Exhibitions and Events June - September 2014

Exhibi{ions&Even{sCheshire West & Chester Council

Grosvenor Museum I Chester History & Heritage I Stretton Watermill

JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2014

Until 4 JulyThat’ll Be the Day:The 1950s in ChesterChester History & HeritageNever had it so good? Most of uswere better off in the 1950s asausterity was swept away. Withstable employment, we began toenjoy the good life of holidays,televisions, and even a family car.This exhibition looks at Chesterduring this decade – the thrivingstreets, the dance halls, the parties,and the events which signified thedawning of a bright new age.

Until 4 JulyAn Ornament tothe City: The Rowsof ChesterChester History & HeritageThis photographic exhibition focuseson Chester’s historic Rows. Medieval inorigin, the Rows are a unique systemof covered walkways on the city’s fourmain streets, running through thefrontages of the buildings above theshops at street level. The exhibitiontraces how the Rows became one ofChester’s main tourist attractions andan ornament to the city.

Until 27 JulyA Sense of Wonder:Paintings by LynetteHowells-Moore andSculpture by Liz EllisGrosvenor Museum,Exhibition Gallery Two

Liz Ellis, a sculptor, and LynetteHowells-Moore, a painter, live andwork on either side of the River Dee inChester. Their collaborationcelebrates the ancient connectionwith the river as Deva, her widerlandscape, and the earth as sacredmother of all; a natural participationin nature’s bounty and a quietcontemplation of deeper meaning incontrast to a world where speed,acceleration and achievement areworshipped as the ruling forces ofour time.

Until 2 NovemberBuildings, Battlesand Bodies:A History ofHeronbridgeGrosvenor Museum,Exhibition Gallery One85 years of excavations atHeronbridge have revealed someamazing secrets. This exhibitionbegins by exploring the Romanorigins of Heronbridge, where asettlement was established on theedge of the River Dee close to thefortress at Chester. It then jumpsforward to the 7th century and theBattle of Chester to investigateHeronbridge’s fortified enclosure andmass grave. Visitors can even comeface to face with two Anglo-Saxonwarriors who fought, died, and wereburied on the site.

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Until 2015 MotherhoodGrosvenor Museum,Costume Gallery This small exhibition explores therole of ‘motherhood’ between 1860and 1960, with interpretationextending into the surroundingperiod rooms. Recognising that therole is not always fulfilled by thebiological mother, the exhibitionexamines the themes of baby andchild-care, home-making and ‘timeout’. Through objects, costumes andephemera, the exhibition considersthe roles of ‘motherhood’, labour-saving equipment, and theimplications of social developmentsduring acentury ofenormouschange.

7 July – 19 DecemberDulce et Decorum EstChester History & Heritage

For many of the young men whovolunteered to fight for their countryin the Great War it was a greatadventure – regular meals, goodcompanionship and an outdoor life –which was sure to be ‘over byChristmas’. Neither they, nor thosewho so actively encouraged them toenlist, had any idea of the horrorsthat were in store. Usingphotographs drawn from both ourown collection and those images andstories that were shared at our recentRoadshow, this exhibition looks atthe local men – and their families –whose lives were irrevocablychanged by ‘the war to end all wars’.

7 July – 19 DecemberThe Nurses’ StoryChester History & HeritageThis exhibition, contributed by theBackford, Mollington and DistrictLocal History Society, looks at theexperiences of two dedicated nursesduring the Great War, drawing ontheir photographs, diaries andletters.

7 July – 19 DecemberFor Those in Peril:HMS ChesterChester History & HeritageIt was an exciting moment for thecitizens of Chester when a ship wasnamed after the city and launched in1915. At the Battle of Jutland in June1916 HMS Chester came under heavyfire and amongst the gun crewfatalities was 16 year old JohnCornwall, who received the VictoriaCross for his dedication to dutydespite being mortally wounded.This display commemorates hiscourage throughout that terriblebattle and the ship and crew that hewas so proud to be a part of.

7 July – 19 DecemberFrom Bombs toBandagesChester History & Heritage

The flow of casualties from thebattlefields of the Great Waroverwhelmed the existing medicalestablishments at home, and manycivilian buildings and houses wereturned over to military use. Chesterwas no exception and these images,taken from a donated photographalbum, show the young convalescentpatients and nurses of the VoluntaryAid Detachment at Hoole Bank, theirsmiling faces shining out at us fromthat long ago sunny afternoon whenthe booming guns of the front linemust have seemed a world awayfrom those peaceful gardens.

