Brief History Situation Map Of Chester As can be seen by the map,the centre of Chester is situated in the meander loop of the river Dee. The City Still keeps its original walls intact. This is indicated here by a dotted line around the centre of the city.

Brief History Situation Map Of Chester The original site was chosen as it was an easy to defend. Chester began life in roman times and was as the name suggest a Stronghold. The site was easy to defend due to the meander loop The remaining side had large walls built and a moat fortification where the canal lies today

Brief History Chester's Time Line The Roman Invasion Anglo - Saxon Chester - The Vikings The Norman Invasion Medieval Port Tudor Chester The Civil War – Loyal Chester Georgian Chester From Industrial Revolution To Modern City Heritage City

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Brief History Historic City Centre East Gate Tower Clock Chester Cathedral Chester Courts Granada Studios City Walls

Brief History Georgian Style Click Here For A 3D Model of This Georgian Church Click here for brief Georgian History Georgian architecture was initially dominated by a style known as `Palladianism' – which aspired to recreate the effect of Ancient Roman architecture The Palladian style gave way to the Neo-Classical style in the late 18th century, a style which imitated the buildings of Ancient Greece This can be seen in this example in several ways.

Brief History Georgian Style Click Here For A 3D Model of This Georgian Church Click here for brief Georgian History Such Factors Are : Repeated Usage Of Arches This imitated the Ancient Greek Architecture desired by the neo-classical style

Brief History Georgian Style Click Here For A 3D Model of This Georgian Church Click here for brief Georgian History Such Factors Are : Doric Pillars These imitated famous Greek building such as the Parthenon in Greece.

Brief History Georgian Style Click Here For A 3D Model of This Georgian Church Click here for brief Georgian History Identifying Georgian Buildings ‘Georgian houses were characterised above all by uniformity and practicality. Planning Acts decreed that red brick should be used to build houses, as a fire precaution. Architectural literature was published which encouraged townhouses that had standardised designs for doorways, chimneys, etc.’

Brief History Georgian Style Click Here For A 3D Model of This Georgian Church Click here for brief Georgian History Granite steps leading to the main door, above the servants quarters, gave a grand look to the houses. Identifying Georgian Buildings Wrought iron railings that added to the effect, were also a safety feature.. Granite Steps Wrought Iron Railings Sash windows, decreasing in scale as they went up, lay flush with the brickwork Sash Windows The familiar Georgian doorway, flanked by columns with Roman order capitals, was capped with a fanlight of intricate design. Doorway and Pillars

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