Chester Zoo is one of the largest and most popular zoos in England and it is famous for its fine collection of beasts from around the world. However I would imagine that few take much notice of this house, which was here long before the zoo. The founder George Mottershead purchased Oakfield house in 1930 for £3,500 with 9 acres of gardens. The zoo opened a year later and nearly 80 years on has expanded to 111 acres with over 420 different species.
Taking only photographs – leaving only footprints