2 August – 12 OctoberThe Great War:Personal Responsesby Cheshire ArtistsNetworkGrosvenor Museum,Exhibition Gallery TwoMembers of Cheshire Artists Networkhave produced work in a range ofmedia which represent personalresponses to the Great War, seenthrough collective recollection,documentary accounts, and familyhistories. Even though the subjectmatter cannot helpbut beemotional,and is oftenpersonalthrough theinvolvementof ancestors andtheir loved ones,the clouding ofmemories willincreasingly be athreat. The artistsinvolved hope toslow that processby means of theirwork, and in thisway pay theirrespects to thosewho paid the priceof our freedom.

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EventsYou may have to book for someactivities: contact details aregiven where needed

Events for children

and familiesChildren’s activities are aimedat 4 to 12 years unless otherwisestated. Children must beaccompanied by an adult.

Group bookings:please contact the MuseumShop 01244 972112 andChester History & Heritage01244 972210.

Saturday 28 JuneMinstrels’ CourtSt John’s Church, Chester(next to the amphitheatre)10.30am-5pmFree.Discover an ancient tradition, wherethe minstrels of Cheshire were giventheir licenses to play for the yearahead; with music, dance,storytelling and lots of charactersbringing medieval Chester to life.

Saturday 26 &Sunday 27 JulyTudor FestivalStretton Watermill12noon-5pmFree drop in.Step back in time to 1596 whenthe lease of Stretton Watermill wastaken over by Ursula Leche ofnearby Carden Hall. Take a tourwith a costumed miller to see theancient machinery turn wheat intoflour. Learn how illnesses were keptaway with herbs and country cures.Enjoy some Tudor tunes played onperiod instruments. But be careful toabide by the rules of the local militiaor you could be placed in the stocks!Admission is free this weekend!

Tuesday 29 JulyHuman SkullsGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery2-4pmFree drop in.Work with aforensicarcheologist tosee how a‘picture’ of lifein the past isdeveloped fromarcheological ‘finds’.Bones, skulls, teeth and more.

Wednesday 30 JulyStories fromthe StonesGrosvenor Museum,Newstead & Webster GalleriesMythical story-telling: 10.30-11am,11.30am-12noon, 2-2.45pmMake your own mythical mask:

11-11.30am,12noon-12.30pm,2.45-3.30pmFree.Listen to themythical storiesamong the Romanstones with ourlegendary story-teller, then makea mythical maskand create yourown story athome.

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Thursday 31 JulyMake a First WorldWar ToyGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery

2-4pmFree drop in.

Make a toythat childrenwould haveused during

the Great War,and see who

wins in a play-off.

Tuesday 5 AugustMedals andMeaningsGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery2-4pm Free drop in.The commemoration of the GreatWar has prompted many of us toexplore our family history, and manyfamilies have medals from this time.Our specialist will help interpret theinformationa medalcan offer.Makeyour ownmedal totakeaway.

Wednesday 6 AugustDiscover theRomans withRoman Tours UKGrosvenor Museum,Newstead & Webster Galleries10.30am-4pmFree drop in.Explore the Roman settlement atHeronbridge in our fantasticexhibition. Meet the Romans whomight have lived there. They will be‘on guard’ with armour andequipment to bring camp life into themuseum.

Thursday 7 AugustSundial TimeGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery2-4pmFree drop in.Make a sundial and see how theywere used in Roman and Saxontimes, and during the Great War, andhow they have often been used asmemorials.

Tuesday 12 AugustTogas and TableauxGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery2-4pmFree drop in.Come and learn how to wear a toga.Make a fibula fastener and wreath,before posing on the banquetingbench for a photo.

Wednesday 13 AugustDiscover the Anglo-SaxonsGrosvenor Museum,Newstead & Webster Galleries10.30am-4pmFree drop in.Discover the Anglo-Saxons withTravellers Through Time. There willbe lots to see and do includingmeeting a warrior, learning Anglo-Saxon words, and doing craftactivities.



Thursday 14 AugustWhite FeathersGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery2-4pmFree drop in.White Featherswere a symbol ofcowardice duringthe Great War. Theexhibition byCheshire ArtistsNetwork has beeninspired by many symbols of thewar. Explore how White Feathersimpacted on people’s lives andmake your own commemorativepiece of art.

