Archival Photographs
Although all of these photos underwent some degree of retouching, such as removal of dust and mold spots and in extreme cases repairing cracks and tears, I don't like to retouch them to the point of ruining the charm that they have acquired by simply ageing.
I didn't attempt to put a date to the images as it is definitely not my field of expertise. I welcome you to contact me with suggestions as to the approximate date of any of these photos. Reproductions of the images are available in sizes from 5 X 7 inches to over 4 feet. The quality of the original of course, determines the maximum acceptable size. If you are interested in acquiring a photo or having one of your own restored and/or enlarged please contact me. There are two types of photos: 1. Regular Format - These photos are taken using normal perspective and have conventional proportions. There are a couple of ways to navigate the photos:
1. Use the Text Index to get a brief description of each photo and click on the link to view the image. Either way links are provided throughout to get you around. Enjoy. |
I have been collecting older photos of the Chester area for many years. Some of the better quality images are presented here. Many of the photographs were in very bad condition and until recently there wasn't a lot that could be done to save them. Fortunately with the advances and affordability of digital imaging, a great number of them can be restored to an acceptable level and can be enjoyed once again.
A great number of our photographs are not being cared for or stored properly and are in a constant process of deterioration. I hope by digitizing some of these images they will be around to be appreciated for many years to come.