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Chester in Cheshire West and Chester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Pied Bull

 
 
Pied Bull Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 29, 2022
1. Pied Bull Marker
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Originally named Bull Mansion, this was the residence of Chester's Recorder in 1533. It was refronted in the 18th century when it became an important coaching inn. George Borrow is thought to have stayed here during his tour of "Wild Wales" in 1854.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
 
Location. 53° 11.585′ N, 2° 53.577′ W. Marker is in Chester, England, in Cheshire West and Chester. It is on Northgate Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 Northgate Street, Chester, England CH1 2HQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Red Lion (a few steps from this marker); North Gate Gaol & the Bridge of Sighs (about
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90 meters away, measured in a direct line); King Charles Tower (about 210 meters away); Chester Cathedral (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Rows (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); East Gate (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); A Tale of Three Gateways (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Celebrating Nature's Glory in Art (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.
 
Additional keywords. pub public house inn
 
The Pied Bull image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 29, 2022
2. The Pied Bull
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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