Our February Lecture Thomas Rickman and Chester Wednesday, 18th February 2026 7.30pm. Our February lecture by Alex Buchanan explores the formative role that Chester played in the thinking of one of the most influential figures in the study and revival of Gothic architecture, Thomas Rickman (1776-1841). Celebrated for his innovative use of iron in Liverpool’s […]
For our November lecture GEMMA DAVIES, Director of Economy and Housing for Cheshire West and Chester, gave a talk at the Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre. Gemma’s theme was the achievements, future developments and challenges facing the Borough Council. A copy of the presentation can be found by clicking the link below. Gemma Davies – Chester […]
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the AGM of Chester Civic Trust will be held on Thursday 2nd October in the Cathedral Refectory at 7.30pm The entrance will be via the main Cathedral Visitor Entrance in St Werburgh Street. The Refectory Bar will be open from 7.00pm. The President of Chester Civic Trust, Lady Alexis Redmond MBE, the Lord Lieutenant of […]
Have you ever walked down Water Street and wondered about the history of the façades on some of the amazing buildings? The façade of probably the most interesting of all these buildings, Bishop Lloyd’s Palace, was the subject of a talk at Chester Civic Trust by Karen Mc Kay on Friday 22 August. In a talk […]
The World of Glass at St Helens is built around the 1877 Tank House where William Windle Pilkington perfected the regenerative process of continuous glass making. As well as a view of how glass was made, there is a museum of glass from its origins to contemporary glass making. The private guided tour included glass […]
Michael Emery gave an excellent talk on local archaeology so we are fully up to date. Mike has worked at over 150 archaeological sites in the UK on a wide variety of community, research and commercial projects. He was instrumental in setting up the Poulton Research Project which he led for 21 years. He is […]
This green, guided tour of Wrexham followed the Trust’s literary excursion in November with David Ebsworth into 1884 Wrexham and Chester. Green Badge Guide, Peter Evans (pictured below), revealed the history and highlights of the city including the tomb of Bishop Lloyd’s infamous great-grandson, Elihu Yale who founded the American College, in St Giles Churchyard […]
Barry Clarke gave a fascinating afternoon talk on The Arts and Crafts Movement in Manchester yesterday. Barry has recently been involved in the publication of a lavishly illustrated book on this subject (see above). The Northern Art Workers’ Guild in Manchester was organised in 1896, twelve years after its London predecessor. It involved many people […]
Chester Civic Trust members have been enjoying the lovely Spring Weather. Last week there was a residential visit to the Surrey Hills. This included a tour of the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking. Built in 1889, it was the first purpose-built mosque in the UK and Northern Europe. This week, we also had a day […]