Chester War Tour: A Murder Mystery and Historical Walk Set in WWI

The First World War played a big part in Chester’s history. This fun murder mystery tour takes you back to the year 1914, where you’ll gather clues and question suspects in the terrible case of Annie Langdon’s murder. As you walk, you‘ll also take in several of the city‘s historical sites. The tour starts outside the victim’s home near Grosvenor Park, where you‘ll first encounter the chief suspect. You’ll also meet Chief Constable Sir Harry Philip Parnell Lane, who‘ll share intel for your investigation. Set against the backdrop of the First World War, you‘ll need to help your guide, grocer Charles Smith, clear his name of the murder charge Outside one of England’s few surviving Victorian courtrooms in Chester Town Hall, you’ll hear Chief Constable Lane give a chilling statement. Outside the Chester Castle Agricola Tower, you’ll meet a friend of the victim who holds a crucial clue. The tour ends at a First World War-themed pub, the Albion… where we’ll crack this case wide open. On this two-hour Chester tour, you‘ll have a chance to: •Hear a host of talented voice actors portraying historical residents and bringing to life stories about the town’s wartime industries •Stop at the Chester City Baths and hear about their popularity during the early 1900s •Detour to the wartime headquarters of Western Command at Watergate House before passing Chester Racecourse, the oldest surviving racecourse in England •Wind past historic cinemas and shops and pass underneath Eastgate Clock, the second most photographed clock in England •Visit Chester Cathedral and learn about the memorial dedicated to John Travers Cornwell, a sixteen-year-old turret gun sight setter •See the Grosvenor Museum which boasts an impressive array of Chester’s heritage, including Roman artifacts •Learn about the effect of the arts and crafts movement on Chester’s newly emerging retail centre pre-1914 Can you prove Charles Smith’s innocence, or is he guilty? While you race to unmask the killer, you‘ll learn about Chester and what life was like here during the First World War. You’ll also experience the past with Live History’s talented local voice actors, as this murder mystery tour brings the past to life in a new and exciting way.

Price: £8.99 from VoiceMap