Chester at War is a tribute to the wartime record of the people of the city of Chester in the two World Wars.

Mike Royden has taught History for more than 30 years, and has also lectured on numerous courses in local history in the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Liverpool. He has researched and written about various aspects of local history for over 35 years. He has written several books and has made regular appearances on radio and television.