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ROBERTS’ CHESTER GUIDE;

ROBERTS’ CHESTER GUIDE;

WITH FORTY-SIX ENGRAVINGS. AND AN ILLUSTRATED PLAN OF THE CITY. REVISED BY JOHN HICKLIN, Editor of the Chester Courant , and Honorary Secretary of the Chester Archæological and Historic Society . CHESTER: HUGH ROBERTS, EASTGATE ROW. LONDON: HAMILTON, ADAMS, &amp; CO.; AND WHITTAKER &amp; CO. AND OTHER BOOKSELLERS. PAGE Abbey Gate 57 Bars 46 Bridge Gate 41 Bridge 42 Bridge Street 60 Cab Fares 106 Cathedral 65 Castle 35 Cemetery 35 Chester—Its Ancient History 1 Chester—Its Ecclesiastical H

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PREFACE.

PREFACE.

The visit of the Royal Agricultural Society of England to Chester in July, 1858, seems a fitting occasion on which to present to the public an entirely NEW EDITION of the CHESTER GUIDE, which has been carefully revised throughout, with the requisite care and intelligence for securing to strangers a useful memorial of the “old city.” The work is also embellished with a numerous series of engravings, and an illustrated plan, which will facilitate the visitor’s inspection of the interesting remain

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CHAPTER I. THE ANCIENT HISTORY OF CHESTER.

CHAPTER I. THE ANCIENT HISTORY OF CHESTER.

Three are but few places, if indeed there are any, which can present such varied attractions to the antiquary as this remarkable and ancient city. It is rich in memorable incidents and associations. It has a history chronicled not only in books, but in its walls, towers, rows, and venerable remains. The origin of Chester is of very remote date. No definite conclusion has been reached respecting the exact time of its foundation. Various hypotheses have been started, some of them grotesque and

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CHAPTER II. ROMAN ANTIQUITIES.

CHAPTER II. ROMAN ANTIQUITIES.

Altars , Roman pavements, pigs of lead, coins, and other precious relics of former times, have been discovered in various places in the city and neighbourhood, some of them within a very recent period. Now that the people are happily being taught to estimate local antiquities at their proper worth, and a spirit of inquiry is being invoked respecting them, it is to be hoped that any future discoveries that may be made will be carefully preserved. There is no doubt that, through recklessness or

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The Phœnix Tower,

The Phœnix Tower,

which was formerly used by some of the companies of the city, whose arms were placed upon it, as a chamber for business. Of these the Phœnix , the crest of the Painters’ and Stationers’ Company, which was put up in 1613, now only remains. From the summit of this tower, King Charles I. had the mortification to see his army, under the generalship of Sir Marmaduke Langdale, defeated by the Parliamentary forces, which were led by General Pointz, at the battle of Rowton Moor, on the 27th September,

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The Northgate.

The Northgate.

The ancient gate, over which the gaol was situated, and where criminals were formerly executed, was taken down in 1808, and the prisoners removed to a more commodious building on the south side of the infirmary. The present gate is a Doric structure, forming a capacious elliptic arch of white stone, divided from two smaller ones at the sides by two pillars. It was erected at the expense of the late Marquis of Westminster. The North side bears this inscription— PORTAM SEPTENTRIONALEM SVBSTRVCTA

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Training College,

Training College,

which was erected from a design and under the superintendence of Messrs. J. C. and G. Buckler, of London, at an estimated cost of £10,000, raised by public subscription, assisted by a grant from Government, and was completed in September, 1842. The institution is under the presidency of the Lord Bishop of the diocese, and has the sanction of the Deans and Chapters of Chester and Manchester. The object it seeks to promote is, the supply of the parochial schools of the Diocese of Chester with ma

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The Water Tower,

The Water Tower,

an ancient fortress, erected for the purpose of repelling the approach of maritime foes, for it appears that formerly the river flowed under this part of the walls, so that vessels could sail close by the Tower. At high tide, the whole of the land on which are now situated Crane-street and the neighbourhood, was covered with water. At the south angle of the walls is an old square tower, anciently called Bonwaldesthorne’s Tower , from which is an embattled passage to the Water Tower, which was

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Museum of the Mechanics’ Institution,

Museum of the Mechanics’ Institution,

and is devoted to the more beneficent object of science and general improvement. Although the Museum is but of recent origin, the zeal and liberality of its supporters have already well furnished it with valuable relies, which will interest the antiquary, and other curiosities of more modern date, which afford gratification to all. The munificent liberality of William Wardell, Esq., a devoted friend to every enterprise which contemplates the social and intellectual advancement of the citizens,

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Camera Obscura,

Camera Obscura,

which is situated on the upper part of the tower. We can promise the reader much amusement from this excellent instrument, which will furnish him with a most charming prospect of the diversified and lovely scenery of the district. On the top of the tower is fixed a very good telescope by Dollond, which commands a most extensive and magnificent view. If the day be favourable, and the atmosphere clear, we can stretch our gaze over a wide and truly grand range of objects, embracing the Great Orm

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The Infirmary;

The Infirmary;

a handsome brick building, founded by Dr. William Stratford, who bequeathed £300 to the charity. It was opened on the 17th March, 1761. It is capable of containing 100 beds, with commodious offices, and excellent accommodation for its respective officers. The north part of the building is exclusively devoted to a fever ward. This asylum for the afflicted is liberally supported by voluntary subscriptions. Donors of twenty guineas, and subscribers of two guineas per annum, are governors, with

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The City Gaol,

The City Gaol,

which also includes the House of Correction ; both are under the superintendence of a committee of the Town Council. The Gaol is in the western part of the building, with a good Doric entrance. Over the front entrance, within the iron railing, the condemned criminals are executed. The entrance to the House of Correction is at the east end, and is also of stone. Each of these establishments has four courts, with cells and day rooms adjoining; and both are under the government of one gaoler an

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The Watergate,

The Watergate,

the custody of which formerly belonged to the Earls of Derby, who held a valuable river jurisdiction, in executing the mayor’s warrants on the Dee, which formerly flowed close underneath. It was purchased from the Derby family by the Corporation in 1778, taken down in 1788, and the present structure erected in 1789, the expense being defrayed out of the murage duties fund. It consists of a wide and lofty arch, thrown over the Watergate-street, where a rapid descent adds much to its apparent el

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Roodeye.

Roodeye.

It contains about eighty-four statute acres of land, and is let by the Corporation as a pasture for cattle. It was once the arena for ancient sports, and the city games and gymnastics were celebrated here, respecting which there are many curious records extant. Of these, however, the horse races alone remain, which continue to be held in the first week of May, this Spring meeting being considered one of the most important and interesting illustrations of the national sports of the turf. The c

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The House of Industry,

The House of Industry,

built by the Corporation in 1757, as a refuge for age and indigence. Warm and cold baths are established for the use of the inmates, whose comfort is most studiously consulted and provided for. The pleasant row of houses on the right of the Roodeye is called Paradise-row, the site of which, as appears by an ancient map, was once in the bed of the river. Soon after passing the Watergate, on the left, there is an opening to the city, called Smith’s-walk, at the bottom of which stands a large hou

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New Cemetery, near the Grosvenor Bridge.

New Cemetery, near the Grosvenor Bridge.

It is beautifully laid out, and arranged with admirable taste, and was rendered necessary by the overcrowded state of the parochial burial grounds. Opposite the Cemetery gates is a suspension bridge, for foot passengers, to Curzon Park, whence we have a fine panoramic view of Chester. We now retrace our steps to survey that interesting structure,...

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The Castle.

The Castle.

We have no precise authority whereby to ascertain the date of the foundation of Chester Castle. Some think there is good reason to believe it to be of Roman origin, and of equal antiquity with the City Walls. Others have fixed the date of its erection A.D. 1069, by William the Conqueror; but there are some considerations which seem to point to an earlier period than this. It is stated by Camden to have been repaired by Hugh Lupus, and additional fortifications erected by the Norman Earls his

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The Gaol and County Hall.

