An ongoing project by Richard Nicholson to illustrate the many and various painted, engraved and printed views of

Chester

published from the 17th to the early 20th century

Click on the small illustrations to enlarge
The River Dee, Chester
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
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
CP0005

Queen's Park and River, from the Wishing Steps

Hand coloured woodcut by George Measom published in 1857
CP0010

River Dee and Groves

Hand coloured woodcut by George Measom published in 1857