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Historical Collection (page 3)

Background imageHistorical Collection: Fishermen on Brixham quay landing their catch. 18thNovember 1940

Fishermen on Brixham quay landing their catch. 18thNovember 1940

Background imageHistorical Collection: In Teignmouth Carnival week, a nostalgic look-back to a float from 70 years ago

In Teignmouth Carnival week, a nostalgic look-back to a float from 70 years ago. Circa 1930

Background imageHistorical Collection: Torquay Harbour Circa 1880

Torquay Harbour Circa 1880

Background imageHistorical Collection: Laying tram lines at Brunswick Square, Torquay. Circa 1905

Laying tram lines at Brunswick Square, Torquay. Circa 1905

Background imageHistorical Collection: Boats in Torquay Harbour. Circa 1890

Boats in Torquay Harbour. Circa 1890

Background imageHistorical Collection: Ready to Sail: Brixham trawlers waiting a breeze in 1890

Ready to Sail: Brixham trawlers waiting a breeze in 1890

Background imageHistorical Collection: Extending Torbay Road promenade in Torquay in 1930

Extending Torbay Road promenade in Torquay in 1930

Background imageHistorical Collection: Deep Pit colliery, east Bristol, closed in 1935. Circa 1900

Deep Pit colliery, east Bristol, closed in 1935. Circa 1900

Background imageHistorical Collection: Cathay fertiliser works in Redcliffe, Bristol 1890

Cathay fertiliser works in Redcliffe, Bristol 1890

Background imageHistorical Collection: Cottrell s, the Bristol saddlers, 1899

Cottrell s, the Bristol saddlers, 1899

Background imageHistorical Collection: Bristol Bridge, showing trams, shops, advertising signs and St Peters Church

Bristol Bridge, showing trams, shops, advertising signs and St Peters Church. 1910-1920

Background imageHistorical Collection: Marshalls sweet shop in St. George, Bristol. 1910s

Marshalls sweet shop in St. George, Bristol. 1910s

Background imageHistorical Collection: Franks Corner Shop in Lombard Street, Bedminster Circa 1910

Franks Corner Shop in Lombard Street, Bedminster Circa 1910

Background imageHistorical Collection: The News Theatre in Broadmead, Bristol, opened in 1910 and was demolished in 1956

The News Theatre in Broadmead, Bristol, opened in 1910 and was demolished in 1956

Background imageHistorical Collection: The Fourteen Stars Tavern, Counterslip, Bristol 1857

The Fourteen Stars Tavern, Counterslip, Bristol 1857

Background imageHistorical Collection: Horse drawn cabs draw up in Queens Road by the West of England Academy 1900s

Horse drawn cabs draw up in Queens Road by the West of England Academy 1900s

Background imageHistorical Collection: Group of people in typical central Bristol street frontage

Group of people in typical central Bristol street frontage, at the turn of the 20th century. Circa 1900s

Background imageHistorical Collection: Redcliffe Brass and Copper Works, The Old Fox, and Redcliffe Dining Rooms, Circa 1910s

Redcliffe Brass and Copper Works, The Old Fox, and Redcliffe Dining Rooms, Circa 1910s

Background imageHistorical Collection: Pigs arriving in Bristol by boat from Ireland were herded through the streets to

Pigs arriving in Bristol by boat from Ireland were herded through the streets to slaughter, Ellbroad Street 1910

Background imageHistorical Collection: Old Lewins Mead, Bristol circa 1890

Old Lewins Mead, Bristol circa 1890

Background imageHistorical Collection: Early pic of the anaesthetic room at the Royal Infirmary, Bristol, not dated 1900s

Early pic of the anaesthetic room at the Royal Infirmary, Bristol, not dated 1900s

Background imageHistorical Collection: Council and medical staff inspect the damage to Bristols Children

Council and medical staff inspect the damage to Bristols Childrens Hospital following the raid on the city on the 3rd December 1940

Background imageHistorical Collection: Residents of a bombed-out road in Henleaze recover clothing

Residents of a bombed-out road in Henleaze recover clothing and belongings from the remains of their homes following an air raid. Circa March 1941

Background imageHistorical Collection: Church destroyed in Wadham Street, Weston Super Mare during the air raid of the 28th June

Church destroyed in Wadham Street, Weston Super Mare during the air raid of the 28th June 1942

Background imageHistorical Collection: Crowds waiting for Princess Royal to Central Hall, in Old Market, Bristol 1924

Crowds waiting for Princess Royal to Central Hall, in Old Market, Bristol 1924

Background imageHistorical Collection: Despite heavy bombing in the city centre the Post Office building remained largely

