Social History (TB2293)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Fountain dated 1229 in the Black Friars monastery, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. A drinking fountain, inset into a whitewashed wall, is shown. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2294)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Cloisters at the Black Friars monastery, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. In the distance at far left is the drinking fountain depicted in TB2293. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2295)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "The Cutters Hall at the Black Friars monastery, Bristol" at top right corner, in white. View shows a hall with a lofty exposed timber ceiling. A map of the British Isles hangs on the far wall at right; at left is another map, unidentified. The hall is filled with benches. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2296)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The Beech Wood, Blaise Castle Estate" along bottom edge at left, in white. View shows a young man sitting on a slope, with tall slender beech trees all about him. Series no. 92136 printed at bottom right corner. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2301)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Blaise Hamlet, Henbury" along bottom edge at centre, in white. An exterior view of one of the John Nash designed thatched cottages that make up Blaise Hamlet, Henbury. In the foreground at left are three little girls and a boy, beside the sundial / fountain. Bee Series, no. 3206. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2302)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Blaise Hamlet" along bottom edge near centre, in white. A view including four of the cottages that make up Blaise Hamlet, Henbury. In the foreground is a grassy area, with the pump / sundial visible. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2303)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Blaise Hamlet" along bottom edge at centre, in white. A view of the picturesque hamlet with its cottages, designed by John Nash. Series no. 45392 printed at bottom right corner. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2309)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Bristol Bridge" along bottom edge at centre, in black. A view of the Bridge and surrounding streets. At left is a shoe shop, at right is a tram advertising "One Clare St for Kedar tea". Some adolescent boys can be seen standing in the foreground. Series no. 2 printed before title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2319)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Exterior of cloisters, Dominican Monastery, Broad Weir, Bristol" at bottom left and right corners, in white. Series no. 280 printed at top right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2320)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Dominican Monastery, Broad Weir" at bottom left corner of image, in white. An exterior view of the Dominican / Blackfriar Monastery. Four ladies appear to be standing in an archway at far right, in the middle distance. Series no. 278 printed at top right corner. Broad white borders, particularly at left edge. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2321)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Dominican Friary, Bristol" along top edge at right, in black. An exterior view of the Dominican / Blackfriar Monastery. "Horton" appears at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2322)

Black and white postcard of an artist's drawing, titled "Cloisters at old Monastery" at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the Dominican / Blackfriar Monastery at Broad Weir. Standing in the foreground (within a courtyard) is a man with a broom. Series no. 279 printed at top right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2323)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Friends Meeting House, Broad Weir, Bristol" along bottom edge at right, in white. An interior view of the Meeting House, looking from the pulpit end towards the front entrance. Pews dominate the foreground, large supporting pillars the middle distance. Series no. 529 printed at bottom left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2324)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Old house, Broad Weir, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A street view, with "Taylor Bros., Letter Press & Lithographic Printers" at centre. To the left is the "Old Crown Bowling Saloon, W. Carter" and left again is "Grace & Hayes, hardwood importers". To the right of the printers, a building displays advertisements for "Diadem flour". Series no. 33 printed at top left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2344)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary watching 2,500 school children forming a living Union Jack in Clifton College playing field, Friday, June 28th, 1912" along bottom edge, in black. The children can be seen, kneeling on the grass of the playing field, in formation, their different coloured clothes forming the colours of the flag. Elevated view. Printed on the reverse is, "In commemoration of the opening of the King Edward Memorial Wing of the Bristol Royal Infirmary by their Majesties King George V. and Queen Mary, June 28th, 1912." Postally unused.

Social History (TB2345)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary at Clifton College, Friday, June 28th, 1912" along bottom edge, in black. The King and Queen can be seen in an open carriage, with crowds all around. Printed on the reverse is, "In commemoration of the opening of the King Edward Memorial Wing of the Bristol Royal Infirmary by their Majesties King George V. and Queen Mary, June 28th, 1912." White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2365)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Court Room, St Peters Hospital, Bristol" along bottom edge at centre, in white. Interior view of the Court Room, showing the elaborate fireplace at left, panelled walls and an elaborate plastered ceiling. Series no. 276 printed at top right corner. Broad white space at left edge. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2373)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Temple Church, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. An interior view of the Church, looking from the aisle towards the altar. What appears to be "Early English" (?) is pencilled on the reverse. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2375)

Black and white postcard of a drawing, titled "The North view of Temple Gate, now demolished. About the year 1800" along right edge of image, in black. A view of the tall stone gate, with three arched entrances and a coat of arms carved at the top. Broad white space at right edge. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2376)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Temple St., Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A view of buildings on Temple Street, with number 104 in the foreground at far left. A poster pasted onto the brickwork to the left of the entrance to no. 104 reads "Buchanan Bros removed to 1, Duke St." Other advertising posters visible in this scene are for "The Daily Chronicle" and "Lion Clothiers for summer suits, Castle Street". Some of the windows of no. 104, and most of the windows of the next building have been smashed. Perhaps these buildings were just about to be demolished (?). Postally unused.

