Join Historian and Author Nick Kevern as he takes you around the pubs of Chester that featured in his book, The Noose of Samuel Burrows.
During this exclusive tour by the author, you will learn more about Chester's infamous executioner and the crimes that led many to his gallows.
In each pub, you will hear the fascinating stories about Samuel Burrows and the crimes of those who faced him on his grisly gallows as he sent them to their deaths during the era of public execution. You will also see images of Chester during his lifetime and the historic broadsides that told the criminal stories in all their gory detail.
You will also hear an exclusive story that did not feature in the book an...
Главные места
3 часы
Предлагается в Английский
Бесплатная отмена бронирования
Мобильный билет
3 часы
Предлагается в Английский
Бесплатная отмена бронирования
Мобильный билет
Что входит
Гид
All drinks are not included as part of the tour but you will have the opportunity to purchase your own from the bar.
Места встреч
Отъезд
Chester Visitor Information Centre
Wait outside the Chester Visitor Information Centre. Your guide will be there 10 minutes before your tour begins.
Возвращение
Ye Olde Cottage Inn
The Tour ends at Ye Olde Cottage Inn on Brook Street near the centre of Chester. Your guide can always help with directions to get back to the centre of Chester.
Важная информация
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Животные-поводыри разрешены
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Рядом расположены остановки общественного транспорта.
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Подходит для всех уровней физической подготовки
Политика аннулирования
Для полного возврата средств отмените заказ не позднее, чем за 24 часа до запланированного времени отправления.
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Чтобы получить полное возмещение, вы должны отказаться от участия не позднее чем за 24 часа до начала опыта.
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Время отказа определяется по местному времени.
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Если вы отказываетесь от опыта менее чем за 24 часа до его начала, сумма, которую вы заплатили, не будет возвращена.
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Для этого опыта требуется минимальное количество туристов. Если он будет отменен, потому что не набрано минимальное количество, вам будет предложена другая дата/опыт или полный возврат средств.
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Любые изменения, сделанные менее чем за 24 часа до времени начала опыта, не будут приняты.
Our first pub on the tour. Samuel Burrows lived on Northgate Street. See how the street would have looked during his time and find out more about his family life prior to becoming the executioner of Chester in 1809.
25 минуты
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The coach house chester
We will move to our second pub—The Coach House.
Here you will learn about Samuel Burrows first job as a butcher on the street outside and the history of the pub itself. You will also find out more about his character and his time as the parish beadle and special constable.
25 минуты
3
Pied Bull Building Blue Plaque
Your guide will sit you down and tell you a story about the Pied Bull and how it became the centre of a life-changing moment in Samuel Burrows' life, and about William Wilson, who was executed in 1814.
You will have the chance to get yourself a drink before the story begins.
25 минуты
4
Виктория
How did Chester treat its criminals as they prepared for execution? At this stop, you will find out about the condemned parades that passed this very pub as Burrows prepared to execute them.
You will hear stories about those who passed here on their way to the gallows.
25 минуты
5
Oddfellows Arms
This building dates back to 1777, and it was just outside this pub where Jonathan Marsden was brutally attacked and robbed. What exactly happened that night as those within this building went to help him?
Brace yourself for a grisly story that led to another execution by the hands of Samuel Burrows. Grab yourself a drink and find out more.
25 минуты
6
Ye Olde Cottage Inn
Welcome to the street where Samuel Burrows lived and died in 1835. This pub was his regular local. Find out more with a nice pint of Burrows Noose, which is available for purchase at the bar.
As this is the final stop it is also a good opportunity to talk to the author of The Noose of Samuel Burrows about the book and ask any questions.
25 минуты
The Chester Hangman Historic Pub Tour
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Join Historian and Author Nick Kevern as he takes you around the pubs of Chester that featured in his book, The Noose of Samuel Burrows.
During this exclusive tour by the author, you will learn more about Chester's infamous executioner and the crimes that led many to his gallows.
In each pub, you will hear the fascinating stories about Samuel Burrows and the crimes of those who faced him on his grisly gallows as he sent them to their deaths during the era of public execution. You will also see images of Chester during his lifetime and the historic broadsides that told the criminal stories in all their gory detail.
You will also hear an exclusive story that did not feature in the book an...
Главные места
3 часы
Предлагается в Английский
Бесплатная отмена бронирования
Мобильный билет
3 часы
Предлагается в Английский
Бесплатная отмена бронирования
Мобильный билет
Что входит
Гид
All drinks are not included as part of the tour but you will have the opportunity to purchase your own from the bar.
Места встреч
Отъезд
Chester Visitor Information Centre
Wait outside the Chester Visitor Information Centre. Your guide will be there 10 minutes before your tour begins.
Возвращение
Ye Olde Cottage Inn
The Tour ends at Ye Olde Cottage Inn on Brook Street near the centre of Chester. Your guide can always help with directions to get back to the centre of Chester.