Social History (TD4295)

Small rectangular box with lift-off lid, no contents.

Social History (TB2742)

Black and white printed undivided back postcard, titled "Bristol Cathedral. Reredos" along bottom of image, in black. An interior view of Bristol Cathedral, showing the reredos behind the altar. Series no. 3892 B printed at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (T9187)

Four woven bead bracelet cuffs. Red, white and clear beads in four different patterns: flowers, waves, lines and circles. No fastenings, each is one solid piece with silk material backing.

Social History (TB3111)

Mailing novelty, containing six fold-out concertina'd postcard-size images of Minehead and district. Light brown outer envelope, with "All best wishes and greetings to you from Minehead and district" printed in brown. The images inside depict: "Porlock"; "Bossington, Som."; "Pile's Mill near Fillerford"; "Selworthy Green"; "The Yarn Market, Dunster" and "Promenade and North Hill, Minehead".

Social History (TD4297)

Small rectangular box with lift-off lid for 'Dry Foil'. The box contains six small paper envelopes for the foil.

Social History (TA3024)

Black and white postcard titled "Victoria St. Bristol" along bottom left corner, in white lettering. A busy street scene with many shop fronts and advertising signs visible, including "Mr Wasley for teeth", "The National Cash Register Co. Limited" and "Aplin & Co. The Milliner". A Fry's Cocoa delivery cart can be seen, approaching the photographer. Viner Series, series no. 174 printed to right of title. White border. Postally unused.

Social History (TA3138)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The River Avon, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white lettering. View shows the river; the Suspension Bridge does not feature in this view. Viner's Series. Series no. 445 appears at bottom left corner. white borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2022)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Corn St, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white lettering. View shows Corn Street, with lots of pedestrians milling-about. A policeman (wearing white gloves) stands in the centre of the street, at a junction, directing road traffic (?). Viner Series, no. 130, printed after title. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2034)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Victoria Park, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white lettering. View shows Victoria Park, with railed-off flower beds, a drinking fountain in the middle distance, and several young boys standing in the foreground at far left. Series no. 55 printed after title. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2035)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Victoria Park, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white lettering. View shows Victoria Park, with a cannon (surrounded by railings) visible in the middle distance at left. A number of young girls and boys populate the scene. Series no. 56 printed at centre bottom edge. White borders. Postally unused. Handwritten annotation on reverse reads "about 10 years [?]".

Social History (TB2460)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Lovers Walk, Redland, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A path with mature trees on either side is shown. Viners Series, no. 268. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2572)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "College Green, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A view looking from College Green towards M Shed, with the Queen Victoria statue in the foreground at right. Viner Series, no. 125. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2593)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "East St., Bedminster, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A view along East Street, Bedminster, with many shop fronts visible and a horse and trap in the foreground at far right. The "Lion Stores" are visible at left. Series no. 77 printed after title. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (T7928)

Miniature marble table with circular top.

Social History (T7931)

Miniature marble topped chest of drawers with mirror.

Social History (TB2672)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Fine Art Gallery, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. Exterior view of the City Art Gallery, taken from the corner of Park Street and Queen's Road. A sign reading "Wolsel[ey A]utocars" can be seen in the middle distance, at right, as can a policeman. Viner Series, no. 173. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TC2309)

Evening vanity case or bag, 1920s. Octagonal black plastic (probably Trolite, a form of cellulose acetate) with paste diamond inserts, black silk cord and tassels. The case opens by the use of a release knob on the top. There is a hinged joint at the base and the whole opens so that two halves lie flat. Inside one is a small mirror and the other has a small receptacle for face powder complete with powder puff. Made in France.

Social History (TD1469)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Bristol - Shirehampton Park" at top left corner, in black. A general view of the Park, with a meadow in the foreground and a large lake in the distance. Grosvenor Series, no. 17. Postally used, sent Bristol 24/03/1910 to an address in Chippenham, Wilts. Green Edward VII half penny stamp used.

