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United Kingdom Collection (#13)

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

The Bristol University pedal car race at Hengrove Park in 1967

Background imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Aerial view of Bristol Airport in 1960s

Aerial view of Bristol Airport in 1960s

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Farmer Harold Robert Mapstone with Mr Green and Jack Humphreys on hay wagon Glastonbury

Farmer Harold Robert Mapstone with Mr Green and Jack Humphreys on hay wagon Glastonbury 1945

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

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

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

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

Background imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Roundabouts on The Horsefair, Bristol 1880

Roundabouts on The Horsefair, Bristol 1880

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Bristol Speedway at Knowle Stadium, 1950

Bristol Speedway at Knowle Stadium, 1950

Background imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol

Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol

Background imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Bygones Snow Scene - Frozen Dawlish fountain 1963

Bygones Snow Scene - Frozen Dawlish fountain 1963

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: The Ritz Cinema, Brislington, Bristol 1970

The Ritz Cinema, Brislington, Bristol 1970

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Cannon Street Bristol 1976

Cannon Street Bristol 1976

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

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

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Owen Owen department store in Broadgate, Coventry. Circa 1956

Owen Owen department store in Broadgate, Coventry. Circa 1956

Background imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom 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 imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Pantomime rehearsal in a Coventry theatre circa 1960

Pantomime rehearsal in a Coventry theatre circa 1960

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: A Blue Steel missile at RAF Waddington The UKs nuclear deterrent seen here being

A Blue Steel missile at RAF Waddington The UKs nuclear deterrent seen here being loaded aboard a RAF Avro Vulcan. 14 February 1963

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: RAF Patrington and Holmpton. Underground telephone exchange

RAF Patrington and Holmpton. Underground telephone exchange. From left reporter Stuart Russell, Capt JD Ford and Wing Cdr Geoffrey Oliver

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: RAF Holmptons 25 ton Type 80 Radar eye whirls continuously

RAF Holmptons 25 ton Type 80 Radar eye whirls continuously. The base is an early warning radar station part of the ROTOR Radar Defence Programme. 1st March 1968

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: 145 Squadron English Electric Lightning T. 4 XM987 seen here during routine maintenance

145 Squadron English Electric Lightning T. 4 XM987 seen here during routine maintenance
145 Squadron English Electric Lightning T.4 XM987 seen here during routine maintenance RAF Leconfield. Circa 1965



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