Chester has the oldest race course in the UK. In 1540 Henry Gee, the mayor of Chester in 1540, cancelled the Traditional Shrove Tuesday football game and replaced it with a horse race. His surname is where we get the term 'Gee Gee's'.
1. Shopping in Chester (Visitors Guide to Chester/Articles)
Whether you’re in search of Burberry or Versace in Chshire, Chesteroffers more retail choice than anywhere else in Cheshire, and some of the best known shopping areas in the region. Hotels advertise special breaks for ‘shopaholics’ ...
