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HUNDREDS braved pouring rain to watch as Roman soldiers marched through the streets of Chester (see video below too).

On Saturday as the nation began celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Romans, Celts and Ancient Britons gathered in Grosvenor Park to kick start the festivities in style at Chester Roman Festival.

And despite the bad weather families lined the streets to watch as hundreds of soldiers marched through the ancient streets.

For a full report get this week's Chester Chronicle.