Chester: a Virtual Stroll Around the Walls


Old Maps and Aerial Photographs of Chester


John McGahey: View of Chester From a Balloon 1855

Here are a series of enlarged details and descriptions from the wonderful aerial image above:

The Old Port
The Kaleyards
Grosvenor Bridge
St. John's Church
The Cathedral
The Northgate


We are grateful to Chester History and Heritage for their valued assistance in preparing this feature.

On to some Aerial Photographs of Chester

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