‘Will the Real Oliver Cromwell Please Stand Up?' with Peter Gaunt (Emeritus Professor of History, University of Chester)
Emeritus Professor Peter Gaunt is one of the country’s leading experts on the history of Oliver Cromwell and the English Civil War. He is the author of 16 books covering this seminal period and was for many years President of the Cromwell Association. Peter is a popular podcaster and much in demand as a public speaker across the country.
In this talk, Peter will explore how our view of Oliver Cromwell has changed over time. Once the subject for statues and plaques, today his place in streets and squares is under threat. Cromwell remains a hero to some but has become a controversial figure to others. Don’t miss this exciting talk, as Peter drills down into who exactly was Oliver Cromwell.
Exton Park is centrally located in Chester, and accessible via the M53, A483, A41, A56, and public transport from the city centre.
Address
University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJThe Greenway Gate, accessible between 7am – 9pm with your University pass, is located at the back of the overflow car park and is the nearest point of access to the Millennium Greenway cycle path that connects to routes throughout the city.
Bache train station is a 15-minute walk from Exton Park and Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk. Arriva 1A and Arriva 1 run frequent services that stop with a short walk to Exton Park. All three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to Exton Park.
Parking on campus is limited, so we recommend using public transport and/or walking if possible.