St Michael's Church, Grade II listed church building in Chester, England.
St Michael's Church is a Gothic building made of yellow sandstone located at the intersection of Bridge Street and Pepper Street in Chester. The interior and structure show features from different building periods, with the chancel dating from the late 1400s.
An earlier building on this site was destroyed in 1188 during a major fire, after which the current structure was built. Over the centuries the building underwent various changes and served different purposes at different times in the city's life.
The place is named after the Archangel Michael and now serves visitors interested in how medicine evolved over centuries. The space allows people to understand what healing and illness meant to people in earlier times.
The building now houses a center dedicated to the history of medicine, offering open spaces and displayed objects for visitors to see. It is worth planning enough time to explore the different exhibition areas at a comfortable pace.
In the 1600s during regional conflict, the building was temporarily used as a prison to hold captives. This unusual chapter reveals how places can shift their purpose depending on what circumstances require.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
Architects: James Harrison
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture
Address: St Michael's Church, Bridge Street, Chester CH1 1NW
Website: https://sicktodeath.org
GPS coordinates: 53.18870,-2.89070
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:40
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