Social History (TB2647)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "House at Longwells Green, struck by lightning", in white. An exterior view of the house, which is either a semi-detached property or an end terrace. The tiles have been removed from the roof, and two workmen can be seen sitting on the roofing timbers. The windows in the house are shattered. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2648)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "House at Longwells Green. Struck by lightning", in white. An interior view of the house, showing the devastation caused by lightning. A cast iron hearth is shown, shattered and dislodged from the wall. The floor is strewn with rubble and dust. The room is decorated with floral wallpaper. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2497)

Black and white postcard, titled "Royal Promenade, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in red. A fine view of Royal Promenade, Queen's Road, where Sainsbury's & Borders are (2006). Signage for "B. Maggs & Co." can be seen. White space along bottom edge. "Queens Rd." pencilled on the reverse. Series no. 2509 printed at bottom left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2737)

Black and white printed postcard, titled "The Cathedral Nave. Bristol" along bottom edge, in brown. An interior view of the nave of Bristol Cathedral, College Green. Wrench Series, no. 756. White borders. Postally used 18/10/1907, sent from Bristol to Mrs Alden, Farnham, Surrey.

Social History (TD1253)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Cathedral, west front, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of Bristol Cathedral, from a low viewpoint. White borders. Postally used, sent Bristol 16th August, year unclear - however, the particular Green George V half penny stamp used was only in-use from 1911-1912.

Social History (TB863)

Strung shell necklace in a blue/green mother of pearl colours, early 20th century.

Social History (TB2659.1-4)

Brass beam scales with pivot balance and pans. Beam has large hook at each end and iron attachment for pivot. Stamped with maker's information. The pans are unmarked.

Social History (TB3609.1)

Silver with carved bone handle.

Social History (TB3609.2)

Silver with carved bone handle.

Social History (TB2214)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Bristol from Brandon Hill" at bottom left corner, in white. A very attractive view of the city from Brandon Hill, with sheep grazing in the foreground and the city buildings in the distance, with several tall chimneys smoking. Series no. 3601 printed at bottom left corner. Slim white border. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2576)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Bristol. Norman Arch. College Green" at bottom left corner, in white. A view of the Norman archway of St Augustine's Gate, Bristol Cathedral, taken from College Green. Series no. 3587 printed at bottom left corner. Slim white borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TD1366/11)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Hon (?) Rock and Cheddar Gorge" along bottom edge, in white. A most picturesque view, showing a village with the Gorge as a stunning backdrop. Signs advertise "Picture post cards" and "Goss China" from a cottage in the foreground at right - evidence of an Edwardian tourist trade! Series no. 2804 appears before title. Postally used, sent to an address in Newquay, Cornwall. Message appears to be written in a mixture of shorthand and standard English. Red Elizabeth II 2 1/2 d stamp used (stamp not franked).

Social History (TC1)

Set of brass guinea scales, folding into rectangular wooden box. Paper giving instructions for use and maker's name stuck into base of the box. Fastens with brass clip at one end, and is hinged at the other.

Social History (Tc912)

Cast iron double cheese press made by ? Bridgwater

Social History (TB2094)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled on the reverse at bottom left "Snowshill Manor, Gloucestershire. The garden. A property of the National Trust". View shows a small garden, with two old stone-built buildings. Postally used, posted Broadway Worcs., 13/02/1954 to "The Folk Museum, Blaise Castle House, Bristol". Correspondence includes information on "Bartleet's Bicycle Book".

Social History (TB2399)

Sepia postcard, titled "Aust Church from S.W." at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the church tower, with a garden, possibly belonging to a rectory (?) in the foreground. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2400)

Sepia postcard, titled "Aust Schools & Church" along bottom edge near centre, in white. A view of the church at right and the school building(s) at left, with a pond in the foreground. Very rural and peaceful looking! Postally unused.

Social History (TD3176)

Codd type lemonade bottle, aqua glass, embossed maker`s mark and lemonade manufacturer`s name and mark, see inscription box.

Social History (TD3070)

upright vacuum cleaner in two tone brown, orange switch and brown cloth bag

Social History (TC2019)

Wash board. 20th century.

Social History (TA3183)

Child's hand held musical box. Drum shaped. Red enamel - painted lid with central floral decoration. Early 20th Century, number 35012, impressed inside.

Social History (TC2294)

Toy model aeroplane, replica of Vickers Viking, manufactured by Meccano Ltd in early 1940s. The plane is diecast in two pieces of white metal and painted silver. It has two engines each with moveable four blade propellers originally painted red. In black on the wings are the letters 'G-A GOL'. On the underside of the wings is moulded the manuafacturers name: 'DINKY TOYS, VIKING, MADE IN ENGLAND BY MECCANO LTD'