Saturday 16 AugustOh What a LovelyWar!Chester History & Heritage11am-5pmFree.Experience what it would havebeen like in Chester on 16 August1916 with a flavour of life both atthe front and for those left at home.Try a taste of trench tea, write asoldier’s letter, learn which itemwas most important to the boys onthe front line, and much more.With a wartime wedding, musicand songs, all brought to life withthe re-enactment group, CheshirePals, this event is part of our GreatWar Commemoration programme.

Tuesday 19 AugustSaxon JewelleryGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery2-4pmFree drop in.The Anglo Saxons wore jewellery as astatus symbol to impress those theymet. Come and make your ownjewellery inspired by the beautifullycrafted Saxon jewelry on display inour Heronbridge exhibition.

Wednesday 20 August Thinking of YouGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery11am-12.30pm & 2-4pmFree drop in.Gifts tins were sent to the soldiersfrom women of the Empire andpostcards were sent back to lovedones. Take this opportunity to talk toour expert and see the real gift tinsand postcards. Make your own ‘giftto a loved one’.

Thursday 21 AugustRoman BuildingsGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery2-4pmFree drop in.Come and make your very ownRoman building, as seen in ourexhibition Buildings, Battles andBodies: A History of Heronbridge.

Tuesday 26 AugustMabel’s WarGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery2-4pmFree drop in.Come and discover more about thelife of Mabel Earp, a volunteer nursefrom Cheshire who collected stories,poems, letters and drawings in herscrapbooks from the soldiers shecared for during the Great War. Seethe pages from her scrapbook, learnabout the role of a volunteer nurse,and make your own scrapbooks totake home.



Wednesday 27 AugustRomans: Love Food,Hate WasteGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery11am-12.30pm & 2-4pmFree drop in.Come and smell some Roman foodand find out what can we learn fromtheir food packaging? Composting,sewage and archaeology areexplained with ancient and modernobjects and activities.

Thursday 28 AugustAnglo-SaxonHelmets and ShieldsGrosvenor Museum,Newstead Gallery2-4pmFree drop in.Make you own helmet and shield likethe ones used in the Battle of Chester1,400 years ago.

Saturday 13 &Sunday 14 SeptemberHeritage Open Days

Grosvenor MuseumGallery Tours 2–2.30pm & 3–3.30pmFree drop in.

Stretton WatermillMill Tours 1-5pmFree drop in.

Saturday 27 &Sunday 28 SeptemberVictorian HarvestWeekendStretton Watermill12noon-5pmActivities free, but charge for mill tourand horse-drawn cart. The final open weekend of theseason celebrates the traditionalharvest with activities includingbutter making, apple pressing andstraw dolly making. Enjoy liveperformances of traditional musicand a taste of some harvest timefoods. All of the activities are free.Take a ride down the lanes on ahorse-drawn cart and drift back intoVictorian rural life.



Even{sEvery Sunday, Monday& Tuesday, all year roundSecret Chester TourMeet at Visitor Information Centre,Town Hall Square2-3.30pm£7, £6 concession, tickets from Guideor online at www.visitchester.com. Discover some of Chester’s hiddenglories with the Guild of Chester TourGuides. Sunday: King Charles Tower,Water Tower and Shropshire UnionCanal. Monday: Chester Castle, RiverDee, Grosvenor Park and St. John’sChurch. Tuesday: Racecourse, ChesterCastle and St. Michael’s Church. Otherafternoon tours: Wednesday & Friday,Curious Chester; Thursday & Saturday,Chester Walls Walk. Secret Chester Tourand Walls Walk include steps. Routesmay vary subject to conditions.

Saturday 7 JuneIn Search of theGoddess: ClayModelling Workshopwith Liz EllisGrosvenor Museum,Education Workroom10am-4pm£50. To book contact Liz,01244 678322, [email protected].

Our city was originally named after asacred river, and is the home of theonly statue of a goddess in the countryto remain in her original position –Minerva in Edgar's Field. Throughouthuman history the female figure hasbeen honored as a votive form.Sometimes she is figurative,sometimes abstract and symbolic, butshe is always relevant to her time. Allmaterials will be provided. Pleasebring a packed lunch.