Social History (TB2377)

Black and white postcard of an engraving, titled "Old house in Temple Street with part of the Church tower. About the year 1800" along top edge, in black. A street scene showing several buildings, one, at far right, is a timber-framed, gabled building with leaded windows. Just visible in the distance is the tower of Temple Church. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2379)

Black and white postcard, titled "Theatre Royal, Bristol" along top edge, in red. View shows a street with a timber-framed building in the foreground at far left, the Theatre Royal further up the street. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2381)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Ancient shrine, Trenchard St., Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. View shows a corner wall of a building, with a small alcove recessed into the wall, which may have at one time held a statue. likely late or post medieval in date (?). The distinctive Bristol iron pavement kerbing can be seen in this image. Series no. 509 printed at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2385)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Arcade, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the entrance to the Arcade, Broadmead. Painted on the exterior walls at right is advertising for "Allen Pearce, truss & limb works, practical maker & fitter of artificial limbs, trusses, crutches, leg irons...". A small group of young boys stand at the bottom of the steps, at centre foreground. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2404)

Black and white postcard of a woodcut (?), titled "Ancient view of Avon and the Cathedral, Bristol" at top left corner, in white. The river Avon can be seen in the foreground, with the city buildings in the distance. Three gentlemen stand on the banks of the river. Series no. 445. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2408)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Wreck of the Kron Prin[ce] in the Avon" along bottom edge, in black. The unfortunate steamer can be seen lying on her side, sunk in the River Avon. Series no. 252 printed at top right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2409)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Horseshoe bend, River Avon" along bottom edge, in white. A view of the horseshoe bend, seen from a distance, from an elevated position. Chatterton Series. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2410)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The horseshoe bend, River Avon, Bristol" along bottom edge at centre, in white. A view of the horseshoe bend, looking downriver towards Avonmouth. Bee Series, no. 10010/37. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2413)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "View of the Avon, Bristol" near bottom left corner, in white. A general view of the River Avon, with a tug boat. The River is at low tide, viewed towards Clifton (not shown). Series no. 1023 printed at bottom left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2416)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Captured German submarines, April 1919" along bottom edge, in white. A view of St Augustine's Reach, taken from Broad Quay, with several German submarines surfaced on the water in the middle distance. Spectators line the harbour walls, fascinated by this unusual sight. "221" pencilled on the reverse. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2423)

Black and white postcard of a drawing, titled "Christ Church. Eighteenth Century" along bottom edge, in black. An exterior view of Christ Church, presumably the original building, pre-dating the late eighteenth century re-build. Series no. 127 printed at top right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2424)

Black and white postcard of a drawing, titled "Old house formerly in Christmas Street, the residence of Mr Boucher, who was executed in 1643 with Mr Yeomans" along bottom edge, in black. An exterior view of the house, with several children (?) in the yard, in the foreground. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2425)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "House on the right containing last of Bristol Castle, Castle Green" at bottom right corner, in white. A street scene, with a young girl standing in the foreground. Signage in the distance at right reads, "Edward C. Skin[ner] (?) Hat & Cap manufacturer". Postally unused.

Social History (TB2426)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Castle Street, Bristol" along bottom edge at centre, in black. A street scene, showing Castle Street, busy with (predominantly) men, and also women and children. Signage on a building at right reads, "Garlick's Hats". Series no. 7 printed before title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2427)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Remains of Bristol Castle, destroyed 1911" near bottom left corner, in white. Pencilled on the reverse is "Corner of Castle St & Queen St. Cellars opened up during alterations 1911". Shown is a vaulted cellar with rubble and shovels all around, looking out from within. Series no. 574. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2451)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The Pro-Cathedral, Clifton" along bottom edge, in white. An exterior view of the Pro-Cathedral, with a terrace of houses at far left and a park (?) with railings at far right. Bee Series, no. 10010/87. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2454)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "The North Transept, St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol" along bottom edge, in white. An interior view of St Mary Redcliffe Church. The word "Perpendicular" is pencilled on the reverse. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2456)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Host Street" along bottom edge at centre, in black. A view along Host Street, with a public house (?) in the foreground at far left, named "The Flitch (?) of Bacon". Postcard is early twentieth century, however the scene depicted would appear to be earlier in date. White spaces along top and bottom edges. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2461)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Lover's Walk, Cotham, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. A path with mature trees (some coppiced) on either side is shown. Bee Series. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2462)

Black and white postcard, titled "Lovers' Walk, Cotham" along bottom edge at centre, in red. A path with mature trees on either side is shown, leading up to a grand looking stone-built building in the distance. Postally unused.