Презентация, доклад по английскому языку История ЧестераЧестер (Chester)

on the River Dee. It was an important military base for over 300 years. The Romans built the walls around the town. Ships brought food, spices, pottery, furs and wine and town was developed. At the end of the 4th century the army left Chester to help defend the Roman Empire at home.

the Conquerer defended the English Border from the Welsh. Chester became like a small kingdom. He set up a Benedictine Abbey in 1093. The town walls and a castle strengthened the town against attacks from the Welsh. During the civil war Chester supported King Charles 1. But the river began to dry up and Chester lost all it’s trade and money.

town. A canal was started in 1772 to link Chester to the other ports. A railway was also built. The unique rows with shops on two levels were built. The “Rodee” racecourse was developed into a popular race track.

with it’s busy modern life. It won the European prize for preservation of historic buildings in 1981. There are lovely shops, the races, a zoo and the beautiful River Dee.