Maria Barnard: Memories of Brown's of Chester

Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC+01:00

Chester Picturehouse | Chester

Heritage Chester
Publisher/HostHeritage Chester
Maria Barnard: Memories of Brown's of Chester
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A love letter to an iconic Chester building — Maria Barnard shares her memories of Brown's of Chester.
About this Event

Part of Talking Chester — a full day of talks, films and Q&As at Chester Picturehouse on Saturday 23rd May.

Maria Barnard worked at Brown's of Chester from 2002 to 2021, spending much of that time in the Blue Room womenswear department beneath its famous dome chandeliers. When the store closed, she documented the moment through a series of video reports — and this illustrated talk is her love letter to the building and the people who made it special.

Tracing the evolution of the Brown's building from the story of The Rows to the growth of the business and the recent arrival of H Beauty, this is a personal and affectionate portrait of one of Chester's most beloved landmarks, told by someone who knew it from the inside.


Chester Picturehouse, Screen 4.

Doors Open: 12pm, seating is unreserved.


Cancellation Policy: Please notify us in advance if you are unable to attend this event. Tickets are limited and could be transferred to another person with notice. Love our Heritage – let’s share it with everyone.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chester Picturehouse, Unit 10 Hunter Street, Chester, United Kingdom

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