The Gaol and County Hall.

The principal entrance to the Shire Hall is through a portico of twelve columns in double rows, 22 feet high, and 3 feet 1½ inches in diameter, each formed of a single stone. The ceiling, roof, and covering, are also of stone. The hall is of a semicircular form, measuring 80 feet by 50, including the judgment-seat, and 44 feet high, and is lighted from above. The ceiling is a semi-dome, boldly caissoned with ventilators opening to the roof, in the shape of ornamental roses. It is supported b

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The Sessions House,

The Sessions House,

a neat and commodious edifice, with a tolerably spacious court, magistrates’ and grand jury rooms, and a robing room for counsel on the ground floor; and upstairs are the Clerk of the Peace’s record rooms and other offices. Before leaving the Castle yard, the attention of the visitor will naturally be attracted by memorials of the Crimean war, in the form of two Russian guns, mounted on either side of the grand entrance, under a portico, enclosed with iron railings. On each of these formidable

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Grosvenor Bridge.

Grosvenor Bridge.

This noble work of art, which is unequalled in the history of bridge-building, crosses the Dee at the south-east angle of the Roodeye, and is approached by a new road from the centre of Bridge-street, which passes by the Castle esplanade, proceeds across the City Walls, and then, by an immense embankment, thrown over a deep valley, to the foot of the bridge. The bridge consists of one main stone arch, with a small dry arch or towing path on each side, by which the land communication is preserve

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The Bridgegate,

The Bridgegate,

a handsome arch gateway, having two posterns, erected in 1782, at the expense of the Corporation. On the tablet over the western postern is the following inscription:— THIS GATE WAS BEGUN APRIL, MDCCLXXXII., PATISON ELLAMES, ESQ., MAYOR, AND FINISHED DECEMBER THE SAME YEAR, THOMAS PATISON, ESQ., MAYOR. THOS. COTGREAVE, ESQ., HENRY HESKETH, ESQ., MURENGERS. JOSEPH TURNER, ARCHITECT. On another tablet, on the east side,— THIS GATE, HAVING BEEN LONG INCONVENIENT, WAS TAKEN DOWN A.D. MDCCLXXXI. JOS

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The Old Bridge,

The Old Bridge,

which is of considerable antiquity. A wooden bridge was erected on the same spot by the Mercian Princess Ethelfleda, early in the tenth century; but from the ‘Chronicle of Chester Abbey,’ we learn that in 1227 “pons Cestriæ totus cecidit;” and that in 1279 “mare erupit, pontem Cestriæ confregit et asportavit.” The wooden bridge being thus disposed of, we next find from the ‘Red Book of St. Werburgh,’ that “in 1280 the King (Edward I.) compelled the citizens of Chester to rebuild Dee Bridge at

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Dee Mills,

Dee Mills,

used for the grinding of corn. Although the date of the first erection of mills on this spot cannot now be ascertained, yet there is evidence of their having been there from remote antiquity. Sir Howell-y-Fwyall obtained a grant of them from Edward III. in reward for his services at the battle of Poictiers. In the fifth of Edward VI. they were granted by the Crown to Sir Richard Cotton, in exchange for the manors of Bourne and Moreton, in Lincolnshire; and by his son George they were granted

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The Old Bridgegate,

The Old Bridgegate,

which appears to have been of equal antiquity with the bridge itself, for it is shown by documents in the possession of the Earl of Shrewsbury, that Randle, Earl of Chester, confirmed a gift of his Countess to Poyns, her servant, of the custody of this gate. And another deed, of the thirteenth century, preserved among the same documents, records, “quod ego Ricardus Bagoth de Cestr: dedi et omnino quietam clamavi Philippo clerico civi Cestr: totum jus meum in porta pontis Cestr : cum omnibus per

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The Newgate,

The Newgate,

a plain arched gateway, forming a communication betwixt Newgate-street and Pepper-street within the Walls, and St. John’s-street, Dee-lane, &amp;c., without. On the spot now occupied by this gate, formerly stood a postern, called Wolf’s Gate , or Pepper Gate . Of this postern, Fuller says, that in the sixteenth century “the Mayor of the city had his daughter, as she was playing at ball with other maidens in Pepper-street, stolen away by a young man through the same gate, whereupon he cause

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The Eastgate,

The Eastgate,

consisting of a wide and beautiful centre arch for the passage of carriages, and two posterns for the safety and convenience of foot passengers. It was built at the sole expense of the late Marquis of Westminster, whose arms, and those of the city, occupy the centre of the principal arch. On the 8th August, 1768, the south-west corner stone of the Eastgate was laid by John Page, Esq., Provincial Grand Master, attended by four regular lodges of Freemasons; and the north-west corner-stone by the

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The Old Eastgate,

The Old Eastgate,

removed in 1768, as too narrow and inconvenient for one of the principal entrances to the city. It consisted of a beautifully formed Gothic archway, flanked by two massive octagonal embattled towers, connected by a substantial building, two stories in height, over the gateway, the roof of which was raised to a level with and embattled in the same manner as the flanking towers to which it formed the centre. From the bearings on four shields which ornamented the front of this gate, it is conject

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The Bars Gate,

The Bars Gate,

which, being in a very dilapidated state, was removed as a nuisance in 1770. An outwork, in connection with this gate, was raised previous to the siege of Chester in 1643. This outwork, consisting of a mud wall, fortified with mounts and bastions, joined the City Wall at the New Tower, from whence it stretched out to the north-east so far as to take in Upper Northgate-street; then running eastward, encompassed all the suburbs on the north of Foregate-street, until it approached Boughton, when

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The Rows.

The Rows.

Very curious are these old arcades, which are as interesting to the antiquarian as they are convenient for a quiet lounge to ladies and others engaged in shopping. They occupy the greatest part of both sides of Eastgate-street, and the upper parts of both sides of Watergate-street and Bridge-street. Those in Northgate-street are more irregular, only one side, commonly called Shoemakers’-row, being used as a regular thoroughfare. Their appearance, both interior and exterior, is extremely singu

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Principal Streets.

Principal Streets.

Within the walls, the city is subdivided by four principal streets, intersecting each other nearly at right angles at St. Peter’s Church, which stands in the centre of the city. These streets retain numerous old timber buildings, which give them an unusual and quaint appearance, and are wider in general than those of cities of equal antiquity. Immediately in front of the church formerly stood the High Cross, which was pulled down and defaced by the Parliamentarians, when they took possession o

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Eastgate Street,

Eastgate Street,

a spacious street, forming a direct line to the Eastgate, about 209 yards in length. The appearance of the street has been considerably modernized of late years; many of the old houses having been taken down, and spacious shops and dwelling-houses erected on their site. There is a very interesting old crypt to be seen on the premises of Messrs. Prichard and Dodd, which furnishes an additional illustration of the statement, that many of the buildings in the principal streets are erected on the

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Foregate Street,

Foregate Street,

a spacious airy street, about 572 yards in length, and in most parts 18 in breadth; on the right hand is St. John-street, in which is situated the Post-office, and a little lower down the Mechanics’ Institution and News-room. The spacious circular building is a place of worship used by the Wesley an Methodists. The narrow street on the left leads to St. John’s Church and Priory, which will amply repay a careful and attentive study. Returning to the Cross, we now proceed down...

