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"God's Providence House", Watergate-street, Chester, 1862. Creator: Unknown. "God's Providence House", Watergate-street, Chester, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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"God's Providence House", Watergate-street, Chester, 1862. Creator: Unknown. "God's Providence House", Watergate-street, Chester, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"God's Providence House", Watergate-street, Chester, 1862. Nooks and Corners of Old England. The old house is, or was, considered one of the lions of the city, but, as this is an age of progress and improvement, it is now in course of being taken down to make room for more commodious premises. The period of its erection is not known; but the year 1652, the date which is carved on one of the front beams, is no doubt the time when the pious and appropriate inscription, "God's Providence is mine inheritance, " was also carved on the lower beam; at which time it is very likely the house was put into good repair. This motto is said to have been inscribed by the occupier as a grateful memorial after escaping the plague, which had about that time visited almost every other dwelling in the city...In a few days this remarkable and interesting memento of those troublesome times will be destroyed. It...has been invariably visited by the numerous sightseers who pay a visit to Chester. The old house, which is built of wood and plaster, was until within the last few weeks in pretty good order, but it has recently been sold to an enterprising tradesman, who, to the regret of the good people of Chester, is now razing it to the ground'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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God's Providence House, Watergate-street, Chester, 1862: A Vanishing Symbol of Faith and History This evocative photograph captures the God's Providence House, located on Watergate-street in Chester, as it stood in 1862, just before its imminent demolition. The exact creator of this image remains unknown, but the description in the Illustrated London News provides a rich historical context. The house, a venerable relic of Old England, was renowned as one of Chester's architectural landmarks. Its age was uncertain, but the inscription on a front beam, 'God's Providence is mine inheritance,' dated back to 1652. This pious message was believed to have been inscribed by the occupier as a grateful testament after surviving the plague that had ravaged the city around that time. Despite its historical significance, the house was now slated for destruction to make way for more modern premises. The photograph captures its intricate wooden beams, plastered walls, and the inscription that had stood the test of time. The house, built of wood and plaster, was in fair condition until recently, when it was sold to a forward-thinking entrepreneur. The God's Providence House had long been a popular attraction for sightseers visiting Chester. Its impending demise drew a steady stream of visitors who wished to witness this remarkable and interesting memento of a bygone era. In a few short days, this symbol of faith and history would be reduced to rubble, another casualty of progress and improvement. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of time and the importance of preserving our historical heritage. The God's Providence House may have been lost to the march of progress, but its memory lives on through images like this one.
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