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Chester
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
CP008

The Water Tower, Railway, and City Walls

Hand coloured woodcut by George Measom published in 1857

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