Chester Photographic Survey

The Chester Photographic Survey is a unique record of Chester. A street by street documentation of Chester District from the 1960s onwards.

[above] Lyon St. & James St. - 1964

[above] Chester Market 1965

[Above] Classic Cinema - 1964

 

In the 1960s the Civic Trust - concerned at the planned changes to the fabric of Chester - asked that a photographic record be made and this was launched in 1963 with them, the Photographic Society and reps from the  Museum and Library. Its aim was to prepare a house by house photo survey, the area within the walls and buildings in imminent danger to be given priority. Now the survey team of photographers (roughly about a dozen of them) are notified by the Civic Trust (and CHH)) of any buildings due for demolition that can be added to the collection on a regular basis

The collection is invaluable for studying local history,  containing over 12,000 photographs of Chester streets, businesses and some buildings that no longer exist today.

Prints

Computer prints

Available at only £2 

Photographic prints

B/W from negatives

• 6 x 4 - £6
• 7 x 5 - £6
• 10 x 8 - £7.50
• 12 x 10 - £9.50

B/W from slides

• 6 x 4 - £4.50
• 7 x 5 - £6.50
• 8 x 6 - £7.50
• 8 x 10 - £8.50

Some images are also available as colour prints from slide at the same price.

Other sizes may also be available on request.

Prints are available within 10 days of the date of order. Urgent requests may be ordered at an extra £2.50 per order

For further information contact  chh@chester.gov.uk or call 01244 402110