Introducing Chester
Marvellous Chester is one of English history’s greatest gifts to the contemporary visitor. Its red-sandstone wall giftwraps a tidy collection of Tudor and Victorian buildings originally built during Roman times when it was Castra Devana, the largest Roman fortress in Britain.
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It’s hard to believe it today, but throughout the Middle Ages Chester made its money as the most important port in the northwest, but the River Dee silted up over time and Chester fell behind Liverpool in importance.
Besides its obvious elegance and grace, Chester ekes out a fairly substantial living as a major retail centre and tourist hot spot: visitors come, see and shop.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: North wales to bristol route recomendations please
by battybilly 27 May 2012
Hi.... The A 483, which I'm very familiar with (having lived in N. Wales for quite a few years), is a nice route. It runs from Chester…
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RE: Lockinge Stakes (Newbury) - This Saturday....
by WaterhazardJack 25 May 2012
+Some years ago - a few of us started a campaign to get a group 1 at Chester. It actually received very careful consideration - but sadly,…
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RE: 10 Day Northern England Trip - suggestions
by mike9 03 April 2012
Agree with above. Chester is only an hour by train - old roman town with city walls etc. A bit further west brings you to the North Wales…
