An ongoing project by Richard Nicholson to illustrate the many and various engraved views of Chester published from the 17th to 19th centuries.

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The Water Tower, Chester
CP036

Chester Cathedral

Pubd. by T.Catherall, Chester

Published circa 1845

CP041

Chester Cathedral. S. W. View

Hand coloured steel engraving. Drawn by C. Warren from a Sketch by B. Baud for Winkles Cathedrals. Engraved by B. Winkles

Published circa 1841

CP024

Chester Cathedal from the Water Tower

Hand coloured steel engraving. Drawn by C. Warren from a Sketch by B. Baud for Winkles Cathedrals. Engraved by B. Winkles.

Published circa 1841

CP040

Chester Cathedral. The Cloisters

Hand coloured steel engraving. Drawn by C. Warren from a Sketch by B. Baud for Winkles Cathedrals. Engraved by B. Winkles

Published circa 1841

CP029

Cathedral from St. Werburgh Street, Chester

Signed etching by R. L. Armitage, circa 1910