Cheshire’s Archives: A Story Shared

By Heritage Chester

Designing a new home for Cheshire’s community memory: the client and architect recount their experiences of this project.

Date and time

Location

The Grosvenor Museum

27 Grosvenor Street Chester CH1 2DD United Kingdom

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Highlights

1 hour
In person
Doors at 13:45

About this event

Designing a new home for Cheshire’s community memory.

Join us for a talk by Paul Newman, Archives and Local Studies Manager at Cheshire Archives, and Tim Brown from Ellis Williams Architects. They will share insights into the design of the new Cheshire Archives centres in Hoole and Crewe.

Discover the thought process behind the external and internal designs and learn how these new buildings, set to open in mid-2026, will enhance accessibility to Cheshire's rich history and ensure its preservation for future generations.

Venue: Lecture Theatre, Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH1 2DD

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Cancellation Policy: Please notify us in advance if you are unable to attend this event. Tickets are limited and could be transferred to another person with notice. Love our Heritage – let’s share it with everyone.

Frequently asked questions

When should we arrive?

Doors to the lecture theatre will open 15 minutes before the start of the talk. The Museum's galleries will be open before and after the talk.

Where can we park?

The closest car park to the venue is: Little Roodee Car Park, Grosvenor Street, Chester, CH1 1SL

Is the venue fully accessible?

Yes, there is a lift at the museum entrance and an area at the back of the lecture theatre for wheelchair users.

Is this event suitable for children?

This event is not tailored to a younger audience. The content is aimed at adults with an interest in local history.

Is this event dog friendly?

Unfortunately, we are not able to welcome dogs on this event.

Organised by

Heritage Chester