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The Noose of Samuel Burrows Released 30th September 2025

THE NOOSE OF Samuel Burrows

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Samuel Burrows Tours of Chester

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

Explore the life & times of Chester’s notorious Georgian hangman with these exclusive walking tours of the city he once called “home”.


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


At every stop, you will hear stories about Chester’s executioner and get a feel for what it was really like on execution days at the New City Gaol.

The Noose of Samuel Burrows Walking Tours of Chester

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

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

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 Wednesday 2.30 pm & Thursday 6 pm from the Chester Information Centre (Town Hall). Starting 19th November 2025.

Tickets are available from Chester Information Centre. 

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The Noose of Samuel Burrows Walking Tour of Chester (Audio Self Guided)

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

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

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 Noose of Samuel Burrows Walking Tours of Chester

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

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

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. 10 stories covering 10 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.

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The Chester Hangman's Historic Pub Tour (Audio Self Guided)

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

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. 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

Coming Soon

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