Postcards from England ( Chester - 04/08/10 )

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victorian67 Posts: 74 Joined: 23rd Sep 2010 Location: UK	quotePosted at 20:23 on 8th January 2011 Chester ! Should you ask anybody in France what Chester is about, they will undoubtedly reply "The Cat, of course !" as us French call Lewis Carrol's famous character "The Cat of Chester" ! Long before I first visited Chester, I had visions of black and white buildings as I once applied for a position at the Grosvenor Hotel before heading instead to Corsica ! Foolish youth ! After visiting this gem of a city, I can safely say that it really is one of Britain's best kept secrets which has so much to offer to the Visitor with its incredible variety of treasures. I first was greeted with the smile of the Pride of Chester Guide, then started my day by walking around the incredibly well preserved medieval walls which surround the city and offers great views of Chester as well as of the beautiful River Dee and were the perfect introduction to my day in Chester. I then ventured in the town through the Eastgate Clock which is the second most photographed clock in England after Big ben and offers a truly magnificent view on Eastgate St and its beautiful medieval black & white buildings including the national treasure "The Chester Rows" which have delighted Shoppers for over 700 years and counting. Wandering through the streets of Chester is a pure delight for anyone intersting in history, architecture or simply beauty as it is everywhere for you to enjoy from the majestic Tudor buildings to the exquisite wood carvings and statues of their facade. The City even offers a fascinating Roman Heritage in the shape of Britain's largest Roman Amphitheatre dated back to the times when Chester was a busy port importing all kinds of luxury goods from wine to fine pottery. After exploring the town, I really enjoyed a refreshing walk by the River Dee which is of a great natural beauty and I finally came back for a spot of late lunch at the Brasserie Gerard while listening to classic French songs playing in the background ! The saying "it has it all" could not be more appropriate than to the amazingly beautiful City of Chester which is guaranteed to make a lasting impression when you will decide to visit it Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Picture by karim victorian67 Karim My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 20:24 on 8th January 2011 Mr Cool eh? That's Karim! Lol Well done Karim, great pictures. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa	quotePosted at 20:28 on 8th January 2011 I think that covered Chester pretty well. I loved it when I visited there about 20 years ago. Congratulations. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
victorian67 Posts: 74 Joined: 23rd Sep 2010 Location: UK	quotePosted at 20:29 on 8th January 2011 Thank you Ron and Cathy Edited by: victorian67 at:8th January 2011 20:30 My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 20:32 on 8th January 2011 Nice to see you in the forum tonight Karim, but can't you help me stir up these people that keep having a go at me.....like James and CathyML for example! Lol My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
James Prescott Posts: 25952 Joined: 11th Jan 2010 Location: UK	quotePosted at 20:33 on 8th January 2011 good pics karim i was there a few weeks before christmas when all the street was dug up. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
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