Social History (TB2078)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The Royal visit to Bristol. Their Majesties at the tramways centre" along bottom edge at centre, in white lettering. Postcard shows the Royal horse-drawn carriage coming along the road at centre, with crowds lining the street. In the distance an advertising sign for "The People, all Saturday's news & sports" can be seen, as can signage at right for "Harding & Co., tailors" and the "Royal Liver Friendly Society". Series no. 3 printed at bottom left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2080)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Proclamation of King George V. at Bristol, May 14, 1910" along bottom edge, in brown lettering. Postcard shows very substantial crowds lining the streets (St Augustine's Parade (?)), with the Royal carriage in the foreground at left. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2085)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Proclamation 1910" at top right corner, in black lettering. Handwritten annotation on the reverse reveals that this is the Coronation Proclamation of King George V. Two men stand on a raised platform, one wearing chains of office, the other reading from a sheet. Soldiers stand beside, presenting arms, bayonets fixed. The setting is the cross at College Green. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2086)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Royal visit to Bristol. June 28th 1912. Knighting of the Lord Mayor (Sir F. Wills)" along bottom edge, in black lettering. View shows the Lord Mayor kneeling, being knighted by King George V. The ceremony is being held under the shade of a venandah (?) decked with flowers. In the foreground is a waiting carriage, all around are well-dressed gentlemen, observing. Chatterton Series. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2087)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Royal Show 1913. Miss Stancombe Wills being presented to His Majesty" at bottom left corner, in white lettering. View shows hundreds of people, assembled around the Victoria Rooms and the Royal West of England Academy building (individuals crowd the balcony and rooftop of the latter). Series no. 28 printed at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2090)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "His Majesty at the Royal Show. 1913" near bottom left corner, in white lettering. View shows King George V strolling across a lawn, doffing his hat to the assembled crowds in the distance. In the far distance can be seen a marquee. Series no. 26 printed at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2091)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The Royal visit to Bristol, arrival at Council House, June 28 1912" at bottom left corner, in white lettering. View shows King George V arriving in a carriage at the Council House, which has been decked-out with flowers and decorations for the occasion. Chatterton Series. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2093)

Black and white postcard, titled "Great fire near Stokes-croft. March 27th 1906" at top right corner, in red lettering. View shows the aftermath of a substantial fire, with tall buildings gutted and crumbling. Handwritten annotation on reverse reads, "Durlicun's Boot Factory, King Square". Postally unused.

Social History (TB2096)

Black and white postcard, titled "How the Croft will look if the rates go much higher. Freak photo by Fred Little, Merchant St., Bristol" along bottom edge, in black lettering. View shows Stokes Croft, with shopfronts either side of a road that has 'become' grassed-over. In the foreground are chickens, beside a sign that says "No bicycles or perambulators allowed this way. By order". A circular sticker with a blue edge has been affixed to the top right corner, with "1a" written on it. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2097)

Black and white postcard, titled "How Stokes Croft will look if we get much more rain. Freak photo by Fred Little, Merchant St., Bristol" along bottom edge, in black lettering. View shows Stokes Croft, with shopfronts either side of a road that has 'turned into' a river, with a rowing boat in the foreground! A circular sticker with a blue edge has been affixed to the top right corner, with "1a" written on it. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2100)

Black and white postcard of an engraving, titled "View on the Froom near Lewin's Mead. About the year 1800" along right edge, in black lettering. An array of buildings can be seen, backing onto the Froom. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2101)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The River Trym, Coombe Dingle" at bottom left corner, in white lettering. The river Trym, the river bank, trees and a foot bridge can be seen. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2104)

Black and white photograph, printed on "post card" paper. Taken in the studio of Mower & Co., 39 Park Street, Bristol. Three men, one sitting, the other two standing, are shown. The two standing are wearing military uniforms. Handwritten on reverse is "Belgian spys, father & 2 sons". White borders.

Social History (TB2114)

Black and white postcard, titled "Hannah More" at bottom left of the portrait. Broad white space along bottom edge. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2209)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Edward Colston's Almshouses" near bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the almshouses (on St Michael's Hill) is shown, taken from across the road. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2212)

Black and white postcard, titled "View of Bristol from Co-operative Building" at top left corner, in red. An elevated view of the City centre, with St Augustine's Parade and Colston Avenue in the middle distance. A sign for "Tratman Brothers, ship furnishers" can be seen at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2215.1)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Bristol from Brandon Hill" at bottom right corner, in white. A view over the City, looking from Brandon Hill. The Cathedral and College Green can be seen at centre right. Series no. A 5 printed at bottom left corner. White border. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2215.2)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Bristol from Brandon Hill" at bottom right corner, in white. A view over the City, looking from Brandon Hill. The Cathedral and College Green can be seen at centre right. White border. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2218)

Black and white postcard, titled "Bird's-eye view of Bristol from the air" at bottom left corner, in black. An aerial view of Bristol, showing the Floating Harbour and the River Avon. Chatterton Series, no. 1. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2219)

