Chester
Sign in to saveChester is a cathedral city in Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, close to the England–Wales border. It had a built-up area population of 92,760 in 2021, it is the most populous settlement in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester. It is the historic county town of Cheshire and the second-largest settlement in Cheshire after Warrington.
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Chester is a cathedral city in northwestern England located on the River Dee near the Wales border, with a 2021 population of nearly 93,000 residents. It serves as the historic county town of Cheshire and is the second-largest settlement in the county, making it an important regional center.
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- History
- Roman
- Medieval
- Early modern period
- Industrial history
- Modern era
- Governance
- Administrative history
- Geography
- Climate
- Divisions and suburbs
- Landmarks and tourist attractions
- Demography
- Education
- Culture
- Music
- Media
- In literature
- Economy
- Developments
- Transport
- Roads
- Buses
- Railways
- History
- Cycling
- Canals
- Proposed canal
- Trams
- Aviation
- Sport
- Football
- Basketball
- Rugby Union
- Watersports on the River Dee
- Horseracing
- Other sports
- Twin towns
- Notable people
- Freedom of the City
- Individuals
- Military units
- See also
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Chester is a cathedral city in Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, close to the England–Wales border. It had a built-up area population of 92,760 in 2021, it is the most populous settlement in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester. It is the historic county town of Cheshire and the second-largest settlement in Cheshire after Warrington.
Chester was founded in 79 AD as a "castrum" or Roman fort with the name Deva Victrix during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. One of the main army camps in Roman Britain, Deva later became a major civilian settlement. In 689, King Æthelred of Mercia founded the Minster Church of West Mercia, which later became Chester's first cathedral, and the Angles extended and strengthened the walls to protect the city against the Danes. Chester was one of the last cities in England to fall to the Normans, and William the Conqueror ordered the construction of a castle to dominate the town and the nearby Welsh border. Chester was granted city status in 1541.