Nicola Watkinson
@nicolaw22.bsky.social
Former librarian. Now Chester Green Badge Tour Guide / Liverpool City Region Blue Badge Tour Guide. Also interested in athletics, cats 🐈 and the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Great billboard in Liverpool.
November 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Great billboard in Liverpool.
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Chester is one of the best retail destinations in north west England & I particularly like this "Great British Sewing Bee" display from Abakhan!
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!
Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!
Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Chester is one of the best retail destinations in north west England & I particularly like this "Great British Sewing Bee" display from Abakhan!
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!
Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!
Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk
Chester is one of the best retail destinations in north west England & I particularly like this "Great British Sewing Bee" display from Abakhan!
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!
Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!
Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Chester is one of the best retail destinations in north west England & I particularly like this "Great British Sewing Bee" display from Abakhan!
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!
Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!
Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk
Chester has the most complete city walls in the country. Explore with me and find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour. This month Mon 22nd / Tues 30th 10.30am / 2pm & Sun 28th 2pm
Book online at chestertours.org.uk or £12pp cash. Meet by statue opposite Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street
Book online at chestertours.org.uk or £12pp cash. Meet by statue opposite Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street
Chester Walking Tours – Explore the city of Chester
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September 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Chester has the most complete city walls in the country. Explore with me and find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour. This month Mon 22nd / Tues 30th 10.30am / 2pm & Sun 28th 2pm
Book online at chestertours.org.uk or £12pp cash. Meet by statue opposite Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street
Book online at chestertours.org.uk or £12pp cash. Meet by statue opposite Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street
Sunlight on the Chester Walls - one of my favourite views. Join me on a walking tour to find out about this spot & much more. My tours for the rest of August:
- Wed. 13th at 2pm
- Tues. 26th at 2pm
- Fri. 29th at 10.30am
Book online at chestertours.org.uk or meet me by the Town Hall statue £12pp
- Wed. 13th at 2pm
- Tues. 26th at 2pm
- Fri. 29th at 10.30am
Book online at chestertours.org.uk or meet me by the Town Hall statue £12pp
August 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Sunlight on the Chester Walls - one of my favourite views. Join me on a walking tour to find out about this spot & much more. My tours for the rest of August:
- Wed. 13th at 2pm
- Tues. 26th at 2pm
- Fri. 29th at 10.30am
Book online at chestertours.org.uk or meet me by the Town Hall statue £12pp
- Wed. 13th at 2pm
- Tues. 26th at 2pm
- Fri. 29th at 10.30am
Book online at chestertours.org.uk or meet me by the Town Hall statue £12pp
August 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Sunlight on the Chester Walls - one of my favourite views. Join me on a walking tour to find out about this spot & much more. My tours for the rest of August:
- Wed. 13th at 2pm
- Tues. 26th at 2pm
- Fri. 29th at 10.30am
Book online at chestertours.org.uk or meet me by the Town Hall statue £12pp
- Wed. 13th at 2pm
- Tues. 26th at 2pm
- Fri. 29th at 10.30am
Book online at chestertours.org.uk or meet me by the Town Hall statue £12pp
Myself and some of the other Liverpool City Region Blue Badge Guides met the Lord Mayor of Liverpool in the Town Hall today. She wished to congratulate us on our recent exam success and to thank us for everything we do to support tourism in the region.
Our pleasure!
#Liverpool #QualifiedToGuide
Our pleasure!
#Liverpool #QualifiedToGuide
August 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Myself and some of the other Liverpool City Region Blue Badge Guides met the Lord Mayor of Liverpool in the Town Hall today. She wished to congratulate us on our recent exam success and to thank us for everything we do to support tourism in the region.
Our pleasure!
#Liverpool #QualifiedToGuide
Our pleasure!
