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Nostalgia Collection (page 4)

Background imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Cars queue as a local train crosses the level crossing at Warmley in 1960

Cars queue as a local train crosses the level crossing at Warmley in 1960

Background imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Some local Land Army girls learning to drive a Fordson tractor at the start of the last

Some local Land Army girls learning to drive a Fordson tractor at the start of the last war, in 1939. As you can see, there was not much concern for health and safety in those days

Background imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Bristol Speedway at Knowle Stadium, 1950

Bristol Speedway at Knowle Stadium, 1950

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

Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Bygones Snow Scene - Frozen Dawlish fountain 1963

Bygones Snow Scene - Frozen Dawlish fountain 1963

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

The Ritz Cinema, Brislington, Bristol 1970

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Cannon Street Bristol 1976

Cannon Street Bristol 1976

Background imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Clevedon Branch Line Taken just a year before its closure, in October 1966

Clevedon Branch Line Taken just a year before its closure, in October 1966, passengers on the Clevedon-Yatton branch line

Background imageNostalgia 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 imageNostalgia Collection: Bill Johnson seen here with his specially built Triumph motorcycle in which he broke

Bill Johnson seen here with his specially built Triumph motorcycle in which he broke the 2 Wheel World Speed Record - 363 Kilometres Per Hour Circa November 1962

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Model of the Holland - America Line ship SS Rotterdam, the worlds largest model boat seen

Model of the Holland - America Line ship SS Rotterdam, the worlds largest model boat seen here being offload outside the Leofric Hotel, where the model will be displayed in the reception area

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Pantomime rehearsal in a Coventry theatre circa 1960

Pantomime rehearsal in a Coventry theatre circa 1960

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The City of Lincoln Lancaster (which now forms part of the Battle of Britain Memorial

The City of Lincoln Lancaster (which now forms part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight), closely followed by XL 317 Vulcan flying over Lincoln, with Lincoln Cathedral clearly visible

Background imageNostalgia Collection: RAF Westland Whirlwind search and rescue helicopters queueing to land at the RAF

RAF Westland Whirlwind search and rescue helicopters queueing to land at the RAF Fylingdales construction site to take off personnel trapped by heavy snow falls. 15th January 1963

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Actor Ray Winstone (left) filming 'That Summer in Torquay'

Actor Ray Winstone (left) filming "That Summer in Torquay"
Actor Ray Winstone (left) filming " That Summer in Torquay" in 1979 with Julie Shipley, Tony London and Emily Moore

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Jenny 1, the mechanical elephant on Paignton seafront in July 1957

Jenny 1, the mechanical elephant on Paignton seafront in July 1957

Background imageNostalgia Collection: November 1953 showing the installation of new traffic lights in Brunswick Square, Torquay

November 1953 showing the installation of new traffic lights in Brunswick Square, Torquay. Shops Billboard for Nescafe Vauxhall cars

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Actor Sid James celebrating his 19th wedding anniversary with his wife Valerie Ashton in

Actor Sid James celebrating his 19th wedding anniversary with his wife Valerie Ashton in Torquay in August 1971

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Prefabs in Wallace Avenue, Torquay. When they were demolished the families were relocated

Prefabs in Wallace Avenue, Torquay. When they were demolished the families were relocated to Plainmoor 1950s

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Bristol Aerial view of St Annes Board Mills in 1960

Bristol Aerial view of St Annes Board Mills in 1960

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Picture show two young ladies enjoying the sunshine in the summer of 1948

Picture show two young ladies enjoying the sunshine in the summer of 1948. One of them pours the tea for her friend as they sit amongst the buttercups and trees Picture taken Wednesday 14th July 1948

Background imageNostalgia Collection: This Provincial charabanc was photographed at Cleethorpes in the 1920s, close to the pier

This Provincial charabanc was photographed at Cleethorpes in the 1920s, close to the pier. The sign advertises a " seven mile circular tour through the country - fine scenery" for 6d

Background imageNostalgia Collection: A Trent Motor Traction Company tableau movers through the crowds in Derby Market Place

A Trent Motor Traction Company tableau movers through the crowds in Derby Market Place part of the The Hospital Carnival. Circa 1925

Background imageNostalgia Collection: This Provincial charabanc was photographed at Cleethorpes in the 1920s, close to the pier

This Provincial charabanc was photographed at Cleethorpes in the 1920s, close to the pier. The sign advertises a " seven mile circular tour through the country - fine scenery" for 6d

Background imageNostalgia Collection: A Trent Motor Traction Company tableau movers through the crowds in Derby Market Place

A Trent Motor Traction Company tableau movers through the crowds in Derby Market Place part of the The Hospital Carnival. Circa 1925

Background imageNostalgia Collection: A young family walks home with their purchases from the flea market at Club Row

A young family walks home with their purchases from the flea market at Club Row, Bethnal Green, E2 London 1st March 1955

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Perm any 12 from 22 - 'Worse than doing the pools'

Perm any 12 from 22 - "Worse than doing the pools"
Perm any 12 from 22 - " Worse than doing the pools" was the comment from a voter in Haltemprice where electors have up to 12 votes and a choice of 22 candidates. 15th June 1973

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Courtroom into polling station - Mr V. N. Bowen (left) and Mr H

Courtroom into polling station - Mr V. N. Bowen (left) and Mr H. Dutton helping to convert Bridlingtons courthouse into a polling station for the 1959 general election. 8th October 1959

Background imageNostalgia Collection: The first of the ballot boxes is emptied out at the Guildhall

The first of the ballot boxes is emptied out at the Guildhall, Hull for counting in the 1987 General Election. 15th June 1987

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Children at R. O. Wilberforce (Conservative) campaign headquarters in Hull during

Children at R. O. Wilberforce (Conservative) campaign headquarters in Hull during the build up to the 1950 General Election. 2nd February 1950

Background imageNostalgia Collection: To register their votes - Early arrivals at the polling booth in Pickering-Road, Hull

To register their votes - Early arrivals at the polling booth in Pickering-Road, Hull. Forty-six candidates will contest the Hull Council elections. 15th May 1957

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Vote-getting - by pony and trap - Mr John MacCallum campaigning in Holderness-road, Hull

Vote-getting - by pony and trap - Mr John MacCallum campaigning in Holderness-road, Hull. Circa October 1959

Background imageNostalgia Collection: A typical day in an election candidates routine, accompanied Liberal nominee for

A typical day in an election candidates routine, accompanied Liberal nominee for Beverley, Major. H. Stewart Freemantle, on a tour of part of his constituency during the run up to the 1950 General

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Making the most of the frozen lake at East Park, Hull s

Making the most of the frozen lake at East Park, Hull s

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Queen Elizabeth Dock, Hull

Queen Elizabeth Dock, Hull

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Passengers line up as they wait for a train at Paragon station, Hull in 1947

Passengers line up as they wait for a train at Paragon station, Hull in 1947

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Hull FC fans, Mr J Craven, left, and Mr H Shepherdson -members of the New Brunswick club

Hull FC fans, Mr J Craven, left, and Mr H Shepherdson -members of the New Brunswick club leave for the cup tie against Halifax at Maine Road. 12-5-1956

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Children at R. O. Wilberforce (conservative) campaign headquarters in Hull

Children at R. O. Wilberforce (conservative) campaign headquarters in Hull

Background imageNostalgia Collection: Humber Bridge under construction 15th May 1974

Humber Bridge under construction 15th May 1974



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