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The construction of the Linenhall Car Park

Images of when one of Chester's best known car parks was built in the early 1960s

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  1. The building of the Linenhall Car Park facing the Royal Infirmary and Nurses home prior to the construction of the inner ring road.1 of 5
  2. How The Chester Chronicle reported the opening of the new Linenhall Car park circa 19632 of 5
  3. The construction of the Linenhall Street Car & Coach Park in 1962/633 of 5
  4. Roger isn't sure what became of the lorry driver's job after this picture was taken!4 of 5
  5. Do you recognise Chester during the time of the Linenhall Car Park construction in 1962/63?5 of 5
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