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Watergate Street,

Watergate Street,

which possesses remarkable interest, from the number of very old houses still remaining in it. This street has perhaps suffered less from the innovation of modern improvement than any other part of Chester. The rows on both sides extend nearly to the bottom of the street, and retain several marks of great antiquity. In front of an old house on the south side of the street, there is a post, with the date 1539 carved upon it. On the same side, nearer the Cross, is an old dwelling-house, with t

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Northgate Street,

Northgate Street,

which forms the northern division of the city, and is 440 yards long. On the east side, adjoining St. Peter’s Church, are the Commercial-buildings, occupied as a subscription News-room, and the Library of the Archæological Society. The rows in Northgate-street are chiefly formed of wood; that on the west is the only one in general use, extending from the Cross to the Fish Market. The regular market for “Fish and vegetables,” says a History of Chester, 1791, “is in the square opposite the Exch

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The Exchange

The Exchange

is situated in the Market-place, on the west side of Northgate-street. It was commenced in 1695, and completed in 1698, at an expense of £1,000, towards which Roger Whitley, then Mayor, contributed largely. It is a good brick building, ornamented with stone-work, supported by stone pillars on the ground floor, through which is a thoroughfare from south to north. In a niche on the south front is a statue of Queen Anne in her coronation robes. On the right of this statue is a tablet, having th

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The Abbey Gate,

The Abbey Gate,

which is a Gothic pointed arch, with a postern at the side, both of which are included in a larger obtuse one, apparently of the same order. The interior of the gateway is vaulted with stone, with ribs, and carved keystones at the intersections; and the rooms over were originally approached by a spiral staircase. On the south side was the porter’s lodge, and on the other St. Thomas’s-court. Before this gate were anciently raised the booths for the merchants frequenting the Abbot’s fair; these

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The Music Hall, formerly The Theatre Royal.

The Music Hall, formerly The Theatre Royal.

The citizens of Chester appear to have been early distinguished for a love of theatricals. From a MS. entitled, “Certayne collections of aunchiante times concerninge the aunchiante and famous Citty of Chester,” by Archdeacon Rogers, we learn that in the beginning of the fourteenth century, Randal Higden, a monk of Chester, “translated the Bible into several partes and plays, so as the common people might learne the same by theyre playinge.” These spectacles , then called the Whitsun Plays , we

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Bridge Street,

Bridge Street,

which is an open and spacious street, in length from the Cross to the Bridge about 554 yards. This street is characterized by many striking features of deep interest to the antiquarian, and indeed to all who love to visit the localities which are associated with any remarkable events of our national and ecclesiastical history. Although the buildings now present a much more modern aspect than they did some years ago, there are still remaining many conspicuous proofs of the antiquity of the city

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An Ancient Chapel

An Ancient Chapel

were discovered. The public are much indebted to the care and good taste of these gentlemen, that this valuable antiquity has been so admirably preserved; and as they are most courteous in affording strangers the privilege of examining it, we doubt not that the opportunity will be gladly taken. The chapel is of an oblong form, running from east to west. Its dimensions are 42 feet in length, 15 feet 3 inches in breadth, and the height, from the surface of the floor to the intersections of the

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The Church of St. Oswald’s,

The Church of St. Oswald’s,

as already mentioned, forms the south transept of the choir of Chester Cathedral. After the introduction of regular monks into the monastery of St. Werburgh, anciently dedicated to the Holy Trinity and St. Oswald, the name of this patron saint was retained by that part of the conventual church which was set apart for the uses of the inhabitants of the parish, within which the monastery was placed. This part probably occupied the site of that transept of the Cathedral which forms the present pa

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Church of St. John the Baptist.

Church of St. John the Baptist.

The church is situated without the city walls, a short distance from the Newgate; it stands upon an elevation overhanging the north bank of the Dee, and the churchyard commands a beautiful and extensive prospect. This church, with its adjoining ruins, is the most interesting of the ecclesiastical buildings of Chester. The foundation of the church is ascribed by Webb to Ethelred, Ring of Mercia, and stated, on the authority of Giraldus, to have taken place in the year 689. The MS. chronicle of S

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St. Peter’s Church.

St. Peter’s Church.

This church stands exactly in the centre of the city, where the four principal streets meet, and close to the ancient site of the high cross. It consists of a nave and side aisles, divided from each other by three pointed arches. “The span of the arches, and the height of the building,” says Ormerod, “are very disproportionate to the present size of the interior, and give it the appearance of being a fragment of a much larger building.” In a square tower on the south-west side are eight bells

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The Church of the Holy Trinity

The Church of the Holy Trinity

is situated on the north side of Watergate-street, adjoining the Custom House. All traces of the foundation and endowment of this church are buried in remote antiquity. The earliest evidence of its existence, now to be found, is in a charter relative to the church of Rostherne, in the twelfth century, amongst the witnesses to which is “Walterus Ecclesiæ Sanctæ Trinitatis Presbyterus.” The advowson was anciently vested in the Barons of Montalt, now called Hawarden, with which barony it passed t

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St. Martin’s Church,

St. Martin’s Church,

formerly called St. Martins of the Ash , stands at the west end of White Friars and Cuppin-street. It appears to have been an ancient foundation; for it is mentioned in a deed, in the year 1250, wherein Bernard de Trannuille releases to Philip le Clerk a rent of 12d. arising from premises situate “near the Church of St. Martin in Chester.” The old church mentioned in this deed, having fallen into decay, was rebuilt in 1721, as we learn from an inscription on the front of the steeple. The open

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St. Mary’s Church,

St. Mary’s Church,

anciently called Ecclesia Sanctæ Mariæ de Castello and Ecclesia Sanctæ Mariæ super Montem , but now St. Mary’s on the Hill , stands at the upper end of Castle-street, at the extreme verge of the liberties of the city. Although the precise date of the foundation of this church cannot be ascertained, yet it is not improbable that it was one of those founded early in the twelfth century by Lucy, sister of Edwin, Earl of Mercia, and widow of Randle de Meschines, Earl of Chester, a lady remarkable as

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St. Bridget’s Church.

St. Bridget’s Church.

The old church of St. Bridget, or St. Bride (now removed), was situate on the west side of Bridge-street, exactly opposite to St. Michael’s. There exists no correct data on which to ascertain the time of its foundation, which tradition attributes to Offa, King of Mercia, who reigned in the end of the eighth century, about which time we are told that several churches were founded in Chester. There is, however, clear evidence, from writings among the Harleian MSS., that in the twelfth century th

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St. Michael’s Church

St. Michael’s Church

is situate on the east side of Bridge-street, opposite the end of Grosvenor-street, leading to the New Bridge. The time of its foundation is uncertain, but it is supposed to have been connected with the Monastery of St. Michael, which was given to the priory of Norton by Roger de Lacy in a charter, subsequently confirmed by Henry the Second; it is recorded by Bradshaw, that “the Monastery of St. Michael was burnt by the great fire which happened on Mid-Lent Sunday in 1118, at eight of the clock

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Christ Church

Christ Church

is situated in a thickly inhabited district called Newtown; the rapid increase in the population of this locality rendering additional church accommodation necessary, the present edifice was erected to supply the need. It was consecrated on October 23, 1838. The cost was £3,390 (including £1,000 for endowment, £100 for repair fund, &amp;c.) The Rev. W. Gibson, formerly rector of St. Bride’s, Chester, and now rector of Fawley, Hampshire, gave £1,425; the then Bishop of Chester (Dr. Sumner)

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St. Paul’s Church,

St. Paul’s Church,

the most unsightly church in England probably, is situated near to Barrel Well, Boughton, and was built by public subscription, under the patronage of Bishop Blomfield and Bishop Sumner. It was erected in 1830, at the cost of about £2,000. It is capable of seating about 800 persons; 400 free sittings being appropriated for the poor. There is no endowment for the church, the income of the minister being derived from the pew rents. The present incumbent is the Rev. J. Gaman, M.A....

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St. Olave’s Church

St. Olave’s Church

is situated on the east side of Lower Bridge-street, opposite Castle-street. It is a small, oblong structure, in outward appearance much resembling a barn. This church is of great antiquity, having been erected before the Norman Conquest. In the eleventh century it was possessed by the Botelars, by whom it was given, with two houses in the Market-place, to the Abbey of St. Werburgh, in 1101. After the great civil war, St. Olave’s fell into disuse as a place of public worship, being only emplo

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Little St. John’s.

Little St. John’s.

