Beautiful 700 year old church in the historic centre of Chester.
Chester, Cheshire
St Peter's is believed to have been founded in AD907 by Æthelflæd, ruler of Mercia and eldest daughter of Alfred the Great.
The present structure dates from the 1300s but has been adapted, extended and rebuilt a number of times over the centuries leading to an architecturally fascinating building. Located at the meeting point of the four main Roman roads in the centre of Chester, throughout the medieval period it maintained close ties with the market and the Pentice Court.
Two new aisles were added between 1530 and 1539. There is an embraced west tower, formerly with a spire. Significant restoration and alteration work was carried out in the 19th century. Significant features include three large stained glass windows, from the 1860s, in the east wall depicting the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and the Ascension. On the northeast pier opposite the main church door is a fresco, considered to be the best preserved medieval wall painting in Cheshire.
Chester, Cheshire
Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history.
Chester, Cheshire
Wesley is a Grade II listed church, built to a Thomas Harrison design in 1812, accessible via steps from the City Walls and sited close to the city centre, Eastgate Clock and Roman Amphitheatre.
Chester, Cheshire
The church stands in open country on a hilltop; a long, low, castellated building of limestone.