Black and white postcard, titled "Bristol from the air, shewing Bedminster, Hotwells, and Clifton" along bottom edge, in black. An aerial view of Bristol, showing the Floating Harbour and the River Avon, including Bedminster, Hotwells and Clifton. Chatterton Series, no. 3. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2220)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "View from Penpole, Shirehampton" along bottom edge at centre, in white. View shows several people sitting on a grassy hill, with a vista of trees and fields, the City in the far distance. Bee Series. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2224)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled ""If the rates go much higher" How Wine St will look" along bottom edge, in black. A view of farm animals grazing pasture has been superimposed onto a view of Wine Street, giving the impression that the street has grassed-over. Signage for "Jones & Co., bazaar", "Hodders photo chemists" and "Manfield & Sons" can be seen. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2225)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled ""If we get much more rain" How Wine St will look" along bottom edge, in black. A view of two men in a rowing boat, on water, has been superimposed onto a view of Wine Street, giving the impression that the street has been flooded. Signage for "Goodson's summer sale" and "Manfield & Sons" can be seen, as can the spire of a church. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2231.1)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "The old parish fire engine at Redcliff Church Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. Image depicts a wooden structure on wheels, with metal levers. The contraption is sitting within a vaulted archway. Series no. 177 printed after title. White border along bottom edge. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2231.2)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "The old parish fire engine at Redcliff Church Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. Image depicts a wooden structure on wheels, with metal levers. The contraption is sitting within a vaulted archway. Series no. 126 printed at top right corner. White border along bottom edge. Embossed stamp of "Bristol Museum & Art Gallery" appears at bottom right corner, with M6.3541 written in ink at the centre of the stamp. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2243)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "St Michael's Hill, Bristol" along bottom edge at centre, in white. View shows St Michael's Hill, looking down from the top. Handwritten details on reverse, including the date observed (07/10/1911) and the address of someone who lived at 34 Cotham Vale. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2247)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "St Pauls Church, Clifton" near bottom edge at right, in white. View shows the interior of St Paul's Church. Series no. 94 printed at bottom left corner. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2250)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "St Peter's Belfry" at bottom left corner, in white. View shows the church belfry, with part of the clock mechanism (?) at top left and a trap-door in the wooden floor. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2253)

Black and white postcard, titled "The mint, now St. Peter's Hospital, about the year 1800" along bottom edge, in black. Depicted is an engraving of the Hospital, a timber-framed building with four gables. This building, once a mint and then a workhouse, stood behind St Peter's Church. White space along bottom edge. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2258)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The gateway, St Stephen's Church, Bristol" along bottom edge, in white. An exterior view of the gateway, in carved stone with metal gates. Series no. 92 printed at bottom right corner. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2260)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "St Thomas' Church and ancient houses" near bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the Church, seen from St Thomas Street (?). The "ancient houses" mentioned in the title can be seen at right. Signage on these buildings read "Came, Savage & Cave, printers", "Restaurant" and "Georges & Co., old beers, ales and stout". Series no. 493 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2264)

Black and white postcard, of an engraving, titled "Back of an old mansion in Small Street. About the year 1800" along right edge, in black. Depicted is the courtyard of a stone-built building with leaded lights. In the foreground are barrels and barrel hoops, stacked. White space along right edge. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2269)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Small St" at bottom left corner, in white. Depicted is a shop with signage that reads "C.J. Hill's University Shirts", "Medal awarded Birmingham Exhibition 1894". On the first floor of this building is "Edward E. Barnard, solicitor & commissioner". Postally unused.

Social History (TB2283)

Sepia real photo postcard, being a photograph of a painting, titled "Chained library of the Kalenders, All Saints, Bristol" at top left corner, in white. Large chained books are shown within two alcoves; artwork appears to be a watercolour (?). Series no. 428 printed after title. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2284)

Black and white real photo postcard, untitled, showing a view of the Albion Dry Dock, looking from the Floating Harbour to Southville. Clearly legible in the foreground is "Albion Dry Dock, H. 540 Ft, Breadth 52 Ft". Postally unused.

Social History (TB2285)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Baldwin St & Clare St, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. View shows a street scene at the junction of Baldwin Street and Clare Street, Bristol. A horse pulling a "G.W.R." cart can be seen; on the roof of a building directly above this (the Yorkshire Insurance Company", a large advertising sign for "Cadbury's" can be seen. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2286)

Black and white postcard, titled "Baldwin Street, Bristol" along top edge, in black. View shows Baldwin Street, with the offices of the Western Daily Press at right. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2288)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Ruins of Bath Bridge. Destroyed March 20th 1855" at bottom left corner, in white. View shows the collapsed bridge, with onlookers lining the banks. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2291)

Tinted colour postcard, titled "Bengough's Alms Houses. Horfield Rd., Bristol" along top edge, in red. An exterior view of the almshouses. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2292)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Ruins of Bishops Palace Bristol" at top right, in white. An exterior view of the ruined stone-built building, covered with ivy. White space at right edge. Postally unused.