We refer the reader to the notice we have already given of this ancient hospital and chapel in a former page. The present incumbent is the Rev. William Clarke, B.D....

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DISSENTING PLACES OF WORSHIP.

DISSENTING PLACES OF WORSHIP.

claims priority of notice, as being the first dissenting place of worship in Chester. The following succinct sketch of the history of this building is taken from Pigott’s ‘History of Chester:’— “The Unitarian chapel is a large brick building, with a burial ground in front, situated between Crook-lane and Trinity-lane, having an entrance from each of those streets, and is generally called Crook’s-lane Chapel. It was built in 1700 by a large, flourishing, respectable society, which had been form

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ENDOWED AND CHARITABLE SCHOOLS.

ENDOWED AND CHARITABLE SCHOOLS.

This school was founded by King Henry the Eighth, in the thirty-sixth year of his reign, for twenty-four boys to receive £3 4s. each, who are appointed by the Dean and Chapter. By the charter it is ordained, “that there shall ever be in our church of Chester twenty-four boys, poor and friendless, to be maintained out of the income of our church, of good capacities and given to learning if possible; which, however, we would not have admitted before they can read and write, and somewhat understan

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ECCLESTON

ECCLESTON

is a beautiful little village, about two miles from Chester, much resorted to by the inhabitants of that city, and by strangers, from its vicinity to Eaton Hall. The chief object of attraction is the church, built in 1810 by the late Marquis of Westminster. The interior of the church is chaste and handsome; in the north transept is the mausoleum of the Eaton family, and opposite to it their pew: over the altar is a fine painting, by Westall, of the Dead Christ. is situated in Flookersbrook, an

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CAB FARES.

CAB FARES.

Not exceeding three persons; to or from the Railway Station in Brook-street—from or to any part of the city, within the point where the Whitchurch and Northwich roads turn off—Abbot’s Grange and the College—the Sluice House, including Crane-street and Paradise-row—the Maypole in Handbridge, and the New Bridge toll-house, One Shilling . The same distance; four persons, One Shilling and Sixpence . Any distance beyond the Borough, One Shilling per mile. No gratuities allowed to be demanded by th

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FARES TO OR FROM ANY OTHER PART OF THE CITY.

FARES TO OR FROM ANY OTHER PART OF THE CITY.

Not exceeding three persons; any distance not exceeding 1 mile, One Shilling ; and at the rate of One Shilling per mile for every additional mile; and Sixpence for every additional half-mile or fractional part of half a mile. For four persons; any distance not exceeding 1 mile, One Shilling and Sixpence . For four persons; any distance exceeding 1 mile, and not exceeding 2 miles, Two Shillings . For four persons; any distance exceeding 2 miles, at the rate of Two Shillings for the first mile,

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THE POPULATION OF CHESTER.

THE POPULATION OF CHESTER.

According to the Census, taken March 31st, 1851, the following is a statement of the population of each parish. PARISHES OF MALES. FEMALES. TOTAL. St. Oswald 3,243 3,430 6,673 St. Peter 430 518 948 St. Bridget 360 501 861 St. Martin 232 304 536 Trinity 1,499 1,875 3,374 Little St. John’s Hospital 39 12 51 Cathedral Precincts 145 232 377 St. John 3,995 4,492 8,487 St. Mary 1,620 1,688 3,308 St. Michael 346 429 775 St. Olave 265 253 518 Township of Great Boughton (Borough portion) 445 514 959 Spit

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DISTANCES FROM TOWN TO TOWN IN THE COUNTY OF CHESTER.

DISTANCES FROM TOWN TO TOWN IN THE COUNTY OF CHESTER.

The names of the respective Towns are on the top and side, and the square where both meet gives the distance. Distance from London . Altrincham 180 Chester 31 182 Congleton 21 33 162 Frodsham 24 10 29 192 Knutsford 7 25 14 17 176 Macclesfield 16 38 9 28 12 167 Malpas 37 15 30 24 33 35 169 Middlewich 16 20 13 18 9 24 167 Mottram 17 48 25 40 22 16 51 31 187 Nantwich 28 20 18 24 21 23 12 43 164 Northwich 13 18 19 7 20 26 6 30 17 Northwich 174 Parkgate 36 10 42 16 31 45 26 30 53 28 Parkgate 190 Runc

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HOTELS.

HOTELS.

The principal Hotels in Chester are—the Royal, at the Eastgate; the Albion, in Lower Bridge-street; the Green Dragon, in Eastgate-street; the Feathers, in Bridge-street; the Blossoms and the Hop-pole, in Foregate-street; the White Lion, in Northgate-street; the Liverpool Arms, in Brook-street, near the Railway Station; the Ermine, at Flookersbrook, near the Station; the Golden Lion, Foregate-street; the Saracen’s Head, near the Exchange; the Kitchen, at the Eastgate; besides many others of very

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WESTMINSTER SAUCE, PATRONIZED BY THE NOBILITY AND GENTRY OF THE COUNTY AND CITY.

WESTMINSTER SAUCE, PATRONIZED BY THE NOBILITY AND GENTRY OF THE COUNTY AND CITY.

This Sauce, from its peculiar piquancy and zest, is pronounced by connoisseurs to be the best and most generally useful of any yet offered to the Public. SOLE PROPRIETORS, BOWERS BROTHERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TEA DEALERS, FAMILY GROCERS AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMEN, 101, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. Established 1780. Bowers Brothers respectfully request a TRIAL OF THEIR TEAS, which cannot be excelled either in quality or price. They have made this branch of their business their especial study for man

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Pierce’s Important Improvements in Warming and Ventilating,

Pierce’s Important Improvements in Warming and Ventilating,

MANUFACTORY AND WAREHOUSE, 5 JERMYN STREET, REGENT STREET. Pyro-pneumatic warming and ventilating stove-grate PIERCE solicits attention to his unrivalled PYRO-PNEUMATIC WARMING AND VENTILATING STOVE-GRATE, For the production of Healthful Warmth, with UNCEASING and SELF-ACTING VENTILATION , and the open cheerful fire, for Warming Churches, Chapels, Infant and other Schools, Public Rooms, Entrance Halls, &amp;c., &amp;c., with a pure wholesome atmosphere, now fully established in public op

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RICHMOND & CHANDLER’S PRIZE CHAFF-CUTTING MACHINE.

RICHMOND & CHANDLER’S PRIZE CHAFF-CUTTING MACHINE.

Richmond &amp; Chandler’s prize chaff-cutting machine This remarkably successful machine has now been before the public for some years, during which time it has received the most distinguished honours that could be awarded—the First Prizes of all the National Societies, and the highest commendations of the Judges of all the principal Societies in Great Britain. In testing the comparative value of machinery the first consideration is, the power required to work the same: in other words, the

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PALATINE HORSE INVIGORATING FOOD,

PALATINE HORSE INVIGORATING FOOD,

120 Feeds. In Packets, 19s. PALATINE CATTLE &amp; SWINE FATTENING FOOD , AND PALATINE MILK-FORMING FOOD FOR COWS . 120 Feeds. In Packets, 14s. 9d. Delivered at any Railway Station, Carriage Free, on receipt of Post-office Order. G. H. BOLTON &amp; CO., AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTS , WARRINGTON. The principle of these foods consists in the property of their elements (by the exercise of chemical affinities) to apply the waste usually caused by respiration and perspiration to the production of a

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Just published (June, 1858), ELEMENTS OF ANIMAL NUTRITION AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY.

Just published (June, 1858), ELEMENTS OF ANIMAL NUTRITION AND ORGANIC CHEMISTRY.

Particularly as regards the vigorous condition of the Horse, the Fattening of Cattle, and the Formation of Milk in Cows. BY G. H. BOLTON, AGRICULTURAL CHEMIST, WARRINGTON . Price Sixpence, or forwarded, Post Free, to any address on receipt of Seven Stamps....

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THE MOST POPULAR SCHOOL HISTORIES.

THE MOST POPULAR SCHOOL HISTORIES.

