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Chester Hangman Tours

Discover Samuel Burrows' Georgian Chester with these Tours by the Author

Explore the life & times of Chester’s notorious Georgian hangman and those who made their way to his gallows with these exclusive tours of Chester.


Samuel Burrows, Chester’s hangman from 1809-1835, has plenty of stories to tell. From his personal life to those who felt the full force of Georgian justice. 


Find out more about life, crime, and justice in Georgian Chester with an in-person or self-guided audio tour. One tour focuses on the city's sites, and the other on the pubs Burrows would have visited, with true stories at each stop.


The map gives you more information. follow RED for The Hangman’s historic Pub-based tour and Blue for the Hangman’s walking tour of Chester.

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In-Person Tours of Chester With The Author

The Noose of Samuel Burrows Walking Tour of Chester (Guided with Nick Kevern)

Explore the City of Chester with this exclusive in-person walking tour with the author of The Noose of Samuel Burrows. Nick Kevern will guide you around the streets and landmarks of the place Samuel Burrows called home. 


Along the way, you will hear more about Chester's Infamous Executioner, meet those about to face his noose and so much more. This in-person tour will bring you closer to the story, 


Every Thursday 6 pm from the Chester Information Centre (Town Hall). 

Tickets are available from Chester Information Centre. 

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The Chester Hangman's Historic Pub Tour (Guided with Nick Kevern)

The Public Houses of Chester played a major part in Samuel Burrows' life. Well known for his antics around the city, this Historic Pub Tour focuses on the stories of the condemned and Chester's infamous hangman. 6 stories covering 6 pubs in the city of Chester, that can be enjoyed with a relaxing drink. 


This tour will be with the author of The Noose of Samuel Burrows.


Tours every Tuesday & Wednesday from 2pm. Departing from the Chester Visitor Information Centre from 31st March.


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Self-Guided Audio Tours of Chester

The Chester Hangman's Historic Pub Tour

The Chester Hangman's Historic Pub Tour

The Chester Hangman's Historic Pub Tour

Explore the City of Chester with this exclusive audio walking tour . Written and narrated by the author of The Noose of Samuel Burrows, Nick Kevern will guide you around the streets and landmarks of the place Samuel Burrows called home. 


Along the way, you will hear more about Chester's Infamous Executioner, meet those about to face his noose and so much more. This audio tour will bring you closer to the story, 


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The Chester Hangman's Historic Pub Tour

The Chester Hangman's Historic Pub Tour

The Chester Hangman's Historic Pub Tour


The Public Houses of Chester played a major part in Samuel Burrows' life. Well known for his antics around the city, this Historic Pub Tour focuses on the stories of the condemned and Chester's infamous hangman. 10 stories covering 10 pubs in the city of Chester, that can be enjoyed with a relaxing drink. 


This tour will be a self guided tour via VoiceMaps



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