A History of the County of Chester: The City of Chester: Culture, Buildings, Institutions (The Victoria History of the Counties of England) by C.P. Lewis

This second volume on Chester presents detailed histories and descriptions of both major and minor aspects of the physical, cultural and social development of the city, much of which remains evident today. The five sections

Local Government and Public Includes lost municipal buildings such as the Pentice and the Exchange, the elaborate system of law courts, and the city's pioneering medical services.

Economic Infrastructure and Chester's transport links, markets and fairs, mills and fisheries, and craft guilds.

Churches and Other Religious The history, with descriptions of buildings, of every known congregation in the city.

Major The Cathedral and Close, the castle, the city walls and gates, and the Rows,included in a systematic account of the most notable features of Chester's built environment.

Leisure and Histories of the mystery plays and civic celebrations, Chester Races, sports, music, schools, libraries, museums, newspapers, and open spaces.