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A new short film from the University places the focus on a dark and often overlooked time in Chester’s history - the Great Siege - and the reminders of the 17th-century conflict hidden in plain sight.

Experts from across the world will join together to discuss the making of medieval history as a free event inspired by a Chester chronicler is hosted in the city.

The fascinating history of Chester will be revealed in a series of heritage events supported by students and staff from the University. 

A University of Chester professor leads the hunt for a Knights Hospitallers' preceptory at Halston Hall in Shropshire.

How the legacy of a Chester family famous for their role in retail history is ‘more than a shop’ and giving clothes a new lease of life will be the focus of free events.

A state-of-the-art drone was flown to map Whittington Castle grounds using the latest Light Detection and Ranging technology developed by the University and Routescene.

An event open to all at Chester Cathedral this month will provide the chance to see conservation in action as student volunteers help to preserve historic books for future generations.

First World War commemorations, the resting places of the enemy war dead in Britain and Germany and the history of shared suffering, loss and support will be discussed by a Chester academic.

Cheshire’s part in the history of the Beatles, Civil War, Vikings and witches are among the subjects free walking tours and talks will bring to light this spring.

The annual archaeological training excavation has begun in Grosvenor Park, Chester.

Two students did not let the matter of being on the other side of the Atlantic ocean in the USA get in the way of excelling in their studies.

The sixth Archaeology Student Conference is a first in its online format and theme exploring how mortuary and funeral practices of the past meet the modern digital world.