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The Chester Hangman Historic Pub Tour

By The Noose of Samuel Burrows
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$28 and current price is NZ$25 per adult
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Overview

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 storey that did not feature in the book and is only available on this tour.

Copies of The Noose of Samuel Burrows are available to purchase from the Chester Visitor Information Centre and Ye Olde Cottage. At some venues, Burrows Noose English Pale Ale by Weetwood will also be available.

Activity location

  • Dublin Packet
    • 27 Northgate Street
    • CH1 2HA, Chester, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chester Visitor Information Centre
    • Town Hall Northgate Street
    • CH1 2HJ, Chester, England, United Kingdom

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The Chester Hangmans Historic Pub Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00 PM
Price details
NZ$27.37
NZ$24.63 x 1 AdultNZ$24.63
Total
The previous price was NZ$27.37 and current price is NZ$24.63
10% off
Until Mon, 30 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    All drinks are not included as part of the tour but you will have the opportunity to purchase your own from the bar.

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Dublin Packet

  • 25m
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.

The coach house chester

  • 25m
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.

Pied Bull Building Blue Plaque

  • 25m
Your guide will sit you down and tell you a storey 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 storey begins.

The Victoria

  • 25m
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.

Oddfellows Arms

  • 25m
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 storey that led to another execution by the hands of Samuel Burrows. Grab yourself a drink and find out more.

Ye Olde Cottage Inn

  • 25m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Dublin Packet
    • 27 Northgate Street
    • CH1 2HA, Chester, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Chester Visitor Information Centre
    • Town Hall Northgate Street
    • CH1 2HJ, Chester, England, United Kingdom

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