We end the series of images where the red color is clearly noticeable.
While a stained glass window in Chester Cathedral in Chester, England has many colors, the red color is predominant.
Red in Stained Glass Window
Red in Stained Glass Window
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Memories of England
We end our series on images from England – York, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and Chester. Hope you enjoyed the series.
Bandstand on River Dee, Chester
Brass bands and Jazz bands hold concerts at the Bandstand on River Dee in Chester on Sunday afternoons in the Summer. There is park bench seating in front of the Bandstand for about fifty people and standing room on the street in front.
Boats near Old Dee Bridge
River Dee is 70 miles long and stretches through Wales and Chester. On the bank of the river is the ‘Groves’, a paved promenade complete with bandstand, cafés, restaurants and public houses. Chester’s River Dee has phenomenal wildlife and all sorts of activities from river cruises, kayaking, canoeing, nature spotting tours, stand up paddleboarding, white water rafting and boats for hire.
Queens Park Bridge, Chester
A landmark feature of Chester, The Queens Park Bridge is a wonderful looking bridge that spans the beautiful River Dee. The Queen’s Park Suspension Bridge connects The Groves with the affluent Queen’s Park area of Chester.
University of Chester
Located within the lively city center of Chester and overlooking the River Dee, the University of Chester took ownership of the former County Hall in Chester in 2010 and transformed it into the Riverside Campus building.
Church in Chester
While Chester Cathedral attracts most tourist attention, Chester also has some traditional churches that are quite attractive.
Artifacts at Chester Cathedral
Stone mosaics were on display inside Chester Cathedral, Chester, England.
The Chester Mystery Plays form a spectacular festival presented mainly by members of the local community under professional direction. Artist B J Elvgren’s charming focus on Chester Mystery Plays and the city itself made the tapestry a US national prize-winner before the Chester Mystery Plays company acquired it to present to Chester Cathedral in 1997, since when it has been seen by thousands of people.
Art on Glass Windows
In Chester Cathedral, there are 34 windows in the cloister with 130 lights (sub-division of a window). Each window has at least one memorial and 147 local people are remembered in this way. Here are some examples. Art on glass is also depicted in other scenes such as the galleon below.
Chester Cathedral Stained Glass Windows
A few examples of the stained glass windows at Chester Cathedral, Chester, England.
Chester Cathedral Colorful Altar
A Salviati mosaic of The Last Supper from 1876 designed by J.R. Clayton decorates the high altar at Chester Cathedral, Chester, England.
Chester Cathedral Architecture
The interior of Chester Cathedral is varied – from ornate structures to a simple chapel – reflecting the various stages in its history and rebuilding.
Chester Cathedral Music Organs
The organs of Chester Cathedral are the major source of instrumental music at the cathedral, being played for daily services and accompanying the choir, as well as being used for concerts and recitals. The choral tradition at Chester is 900 years old, dating from the foundation of the Benedictine monastery. Here are images of two organs.
Chester Cathedral Windows
The Chester Cathedral has unfortunately lost nearly all its medieval glass, although the fragments that remain give a tantalizing glimpse of what was once there. The Gothic cathedral of today was largely built in the 13th and 14th century. Most of the stained glass in Chester Cathedral dates from the 19th century with lovely windows. Here are images of a window from outside and the stained glass from inside.
Chester Cathedral History
Chester Cathedral (in Chester, England) began its life as a Benedictine Abbey in 1093. The site had previously been used as a place of worship during Saxon times, but the Benedictine monks were the first to build a church there in the Norman style. This Norman influence can still be seen in the north transept, the north tower and parts of the cloister. The cathedral was rebuilt from 1250 onwards in the much more dramatic Gothic style.
Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral and the mother church of the Diocese of Chester. It is located in the city of Chester, Cheshire, England. Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a center of musical excellence, a unique blend of modern and medieval history.
Chester Roman Amphitheater
Located in the heart of the city center, the Roman amphitheater at Chester was the largest in Britain. Used for entertainment and military training, there have been two stone-built amphitheaters on the site. The amphitheater was the scene of Britain’s largest archaeological excavation in 2005. A level pavement and footpath surround the excavated areas of the amphitheater (around two-fifths is visible), which have a clear view down to the site. The central theatre area is only accessible via several steps.
Roman Walls in Chester
In the past, many important towns and cities were defended by walls, but today only Chester, England has a complete circuit around the city. The Walls are about two miles long and were first built by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago. They were extended and developed in the Saxon period (10th century).
Architecture from the Past
Chester, England features buildings with unique architecture with orange bricks, some combined with a Tudor style.
Black and White Buildings in Chester
Chester, England is famous for its black and white buildings including the Rows, medieval two-tier buildings above street level with covered walkways which today house many of Chester’s shopping galleries. The Black-and-White Revival was an architectural movement in the mid-19th century that re-used the vernacular elements of the past, such as painted black timber framing with panels in between painted white, referring to Tudor style.
