VIRTUS NON STEMMA – ХРАБРОСТЬ НЕ ВЕНОК
THE ROMANS In 78 AD the roman governor Agricola built a fortress on the River Dee. It was an important military base for over 300 years. The Romans built the walls around the town. Ships brought food, spices, pottery, furs and wine and town was developed. At the end of the 4 th century the army left Chester to help defend the Roman Empire at home.
Chester amphitheatre
Town Gateway
Roman Garden
NORMAN AND MEDIVAL TIMES In 1066 the Normans came to Chester. William the Conquerer defended the English Border from the Welsh. Chester became like a small kingdom. He set up a Benedictine Abbey in 1093. The town walls and a castle strengthened the town against attacks from the Welsh. During the civil war Chester supported King Charles 1. But the river began to dry up and Chester lost all it’s trade and money.
Chester Tower
Chester Cathedral
Town Walls
King Charles Tower
THE th 18 AND th 19 CENTURES The City now became a Wealthy market town. A canal was started in 1772 to link Chester to the other ports. A railway was also built. The unique rows with shops on two levels were built. The “Rodee” racecourse was developed into a popular race track.
Chester Rows
TODAY Chester is a thriving city, where History and tradition are balanced with it’s busy modern life. It won the European prize for preservation of historic buildings in 1981. There are lovely shops, the races, a zoo and the beautiful River Dee.
Chester University
Chester Zoo
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