Embellished with Plates, Maps, Engravings, &amp;c. WHITTAKER’S IMPROVED PINNOCK’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND. Forty-fifth edition, 12mo., price 6s., strongly bound in roan. WHITTAKER’S IMPROVED PINNOCK’S HISTORY OF ROME. Thirty-second edition, 12mo., price 5s. 6d., strongly bound in roan. WHITTAKER’S IMPROVED PINNOCK’S HISTORY of GREECE. Twenty-eighth edition, 12mo., price 5s. 6d., strongly bound in roan. No editions of these works are genuine except they have the name of the publishers, Whittake

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THE AUTHOR’S EDITIONS. OLLENDORFF’S METHOD OF Learning to Read, Write, and Speak a Language IN SIX MONTHS.

THE AUTHOR’S EDITIONS. OLLENDORFF’S METHOD OF Learning to Read, Write, and Speak a Language IN SIX MONTHS.

1. ADAPTED to the GERMAN. Written expressly for the English Student. By Dr. H. G. Ollendorff . In two parts. Part I. eighth edition, price 12s., 8vo. cloth. Part II., third edition, price 12s., 8vo. cloth. The parts sold separately. * * * Introductory book to Dr. Ollendorff’s method adapted to the German, containing a new system of facilitating the study of the German Declensions, and rules on the Gender of Substantives. New edition, 12mo. cloth, 3s. 6d. 2. ADAPTED to the FRENCH. Writt

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WILLIAM FITCH, (Successor to H. Bailey,)

WILLIAM FITCH, (Successor to H. Bailey,)

HAIR CUTTER, WIG MAKER, PERFUMER, AND FANCY HAIR WORKER, 11, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER. Shampooing on the Oxford and Cambridge Principle ....

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JOHN HOWARD, LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, 11, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

JOHN HOWARD, LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, 11, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER.

Ladies’ Boots and Shoes made to Order , Gentlemen’s Shooting, Fishing, and Dress Boots. PARIS, LONDON AND DUBLIN BOOTS AND SHOES....

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MESSES. EWEN AND REVIS, AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS, LAND SURVEYORS, CIVIL ENGINEERS, House, Estate, and General Commission Agents, CHESTER.

MESSES. EWEN AND REVIS, AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS, LAND SURVEYORS, CIVIL ENGINEERS, House, Estate, and General Commission Agents, CHESTER.

Offices :— The City Auction Mast , Bridge Street Row . N.B.—A General Rent Audit held every Quarter ....

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FAMILY GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT,

FAMILY GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT,

Heraldic shield AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, 100, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. DUTTON AND MILLER Respectfully inform their numerous patrons that their Stock of GROCERY and ITALIAN ARTICLES is now one of the most complete in the kingdom, comprising every article of known merit and recent introduction. As successors to one of the oldest established Grocery Connexions in Chester, the best endeavours have been made to sustain the reputation enjoyed by their predecessors, and they have the gratification of s

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RELIANCE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 71, KING WILLIAM STREET, LONDON.

RELIANCE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, 71, KING WILLIAM STREET, LONDON.

THE ENTIRE PROFITS DIVIDED AMONG THE ASSURED. DIRECTORS. George Ashlin , Esq. George F. Harris , Esq. John James , Esq. John Ledger , Esq. William Phelps , Esq. Henry T. Prinsep , Esq. Charles H. Smith , Esq. James Traill , Esq. George Whitmore , Esq., Bankers —Messrs. Williams, Deacon, Labouchere, Thornton and Co. ADVANTAGES PRESENTED BY THIS SOCIETY. Life Assurances may be effected upon Increasing , Decreasing , Equal , or Half-Premium Scales; also by Single Payments , and Payments for limited

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WILLIAM PARKINSON, Plumber, Glazier, and Gas Fitter, NORTHGATE, CHESTER.

WILLIAM PARKINSON, Plumber, Glazier, and Gas Fitter, NORTHGATE, CHESTER.

Baths, Pumps, and Water Closets Fixed on the most approved principles....

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ROYAL HOTEL, CHESTER

ROYAL HOTEL, CHESTER

Royal coat of arms VISITORS AND TOURISTS will find the above Hotel in every way adapted to their comfort and requirements, and after a Survey of Chester and its vicinity, the most convenient en route to Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. D. M‘GREGOR , Proprietor . To Tourists and others....

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T. B. FOULKES,

T. B. FOULKES,

OLD ESTABLISHED GLOVE MANUFACTURER AND HOSIER, CROSS , CHESTER , Has always in stock a Large Assortment of GLOVES AND GAUNTLETS, of his own and other approved makes. His PATENT GAUNTLETS continue to give great satisfaction; their accuracy in fitting being very much superior to all others....

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J. THOMPSON, PRINTSELLER, ETC., BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER,

J. THOMPSON, PRINTSELLER, ETC., BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER,

Repository for the Sale of VIEWS IN WALES, of the ANCIENT BUILDINGS IN CHESTER, and GUIDE BOOKS for Chester and Wales. ENGRAVER, LITHOGRAPHER, AND COPPER-PLATE PRINTER. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Address Cards Engraved and Printed ....

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THE ROYAL FARMERS’ AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY,

THE ROYAL FARMERS’ AGRICULTURAL AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANY,

3, NORFOLK STREET, STRAND, LONDON. DIRECTORS . Chairman —STEPHEN C. DENISON, Esq., Deputy Judge Advocate, 35, Great George Street, Westminster, London. Deputy Chairman —B. P. SHEARER, Esq., Swanmore House, Bishop Waltham, Hants. Samuel Boydell , Esq., 41, Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London. Newson Garrett , Esq., Alde House, Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Edward James Hawker , Esq., 37, Cadogan Place, Sloane Street, Chelsea. Samuel Jonas , Esq., Ickleton, Cambridgeshire. Rev. Henry E. Knatchbull , Elmham Vic

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The Blossoms Family and Commercial Hotel, CHESTER.

The Blossoms Family and Commercial Hotel, CHESTER.

HENRY CUTTER , PROPRIETOR . To FAMILIES, COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN, and PARTIES on PLEASURE, the above Hotel offers peculiar advantages, being situated in the centre of the City, adjoining the Post Office, near to the Banks, within two minutes’ walk of the Ancient City Wall, and Cathedral, and the nearest Hotel to the Railway Station. The above Hotel is one of the OLDEST ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE CITY , and is conducted on principles combining COMFORT WITH THE STRICTEST ECONOMY . A FIXED MODERATE CHARGE

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OLD BOOK REPOSITORY.

OLD BOOK REPOSITORY.

GENTLEMEN IN SEARCH OF RARE AND CURIOUS BOOKS , Are respectfully invited to inspect the Collection at G. H. CROWTHER’S REPOSITORY, ST. WERBERGH STREET, Where, if they do not find what they want, they may meet with what they did not expect to find. Libraries of any extent, and smaller parcels of Books purchased for immediate payment....

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IMPORTANT TO TOURISTS.

IMPORTANT TO TOURISTS.

Sold by all Stationers, &amp;c., SMITH’S PATENT POCKET BOOK, With Expanding Pockets. SMITH’S MANIFOLD LETTER BOOK, Not requiring Ink. The Writing is Jet Black, and perfectly indelible. Bound Roan and Lock. SMITH’S METALLIC MEMORANDUM BOOKS, AND PORTABLE WRITING CASES, With everything requisite for the Tourist. T. J. &amp; J. SMITH, PATENTEES AND MANUFACTURERS, LONDON....

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THE GREAT BOTANIC MEDICINE.

THE GREAT BOTANIC MEDICINE.

