All Change: Chester in the 1960s & 70s - the New, the Lost & the Saved
Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre, 25-27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DD
Fifty years ago (in 1975) Chester’s black & white half-timbered Rows buildings at the Cross had the honour of being on a Royal Mail 7p postage stamp to celebrate European Architectural Heritage Year. Yet these decades were a time that saw much change in Chester. In the early 1960s the city sought to modernise itself with big development projects but there was also growing awareness that its heritage was at serious risk, with historical buildings lost and the townscape substantially modified. By the late 1960s it became clear that conservation had to be a priority – resulting in many at-risk buildings being saved. This illustrated talk will navigate some of the key changes including examples what was new, what was lost and what was saved; as well as how these decades have influenced how Chester looks and feels today.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1430 - 1545
Location & directions
Grosvenor Museum Lecture Theatre, 25-27 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DD
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- The event booking will open on Eventbrite on Monday 18 August.
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-change-chester-in-the-1960s-70s-tickets-1583592601099
- Booking opens:
- 18 Aug 2025 12:00 PM
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2025 12:00 PM
Accessibility details
The lecture theatre where the event is being held is fully accessible and has designated limited wheelchair spaces at the back. The building itself is partially accessible. Stairs only to first floor. Tea/coffee available. Small shop.
Additional information
Doors open 15 minutes before at 2.15pm for a prompt start.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 100
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
