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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.

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.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.

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7. 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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   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 was Chester le Street known for?

   • By the early eighteenth-century Chester le Street was at the heart of the developing coalfields. The Great North Road ran through the town En route from London to Newcastle. The main inns Lambton Arms, Queens Head and Kings Head were all coaching Inns.

   Brief History - Chester-le-Street Heritage

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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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   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 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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   Where did Chester-le-Street come from?

   • The men were employed at a munitions works, making shells for use mainly on the Western Front. As for Chester-le-Street, it can trace its origins back to Roman Times. In the ninth century, monks carrying the coffin of St Cuthbert were granted land, and it became a magnet for religious pilgrims.

   Chester-le-Street and Birtley in 27 archive pictures

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9. 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”.