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South West Collection (page 4)

Background imageSouth West 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 imageSouth West 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 imageSouth West 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 imageSouth West 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 imageSouth West 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 imageSouth West 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 imageSouth West 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 imageSouth West 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 imageSouth West Collection: Roundabouts on The Horsefair, Bristol 1880

Roundabouts on The Horsefair, Bristol 1880

Background imageSouth West Collection: Bristol Speedway at Knowle Stadium, 1950

Bristol Speedway at Knowle Stadium, 1950

Background imageSouth West 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 imageSouth West Collection: Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol

Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol

Background imageSouth West 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 imageSouth West Collection: Bygones Snow Scene - Frozen Dawlish fountain 1963

Bygones Snow Scene - Frozen Dawlish fountain 1963

Background imageSouth West Collection: The Ritz Cinema, Brislington, Bristol 1970

The Ritz Cinema, Brislington, Bristol 1970

Background imageSouth West Collection: Cannon Street Bristol 1976

Cannon Street Bristol 1976

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

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

Background imageSouth West Collection: Westland Wallaces of 501 (City of Bristol) Squadron on morning patrol above Staple

Westland Wallaces of 501 (City of Bristol) Squadron on morning patrol above Staple Hill, Gloucestershire in 1933

Background imageSouth West Collection: The Marquess of Bath may be one of yer aristocrats. But hes a matey sort of bloke

The Marquess of Bath may be one of yer aristocrats. But hes a matey sort of bloke. Mixes with the coach trippers who wander around his stately home at Longleat

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

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

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

Armistice Day Procession, Bristol, Wednesday 11th November 1936

Background imageSouth West Collection: The Stoll Cinema on East, Street, Bristol damaged during the Luftwaffe air raid

The Stoll Cinema on East, Street, Bristol damaged during the Luftwaffe air raid on the city on the 3rd January 1941

Background imageSouth West Collection: A view from Prince Street looking towards Merchant Venturers Hall following the German

A view from Prince Street looking towards Merchant Venturers Hall following the German air raid on the city 25th November 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: The shell of the Princes Theatre on Park Row, Bristol after it received a direct hit

The shell of the Princes Theatre on Park Row, Bristol after it received a direct hit during the Luftwaffes raid on the city on the 24th November 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: The burnt out shell of P E Game Furniture Showrooms, College Green

The burnt out shell of P E Game Furniture Showrooms, College Green, Bristol following the German air raid on the city 25th November 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: The burnt out and bombed out buildings on Bridge Street

The burnt out and bombed out buildings on Bridge Street, Bristol following a series of air raids on the city. April 1941

Background imageSouth West Collection: The Great Hall after it was bombed by the German Luftwaffe on the night of the 24th

The Great Hall after it was bombed by the German Luftwaffe on the night of the 24th November 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: A unexploded bomb amongst the smouldering remains of shops in Bridge Street, Bristol

A unexploded bomb amongst the smouldering remains of shops in Bridge Street, Bristol, following the Luftwaffe raid on the city on the night of 24th November 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: The Bristol Museum which suffered a direct hit during the German air raid on the city

The Bristol Museum which suffered a direct hit during the German air raid on the city on the evening of the 24th November 1940. Among the losses was a large collection of fossils

Background imageSouth West Collection: Mary le Port Street Church the morning after the 24 November 1940 bombing raid

Mary le Port Street Church the morning after the 24 November 1940 bombing raid, on the city of Bristol. 25th November 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: Mary le Port Street, Bristol the morning after a devastating raid on the city by

Mary le Port Street, Bristol the morning after a devastating raid on the city by the Luftwaffe. High explosive and incendiary bombs have almost completely destroyed the street. 25th November 1940 have

Background imageSouth West Collection: Wine Street, Bristol seen from the Dutch Houses which was devastated by high explosive

Wine Street, Bristol seen from the Dutch Houses which was devastated by high explosive and incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the night of 24th/25th November 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: Mothers way goodbye as a further evacuation of children from Bristol takes place as

Mothers way goodbye as a further evacuation of children from Bristol takes place as the blitz on the city continued. 19th February 1941

Background imageSouth West Collection: Firemen dampen down fires in Merchants Road, Bristol which was devastated by high

Firemen dampen down fires in Merchants Road, Bristol which was devastated by high explosive and incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the night of 24th/25th November 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: Recovery and salvage operation at the Seamens Institute, Prince Street

Recovery and salvage operation at the Seamens Institute, Prince Street, Bristol following an air raid on the city on the the night 2nd December 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: Workers on their way to work walk passed the Seamens Institute, Prince Street

Workers on their way to work walk passed the Seamens Institute, Prince Street, Bristol following an air raid on the city on the the night 2nd December 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: Paintings and belongings being recovered from the Merchant Venturers Hall in Prince

Paintings and belongings being recovered from the Merchant Venturers Hall in Prince Street, Bristol following a devastating raid on the city by the Luftwaffe on the night of the 24th/25th November

Background imageSouth West Collection: Bomb damage to the Seamens Institute, Prince Street

Bomb damage to the Seamens Institute, Prince Street, Bristol following an air raid on the city on the the night 2nd December 1940

Background imageSouth West Collection: The shells of bombed out businesses and homes along Queens Road and the Triangle

The shells of bombed out businesses and homes along Queens Road and the Triangle, Bristol following a series of air raids by the Luftwaffe

Background imageSouth West Collection: The ruins of the chapel at Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children following an air raid

The ruins of the chapel at Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children following an air raid on the city 20th March 1941



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