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The Story of Chichester This is a history of one of England's most ancient towns. A one time iron age tribal capital, Chichester continued to develop and expand over the next 2,000 years. Yet this account of the city is no simple gallop through time. Its starting point is the medieval core - the town that everybody recognises. Following an assessment of the post Conquest period, he narrative continues to the modern age. Neither iron age tribes nor Roman and Saxon conquerors are ignored. Instead, their contributions are seen through the eyes of later archaeologists, the men and women of Chichester who have helped to shape our understanding of those earlier years. In a concluding chapter, attention will be given to the modern city, together with the quality of life enjoyed by its residents. Philip MacDougall's well-illustrated and readable new history of Chichester will appeal to anyone who knows the city, whether resident, visitor or historian. Tour Chichester.

Chichester: An Illustrated History Densely illustrated history of Chichester gives a fascinating account of the varied and surprising events, personalities and wider developments that created the town of the present day. In a series of vivid historical snapshots, taking the reader through thousands of years of history, from prehistoric settlement, through the Roman and medieval periods, to the well-preserved modern city, it recalls the building of the castle and cathedral and the medieval layout of the town, which still survives. More recent developments are described too - hospitals, schools, churches, chapels, Victorian terraces, housing estates, the railway and modern roads, all of which make up the contemporary city. This book is illustrated with hundreds of photographs, maps and drawings from the author's collection and from the West Sussex Record Office, and will be essential reading for all Chichester residents, past and present.

Chichester Cathedral Chichester Cathedral is a living, working building which has been at the centre of life in Chichester for nearly 1000 years. Built to the glory of God, the building is the mother church of the Diocese of Chichester which covers East and West Sussex. Services take place daily.

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