Chester
Browse our collection of retro colour photos of Chester, captured on film between the 1950s and 1970s. The archive includes detailed images of everyday scenes, vehicles, architecture, people, and changing landscapes from the late 20th century. As a specialist collection with thousands of images online, we cover a wide range of themes and locations which can be found in our main British archive. Or visit our Country Index to see photos from around the world.
All images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for editorial and commercial use, or for producing your own prints.
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Aviaries at Chester Zoo 1973
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Bagpiper, Eastgate Street, Chester 1986
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Bear and Billet, Chester 1980
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Bridge Street, Chester 1969
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Bridge Street, Chester 1980
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Bridge Street, Chester 1986
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Bridgegate, Chester 1969
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Chester railway station 1977
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Chester railway station 1979
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Chester Town Hall 1971
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Chester Zoo library 1973
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Chimpanzees at Chester Zoo 1973
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Duke Street, Chester 1980
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Eastgate Street, Chester 1960s
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Eastgate Street, Chester 1968
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Eastgate Street, Chester 1969
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Eastgate Street, Chester 1969
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Eastgate Street, Chester 1971
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Eastgate Street, Chester 1977
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Eastgate Street, Chester 1977
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Eastgate, Chester 1950s
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Eastgate, Chester 1980
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Fountains Roundabout, Chester 1969
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Newgate, Pepper Street, Chester 1980
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Northgate Street, Chester 1980
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Old Dee Bridge, Chester 1986
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Queen Hotel, Chester 1977
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Red Lion Pub, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, 1969
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Roman Ampitheatre, Chester 1980
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Shropshire Union Canal, Chester 1986
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Stanley Palace, Watergate Street, Chester 1958
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Tarvin Road, Chester 1969
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The Bear & Billet, Lower Bridge Street, Chester 1950s
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The Creamery, Chester 1970s
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The Newgate, Chester 1969
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Tudor Cafe, Eastgate Street, Chester 1953
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View over Chester from Chester Cathedral, 1961