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The #MondayMotivation image from the History Hub this week is this delightful shot of two people fishing on the canal in early summer in circa 1962. #Chester.

The History Hub's #TuesdayThrowback is this view of the Groves, #Chester with the Dee Mills in the background. The image is dated June 1936.

The Photograph of the Week from the History Hub is this view of the former County Hall - now University of Chester Wheeler Building - and St. Mary's Church in June 1962. The image was taken from Handbridge, #Chester.

The #FridayFlashback from the History Hub is this general view of the Friendly Society Demonstration that took place in Grosvenor Street, Cuppin Street and Bridge Street, #Chester on 20 June 1909.

This week, we’ve been continuing to remove the displays in Period House. The Entrance Hall and the Victorian Parlour are now looking very bare indeed! Much of the furniture has been removed, and the ceramics are settling nicely into their new homes in our stores.

If you're looking for an original gift for Father's Day this year, there's still time to pop into the shop at the Grosvenor Museum. We have a selection of adult puzzle books covering Roman Britain, Classical and Latin themes. #Fathersday #GrosvenorMuseumShop #Chester

The History Hub's #SundayShot is this view of the Bear and Billet on Lower Bridge Street, #Chester dated June 1962. It was originally the town house of the Earl of Shrewsbury and takes its name from the Earl's heraldic device of a bear shackled to a stake or billet.

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Come along to #StrettonWatermill on Sunday 22 June from 12pm – 3pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to see an impressive array of vintage motorbikes from all periods. An afternoon of torque and talk, cogs, cams and gears. A small admission charge for Mill Tour. Cash only please.

The #TuesdayThrowback from the History Hub is this sunny view of the northside of Eastgate Street looking west taken in June 1962. #Chester.

Where better to see a line-up of the wonderful Cheshire Cats vintage motorbikes than in front of our 14th century #StrettonWatermill on 22 June from 12pm – 3pm. A small admission charge for Mill Tour, open till 5pm. Cash only please. cwac.co/K85wR

The History Hub's #WayBackWednesday image is this view of St. Anslem's Chapel, in Chester Cathedral from circa 1912. #Chester.

The Photograph of the Week from the History Hub is this bustling image of Eastgate Street, #Chester viewed from The Eastgate. The picture is another taken in June 1962.

This bike was built over 100 years ago. This mill was built over 670 years ago. A perfect pair. See the Cheshire Cats vintage bikes at Stretton Watermill on Sunday afternoon from 12 – 3pm. A small admission charge for Mill Tour. Cash only please. cwac.co/qdPc9

Tomorrow is the longest day of the year, also known as the summer solstice. In Neolithic times, it is believed that the solstice marked the time to plant and harvest crops. This neolithic hoe was dredged out of the River Weaver near Weaverham and would have been used for farming.

If you are looking for a change of scene tomorrow afternoon then come along and see the wonderful Cheshire Cats vintage motorbikes at Stretton Watermill from 12 – 3pm. There is a small admission charge for Mill Tour, open till 5. Cash site only please. cwac.co/ph9wc

The #SaturdayShot from the History Hub is this wonderful photograph of #Chester Town Hall Illuminated for the coronation of king George V on 22 June 1911. The photographer was Mark Cook.

The History Hub's #MondayMotivation photograph is this lovely view of the weir on the River Dee taken from Handbridge. Dated June 1962. #Chester.

We're happy to announce #LionSaltWorks café is #dogfriendly! We have worked hard to create a welcoming environment for all, with a designated area reserved for dogs. While dogs are welcome in the dog area of the café, the museum remains #assistancedogs only.

The History Hub #TuesdayThrowback is this lovely view down Northgate Street, #Chester, from June, 1962. The image is looking south from The Northgate.