Despite heavy bombing in the city centre the Post Office building remained largely undamaged, although its garage and canteen which were situated in the annexe were struck by incendiaries on July

Background imageHistorical Collection: Dads Army, the Home Guard, pictures taken in Bristol and Somerset between 1940

Dads Army, the Home Guard, pictures taken in Bristol and Somerset between 1940 and 1942

Background imageHistorical Collection: Almondsbury residents with their few remaining possessions following the bombing raid

Almondsbury residents with their few remaining possessions following the bombing raid on the nearby RAF Filton and the Bristol Aircraft Factory. 25th September 1940

Background imageHistorical Collection: Steam trains, a Victorian saddle tank engine made by Fox-Walker

Steam trains, a Victorian saddle tank engine made by Fox-Walker, and carrying the name of Bristol, no date 1900s

Background imageHistorical Collection: Woman with her only remaining possessions walks through the Bristol Blitz. 1940s

Woman with her only remaining possessions walks through the Bristol Blitz. 1940s

Background imageHistorical Collection: Passengers during the Second World War board a bus in Bristol heading for Clifton

Passengers during the Second World War board a bus in Bristol heading for Clifton and the Suspension Bridge, note the blackout hoods oh the head lamps. Circa January 1940

Background imageHistorical Collection: Second World War, Blitz, Bombing, Merchants Hall, Bristol February 1942

Second World War, Blitz, Bombing, Merchants Hall, Bristol February 1942

Background imageHistorical Collection: The rescue team at Hanham Colliery, Gloucestershire before the end of World War 1

The rescue team at Hanham Colliery, Gloucestershire before the end of World War 1

Background imageHistorical Collection: Bristol, St Peters Hospital and the Register Office. 28th November 1940

Bristol, St Peters Hospital and the Register Office. 28th November 1940

Background imageHistorical Collection: A victim of the blitz in Stafford Street, Bedminster, salvages some of the family

A victim of the blitz in Stafford Street, Bedminster, salvages some of the familys belongings from the ruins of their home. 29th November 1940

Background imageHistorical Collection: Bristol, Firefighters in King Street during the Bristol Blitz. 1940 / 41

Bristol, Firefighters in King Street during the Bristol Blitz. 1940 / 41
Bristol, Firefighters in King Street during the Bristol Blitz. 1940/41

Background imageHistorical Collection: Residents of aCheriton Place, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol

Residents of aCheriton Place, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. recover clothing and belongings from the remains of their homes following an air raid. Circa March 1941

Background imageHistorical Collection: Tower Hill, Bristol Circa 1920, Tower Hill, which runs from Castle Street to Passage

Tower Hill, Bristol Circa 1920, Tower Hill, which runs from Castle Street to Passage Street. Both sides, except for the Central Health Clinic (1937) were cleared of buildings in the 1960s and 70s

Background imageHistorical Collection: Sherborne WW2 Home guard. Circa 1941

Sherborne WW2 Home guard. Circa 1941

Background imageHistorical Collection: Bristolians in 1939 seen here being issued with gas masks in the build up to the Second

Bristolians in 1939 seen here being issued with gas masks in the build up to the Second World War. By September 1939 some 38 million gas masks had been given out to the civil population

Background imageHistorical Collection: A demonstration of 3. 7 Anti-Aircraft Gun on the Downs, Bristol. Circa 1940

A demonstration of 3. 7 Anti-Aircraft Gun on the Downs, Bristol. Circa 1940
A demonstration of 3.7 Anti-Aircraft Gun on the Downs, Bristol. Circa 1940

Background imageHistorical Collection: Georges Brewery, Bristol decorated for Silver Jubilee of George V

Georges Brewery, Bristol decorated for Silver Jubilee of George V and Queen Mary May 1935

Background imageHistorical Collection: Cyclist negotiate a busy Bristol Tramway Centre June 1939

Cyclist negotiate a busy Bristol Tramway Centre June 1939

Background imageHistorical Collection: Row of bombed damaged houses, Furneaux Road, Beacon Park 1941

Row of bombed damaged houses, Furneaux Road, Beacon Park 1941

Background imageHistorical Collection: The Centre in Bristol 1895

The Centre in Bristol 1895

Background imageHistorical Collection: Bristol Coronation Illuminations June 1953

Bristol Coronation Illuminations June 1953

Background imageHistorical Collection: Policeman directing traffic in Bristol Old Market January 1940

Policeman directing traffic in Bristol Old Market January 1940

Background imageHistorical Collection: Bristol General Hospital in the 1920s

Bristol General Hospital in the 1920s



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