One of the most delightful and picturesque cities in Europe. Was known as Deva and by later, Legecester. Its walls are particularly impressive, and it is possible for three people to walk abreast all round the city on them. There are several Roman remains. St. John's Church was originally built by the Saxons, and rebuilt by the Normans as a Cathedral. The present Cathedral occupies the site of a Druidical shrine bearing the bones of St. Werburgh. There are fine medieval carvings in the stalls.

The " Rows " are a series of shops with walks along the front of them projecting over other shops. Many of the houses are richly carved. The Castle overlooks the Dee, and there is a racecourse outside the walls, where races have been held for over 300 years.