DR. TORRENS’ PURE HERBAL PILLS. No language can convey an adequate idea of the immediate and almost miraculous change produced by making use of these Pills in the diseased, debilitated, and shattered nervous system. To print all the letters of thanks received from different individuals, describing the great benefit received by making use of this medicine, would fill a book larger than the Bible! The relaxed and debilitated body and nerves are at once rebraced, restored, enlivened, and built up

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JOHN SMITH & SON,

JOHN SMITH & SON,

WOOLLEN DRAPERS, TAILORS, AND HATTERS, EASTGATE STREET ROW , CHESTER. Just Published . Price Two Guineas , neatly Bound ,...

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ANTIQUITIES OF CHESHIRE, IN PHOTOGRAPH,

ANTIQUITIES OF CHESHIRE, IN PHOTOGRAPH,

WITH SHORT DESCRIPTIVE NOTES BY WILLIAM BRYANS, M.A., VICAR OF TARVIN, CHESHIRE; TO WHICH ARE ADDED , VIEWS OF CONWAY AND CARNARVON CASTLES, AND OF HAUGHMOND AND BUILDWAS ABBEYS , SHROPSHIRE . This Series of Photographic Pictures will contain Views of the most interesting remains of Antiquity in the City and County of Chester; among which will be found specimens of Ancient Domestic Architecture, Churches, Ruins, and Crosses. Published by Hugh Roberts , Eastgate Row....

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TOWN MADE SILK, ALPACA, AND GINGHAM UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS!!

TOWN MADE SILK, ALPACA, AND GINGHAM UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS!!

AT GEORGE WILLIAMS AND CO.’S , GLASGOW HOUSE, 18, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. Gentlemen’s Shirts , Silk Ties , Collars , Wool Vests , Gloves , Hosiery , &amp;c....

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G. KENRICK,

G. KENRICK,

PATENT ELASTIC Spring Truss and Deformity Instrument Maker, 31, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. ARTIFICIAL ARMS, LEGS, ETC. Elastic Stockings , Knee-Caps , Ancle-Socks , &amp;c....

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ESTABLISHED 1748.

ESTABLISHED 1748.

OLD ESTABLISHED Cheshire Cheese &amp; Family Provision Warehouse, 139, BRIDGE STREET, CHESTER. ROBERT GRIFFITH PARRY Begs to return his grateful thanks for the very kind manner in which he has been patronized since he succeeded to the business of his late Grandmother, Mary Griffith (so successfully carried on by her for upwards of 50 years); and he assures his friends that he will endeavour to merit a continuance of their favours, by keeping a constant supply of the best articles at the lowe

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HARP AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSES. ABBEY STREET AND THE NORTHGATE.

HARP AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSES. ABBEY STREET AND THE NORTHGATE.

BOUCHER &amp; CO., Have now a well selected Stock of PIANOFORTES , &amp;c., new and second-hand, for SALE or HIRE, at all prices; including the newly-introduced STUDIO Pianofortes, by eminent makers, at 16 and 18 Guineas, of superior excellence and durability. Also the ‘ FOREIGN MODEL ,’ an instrument of the Cottage size, combining every excellence of manufacture with the tone and touch of a small Grand Pianoforte. Warranty unlimited, with option of Exchange at any time on favourable ter

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ESTABLISHED 1780. BOWERS BROTHERS, DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

ESTABLISHED 1780. BOWERS BROTHERS, DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

101, EASTGATE STREET, CHESTER. PRESCRIPTIONS AND FAMILY RECEIPTS PREPARED WITH THE GREATEST CARE AND ACCURACY. Bowers’s Cestrian Bouquet. ,, Essence of Spring Flowers. ,, Lavender Water. Bowers’s Glycerine Cold Cream. ,, Camphor Balls. ,, Pearl Dentrifice. And a Variety of other Elegant Requisites for the Toilet . SCHWEPPE’S SODA WATER AND LEMONADE ON WHOLESALE TERMS....

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TO ADVERTISERS.

TO ADVERTISERS.

THE CHESHIRE OBSERVER , AND GENERAL ADVERTISER FOR CHESHIRE AND NORTH WALES, IS NOW THE MOST WIDELY CIRCULATED PAPER IN THE COUNTY, And is especially devoted to the interests of Chester, Birkenhead, Nantwich, Northwich, Crewe, Sandbach, Winsford, Congleton, Runcorn, Knutsford, Middlewich, Wrexham, Holywell, Mold, Whitchurch, Ruthin, Denbigh, &amp;c. And the surrounding neighbourhoods , where it has an extensive circulation . THIS PAPER IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY EVENING, AND CONTAINS ALL THE

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CHESTER HOMŒOPATHIC PHARMACY, CAXTON BUILDINGS, PEPPER STREET.

CHESTER HOMŒOPATHIC PHARMACY, CAXTON BUILDINGS, PEPPER STREET.

EDWARD THOMAS Prepares the HOMŒOPATHIC REMEDIES in the forms of Globules, Pilules, Tincture, and Trituration. His experience and care in preparing the Medicines has procured for him the confidence of the profession and the public in various parts of the Kingdom. STANDARD WORKS ON HOMŒOPATHY. Medicine Chests and Cases , Of various sizes and forms, adapted to Professional and Domestic Treatises on Homœopathy. DR. THOMAS ON ARNICA , Calendula , Cantharides , Ledum , Ruta , and Rhus , as EXTERNAL R

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GEORGE HOTEL, BANGOR FERRY, NORTH WALES.

GEORGE HOTEL, BANGOR FERRY, NORTH WALES.

In returning her grateful thanks for the patronage and support which she has received during the last fifteen years, MISS ROBERTS begs to inform her friends and the public, that during the winter season she has added to the comforts and accommodation at “THE GEORGE,” on a scale calculated to meet its present requirements. Among the buildings now added to “THE GEORGE,” is a New Coffee Room , on a magnificent scale; adjoining which, and fitted up in a style appropriate for evening reception , is a

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Atlas Fire and Life Assurance Office, 92, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON.

Atlas Fire and Life Assurance Office, 92, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON.

ESTABLISHED 1808, And Empowered by Act of Parliament of the 54th Geo. III. c. 79. DIRECTORS. Chairman .— J. Oliver Hanson , Esq. Sir William Baynes , Bart. Arthur Edward Campbell , Esq. Thomas Chapman , Esq., F.R.S. Benjamin Buck Greene , Esq. Joseph Grote , Esq. Dep. Chairman .— Wm. Geo. Prescott , Esq. John George Maclean , Esq. Samuel Eustace Magan , Esq. Capt. Alex L. Montgomery , R.N. Joseph Pulley , Esq. Arthur Augustus Rasch , Esq. Auditors .— John Oliver Hanson , Jun. Esq., and Philip Ai

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WOOD’S SUFFOLK IRON WORKS, STOWMARKET,

WOOD’S SUFFOLK IRON WORKS, STOWMARKET,

WILL EXHIBIT AT THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S CHESTER MEETING , A SELECTION OF A FIRST CLASS CHARACTER, COMPRISING STOCK FEEDING IMPLEMENTS , BARN MACHINERY, FIELD AND ROAD IMPLEMENTS , WITH OTHER MACHINERY, AMONGST WHICH WILL BE FOUND Steam Engines, Thrashing Machines, Grinding Mills, Crushing &amp; Ribbling Mills, HARWOOD’S PATENT REAPING MACHINE, PHILLIPS’ IMPROVED NEW ROOT MINCERS, PALMER’S PATENT CHAFF CUTTERS , PHILLIPS’ PATENT FERTILIZING LEVER HARROW AND WEED EXTIRPATOR, COMBINED

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The Royal Agricultural Society’s Meeting at Chester, 1858.

The Royal Agricultural Society’s Meeting at Chester, 1858.

