5–9 Northgate Street, Chester

5-9 Northgate street continues the terrace of shops and offices on the popular Chester street, and is part of the section known as Shoemakers' Row, or Sadler's Row. The listed building was constructed in 1900. Similar to the other architecture in the area, John Douglas designed it; the architect also happened to own the site.

Number 9 was rebuilt after a fire in 1914. The whole has two storeys and six bays. On the ground floor, modern shop fronts are behind an arcade that is raised by two steps over the street. Above this is a carved bressumer which includes the date 1900. The upper storey includes three pairs of canted five-light oriel windows; between each pair of windows is a carved figure. Above all are three gables with carved bargeboards and finials.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Dennis Turner.

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Sight Name: 5–9 Northgate Street
Sight Location: Chester, England (See walking tours in Chester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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