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An overview of the historic City of Chester

Chester is a city in the North West of England and is also the county town of Cheshire.Read

Chester - Frequently Asked Questions

WANT to know who built Chester's walls? Or more about the city's famous black and white architecture? Or even whether the city is good for shopping or a night out? Then click here...Read

Chester Castle

'ONE of the most powerful monuments of the Greek revival in the whole of England.'Read

The City Walls

CHESTER calls itself The Walled City. It has the most complete circuit of city walls in the country. Read

Northwich History

Northwich was known as Condate in Roman times due to its position as the confluence of the Rivers Dane and Weaver.Read

Winsford History

Winsford owes its origins to the establishment of Vale Royal Abbey at Darnhall by Edward I.Read

Evidence of human activity in the Wrexham area have been found as far back as 8000 years ago. However the first known settlement was known as Wristleham Castle, which was a motte and bailey located in what is now known as Erddig Park, in 1161.Read

Modern history of Wrexham

In the latter half of the twentieth century, Wrexham began a period of depression: the many coal mines closed first, followed by the brickworks and other industries, and finally Brymbo Steelworks in September 1990.Read

Wrexham FC club history

The club was formed in September 1872, when a meeting at the Turf Hotel of members from the local cricket club was held 'for the purpose of starting a football club for the ensuing season.'Read

Wrexham heritage

Wrexham's former police station on Regent Street, originally the barracks for the Royal Denbighshire Militia, is now home to Wrexham County Borough Museum.Read