Publisher's Synopsis
This text takes readers on a whistle-stop tour through Chester's incredible past, from its first inhabitants 2,800 years ago to those of the early 21st century. Chester's rich heritage is explored through a selection of its people, institutions, battles, struggles, recoveries and more. The carefully researched chronological narrative is brought to life with a unique blend of portraits, caricatures, humorous illustrations, engravings, maps and realistic drawings to keep readers from Key Stage 3 upwards engaged and informed.
