Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. www.britannica.com › place › Chester-EnglandChester | England, Map, History, & Population | Britannica

   www.britannica.com › place › Chester-England

   • Cached

   Jul 26, 2024 · Chester, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and former city (district), Cheshire West and Chester unitary authority, northwestern England. It is situated on a small sandstone ridge at the head of the estuary of the River Dee. The town’s location was chosen by the Romans as headquarters of Legion.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

2. Images

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

   View all

3. mytravelaffairs.com › destinations › chester-englandChester, England: what to see, where to eat and what to do in ...

   mytravelaffairs.com › destinations › chester-england

   • Cached

   Jul 18, 2024 · What to see in Chester in a day: Recommended itinerary. Start this day in Chester at theEastgate Clock, to lose yourself in the streets of the city centre and discover its The Rows. Enjoy a stroll along the city walls and visit the beautiful Chester Cathedral, even climbing its bell tower.

4. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g186233The 10 Best Things to Do in Chester - 2024 (with Photos ...

   www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g186233

   • Cached

   Jul 14, 2024 · Things to Do in Chester, England: See Tripadvisor's 275,190 traveller reviews and photos of Chester tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in August. We have reviews of the best places to see in Chester.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_ChesterHistory of Chester - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_Chester

   • Cached

   5 days ago · The history of Chester extends back nearly two millennia, covering all periods of British history in between then and the present day. The city of Chester was founded as a fort, known as Deva Vitrix, by the Romans in AD 70s, as early as AD 74 based on discovered lead pipes. The city was the scene of battles between warring Welsh and Saxon ...

6. www.tripadvisor.in › Attractions-g186233THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Chester (UPDATED 2024 ...

   www.tripadvisor.in › Attractions-g186233

   • Cached

   Jul 14, 2024 · Believed to be the second most photographed clock in the UK, second to Big Ben. Whether walking along Eastgate Street or along the City Walls the clock significantly stands out in the foreground, once you reach it you’ll be amazed at its splendor.

7. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesChesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall | English ...

   www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › places

   • Cached

   21 hours ago · Chesters Roman Fort is the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain. Wander around the unusually well-preserved bath house and discover how Roman soldiers liked to relax. The commanding officer's house and the cavalry soldiers quarters also give in an insight into how different soldiers lived.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chester_CathedralChester Cathedral - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chester_Cathedral

   • Cached

   1 day ago · Chester Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and the mother church of the Diocese of Chester. It is located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. The cathedral, formerly the abbey church of a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Werburgh, is dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

9. People also ask

   When did Chester become a city?

   • William I (the Conqueror) made it the centre of a palatinate earldom in 1071, virtually independent of royal government, but in 1237 the earldom reverted to the crown. The earliest city charter dates from 1176. Chester was an important port in the 13th and 14th centuries, trading especially with Ireland.

   Chester | England, Map, History, & Population | Britannica

   www.britannica.com/place/Chester-England

   See all results for this question

   When did Chester become a cathedral city?

   • Chester became a cathedral city in 1541 when the Benedictine abbey of St. Werburgh was dissolved. The cathedral and the buildings grouped around the cloisters are important examples of medieval architecture. The city was (and remains) a commercial and ecclesiastical centre.

   Chester | England, Map, History, & Population | Britannica

   www.britannica.com/place/Chester-England

   See all results for this question

   What was Chester known for in the 13th century?

   • During the 13th century Chester was famous for its fur trade and even by the mid-16th century the port was importing large amounts of fur and skins. In 1543 one ship alone brought in '1600 shhep fells, 68 dere, 69 fawne skins and 6300 broke (badger skins)' .

   History of Chester - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Chester

   See all results for this question

   Why did Charles visit Chester?

   • Charles visited Chester and ensured the election of pro-royalist mayor William Ince. In March 1643, leading Chester royalist Francis Gamull was commissioned to raise a regiment of foot to defend the city. Colonel Robert Ellis, an experienced soldier, was asked to construct outer defences to the city.

   History of Chester - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Chester

   See all results for this question