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A tour of Chester's past - from the Roman ruins to the Rows

Local News by Dherran Titherington 24th Dec 2025  
The short film takes us on a tour around Chester with footage from 1931 (Image via: Youtube)
The short film takes us on a tour around Chester with footage from 1931 (Image via: Youtube)
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This short film takes reveals the rich history of Chester, from its Roman origins to a view of it in 1931.

You'll see lots of familiar locations and places, such as St Peter's Church and the Rows - which are described as 'one of the strangest shopping centres in England'.

It also gives a deep insight on the history of Chester Cathedral, whilst providing footage of what life in Chester looked like in the early 20th century.

You can find other archived footage on the Youtube page here.

     

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