The Port of Chester – Walk

Schedule

Fri Jun 17 2022 at 02:30 pm

Location

The Little Roodee Cafe | Chester, EN

Join Marie Layng of the Guild of Tour Guides as she unravels the story of the Port of Chester and its role in the history of the city through almost 2000 years. Be guided through the sites of the Roman and Medieval harbours, the later Old Port Area and lastly the Canal Basin. Discover why the Romans came to Chester, the importance of the port in the Middle Ages, the reason Charles I was desperate to defend it during the Civil War and, finally, the struggle to compete with the rise of Liverpool.

Where is it happening?

The Little Roodee Cafe, Castle Dr,Chester, United Kingdom

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The Port of Chester – Walk

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Where is it happening?

Host or Publisher Chester Heritage Festival

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