Photogenic Chester

Tuesday, 07 April 2009 20:53

We eventually wandered into Chester via a bit of the walls.

The canal and Bridge of Sighs from the walls

King Charles stood on top of this tower in 1645 and watched his fleeing army - running away from their defeat at Rowton Moor



We went down the steps at the North Gate and wandered down Northgate Street to the PO, to collect some Poste Restante mail and despatch some more. The Town Hall is in Northgate Street and opposite is the Cathedral.

Cathedral and Protection Statue outside the Town Hall

Chester is a mix of architectural styles but the most noticeable are the medieval shop fronts and Rows, (two tiered rows of shops).

The Cross in the center of town

Ye Olde Boot Inn, established in 1643, has had a chequered history. It was a Royalist meeting place, a Victorian brothel and a 1920s gambling den.

Finally, for today, here is the most photographed clock after Big Ben:

Queen Vic's Diamond Jubilee clock on East Gate

From East Gate we wandered back down towards the canal, via Tesco! My old camera has not done a bad job after all!

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