Tour Chester, England, with a Roman centurion
When in England, do as the Romans do. At least if you’re in Chester, a walled city 40 miles southwest of Manchester founded by the Romans in 43 AD. Excavation began in 1929 and continues today on a stone amphitheater that is considered to be the largest in Britain.
The most entertaining and informative way to see the city is in the company of a personable, costumed Roman soldier. Our centurion, provided by Roman Tours , described the city’s architecture, government, and commerce (Pepper Street got its name because the spice merchants set up shop there). He also passed around a variety of primitive medical instruments and challenged us to figure out what the Romans used them for. It was enough to make even kids appreciate modern medicine!
ELLEN ALBANESE
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