Saturdays 7 June, 5 July& 2 AugustA Soldier’s Cemetery:Tracing your Great WarAncestor Chester History & Heritage12.30-3.30pmFree, but donations welcome to theRoyal British Legion. Booking essentialat Chester History & Heritage01244 972210.Even if they survived the horrors of thetrenches, our ancestors who fought inthe Great War are long gone from us,often leaving little trace. Using onlinetools, our expert family historyresearchers will delve back in time totry to find the man behind the medals– their lives before 1914, service andpension records, and memorials tothose who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Wednesday 11 JuneBede and the Battleof ChesterGrosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre1-2pmFree.The Venerable Bede’s EcclesiasticalHistory contains the earliest accountof the Battle of Chester, and is quitepossibly the source on which all otherearly writers drew. However, thebattle was not his central interest, norwas he even near contemporary.

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Rather, he used it as an opportunity todemonstrate God's disapproval ofheretical British Christianity and toshow his own Northumbrian people ina good light. This lecture by NicholasHigham will explore what Bede saidabout the battle, explain why he saidwhat he did, and place that into thewider context of his work.

Saturday 14 JuneDrawing Workshopwith Lynette Howells-MooreGrosvenor Museum,Education Workroom10am-4pm£50. To book contact Lynette, 07742365623,[email protected] act of drawing can facilitate accessto the inner world – the domain of thecreative where true spontaneity maybe found. A costumed model, music,a range of drawing instruments, and ahighly structured drawingenvironment will encourage amaximum of ten participants to enterthis domain. All materials will beprovided. Please bring a packed lunch.

Saturday 21 JuneEgg Tempera PaintingMaster Class withLynette Howells-MooreGrosvenor Museum,Education Workroom10am-4pm£50. To book contact Lynette,07742 365623,[email protected].

A maximum of ten participants willeach create a small panel paintingusing the ancient egg temperatechnique. An ink drawing on thepanel establishes the image, afterwhich pigments ground in an egg yolkmedium are applied as colouredlayers to the gessoed panel surface.All materials will be provided. Pleasebring a packed lunch.

Wednesday 25 JuneThe Battle of Chesterin Welsh and IrishTraditionGrosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre2.30-3.30pmFree.Writing a century after the event, theVenerable Bede gives a lurid accountof the Battle of Chester in which theBritish defeat was divine punishmentfor their sins. Subsequent writersthrough the Middle Ages and beyondhave based their interpretations of thebattle on Bede's version of events. Yetthere are other accounts from theBritish point of view, preserved inhistories and other texts frommedieval Wales. This talk by MarkZumbuhl will examine the battle fromthe 'Celtic' point of view, from theoldest surviving chronicles down tolocal traditions preserved among themonastic communities of northeastWales.


Saturday 28 JuneA Sense of Wonder:Exhibition TourGrosvenor Museum,Exhibition Gallery Two2-3pmFree.Join painter Lynette Howells-Mooreand sculptor Liz Ellis for a guided tourof their exhibition inspired by the RiverDee in Chester. Their art celebrates theancient connection with the river asDeva, her wider landscape, and theearth as sacred mother of all; a naturalparticipation in nature’s bounty and aquiet contemplation of deepermeaning.

Tuesday 8 JulyThe Heronbridge‘Skeletons’: Victimsof a 7th Century BattleGrosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre1-2pmFree.This lecture by Bob Stoddart willsummarise the circumstances of theinitial discovery, rediscovery andsubsequent investigation of anassemblage of bones found atHeronbridge. It then considers thepathological findings, theirimplications for warfare in the early7th century, and the probablerelationship of the bones to the Battleof Chester.

Wednesdays 9 July, 13 August& 17 SeptemberSome Corner of aForeign Field: ThePoetry of the Great War Chester History & Heritage2-3.30pm 9 July & 17 September,6-7.30pm 13 August, refreshmentsincludedFree, but donations welcome to TheRoyal British Legion. Booking essentialat Chester History & Heritage01244 972210.

The Great War brought carnage andhorror to millions and, for many, thissenseless destruction was exemplifiedby the war poets. In the midst ofcruelty and suffering they createdsome of the most beautiful verse everwritten. Join Gerry Tighe as he readsaloud from our favourite poems,including well-known verse from suchwriters as Wilfred Owen and SiegfriedSassoon, together with lesser knownbut equally poignant and thoughtprovoking words from almost acentury ago.

Wednesday 23 JulyRediscovering theLost Casualties ofthe Battle of ChesterGrosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre1-2pmFree.The archaeology of the early MiddleAges has revealed some breath-takingtreasures. When long-lost humanremains from Heronbridge turned upin the archaeology collection atManchester Museum few could haveanticipated just how important theywould turn out to be. Drawing oncomparative material from the samesite, Bryan Sitch makes a case fordating these remains to the early 7thcentury. If true, they may well becasualties of the Battle of Chester,recorded by the Venerable Bede.Detailed study of the remains isrevealing a horrifying picture of thenature of warfare in this period.



