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Bristol Collection (page 2)

Background imageBristol Collection: The Bristol University pedal car race at Hengrove Park in 1967

The Bristol University pedal car race at Hengrove Park in 1967

Background imageBristol Collection: Easton Road, Bristol the morning after a large air raid on the city

Easton Road, Bristol the morning after a large air raid on the city. The bus in the foreground was from the Lawrence Hill depot and was destroyed by a bomb. Victor T

Background imageBristol Collection: An aerial view showing the St Mary Le Port area of Bristol before the Blitz Circa June

An aerial view showing the St Mary Le Port area of Bristol before the Blitz Circa June 1939

Background imageBristol Collection: Its a Knockout with legendary host Eddie Waring, staged as part of the Bristol 600

Its a Knockout with legendary host Eddie Waring, staged as part of the Bristol 600 Exhibition on the Downs in 1973

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol Rovers 1950-51 back row l to r Jack Pitt, Peter Sampson, Ray Warren, Bert Hoyle

Bristol Rovers 1950-51 back row l to r Jack Pitt, Peter Sampson, Ray Warren, Bert Hoyle, Geoff Fox, Harry Bamford, front row l to r George Petherbridge, Bill Roost, Vic Lambden, Geoff Bradford

Background imageBristol Collection: Trying to break the ice on a frozen floating harbour, Bristol

Trying to break the ice on a frozen floating harbour, Bristol, in the bitterly cold winter of 1970

Background imageBristol Collection: Aerial view of Bristol Airport in 1960s

Aerial view of Bristol Airport in 1960s

Background imageBristol Collection: Kings TID Tug 'Sea Gem'pictured in 1961 in Bristol Harbour

Kings TID Tug "Sea Gem"pictured in 1961 in Bristol Harbour
Kings TID Tug " Sea Gem" pictured in 1961 in Bristol Harbour

Background imageBristol Collection: The old George Courage brewery in Bristol, viewed from what is now the city

The old George Courage brewery in Bristol, viewed from what is now the citys Castle Park. 1950s

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol Zoo, children gathered around the bear pit 1st June 1965

Bristol Zoo, children gathered around the bear pit 1st June 1965

Background imageBristol Collection: Holms Sand and Gravel Company at the Bathurst Basin, opposite the General Hospital

Holms Sand and Gravel Company at the Bathurst Basin, opposite the General Hospital, Bristol. The sand companies were the last dockside industry to disappear from the Floating Harbour in the 1980s

Background imageBristol Collection: Bedminster Bridge and a newly re-constructed Redcliffe Hill l 1960s

Bedminster Bridge and a newly re-constructed Redcliffe Hill l 1960s. The right hand site of the hill, with its many old familiar shops and businesses, still awaits demolition

Background imageBristol Collection: Residents of Catherine Mead Street, Bedminster, celebrate the Coronation in 1953

Residents of Catherine Mead Street, Bedminster, celebrate the Coronation in 1953

Background imageBristol Collection: St Mary Le Port Church Tower All that was left after the bombing of World War II Circa

St Mary Le Port Church Tower All that was left after the bombing of World War II Circa 1946

Background imageBristol Collection: Repairing the gates at Netham Lock, Bristol on the Feeder canal in 1963

Repairing the gates at Netham Lock, Bristol on the Feeder canal in 1963

Background imageBristol Collection: The Beatles at Bristols Colston Hall. November 15th 1963 as part of The Beatles

The Beatles at Bristols Colston Hall. November 15th 1963 as part of The Beatles autumn tour. Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney

Background imageBristol Collection: Cary Grant. The Hollywood actor Cary Grant (real name Archie Leach) was often in Bristol

Cary Grant. The Hollywood actor Cary Grant (real name Archie Leach) was often in Bristol, the city of his birth, to see his mother, who was in a nursing home

Background imageBristol Collection: Horsefair, Bristol seen here in the early 1950s, with the foundation work for Lewis

Horsefair, Bristol seen here in the early 1950s, with the foundation work for Lewiss store (now Primark) well under way. The only point of reference to-day are the remaining trees on the edge of St

Background imageBristol Collection: Redcliffe Hill and Bedminster Bridge, Bristol, in the late 1950s

Redcliffe Hill and Bedminster Bridge, Bristol, in the late 1950s. The George and Dragon pub, on the corner of Commercial Road

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol Times, Speedway, the Bristol Bulldogs perform at the Knowle Stadium in the 1950s

Bristol Times, Speedway, the Bristol Bulldogs perform at the Knowle Stadium in the 1950s

Background imageBristol Collection: Empire Theatre - Old Market, Bristol For The Empire Theatre in Old Market

Empire Theatre - Old Market, Bristol For The Empire Theatre in Old Market, where Hollywood actor Cary Grant had his first job in show business

Background imageBristol Collection: The legendary summer of 1976 was so hot that the swing bridge at the Cumberland Basin

The legendary summer of 1976 was so hot that the swing bridge at the Cumberland Basin, Bristol expanded and stuck. This picture shows the desperate attempts that were made to cool down the structure

Background imageBristol Collection: Castle Park, Bristol opposite the Prudential building, in 1959

Castle Park, Bristol opposite the Prudential building, in 1959. The area where the cars are parked, off Wine Street, had been cleared of Blitzed shops and buildings

Background imageBristol Collection: Alan Dicks gives tactical advice to the Bristol City players before an Ashton Gate game

