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A team of archaeologists from the Universities of Chester and Manchester has made discoveries which shed new light on the communities who inhabited Britain after the end of the last Ice Age.

 The stories behind Cheshire and the region’s landscapes and features - from its churches and houses to railways and canals - are shared in a new book marking the anniversary of a Chester society.

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 public archaeologist and presenter on TV’s The Great British Dig will get a series of fascinating free talks at the University of Chester off the ground next month.

A free exhibition winding the clock back to the Middle Ages with the help of today’s technology is opening at Chester Cathedral after captivating Museum visitors.

People are urged not to miss their chance to see history being uncovered at Shrewsbury Castle as an exciting archaeological dig nears its end.

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.

Museums and Heritage students from University Centre Shrewsbury will work as part of a team exploring the archaeology of the motte at Shrewsbury Castle this summer.

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.