Chichester

THIS 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.