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Chester Round 1

This day was to be a long one, we had a lot to do, so we set off early.
On the way to Chester we spotted a Big Bunny
Boy has Peter Rabbit Grown.

Chester is a large town with alarge wall around it, a Roman wall to be exact.
This wall was built in 50AD.
From the wall you can see the amphitheater was was discovered only recently.
Now the road has to go around it.
The walls are still used by locals for a way to get in and out of town.
The gate was enlarge in the 1800's
the wall is still in very good order.
Jennifer was feeling better and was out with her camera too.
St Johns Parch Church was a restore cathedral
With the original ruins still around it.
But inside was like stepping back to the 1600's 
The windows were still orginal
although they had to restore the roof.
But what beautiful windows.
But the church itself was a wonder.
together, is was pleasant to be in.
one of the windows had just been restored.
And the lighting was internal, great for Pictures
Location: City Walls, Chester CH1 2JH, UK

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