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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. 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.

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

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   Chester-le-Street (/ ˈtʃɛstəlistriːt /) [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 and Sunderland. [4] The town holds markets on Saturdays. [5][6] In 2021, the town had a population ...

5. www.chroniclelive.co.uk › news › historyChester-le-Street and Birtley in 27 archive pictures

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   Sep 18, 2016 · Lambton Lion Park, cricket, World War I Belgians and much more in our images of Chester-le-Street and Birtley

6. chesterlestreetheritage.orgChester-le-Street Heritage Group – The History of Chester-le ...

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   Chester-le-Street Heritage Group was formed in 1986, although its origins go back to the mid 1960s when it was known as Chester-le-Street Local History Society. The main activities of the Group is the study of local history, in particular Chester-le-Street and the surrounding area.

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7. 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.

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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 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.

   Old Images of Chester-le-Street, County Durham - Local History Videos

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   What is the Chester-le-Street history group?

   • The main activities of the Group is the study of local history, in particular Chester-le-Street and the surrounding area. Our intention is to research and share information and knowledge relating to the history of Chester-le-Street.

   Chester-le-Street Heritage Group – The History of Chester-le-Street

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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 heritage group?

   • Chester-le-Street Heritage Group was formed in 1986, although its origins go back to the mid 1960s when it was known as Chester-le-Street Local History Society. The main activities of the Group is the study of local history, in particular Chester-le-Street and the surrounding area.

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   Who painted Chester-le-Street?

   • Striking are the painted panels by A.K Nicholson which show events associated with Chester-le-Street’s history. One panel shows the monks arriving in Chester-le-Street with St Cuthbert’s body and another depicts King Alfred the Great confirming the grant of the land made by Guthred.

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9. chesterlestreetheritage.org › memoriesMemories – Chester-le-Street Heritage Group

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   Read The Story. Jimmy was a common sight around Chester-le-Street, on one occasion he was given firm advice by Inspector Gargate of the local Constabulary, who had seen Jimmy driving down Front Street with his leopard draped around his shoulders.