FIRST CLASS AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. R. GARRETT AND SONS , LEISTON WORKS, SAXMUNDHAM, SUFFOLK, AND AT 40, MARK LANE CHAMBERS, E.C., Respectfully solicit the continued patronage and support of the numerous body of Agriculturists, Shippers, Merchants, and others, whom they have had the honour of supplying with Agricultural Machines and Implements for the last thirty years. With their extensively increased facilities for manufacturing, R. G. and Sons are now enabled to supply with dispatch, and at

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VISITORS BEFORE YOU LEAVE CHESTER

VISITORS BEFORE YOU LEAVE CHESTER

CALL AT No. 117 , BRIDGE STREET , AND SEE THAT ANCIENT RELIC OF THE ROMANS , THE BATH AND HYPOCAUST , PRONOUNCED BY ALL ANTIQUARIANS TO BE THE GREATEST CURIOSITY IN CHESTER . “Near to the Feathers Hotel, in Bridge Street, are premises now occupied as a China Shop , in which are the remains of the Roman Hypocaust and Sweating Bath, the use of which appears to have been very general among the Romans, and regarded by them as one of their chief luxuries. From the details which have been handed down

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FIRST CLASS AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. R. HORNSBY AND SONS, SPITTLEGATE IRONWORKS, GRANTHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE,

FIRST CLASS AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. R. HORNSBY AND SONS, SPITTLEGATE IRONWORKS, GRANTHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE,

Invite the attention of Agricultural Shippers, Merchants, and Others, to their improved Agricultural Machinery, comprising—Patent Portable Steam Engines, Patent Combined Machines for Threshing and perfectly Dressing Corn for Market at one operation. Improved Circular Saw Benches, Portable Corn Grinding Mills, Corn, Seed, and Manure Drills of all Kinds, Patent Corn Dressing Machines and Blowers, Chaff Cutters, Cake Breakers, Ploughs, &amp;c. &amp;c. &amp;c., the pre-eminent excellenc

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M. WILLIAMS, SILK, WOOLLEN, & COTTON DYER, CLEANER, GLAZER, AND HOT PRESSER, ST. WERBURGH STREET, CHESTER.

M. WILLIAMS, SILK, WOOLLEN, & COTTON DYER, CLEANER, GLAZER, AND HOT PRESSER, ST. WERBURGH STREET, CHESTER.

Gentlemen’s Wearing Apparel Renovated . Blankets and Carpets scoured on the shortest notice , and on the most reasonable terms ....

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EDWARD PARIS, BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, 73, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

EDWARD PARIS, BAZAAR AND FANCY REPOSITORY, 73, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

Visitors to Chester are respectfully invited to inspect the large and well assorted Stock of Toys , Games , and Fancy Goods , at the above Establishment, where, if they do not wish to purchase, they may pass an agreeable half hour....

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BLAKE,

BLAKE,

(LATE GIBBONS,) CONFECTIONERY &amp; GENERAL REFRESHMENT ROOMS , EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER . SOUPS, STEAKS, CHOPS, COFFEE, TEA, &amp;c., &amp;c. LEMONADE, SODA WATER, AND GINGER BEER. MELTON MOWBRAY PIES . GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, 5, BRIDGE STREET ROW, CHESTER, G. MARSH , TAILOR AND DRAPER. MADE TO MEASURE, AN EXCELLENT SUIT OF BLACK FROM 55s. FUNERALS FURNISHED....

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W. A. BILLINGTON, CONFECTIONER & BRIDE-CAKE MAKER, 45, WATERGATE ROW, CHESTER.

W. A. BILLINGTON, CONFECTIONER & BRIDE-CAKE MAKER, 45, WATERGATE ROW, CHESTER.

(Within two minutes’ walk of City Walls, Racecourse, &amp;c.) Parties Visiting Chester will find his Refreshment Rooms REPLETE WITH SOUPS, STEAKS, PIES, JELLIES, PASTRY, IN VARIETY. TEA AND COFFEE, BURTON ALES, LONDON PORTER....

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A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF WRITING DESKS, INKSTANDS, ETC.,

A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF WRITING DESKS, INKSTANDS, ETC.,

AND OTHER ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS, BEST RUSSIA LEATHER WRITING CASES, Despatch Boxes, and Tourists’ Cases, AT HUGH ROBERTS’, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. AGENT TO THE LONDON STEREOSCOPIC COMPANY . STEREOSCOPES FROM 3s. 6d, EACH . A LARGE NUMBER OF SLIDES ALWAYS ON HAND....

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HARRISON, JOINER AND BUILDER,

HARRISON, JOINER AND BUILDER,

KING STREET, NORTHGATE STREET, CHESTER . SEASONED AND PREPARED TIMBER, Doors, Sashes, Architraves, Skirtings, Staircases, Shop Fronts, AND ALL KINDS OF JOINERS’ WORK, OF FIRST-RATE QUALITY, EXECUTED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE....

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CLAYTON, SHUTTLEWORTH, & CO., STAMP END WORKS, LINCOLN,

CLAYTON, SHUTTLEWORTH, & CO., STAMP END WORKS, LINCOLN,

AND 78, LOMBARD STREET, LONDON, E.C. IMPROVED PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES . The large and increasing demand for CLAYTON, SHUTTLEWORTH, &amp; CO.’S Steam Engines and Machinery, together with the numerous and flattering testimonials daily received, is a sufficient proof of the high estimation in which they are held, both in this and foreign countries, and renders it quite unnecessary to say much upon the subject in an Advertisement. Already more than two thousand seven hundred have been manufactur

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CLAYTON, SHUTTLEWORTH, AND CO.’S COMBINED BOULTING, THRASHING, STRAW SHAKING, RIDDLING, AND WINNOWING MACHINE.

CLAYTON, SHUTTLEWORTH, AND CO.’S COMBINED BOULTING, THRASHING, STRAW SHAKING, RIDDLING, AND WINNOWING MACHINE.

Winnowing machine This Machine took the First Prize at the Royal Agricultural Society’s Meeting at Lewes, 1852; also at Lincoln, 1854; and at Carlisle, 1855, was awarded the Honorary Silver Medal, with a High Commendation, for the introduction of a Patent Apparatus for Separating the Corn and Delivering it in Sacks ready for Market. This is an object often attempted, but never before effectually accomplished by a Portable Machine. As a proof of the superiority of C., S., &amp; Co.’s Combin

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JOHN WARNER, AND SONS, Hydraulic Engineers, and Bell and Brass Founders to Her Majesty,

JOHN WARNER, AND SONS, Hydraulic Engineers, and Bell and Brass Founders to Her Majesty,

8, CRESCENT, CRIPPLE GATE, LONDON; And at the Royal Agricultural Society’s Show at Chester, where the following and many other articles may be seen at their stand. Patent Cast Iron Pump Patent Cast Iron PUMP, fitted with J. W. &amp; Sons’ Patent Bucket and Sucker, which cannot clog in action, for Farms, Cottages, Manure Tanks, and Wells not exceeding 28 feet. Dia. Height. £ s. 2½ in. short 1 ft. 7 in. 1 10 2½ in. long 3 ,, 3 ,, 14 3 ,, 3 ,, 6 ,, 2 8 3½ ,, 12 4 ,, 3 2½ in. short, with 15 ft.

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LISTON’S LIVER PILLS,

LISTON’S LIVER PILLS,

PREPARED Royal coat of arms ONLY BY PLATT AND SON ; CHEMISTS TO HER MAJESTY, EASTGATE ROW ....

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W. FARISH’S Commercial Temperance Hotel,

W. FARISH’S Commercial Temperance Hotel,

No, 6, BROOK STREET, LATE OF EGERTON STREET, CHESTER, Is conveniently situated for business, in the leading thoroughfare to the City, within five minutes’ walk of the Railway Station and Post Office, and is fitted with a view to the comfort of Commercial Gentlemen, Visitors, &amp;c. Omnibuses pass to and from every Train ....

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MESSRS. LOWNDES AND SMITH

MESSRS. LOWNDES AND SMITH

Royal coat of arms Beg to inform the Farmers, Gentry, and inhabitants of Cheshire, that they have been appointed sole Agents for the undermentioned Collieries, &amp;c:— INCE HALL COAL AND CANNEL COMPANY, WIGAN; Messrs. Haworth &amp; Thompson , Trydelger Lodge, near Mold; and MR. THOMAS TICKERS, MANCHESTER, For the Sale of his celebrated Manure, known as the BRITISH FERTILIZER; SUPERPHOSPHATE, AND BOILED BONES. N.B. — HENRI and CO.’s Patent Horse and Cattle Feed always on hand . Office ,

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BONES & GUANO

BONES & GUANO

Graphic of Bones &amp; Guano banner with man ploughing LIEBIG STEAM POWER BONE MILLS. Ground Bones , various sizes . DISSOLVED BONES, WARRANTED PURE. APPLY TO ARNOTT BROTHERS , LIVERPOOL. AGENTS FOR “GRAY’S” SCOTTISH PLOUGHS AND IMPLEMENTS; HORNSBY’S NORFOLK FARM MACHINES, ENGINES, &amp;c....

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WILLIAM BOX, Gas Fitter, Brass Finisher, Brazier,

WILLIAM BOX, Gas Fitter, Brass Finisher, Brazier,

AND BELL HANGER, BROOK STREET, NEAR FRODSHAM STREET BRIDGE, CHESTER. Chandeliers, and every description of Gas Fittings supplied, and neatly repaired on the shortest notice. BRONZING AND LACQUERING DONE ON THE PREMISES ON REASONABLE TERMS. REPAIRS EXECUTED IN ALL THE VARIOUS BRANCHES....

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Bride Cake Manufacturer

Bride Cake Manufacturer

BY APPOINTMENT Royal coat of arms TO THE QUEEN. RICHARD BOLLAND , CONFECTIONER, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER, Successor to the late Mrs. Thomas . (NO OTHER PERSON HAVING THE PURCHASE AND USE OF HER RECEIPTS FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF BRIDE CAKES.) Wedding Breakfasts FURNISHED IN WHOLE OR PART. PIC-NIC PARTIES SUPPLIED . FRENCH AND ORNAMENTAL CONFECTIONERY . Parties visiting Chester will find his Refreshment Rooms replete with Soups, Pies, Jellies, Ices, and Pastry in variety....

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THOMAS DAVIES, DRAPER, SILK MERCER, ETC.,

THOMAS DAVIES, DRAPER, SILK MERCER, ETC.,

LONDON HOUSE, BRIDGE STREET, AND BRIDGE STREET ROW, ( Opposite Grosvenor Street ,) CHESTER ....

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THOMAS GIBBS & CO.,

THOMAS GIBBS & CO.,

THE SEEDSMEN TO THE Royal Agricultural Society of England, CORNER OF HALF-MOON STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON, Beg to announce that they supply Mixtures of Grass Seeds for permanent Pastures and Meadows, Parks or Field Lawns, Cemeteries, Garden Lawns, and Grass Plots, &amp;c., &amp;c. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. KITCHEN GARDEN &amp; FLOWER SEEDS , in assorted Packets, or separately, to order. Shipping Orders carefully executed to any extent. Priced Lists forwarded on applicat

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HUGH ROBERTS’ General Circulating Library and News-Room, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

HUGH ROBERTS’ General Circulating Library and News-Room, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER.

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Allowed at one time. Year. Half-year. Quarter. Month. £ s. d. One Set of Books 1 0 13 8 3 6 Two Ditto 1 17 10 4 Three Ditto 1 18 5 16 6 Four Ditto 2 1 7 17 6 A Magazine or Review is allowed with each of the above. Reading Societies, Book Clubs, or Families residing in the same vicinity, are supplied at the rate of £5 per Twenty Volumes, with liberty to exchange them at pleasure. Single Subscription to the Library and News-Room, One Guinea per Annum, payable in advance....

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ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND. CHESTER MEETING, 1858.

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND. CHESTER MEETING, 1858.

SMITH AND ASHBY, Agricultural Implement Manufacturers, STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE, Beg to direct attention to their celebrated HAYMAKING MACHINES , Patent Steel Tooth HORSE RAKES , Patent Wheel HAND RAKES , New Patent Improved CHAFF-CUTTING MACHINES , Oil Cake Mills, and Horse Works, They also invite special notice of their New TWO-AND-A-HALF HORSE PORTABLE STEAM ENGINE , for agricultural and general use, with compact Thrashing Machine, Grinding Mill Chaff Cutter, Root Pulper, Cake Mill, Corn Crushe

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SMITH & ASHBY’S PATENT HORSE RAKE FOR HAY, CORN, COUCH GRASS, STUBBLE, &c.

SMITH & ASHBY’S PATENT HORSE RAKE FOR HAY, CORN, COUCH GRASS, STUBBLE, &c.

SALISBURY REPORT, 1857.—Messrs. Smith and Ashby’s Horse Rake, with Patent Steel Teeth, was next tried. It is the old original Stamford Rake improved. It is light, but works remarkably well. The teeth are made of steel. It drew up heavy grass better than any other, and it clean-raked admirably; it is also adapted for twitch or scutch grass. A prize was awarded.— See Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England , 1857. This Rake has taken the First Prize of the Royal Society of Irelan

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TO TOURISTS & TRAVELLERS,

TO TOURISTS & TRAVELLERS,

Visitors to the Sea Coast, and to those who enjoy the Fashionable Promenade, the Ride and Drive; in all cases Fervid Heat, and its concomitant Dust, materially injure the Skin, producing Sunburn, Tan, Freckles, and Discolorations of an almost indelible character. To obviate and eradicate these baneful results, recourse may with confidence be had to ROWLANDS’ KALYDOR, an Oriental and Botanical Preparation. Whether resorted to in its specific character as a thorough purifier of existing defects

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Royal Insurance Company CAPITAL £2,000,000 IN 100,000 SHARES OF £20 EACH.

Royal Insurance Company CAPITAL £2,000,000 IN 100,000 SHARES OF £20 EACH.

Royal Insurance Buildings, North John St. &amp; Dale St., Liverpool TRUSTEES JOHN SHAW LEIGH , Esq., . . . and . . . JOHN NAYLOR , Esq. DIRECTORS IN LIVERPOOL Chairman . . . CHARLES TURNER , Esq. Deputy Chairmen . . . RALPH BROCKLEBANK, Esq. &amp; EDWARD JOHNSTON, Esq. T. D. ANDERSON, Esq . MICHAEL BELCHER, Esq . GEORGE BOOKER, Esq . THOMAS BOUCH, Esq . MICHAEL BOUSFIELD, Esq . DAVID CANNON Esq . THOMAS DOVER, Esq . JAMES HOLME, Esq . THOMAS D. HORNBY, Esq . GEO. H. HORSFALL, Esq . RICHA

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THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

LIFE Large Bonus Declared—£2 per Cent. per Annum on the Sum Assure, on all Policies of Two Years standing or upwards. EXAMPLE—Policy, £1000 dated 1845. 180 Bonus 1864. £1180 Sum now Insured, subject to Future Increase. DIVISION OF PROFITS EVERY FIVE YEARS. LOANS ON LIFE POLICIES , with undoubted Personal Security, may, under certain circumstances, be granted. DAYS OF GRACE allowed with the most liberal interpretation. (See late Advertisements). ANNUITIES granted on favourable terms, and every r

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HUGH ROBERTS

HUGH ROBERTS

GENERAL PRINTING, BOOK, AND STATIONARY ESTABLISHMENT, EASTGATE ROW, CHESTER. Agent to the Atlas Fire and Life Assurance Offices . PRINTING Of every Description, neatly and expeditiously executed. LITHOGRAPHIC &amp; COPPER-PLATE PRINTING BOOKBINDING ON THE MOST APPROVED PRINCIPLE. GENERAL LIBRARY AND NEWSROOM 16,000 Vols. AN EXTENSIVE AND WELL SELECTED STOCK OF HANDSOMELY AND PLAINLY BOUND BOOKS, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS PERIODICALS AND NEWSPAPERS Regularly supplied, and Foreign Books obtained t

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