Winchester, the county town of Hampshire and once the capital of England, remains one of the country's most beautiful and historic cities. Every corner seems to present a striking image of its past. Yet it remains an active and bustling commercial band business centre, at the leading-edge of twenty-first century life. Alan Hayward reveals the full variety of this endlessly fascinating city and its environs in 140 superb colour photographs which capture the essence of the place for residents and visitors alike.