Monday 1 September The Great War:Exhibition Tour Grosvenor Museum,Exhibition Gallery Two2-3pmFree.

Join artist Sandra Christie for a guidedtour of this exhibition, for whichmembers of Cheshire Artists Networkhave produced a diverse range of oftenemotional work, offering personalresponses to the Great War. Seenthrough collective recollection,documentary accounts, and familyhistories, the artists pay their respectsto those who paid theprice of our freedom.

Wednesday 3 SeptemberHeronbridge in itsLocal and RegionalHistoric SettingGrosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre1-2pmFree.Ray Jones’s lecture will focus on severalkey questions. How has the physicalenvironment of this part of the Deevalley changed since Roman times?What was the function of the Romansite, and how did this relate to otherRoman sites in the region? Are thebattlefield casualties from the Battle ofChester in c.616, and why was thebattle fought at this location? Has theorigin of the crescent-shapedearthwork finally been agreed?

Saturday 6 September Interpreting the Lightand the Dark: DrawingWorkshop Grosvenor Museum,Education Workroom2-4pm£7. To book contact Derek & AnneJohnson, 01606 557803,[email protected] Cheshire artists Derek and AnneJohnson to make art inspired by theGreat War. Using graphite andrubbers, you will learn how to producetonal drawings based on models offigures and horses in conflict. Allmaterials will be provided.

Tuesday 16 SeptemberFrom Tonks to Today:One Hundred Years ofdrawing Medicine andConflictGrosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre7.30-9.00pmGrosvenor Museum Society membersfree, non-members £4, students £2.Cheshire-based artist Julia Midgleyhas a particular interest in the practiceof war artists and medicine. She willlook briefly at the work of official warartists from the First and SecondWorld Wars, as well as artists whohave focused on medicine, militaryand civilian, during the 20th and 21stcenturies. She will then present hercurrent project, War, Art & Surgery,the subject of an exhibition at theRoyal College of Surgeons in October2014, in which her drawings will bejuxtaposed with the Great War pastelsof Henry Tonks. Lecture organised by the GrosvenorMuseum Society




Thursday 18 SeptemberBeyond Heronbridge:Town, Country, Peopleand Livelihoods inRoman CheshireGrosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre1-2pmFree.It is easy to regard Heronbridge inisolation. This talk by Dr PeterCarrington will try to put the site in itscontext by looking at other towns andrural settlements in Roman Cheshire,exploring what we know of theirinhabitants and their fortunes in thesecond and third centuries AD.

Saturday 27 September Interpretation throughPaper: Paper CraftWorkshop Grosvenor Museum,Education Workroom2-4pm£7. To book contact Sue Sutherland,01244 682769, [email protected] Cheshire artist Sue Sutherland tocreate two- and three-dimensionalorigami, kusadama, and simplerkaleidoscope folding. Be inspired byJohn McCrae’s 1915 poem ‘In FlandersFields’, and the image of the poppy, tolearn a new skill. All materials will beprovided. This event is suitable foradults of any ability, plus older childrenif accompanied.

Wednesday 1 OctoberThe Art of WarGrosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre1.30-3pm£3, pay at the door.Adrian Sumner’s lecture will examinethe memorable and moving imagescreated by British artists in the First andSecond World Wars, as well as those byartists from other countries. He willalso explore how artists have recordedand remembered conflict down theages, together with posters,propaganda, and political cartoons.

Saturday 4 OctoberHeronbridge:From Romans toRoundheads witha battle in betweenGrosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre1-2pmFree.Project director Dr David Masondiscusses the most recent excavationsat Heronbridge and looks at the widerhistory of this multi-period andnationally significant site.

Saturday 25 October The Secret Life ofa Recorder Grosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre2-3pm£3, or £2 if carrying a ticket for theevening Piva concert. Pay on the door. Nationally celebrated Renaissancemusic group Piva will take you on amusical history tour from earlymedieval times through to the Baroque.

Saturday 25 OctoberMeasure for Measure:Music fromShakespeare’s Time Grosvenor Museum,Lecture Theatre7.30-9.30pmTickets £8, includes a complimentaryglass of wine. To book call01244 972112.Nationally celebrated and multi-instrumentalist music group Piva will beplaying a concert of traditional balladsand dance on a wide range of periodinstruments.



