Marbury cum Quoisley - one of the items listed in one project that we funded, on early medieval finds. You can read the article here: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/brow....
October 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The wonderful silver brooch from Marbury cum Quoisley - one of the items listed in one project that we funded, on early medieval finds. You can read the article here: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/brow....
Compare the fragments of a possible example from Radway Green, near Crewe, #Cheshire, to be published in JCAS vol 95. Photos (c) Wessex Archaeology.
October 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Compare the fragments of a possible example from Radway Green, near Crewe, #Cheshire, to be published in JCAS vol 95. Photos (c) Wessex Archaeology.
Chester Standard @standardchester
Plans to redevelop Frodsham Street site into hotel, retail units and restaurant
www.chesterstandard.co.uk/.../.
Plans to redevelop Frodsham Street site into hotel, retail units and restaurant
www.chesterstandard.co.uk/.../.
October 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Chester Standard @standardchester
Plans to redevelop Frodsham Street site into hotel, retail units and restaurant
www.chesterstandard.co.uk/.../.
Plans to redevelop Frodsham Street site into hotel, retail units and restaurant
www.chesterstandard.co.uk/.../.
The Colchester Vase' by Glynn Davis. Free online public lecture, 9 Oct, 7:30pm - Reminder
If you would like to learn more about this magnificent vessel and what it can tell us about arena spectacles, sign up for this talk by Glynn Davis.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/chester-arch...
If you would like to learn more about this magnificent vessel and what it can tell us about arena spectacles, sign up for this talk by Glynn Davis.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/chester-arch...
September 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The Colchester Vase' by Glynn Davis. Free online public lecture, 9 Oct, 7:30pm - Reminder
If you would like to learn more about this magnificent vessel and what it can tell us about arena spectacles, sign up for this talk by Glynn Davis.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/chester-arch...
If you would like to learn more about this magnificent vessel and what it can tell us about arena spectacles, sign up for this talk by Glynn Davis.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/chester-arch...
The vase is currently on display at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, as part of the 'Gladiators of Britain' exhibition. If you haven't been yet, do go; here is a link to a review by CAS member Andie Byrnes basedinchurton.co.uk/2025/09/26/t...
September 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
The vase is currently on display at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, as part of the 'Gladiators of Britain' exhibition. If you haven't been yet, do go; here is a link to a review by CAS member Andie Byrnes basedinchurton.co.uk/2025/09/26/t...
In connection with the 'Gladiators of Britain' exhibition at
the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, we are delighted to host a free online talk on the fascinating 'Colchester Vase' on 9 October at 7:30pm. Follow this link to book: ticketsource.co.uk/chester-arch....
the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, we are delighted to host a free online talk on the fascinating 'Colchester Vase' on 9 October at 7:30pm. Follow this link to book: ticketsource.co.uk/chester-arch....
September 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
In connection with the 'Gladiators of Britain' exhibition at
the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, we are delighted to host a free online talk on the fascinating 'Colchester Vase' on 9 October at 7:30pm. Follow this link to book: ticketsource.co.uk/chester-arch....
the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, we are delighted to host a free online talk on the fascinating 'Colchester Vase' on 9 October at 7:30pm. Follow this link to book: ticketsource.co.uk/chester-arch....
A tiny item in the Gladiators exhibition, from #Farndon: a #Roman carnelian intaglio showing a fallen soldier wearing a gladiatorial helmet and holding a shield towards a large feline. The silver pendant setting may be #Earlymedieval. @findsorguk.
finds.org.uk/database/art...
finds.org.uk/database/art...
September 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A tiny item in the Gladiators exhibition, from #Farndon: a #Roman carnelian intaglio showing a fallen soldier wearing a gladiatorial helmet and holding a shield towards a large feline. The silver pendant setting may be #Earlymedieval. @findsorguk.
finds.org.uk/database/art...
finds.org.uk/database/art...
3) 'The biter bit'. Relief showing a beast fighter smiting a lion (top), who then bites the hunter (bottom).
September 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
3) 'The biter bit'. Relief showing a beast fighter smiting a lion (top), who then bites the hunter (bottom).