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ZCR 119 - Frank Simpson Manuscripts - 16th century - 20th century
- 2 - Photographs
  - 2 - 'Chester Cathedral' - c 1903-1905
    - 1 - Volume 1 - Exterior, and internal features

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Piece
Reference	ZCR 119/1079/19/p16
Title	Photograph: The tower from the Abbey Building.
Date	1903
Description	The Cathedral possesses only one Tower. Its height is 127 feet. It rises above the crossing and binds together the Nave, Choir and Transepts. The work of Restoration commenced in 1868. The Tower was completed September 22nd 1870.

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