“The old inner port of Chester, the Shipgate, and 19th to 20th century changes”

Meeting by the former Hydro- Electric Power station opposite the Bridgegate, by the Old Dee Bridge. Looking at how the expansion of the Gaol involved demolishing part of the city wall, along with the Shipgate, which provided access to the port from Shipgate Street. The locations of the lost structures will be explained. The gaol itself was demolished in 1890, and after a period as a parade ground, County Hall, now the Wheeler Building, was erected in the 1940s, and Castle Drive created. The walk describes the past landscape.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

1400-1530

Location & directions

Hydro- Electric station, Castle Drive, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1SL

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book via the Chester Heritage Festival website.

Booking website:

https://www.chesterheritagefestival.co.uk

Booking opens:

12 Aug 2024 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2024 05:00 PM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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