Chester is my hometown — a historic walled city in the northwest of England, filled with Roman walls, Tudor-style Rows, and plenty of personal memories. While I now live elsewhere, I often reflect on my time growing up here and the places that shaped me. This section gathers posts connected to Chester, from style stories and nostalgic moments to recommendations for anyone visiting this charming English city.
Last month was the first time we’d been back in the UK for a proper visit since moving in 2017, and it was so good to see everyone but nothing makes me feel like I’m home quite like seeing the Eastgate Clock.We went back for just over a week, and fitted in visiting as many friends as possible, which meant driving from London > Bath > Devon > Aberystwyth > Chester > London … well,…
So this is my actual hometown! This is Chester, a tiny Roman city in the North, just a few miles from the Welsh border. I made a quick trip up there during our time in the UK in December – I arrived in Chester on a Sunday night and left Tuesday lunchtime, but I still managed to squeeze in so much! The Eastgate clock is probably the most famous symbol of Chester, but it’s not…
A very packed visit up to the right end of the country this weekend to see Alex’s Dad, then onwards to Chester where we squished in 2 breakfasts and Sunday lunch into 4 hours Here’s me, my nana and Alex, who she got to meet for the first time today!
Hello hello! I’m back from my busy few days with lots to show you! Did you miss me? No? I don’t care, I’m STILL going to tell you about my…
I’m homesick. I know, its taken a while! To be fair, I’ve been like this for quite some time. It was strange not going to Mums grave at Christmas/her anniversary…
So on Tuesday, my little sister got married. It was a gorgeous day, the ceremony and reception were held at the Grosvenor Hotel in Pulford which is just outside of…