#Liverpool #QualifiedToGuide
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Chester is a great city to explore. Join me on a Chester Tour walking tour. During July at the following times: 8th 10.30am or 2pm, 21st at 2pm, 25th 10.30am or 31st 2pm. Book online at chestertours.org or meet me by the Town Hall steps. Up to 2 accompanied children under 16 years free of charge
July 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Chester is a great city to explore. Join me on a Chester Tour walking tour. During July at the following times: 8th 10.30am or 2pm, 21st at 2pm, 25th 10.30am or 31st 2pm. Book online at chestertours.org or meet me by the Town Hall steps. Up to 2 accompanied children under 16 years free of charge
July 2, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Chester is a great city to explore. Join me on a Chester Tour walking tour. During July at the following times: 8th 10.30am or 2pm, 21st at 2pm, 25th 10.30am or 31st 2pm. Book online at chestertours.org or meet me by the Town Hall steps. Up to 2 accompanied children under 16 years free of charge
July 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Chester is a great city to explore. Join me on a Chester Tour walking tour. During July at the following times: 8th 10.30am or 2pm, 21st at 2pm, 25th 10.30am or 31st 2pm. Book online at chestertours.org or meet me by the Town Hall steps. Up to 2 accompanied children under 16 years free of charge
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May 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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There are still places on our tour of #Roman #Chester: find out why the city wall collapses; how you can still trace vanished sections of the Roman wall in the townscape; how Chester was far hillier than it is now; and the significance of Minerva and her intriguing afterlife.
May 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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#Portugal - gorgeous song.
Portugal always sends something a bit different - never change!
#Eurovision #ESC2025
Portugal always sends something a bit different - never change!
#Eurovision #ESC2025
May 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#Portugal - gorgeous song.
Portugal always sends something a bit different - never change!
#Eurovision #ESC2025
Portugal always sends something a bit different - never change!
#Eurovision #ESC2025
Chester's Roman amphitheatre is the largest to be found in the UK, holding up to 7000 spectators. Find out more with me on a #Chester #WalkingTour - Mon. 12 May 10.30am / 2pm or Thurs. 15 May 2pm. £12pp - you can book online at chestertours.org or join me by the Town Hall steps.
#QualifiedToGuide
#QualifiedToGuide
May 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Chester's Roman amphitheatre is the largest to be found in the UK, holding up to 7000 spectators. Find out more with me on a #Chester #WalkingTour - Mon. 12 May 10.30am / 2pm or Thurs. 15 May 2pm. £12pp - you can book online at chestertours.org or join me by the Town Hall steps.
#QualifiedToGuide
#QualifiedToGuide
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In 1929, a huge international conference of librarians took place in Italy. Delegates were treated like celebrities. They were invited EVERYWHERE as special guests - including the Vatican Library, where they enjoyed an audience with the Pope.
#PubLibs 💙📚
📷 Yale University Library
#PubLibs 💙📚
📷 Yale University Library
May 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
In 1929, a huge international conference of librarians took place in Italy. Delegates were treated like celebrities. They were invited EVERYWHERE as special guests - including the Vatican Library, where they enjoyed an audience with the Pope.
#PubLibs 💙📚
📷 Yale University Library
#PubLibs 💙📚
📷 Yale University Library
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The 2025 #ChesterHeritageFestival line-up has been announced and there are more events on their way before the launch on Saturday 24th May! Don't miss out, some events have limited spaces, book now at 👉 www.chesterheritagefestival.com
#ChesterHeritageFestival2025 #ChesterAwakes #Chester #Cheshire
#ChesterHeritageFestival2025 #ChesterAwakes #Chester #Cheshire
May 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The 2025 #ChesterHeritageFestival line-up has been announced and there are more events on their way before the launch on Saturday 24th May! Don't miss out, some events have limited spaces, book now at 👉 www.chesterheritagefestival.com
#ChesterHeritageFestival2025 #ChesterAwakes #Chester #Cheshire
#ChesterHeritageFestival2025 #ChesterAwakes #Chester #Cheshire
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Why is there no clockface on this side of the tower? Find out why & other quirky facts on a @ChesterTour walking tour.
My tours in May:
Mon. 5th 10.30am
Mon. 12th 10.30am / 2pm
Thurs. 15th 2pm
Tickets £12 from www.chestertours.org.uk or meet me at the Town Hall steps (this side has a clock)!
My tours in May:
Mon. 5th 10.30am
Mon. 12th 10.30am / 2pm
Thurs. 15th 2pm
Tickets £12 from www.chestertours.org.uk or meet me at the Town Hall steps (this side has a clock)!
May 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Why is there no clockface on this side of the tower? Find out why & other quirky facts on a @ChesterTour walking tour.
My tours in May:
Mon. 5th 10.30am
Mon. 12th 10.30am / 2pm
Thurs. 15th 2pm
Tickets £12 from www.chestertours.org.uk or meet me at the Town Hall steps (this side has a clock)!
