Our new exhibition Picturesque Chester: The City in Art is now open! Chester is Englands most picturesque City, the two Mike circuit of the Medieval and Roman walls enclosing two thousand years of history. Chesters rich architectural heritage includes the unique rows, the majestic Norman church of St John the Baptist and the Gothic Cathedral, charming Tudor and Stuart half timbered houses, a monumental Greek Revival castle, and the spectacular buildings of the Victorian and Edwardian black and white revival. Chester has inspired artists for more than four Centuries, and the cream of the museums remarkable collection has been selected to provide a fascinating exploration of this enchanting City. Gallery one, runs until 22 Feb.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 07:01:48 +0000