Winchester - history.

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Travel story: Winchester - history.

The settlement of Winchester begins in about 150BC when a large defended enclosure was created on the western slopes of the modern city, in the area of Oram’s Arbour. Since that time, great kings and bishops have left lasting reminders of their presence. During Saxon times, Winchester was the capital of England – chosen by King Alfred (Alfred the Great) - and the city remained a Royal residence for centuries afterwards. Below is a brief chronology of Winchester through the ages to... More