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Nostalgia: Chester businesses of the 60s and 70s

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  1. Woolworths on Eastgate Street in the 1970s1 of 9
  2. Burrells department store in the 1960s2 of 9
  3. Roma Cafe, Frodsham Street in the 1960s3 of 9
  4. Blue Star Garage on Frodsham Street in the 1960s4 of 9
  5. Deeways cafe on Foregate Street was known for its kunzel cakes5 of 9
  6. The Kings Head Hotel on Grosvenor Street around 19806 of 9
  7. The Thrift Centre, Foregate Street Chester in 19727 of 9
  8. Victor Value supermarket on Foregate Street, 19648 of 9
  9. Foregate Street Co-Op, Chester in 19649 of 9
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