Chester - The Rows by fishers

Chester - The Rows

The Rows are continuous half-timbered galleries, reached by steps, which form a second row of shops above those at street level along Watergate Street, Northgate Street, Eastgate Street and Bridge Street. The Rows are unique in the world to Chester, and nobody is quite sure why they were built in this way. Some original 13th century buildings, including the Three Old Arches in Bridge Street, have survived the ravages of time, but many of the impressive facades are Victorian copies. Nevertheless, they are still magnificent and greatly contribute to the beauty and character of Chester - says www.visitcheshire.com

These large scale black and white timber fronted buildings are on the corner of Eastgate Street and Bridge Street. They look very old, but are actually Victorian. The area above the steps bears the date 1888. I was pleased to see that many more modern buildings continue the two level shops of the Rows. These buildings give Chester a special character and make it a very attractive city.

Ian
Wow Ian I love the building. we used to call the half-timbered Fachwerk at home in Germany. I saw lots of it when on vacation there.
June 9th, 2019  
Ah, The Rows! So iconic. Used to make candles in a shop on the upper floor on the right there and used to drink liqueur coffees with Elizabeth Shaw mints in the bar of The Criterion restaurant. Couldn't afford the food, but we loved that bar! An old friend of mine is the Town Crier who operates regularly at the spot where you are standing. Memories, memories.......
June 9th, 2019  
A splendid row of buildings despite them not being quite as old as you expect
June 9th, 2019  
Wonderful capture of the architectural details and super history
June 9th, 2019  
Impressive architecture. This is truly special, double storey shops with homes above.
Like the way you captured - you can almost see the people walking
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June 9th, 2019  
Love the building. Great capture.
June 9th, 2019  
Beautiful building
June 9th, 2019  
Fabulous buildings. Brought back memories of school visits when I was a child.
June 9th, 2019  
Great photo just love those buildings fav:)
June 9th, 2019  
What a stunning looking building.
June 10th, 2019  
wonderful buildings and interesting history
June 10th, 2019  
@bruni @casablanca @busylady @seattlite @ninaganci @pyrrhula @bkbinthecity @onewing @stevepam @kjarn @shannejw

Thank you all for your comments and favs, which put this shot on the Popular Page.

For me, The Rows are one of the stronger memories of previous visits to Chester, so I was pleased to take quite a few shots there on this visit.

Ian
June 10th, 2019  
Beautiful old architecture. Fav!! 😀. It will outlive some of the modern monstrosities.
June 10th, 2019  
Wow! I'm not familiar with Chester, but what magnificent buildings. Fav!
June 10th, 2019  
@carolmw @will_wooderson Thank you both for your comments and favs. I had forgotten just how many black and white buildings there were in Chester, and how different they make the city from most others.

Ian
June 11th, 2019  
Wonderful buildings.
June 18th, 2019  
Wonderful capture of this iconic style architecture
June 19th, 2019  
@vesna0210 @brigette

Thank you both, I'm glad you like these fascinating buildings. I'm fascinated by such black and white buildings, and would love another trip to Chester for more photos.

Ian
June 19th, 2019  
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