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The Old Dee Bridge, Chester

Edmund Garvey, c. 1765–1780

The view is taken from the south bank of the river Dee, an area which is now a park called Edgar's Field. Dee Mills, where corn was ground are on the right and through the bridge arches, the weir can be seen, which was built to provide power for the mills.

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Title of artwork, date

The Old Dee Bridge, Chester, c. 1765–1780

Date supported

2001

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

62.3 x 99.3 cm

Grant

1725

Total cost

6900

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