num_pages: 24
description: Chester is the county town of Cheshire in the northwest of England. It is situated north of the River Dee,close to the border with Wales. It is one of the best-preserved walled cities in the world and its origins date 2000 years ago to Roman times when it was known as Deva or Castra Devana. There is much for the modern tourist to see in Chester and this guide book will be very handy to orient the newcomer to Chester and its many wonderful sights. Over 43 beautful photographs mostly in colourillustrate a detailed text which describes all of the important features of Chester. Like others of this series, this volume is slim, lightweight and will easily accompany anyone who needs detailed information but not excess baggage.
language: English
title: City of Chester: The Ancient Roman Fortress of Deva (Pitkin Pride of Britain Books) by E.H. Mason
titlecomplete: City of Chester: The Ancient Roman Fortress of Deva (Pitkin Pride of Britain Books) by E.H. Mason (1977-05-03)
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Pitkin Pictorials Ltd