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JUNESaturday 7 Clay Modelling Workshop with Liz Ellis

Saturday 7 A Soldier’s Cemetery: Tracing your

Great War Ancestor

Wednesday 11 Bede and the Battle of Chester

Saturday 14 Drawing Workshop with Lynette

Howells-Moore

Saturday 21 Egg Tempera Painting Master Class

with Lynette Howells-Moore

Wednesday 25 The Battle of Chester in Welsh and Irish

Tradition

Saturday 28 Minstrels’ Court

Saturday 28 A Sense of Wonder: Exhibition Tour

JULYSaturday 5 A Soldier’s Cemetery: Tracing your

Great War Ancestor

Tuesday 8 The Heronbridge ‘Skeletons’: Victims of

a 7th Century Battle

Wednesday 9 Some Corner of a Foreign Field: The

Poetry of the Great War

Wednesday 23 Rediscovering the Lost Casualties of the

Battle of Chester

Saturday 26 Tudor Festival

Sunday 27 Tudor Festival

Tuesday 29 Human Skulls

Wednesday 30 Stories from the Stones

Thursday 31 Make a First World War Toy

AUGUSTSaturday 2 A Soldier’s Cemetery: Tracing your

Great War Ancestor

Tuesday 5 Medals and Meanings

Wednesday 6 Discover the Romans

Thursday 7 Sundial Time

Tuesday 12 Togas and Tableaux

Wednesday 13 Discover the Anglo-Saxons

Wednesday 13 Some Corner of a Foreign Field: The

Poetry of the Great War

Thursday 14 White Feathers

Saturday 16 Oh What a Lovely War!

Tuesday 19 Saxon Jewellery

Wednesday 20 Thinking of You

Thursday 21 Roman Buildings

Tuesday 26 Mabel’s War

Wednesday 27 Romans: Love Food, Hate Waste

Thursday 28 Anglo-Saxon Helmets and Shields


ContactContact

Grosvenor Museum27 Grosvenor Street, Chester Admission freeMonday – Saturday 10.30am–5pm, Sunday 1–4pm 01244 972197www.cheshirewestmuseums.org

Chester History & HeritageSt Michael’s Church, Bridge Street Row East, ChesterAdmission freeMonday – Friday 10am-12noon & 1-4pmExtra Summer Saturday opening: 7June, 5 July & 2 August12noon-4pm; 16 August 11am-5pm; 13 September 11am-4pmClosed Bank Holiday Monday 25 August01244 972210 www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/visiting

Stretton WatermillMill Lane, Stretton, FarndonAdult £3, child £1.50, family of four £8May – August: Tuesday – Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays1-5pm. September: Saturday & Sunday 1-5pm 01606 271640 or 01829 250276 www.cheshirewestmuseums.org

Grosvenor Museum SocietyRing Ruth Marshall on 01244 972109

Access IssuesPeople with disabilities may experience problems with somevenues.

Grosvenor Museum. Full independent access to the groundfloor, including Exhibition Gallery One, Lecture Theatre andaccessible toilet. Art Gallery, Costume Gallery and ExhibitionGallery Two on 1st floor; Education Workroom on 2nd floor:no lift.

Chester History & Heritage. Stairs at entrance, no wheelchairaccess.

Stretton Watermill. Accessible toilet, ramp to first floor of mill.

SEPTEMBERMonday 1 The Great War: Exhibition Tour

Wednesday 3 Heronbridge in its Local and

Regional Historic Setting

Saturday 6 Interpreting the Light and the Dark:

Drawing Workshop

Saturday 13 Heritage Open Days

Sunday 14 Heritage Open Days

Tuesday 16 One Hundred Years of drawing

Medicine and Conflict

Wednesday 17 Some Corner of a Foreign Field:

The Poetry of the Great War

Thursday 18 Town, Country, People and

Livelihoods in Roman Cheshire

Saturday 27 Interpretation through Paper:

Paper Craft Workshop

Saturday 27 Victorian Harvest Weekend

Sunday 28 Victorian Harvest Weekend

OCTOBERWednesday 1 The Art of War

Saturday 4 Heronbridge: From Romans to

Roundheads with a battle in

between

Saturday 25 The Secret Life of a Recorder

Saturday 25 Measure for Measure: Music from

Shakespeare’s Time

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