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Tour Boat on River Dee Chester is a fascinating city which is located about twenty-five miles south of Liverpool in N.W.England. Population is 77,000. The city was established circa AD 150 by the Romans with the name Deoua from its location in the River Dee, which in turn points to the antiquity of the river name. Subsequently, the city was named Legacaestir (city of the legions) by AD 735 and Cestre (Roman town) by AD 1086. The curent name has evolved from 'Cestre'. Refer this blog pos t for more information on the city's Roman heritage. Chester has much to offer, including: Roman heritage and amphitheatre. River Dee, on which tour boats ply their trade. Cathedral dating back to the 11th century. Interesting architecture. Impressive Town Hall. Canal dating from 1772. Racecourse. This area was a harbour in Roman times but has subsequently silted up. Various bridges over the River Dee including a suspension bridge for pedestrians. Seven hundred year ...

Roman Centurion This evening, I am posting information on Roman-era Chester as sourced from a private tour led by a reenactment Roman centurion. Chester or Deva was a legionary fortress initially built by the 2nd legion in the AD 70s. Subsequent rebuilding was undertaken by then 20th legion. (Today, Chester is about 28 miles south of Liverpool in N.W. England.) Deep underground at Pret A Manger sandwich bar. Eastgate Street, Chester Roman Gladius, a short-stabbing sword. Chester City Wall-built on Roman foundations. Outside of the fortress walls was the largest known military amphitheatre and a civilian settlement. Roman Amphitheatre. Video clip of Amphitheatre In common with other Roman military forts,the fortress contained barracks, granaries, headquarters and military baths. However, at Chester remains were found of an unusual elliptical building which one line of thought has suggested could have been intended...