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  1. Frodsham Street Chester in the 1960s1 of 6
  2. Princess Street Chester in the 1960s2 of 6
  3. Bridge Street/Pepper Street Chester in the 1960s3 of 6
  4. Frodsham/Foregate Street Chester in the 50s4 of 6
  5. City Road Chester in the 1980s5 of 6
  6. Underground toilets in Chester Town Hall Square in the 1950s6 of 6
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