Chester - The Nine Houses

These houses are the only remaining pre 19th century almshouses in Chester, and were built around 1650. They form an attractive feature to view from the city walls.

By the early 1960’s the almshouses were in a dilapidated state and were in danger of collapse. They were rescued from collapse by the city council in 1968-9 after a campaign by the Chester Civic Trust and the Chester Archaeological Society, and the houses were restored.

And by the way there are only six of the original nine houses left.

Ian

[Casablanca]

Very familiar view from walking the City walls. They are rather special houses, aren't they? I am glad they were saved.

[Judith Johnson]

So glad they've been restored. What a lovely view! Fav!

[Shanne]

nice view from the city walls, and great to see these old buidlings preserved

[carol white]

Lovely old buildings and composition. Fav!! 😀

[Peter H]

Good to hear they were saved. A nice shot and thanks for the history.

[Nina Ganci]

beautiful historical houses, glad they were saved
love the history

[gloria jones]

Super pov to see the architectural details and great historical information

[Sarah Bremner]

Oh that was a blast from the past. We had a holiday nearby and daughter 2 still has her bear from the Teddy shop and he's called Chester!! Lovely city.

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot of those pretty lookinghouses. Love the atchitecture. Fav.

[bkb in the city]

Great shot

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

Nicely taken photo fav:)

[Fisher Family]

@casablanca @busylady @shannejw @carolmw @peadar @ninaganci @seattlite @sarah19 @pyrrhula @bkbinthecity @stevepam

Thank you all for your comments and favs, which put this shot on the Popular Page.

A bit more research since I posted this reveals that the three lost houses were the victims of changes made in this area around 1850.

Ian