Cheshire Collection (page 17)

The solar eclipse in Chester, pictured at the Eastgate and Eastgate Clock. 11th August 1999

A young girl watching the solar eclipse in Chester. 11th August 1999

A man watching the solar eclipse in Chester. 11th August 1999

Eddisbury hill fort, also known as Castle Ditch, is an Iron Age hill fort near Delamere, Cheshire, excavations have been carried out this year by Liverpool archeologists, pictured 26th September 1936

Old cottages in the village of Styal, near Wilmslow, Cheshire, have recently been acquired by the National Trust, pictured 23rd July 1938

View across the Macclesfield Canal towards the district known as Cloudside near Bosley, north east of Congleton, Cheshire, 3rd November 1960

The Duck Pond, a well know spot on the Mouldworth- Delamere Forest Road, Cheshire, 17th August 1935

View across the plains of Cheshire, taken from Peckforton Hills, 23rd June 1960

Back alley at cottages at the restored Quarry Bank Mill in Styal, Cheshire, 1973

Capesthorne Hall, near Siddington, Cheshire, 1973

Quarry Bank Mill in Styal, Cheshire, 1973

Alderley Edge, Cheshire. April 1974

Princess Diana visits Chester, 31st May 1984. This is the last official engagement before the birth of her 2nd baby in September

Street scene in Chester, Cheshire. The advantage of bridging the gaps in Chesters Rows is illustrated here. This would enable a continuous pedestrian flow to be maintained at rows level

Street scene in Chester, Cheshire. 11th July 1969

A mother and her four children evacuated from Kirkdale, enjoy themselves in the gardens of Alsager Hall, the home of Sir Frances Joseph. 9th September 1939

Botteneck in Chesters main street. December 1959

Tudor House, Chester, Cheshire. November 1968

Chester Water Tower. Circa 1970

Chester Water Tower, Cheshire. 11th August 1966

The new open topped bus tours in Chester City Centre. 1st April 1991

Stand-in town crier Peter Beighton rang a slightly sour note with Chesters tourists. Peter, 25, turned up for his noon broadcast at Chester Cross

Town Crier David Mitchell awakens Lorraine Breckton of Chester before her wedding at Christleton. 14th October 1992

Eastgate Street, Chester, Cheshire. 21st April 1961

Chester Cathedral, Cheshire. 21st April 1961

Nine Houses in Park Street, Chester, Cheshire. 21st April 1961

Port Sunlight, Cheshire. Factories can be seen in the background. 10th August 1937

Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh with the huge crowd behind them in Warrington, Cheshire. The local Mayor is to the left of the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowd from the balcony at Warrington Town Hall. Picture taken 2nd November 1979

Young Bird at Chester Zoo, 20th May 1989

Orangutan, laying on grass in hot weather, Chester Zoo, 20th May 1989

Lion, laying on grass in hot weather, Chester Zoo, 20th May 1989

Vauxhall Ellesmere Port, a motor vehicle assembly plant. Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, 12th March 1978

Town centre at Widnes, with town hall on right. 30th October 1958

Widnes baths, opened only a few years ago, and providing an amenity used by people from a wide area. 22nd November 1967

The main railway runs through the West Bank area of Widness industrial sector. 28th July 1985

The Gorsey Lane area of Widnes Industrial Estate. 28th July 1975

Victoria Square, Widnes, with the Town Hall on the right. 8th October 1975

Where industry and agriculture meeta tractor at work under the shadows of the giant cooling towers of Fiddlers Ferry power station near Widnes. 6th May 1975

A mill works with the Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge in the background. 30th October 1958

Runcorn Bridge, Runcorn is within the borough of Halton in the county of Cheshire. 22nd January 1960

Runcorn Docks, with Runcorn Bridge dominating the skyline. Runcorn is within the borough of Halton in the county of Cheshire. 22nd September 1970

A view of the path the new road bridge will take. On the left is the transporter bridge and on the right the railway bridge

00608466 Foreman rivetter, Archie Ashcroft, with workmen at work on the new Silver Jubilee Bridge. Runcorn is within the borough of Halton in the county of Cheshire. Circa 1958

Women and children in Runcorn town park. Runcorn is within the borough of Halton in the county of Cheshire.18th September 1980

Pedestrian underpass below the Busway at Windmill Hill, Runcorn. Runcorn is within the borough of Halton in the county of Cheshire. 18th September 1980

Disco at the Halton Sports and Recreational Club in Runcorn. Runcorn is within the borough of Halton in the county of Cheshire. 18th September 1980

The Villa Andreasen about to sail from Weston Point Docks for Par, Cornwall, to pick up a cargo of China clay. Runcorn is within the borough of Halton in the county of Cheshire. 17th July 1968

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Discover the enchanting wonders of Cheshire: a land steeped in history and brimming with hidden gems. From the iconic Runcorn-Widnes Bridge connecting two vibrant towns, to the majestic Mow Cop Castle perched atop a hill, every corner of this county holds its own charm. Immerse yourself in medieval tales at Beeston Castle, where ancient walls whisper stories of knights and kings. Step back in time on Eastgate Street in Chester, transported to the cobbled streets of the 1890s, as you explore its picturesque architecture. Indulge your taste buds at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub on Fleet Street in London - a slice of authentic British heritage that has stood strong for centuries. Marvel at engineering brilliance at Anderton Boat Lift, an impressive feat that lifts boats between two waterways effortlessly. Witness philanthropy's legacy at Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools in Cheadle Hulme, where education and care were provided to those less fortunate. Cruise along tranquil canals aboard a traditional British Narrowboat and soak up the serene beauty that surrounds you. Gaze upon New Brighton Tower standing tall against Wallasey's skyline; once an emblematic structure from 1898 to 1921. Encounter whimsical delights as you stumble upon the mischievous Cheshire Cat nestled within a mystical tree. Journey through time as you wander through Chester Cross & Rows captured beautifully in July 1935 or lose yourself amidst The Rows' charming alleys frozen forever in sepia tones from the late 1800s. Cheshire beckons with captivating sights and stories waiting to be explored – come unravel its secrets.