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Grosvenor Museum
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History Hunter Walking Tours
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Chester Racecourse - The Roodee
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Catton Hall Archery
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Chester FC
Chester Football Club were founded in 1885 as an amalgamation of Chester Rovers and Old King's Scholars and initially played their home games at Faulkner Street in the Hoole area of the city.
For the first five years of their existence they only played friendlies until joining the Combination League in 1890.
In 1901 a new home was found in Whipcord Lane and the club went from strength to strength, winning the Combination League in 1909 after finishing runners-up in the preceding five seasons.
Promotion from Division Four was achieved under Ken Roberts in 1974/75. The club also reached the League Cup Semi-Final where they were narrowly defeated by Aston Villa following wins over League champions Leeds United (the 3-0 victory is arguably the club's greatest result) and Newcastle United.
The late 1970s saw the emergence of Ian Rush, who became the club's record transfer when he moved to Liverpool for £300,000. Relegation in 1982 was followed by a name change, to Chester City, in 1983 and three years later Harry McNally led the club back into Division Three.
For more information visit Chester City FC website
Did you know?
Chester City Football club is right on the England/Wales border - in fact, half is in England, half in Wales!
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