A Winchester miscellany - Phil Hewitt

Learn about Winchester's history:everything from its legends to its kings, from its heroes to its villains

"You have here history, and you have it in a form that charms the eye and refreshes the spirit." —Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, on receiving the freedom of Winchester, July 1928

Winchester is rich in history and enigma; the city where a cake-burning king established a nation; the final resting place of one of Britain’s best-loved authors; a host to diverse events from one of the UK’s largest farmers’ markets to the longest-running festival of street theater. In this fascinating and informative guide, Phil Hewitt explores the rich story of the city and brings Winchester to life.