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

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Eastgate Street, Chester
The Eastgate CP017

The Eastgate Chester

Engraving by George Batenham published circa 1820
Grosvenor Hotel CP003

Royal Hotel

Hand coloured woodcut by George Measom. Published in 1857. This is now the Grosvenor Hotel in Eastgate Street
CP030

Eastgate Row - Mr. Bolland, Confectioner

Hand coloured woodcut by George Measom. Published in 1857.

Richard Nicholson - Antique Maps and Prints