Alan Dicks gives tactical advice to the Bristol City players before an Ashton Gate game. Joe Royle (No 9 on the right), Donnie Gillis (front, head down), next to him is Ray Cashley and behind him

Background imageBristol Collection: The old Royal Mail sorting office in Small Street, Bristol

The old Royal Mail sorting office in Small Street, Bristol, before the move to a brand new building at Temple Meads in 1969. The mail is now sorted at Filton. Circa 1965

Background imageBristol Collection: Roundabouts on The Horsefair, Bristol 1880

Roundabouts on The Horsefair, Bristol 1880

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol Speedway at Knowle Stadium, 1950

Bristol Speedway at Knowle Stadium, 1950

Background imageBristol Collection: Vandyck Cinema, Fishponds Road, Bristol -1961 showing the film The Greengage Summer ub

Vandyck Cinema, Fishponds Road, Bristol -1961 showing the film The Greengage Summer ub

Background imageBristol Collection: Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol

Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol

Background imageBristol Collection: COLLEGE GREEN IN 1950 As Bristols new Council House was nearing completion in

COLLEGE GREEN IN 1950 As Bristols new Council House was nearing completion in the late 1940s it was decided that the public view of the building would be vastly improved by lowering College Green by

Background imageBristol Collection: The Ritz Cinema, Brislington, Bristol 1970

The Ritz Cinema, Brislington, Bristol 1970

Background imageBristol Collection: Cannon Street Bristol 1976

Cannon Street Bristol 1976

Background imageBristol Collection: The Bristol Bulldog dirt-track speedway team in the 1950 s

The Bristol Bulldog dirt-track speedway team in the 1950 s. At the back, wearing the helmet, is the team captain, Billy Hole

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol Garricks Head pub centre shortly before demolition 1975 with modern tower block

Bristol Garricks Head pub centre shortly before demolition 1975 with modern tower block behind. Circa 1975

Background imageBristol Collection: Williams hardware shop, Sandy Park Road, Brislington, Bristol Circa 1920

Williams hardware shop, Sandy Park Road, Brislington, Bristol Circa 1920

Background imageBristol Collection: The Queen visited Bath in 1977, above, as part of her Silver Jubilee tour

The Queen visited Bath in 1977, above, as part of her Silver Jubilee tour. She was given so many flowers during her walkabout through Orange Grove that she was prompted to ask whether Bath had any

Background imageBristol Collection: Armistice Day Procession, Bristol, Wednesday 11th November 1936

Armistice Day Procession, Bristol, Wednesday 11th November 1936

Background imageBristol Collection: Picture shows Mrs Edna Ford with her children, leave their house in Knowle Park, Bristol

Picture shows Mrs Edna Ford with her children, leave their house in Knowle Park, Bristol. (Avon and Somerset area) Daughter June (left - aged 5) Her other daughter (right - aged 8)

Background imageBristol Collection: A Shelter Party in Bedminster, South of the city of Bristol

A Shelter Party in Bedminster, South of the city of Bristol. Somerset and Avon area. Bristol was Englands fifth most heavily bombed city, from 24th November 1940 to 15th May 1944

Background imageBristol Collection: Union Street in Bristol. Somerset and Avon area. Picture shows pedestrians

Union Street in Bristol. Somerset and Avon area. Picture shows pedestrians amongst the blitzed remains of Union Street Broadmead, Bristol

Background imageBristol Collection: Bombed streets in Bristol re-opened to the public. 1940 Somerset and Avon area

Bombed streets in Bristol re-opened to the public. 1940 Somerset and Avon area. Picture shows pedestrians amongst the blitzed remains of a street in Bristol

Background imageBristol Collection: Air raid damage to Messrs. E. S. & A. Robinsons premises, the Bristol printers

Air raid damage to Messrs. E. S. & A. Robinsons premises, the Bristol printers
Air raid damage to Messrs. E.S. & A. Robinsons premises, the Bristol printers. Somerset and Avon area. Bristol was Englands fifth most heavily bombed city, from 24th November 1940 to 15th May 1944

Background imageBristol Collection: Winston Churchill, Sir Charles Maby and Mrs Churchill visit a bombed area in Bristol

Winston Churchill, Sir Charles Maby and Mrs Churchill visit a bombed area in Bristol, during World War Two. Somerset and Avon area

Background imageBristol Collection: Cottagers in a South Western area survey the few salvaged possessions after their home

Cottagers in a South Western area survey the few salvaged possessions after their home was destroyed in an air raid. Picture taken in the Bristol area of England. Somerset and Avon area

Background imageBristol Collection: Air raid victims together in a hall or lounge during a local event or speech regarding

Air raid victims together in a hall or lounge during a local event or speech regarding the local situation. Bristol, England during The Blitz of world War Two. Somerset and Avon area

Background imageBristol Collection: Homeless civilians after a bombing raid. Exact location unknown

Homeless civilians after a bombing raid. Exact location unknown. Somerset and Avon area. Bristol was Englands fifth most heavily bombed city, from 24th November 1940 to 15th May 1944

Background imageBristol Collection: The remains of Union Street, Bristol, Avon and Somerset

The remains of Union Street, Bristol, Avon and Somerset, photographed from the nearby Odeon Cinema. 24th November 1940 Bristol was Englands fifth most heavily bombed city

Background imageBristol Collection: The bombed site of Scull & Sons, Sanitary Engineers, in Redcliffe Street, Bristol

The bombed site of Scull & Sons, Sanitary Engineers, in Redcliffe Street, Bristol, Somerset. Pictured after a German air raid in world War Two



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