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1. localhistoryvideos.com › chester-le-streetOld Images of Chester-le-Street, County Durham

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   Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Chester-le-Street in County Durham, North East England, UK. Chester-le-Street is one of County Durham’s oldest markets towns and is famous for the Shrove Tuesday football match, which probably had its origins in medieval times.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Chester-le-StreetChester-le-Street - Wikipedia

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   Chester-le-Street (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ s t ə l i s t r iː t /) [2] [3] is a market town in the County Durham district, in the ceremonial county of Durham, England. It is located around 6 miles (10 kilometres) north of Durham and is also close to Newcastle upon Tyne. [4] The town holds markets on Saturdays. [5] [6] In 2021, the town had a population ...

4. www.chroniclelive.co.uk › lifestyle › nostalgiaOld pictures of Chester-le-Street down the years - Chronicle Live

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   Jun 12, 2013 · Queen Mother takes a train ride to commemorate her link with a North East Railway, Bowes Railway, Chester-le-Street10 of 13. A crowd gathers on the banks of the River Wear to watch members of...

5. englandsnortheast.co.uk › chester-le-streetChester-le-Street history - England's North East

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   According to one strand of historical records it is claimed that in AD 882 after around seven years of wandering the North, the carriers of St Cuthbert’s coffin were granted land at what is now called Chester-le-Street by a Viking king called Guthred.

6. chesterlestreetheritage.org › brief-historyBrief History – Chester-le-Street Heritage Group

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   The known history of Chester-le-Street dates back to 122AD when a Roman fort was built along the banks of the River Wear. The site of the fort was centred on the Church Chare area, and possibly called “Congangis”.

7. chesterlestreetheritage.org › historyHistory – Chester-le-Street Heritage Group

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   The known history of Chester-le-Street dates back to 122AD when a Roman fort was built along the banks of the River Wear. The site of the fort was centred on the Church Chare area, and possibly called “Congangis”.

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   Where is Chester-le-Street?

   • Enjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Chester-le-Street in County Durham, North East England, UK. Chester-le-Street is one of County Durham’s oldest markets towns and is famous for the Shrove Tuesday football match, which probably had its origins in medieval times.

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   What is the history of Chester-le-Street?

   • The known history of Chester-le-Street dates back to 122AD when a Roman fort was built along the banks of the River Wear. The site of the fort was centred on the Church Chare area, and possibly called “Congangis”.

   Brief History – Chester-le-Street Heritage Group

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   Why is it called Chester-le-Street?

   • It is the ‘street’ of Chester-le-Street’s name, as the term ‘street’ ultimately derives from ‘via-strata’ or ‘paved way’ and was often a name given to former Roman roads by the later Anglo-Saxons. Chester-le-Street’s Roman fort was built on a naturally raised piece of land between the River Wear to the east and Cong Burn to the north.

   Chester-le-Street history - England's North East

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   What is Chester-le-Street known for?

   • Chester-le-Street is one of County Durham’s oldest markets towns and is famous for the Shrove Tuesday football match, which probably had its origins in medieval times. This was the resting place of St Cuthbert for more than a century and was later home to a thriving coal industry, but today the town is best known for its cricket club.

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9. www.facebook.com › groups › 1016009626152101Chester-le-Street Heritage - Facebook

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   Dec 5, 2023 · The Official Chester-le-Street Heritage Group facebook page. A group to share old photographs and historical information about Chester-le-Street and the surrounding colliery villages. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post.