An ongoing project by Richard Nicholson to illustrate the many and various engraved and printed views of Chester published from the 17th to the early 20th century

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CP037

View of the City of Chester in Cheshire

Copper engraving published by Alexander Hogg at the Kings Arms, No. 16 Patrnoster Row circa 1784
CP0019

A Perspective View of the City of Chester

Engraved for the Universal Magazine according to Act of Parliament 1749 for J Hinton at ye Kings Arms in St Pauls Church Yard London

Hand coloured copper engraving