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1645 - The Breach That Shook Chester

Sun 21 Sep 25
Sun 21 Sep:1100 -1400: Chester Castle 1400-1500:Roman Gardens ; Free Entry. Chester Castle, Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DN Heritage Open Day: Step back in time to one of the darkest and most heroic chapters in Chester’s history - September 1645, during the English Civil War. Royalist Chester is holding firm, despite being under siege and under near constant bombardment from the army of Parliament. Failure would mean certain death and destruction of this proud city. But the end is approaching. Meet the citizens making up the City Watch of Chester, in Chester Castle. Hear and learn about life in a city under threat. From Chester Castle, walk with the City Watch to the site of the historic breach at Newgate, where Royalist and Parliamentarian forces clashed on September 22nd 1645. After a commemoration, a wreath will be laid to honour all those who fell almost 380 years ago to the day. Come, remember, and take part in keeping the story alive. With grateful thanks to English Heritage, Heritage Chester, Cheshire West and Chester Council, and West Cheshire Museums for their support... READ MORE>

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