My tours in May:
Mon. 5th 10.30am
Mon. 12th 10.30am / 2pm
Thurs. 15th 2pm
Tickets £12 from www.chestertours.org.uk or meet me at the Town Hall steps (this side has a clock)!
Why is there no clockface on this side of the tower? Find out why & other quirky facts on a @ChesterTour walking tour.
My tours in May:
Mon. 5th 10.30am
Mon. 12th 10.30am / 2pm
Thurs. 15th 2pm
Tickets £12 from www.chestertours.org.uk or meet me at the Town Hall steps (this side has a clock)!
My tours in May:
Mon. 5th 10.30am
Mon. 12th 10.30am / 2pm
Thurs. 15th 2pm
Tickets £12 from www.chestertours.org.uk or meet me at the Town Hall steps (this side has a clock)!
May 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Why is there no clockface on this side of the tower? Find out why & other quirky facts on a @ChesterTour walking tour.
My tours in May:
Mon. 5th 10.30am
Mon. 12th 10.30am / 2pm
Thurs. 15th 2pm
Tickets £12 from www.chestertours.org.uk or meet me at the Town Hall steps (this side has a clock)!
My tours in May:
Mon. 5th 10.30am
Mon. 12th 10.30am / 2pm
Thurs. 15th 2pm
Tickets £12 from www.chestertours.org.uk or meet me at the Town Hall steps (this side has a clock)!
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🇬🇧 #UnitedKingdom: Remember Monday Release Cover of "Húsavík (My Hometown)" #Eurovision eurovoix.com/2025/04/25/r...
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Remember Monday Release Cover of "Húsavík (My Hometown)" - Eurovoix
Remember Monday, the United Kingdom's entrants for this year's Eurovision Song Contest, have released a cover of "Húsavík (My Hometown)”.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
🇬🇧 #UnitedKingdom: Remember Monday Release Cover of "Húsavík (My Hometown)" #Eurovision eurovoix.com/2025/04/25/r...
Godstall Lane - one of Chester's original medieval lanes. Find out more with me on a #Chester Walking Tour 🚶♀️tomorrow at 2pm or Wednesday 10.30am. £12 per person with up to 2 accompanied children under 16 free of charge. You can book online at chestertours.org or join me by the Town Hall steps.
April 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Godstall Lane - one of Chester's original medieval lanes. Find out more with me on a #Chester Walking Tour 🚶♀️tomorrow at 2pm or Wednesday 10.30am. £12 per person with up to 2 accompanied children under 16 free of charge. You can book online at chestertours.org or join me by the Town Hall steps.
🐊 Crocodiles in Chester? Come with me and discover more on a #Chester Walking Tour, tomorrow at 10.30am. You can book online at www.chestertours.org.uk or join me by the Town Hall steps.
We might see a #CheshireCat too!
We might see a #CheshireCat too!
April 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🐊 Crocodiles in Chester? Come with me and discover more on a #Chester Walking Tour, tomorrow at 10.30am. You can book online at www.chestertours.org.uk or join me by the Town Hall steps.
We might see a #CheshireCat too!
We might see a #CheshireCat too!
Last exam of Liverpool City Region Blue Badge Tour Guide completed. Fingers crossed for no resits so that I can start to guide in the region as well as Chester!
#ToursWithNicola
#Chester
#ToursWithNicola
#Chester
April 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Last exam of Liverpool City Region Blue Badge Tour Guide completed. Fingers crossed for no resits so that I can start to guide in the region as well as Chester!
#ToursWithNicola
#Chester
#ToursWithNicola
#Chester
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Poppy Fields by Lexmuralis at @chestercathedral.bsky.social until February 22nd. Stunning and poignant.
#chester #poppies #weshallnotforget
#chester #poppies #weshallnotforget
February 18, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Poppy Fields by Lexmuralis at @chestercathedral.bsky.social until February 22nd. Stunning and poignant.
#chester #poppies #weshallnotforget
#chester #poppies #weshallnotforget
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January 25, 2025 at 8:35 AM
@shitchester.bsky.social I'd like to big up Wabi Saki on #Chester lower Bridge St, who are not getting the attention and foot traffic they deserve.
Fantastic little Japanese restaurant, cute menu arguably more authentic than their excellent competitor on Watergate st (Hamayuu).
Fantastic little Japanese restaurant, cute menu arguably more authentic than their excellent competitor on Watergate st (Hamayuu).
January 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM