Images Dated 5th November 1995

Old Map of Chester 1795 by John Stockdale

An interesting, very detailed, reproduction 18th century street plan of the City of Chester Engraved for and published John Stockdale, London 1795 for John Aikin's"A Description of the Country from Thirty to Forty Miles Round Manchester" The map covers from the Brewers Hall, River Dee and the Racecourse ( Roodee) to the west of the City to Flokersbrook Bridge, Horn Lane and the end of Foregate Street to the east . Main streets and buildings of interest, such as the Infirmary, the Castle & the Cathedral are also clearly named. Lower right is a reference key which further identifies many more buildings and streets