Social History (TD5418)

Brass nameplate from the front door of The Pierian Centre, with three (of four) brass fixings. Formerly a fingerplate from one of the internal doors. The Pierian Centre was founded by June Burrough in 2002 as a centre for training and self-development. It closed in December 2011 by which point it had become a focus for community development.

Social History (TD5419)

Badge with white background and image of house with the words 'The Pierian Centre / Time Space and Clarity'. Badges like this one were worn by staff and volunteers at events. The Pierian Centre was founded by June Burrough in 2002 as a centre for training and self-development. It closed in December 2011 by which point it had become a focus for community development.

Social History (TC1514)

Brown glass, unopened bottle of ale. With printed paper labels on front and back of bottle. Front label has a blue background and a picture of St. Paul's Cathedral with two lions and two Union Jacks and an inscription. On the back is a smaller label printed in blue, red and silver with information relating to the Royal Wedding.

Social History (TC1526.II)

Blue paper leaflet with white print. With Prince of Wales three feathers and information regarding the slide that the leaflet accompanies.

Social History (TC1526.I)

The colour transparency is encased in a black (front) and white (back) plastic frame. On the front is embossed manufacturer's information. The view is of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in an open top coach outside St. Paul's Cathedral.

Social History (TD1126)

Blue card matchbox with label printed in red and gold on purple and mauve.

Social History (TD5201)

Cardboard cake stands; vintage style. 'CORONATION CAKE STANDS/ A VERY BRITISH STREET PARTY.' bACK READS; 'CORONATION CAKE STANDS/ Contents: 2 x card cake stands with interchangeable plates./ These mini cake stands are sure to be the crowning glory of your afternoon tea time treat. Whether it is held indoors around a wooden table or outdoors on a chequered picnic blanket, just load the cake stands with delectable pastries, miniature cakes, or even savoury treats to delight your guests./ The product in this pack is disposable. The product can be re-used but is not designed for excessive repeated use. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in water. Please retain this information for future reference./ For other fun tea party products visit www.talkingtables.co.uk/ Instructions for use: 1. Slot legs together./ 2. Slide tiers onto legs, starting with the largest and working upwards to the smallest.' Originally £8.60, reduced to £4.30.

Social History (TD5203)

Commemorative McVitie's biscuit tin. 'BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN BISCUIT MANUFACTURERS McVITIE & PRICE LTD, EDINBURGH/ CELEBRATORY BISCUIT SELECTION/ PRINCE WILLIAM OF WALES AND MISS CATHERINE MIDDLETON/ 29TH APRIL 2011'. Festures a photographic image of the couple at the centre.

Social History (TD5205)

Flyer; 'QR/ In celebration of the Royal Wedding/ THE QUEENS ROAD EVENT/ SAT 30TH APRIL/ A day of celebration, discounts and goodies from your favourite Queens Road Stores. Come on down and join the party!' Reverse advertises local business and directs the reader to Facebook.

Social History (TD5209)

Flyer; 'FREE Alternative Royal Wedding Party/ April 29 2011 12pm-9pm'. Reverse advertises a week of events; 23rd-30th April 2011. Cupcake giveaways, skills swap, mural making, DJing and recording, afternoon tea, guerilla gardening, alternative royal wedding, & DIY robots.

Social History (TD5279.1-2)

Silver socks commemorating the Queen's Silver Jubilee, 1977.

Social History (TD5280)

Metal badge, commemorating the Queen's Silver Jubilee, 1977.

Social History (TA1199)

This is a long baby gown with long sleeves, made from white cotton and lace. There is a label inside the collar which has the initials 'HW' printed on it in red. 1890s.

Social History (TA1399)

This is a baby's carrying coat and matching cape. It is made from cream cashmere wool with blue silk trim. Late 1800s.

Social History (TB1076)

This is a baby dress made from fine white cotton and lace. It has a flower and a butterfly embroidered on the yoke. It closes with ties at the back. Early 20th century.

Social History (TB789)

This is a crocheted baby jacket. It is handmade in mercerised silk. 1920s.

Social History (TB1072)

This is a knitted baby jacket. It is handmade. 1930s - 40s.

Social History (TB2169)

Black and white photograph of line of motorcycles and side cars outside Bristol Royal Infirmary. Passengers in side cards are wearing military uniform. Members of public standing watching. Handwritten note on reverse: 'Motor Cycle Club taking invalids for ride, probably 1914-18. Outside BRI'. Assume the passengers are wounded soldiers from First World War.

Social History (TA2528.i)

Painted and gilded wooden roundel or trencher. Part of a set of 8, contained in a turned wooden box.

Social History (TD3150)

View of front room in 18 Henleaze Ave c. late 1920s

Social History (TD3152)

View of the front room at 18 Henleaze Avenue c.1930

Social History (TD3149)

The Dickens family having a picnic at Blaise Castle House Estate. 1930s.

Social History (TA6327)

Deep lace collar, 19th century

Social History (TA6317)

Embroidered lawn fischu, c 1850.

Social History (TB1263)

Lace and broderie anglaise collar, c.1905.

Social History (TA6331)

Pair of flounced lace cuffs, c.1850.

Social History (TB2196)

Black and white photograph, printed on 'post card' paper. View shows a gathering of men outside Bristol Grammar School. All are marching / drilling, some in military uniforms, others in civilian clothes. Would appear to have been taken at the same time as TB2195.

Social History (TB2170)

Black and white photograph, printed on postcard paper. Photograph shows a group of uniformed soldiers marching along a street. Handwritten annotation on reverse reads, "University students marching to camp at Barrow. Sept 7th 1914". In the foreground at right is "A.E. Lansdown, successor to J. Mackrell, shoeing forge, smithing work in general". It would appear that this is Jacob's Wells, as Mathews' Directory (1864) states there to have been a forge owned by J. Mackrell at Jacob's Wells. White borders.

Social History (TB2195)

Black and white photograph, printed on 'post card' paper. View shows a military gathering outside Bristol Grammar School. Pencilled on reverse includes the words, "foreign service recruits" along with some calculations.

Social History (TC3332)

This is a photograph of May Evelyn Whitcombe (nee Roach) taken in around 1916 at Seamans' Studios photography studio at 10 Castle St, Bristol. It is probably a proof photograph, sent to the client for approval before the full sized photograph was developed. It pictures May in a sitting pose. May Roach was born 03/06/1892 and died 24/02/1984. When she was young, she lived at Oslands farms, Codrington, Gloucestershire. She married Edgar George Whitcombe of Barley Close Farm, Codrington, Glos, in February 1916, at Wapley near Westerley, Glos. See record for TB3328 for more detail. Related items: TB3328 May's wedding dress; TB3329 box and newspaper in which dress was stored; TB3330 photograph of Edgar George Whitcombe c.1916; TB3331 photograph of May Whitcombe c.1916.

Social History (TC3331)

Photograph of May Evelyn Whitcombe (nee Roach) taken in around 1916 at Seamans' Studios photography studio at 10 Castle St, Bristol. It is probably a proof photograph, sent to the client for approval before the full sized photograph was developed. It pictures May in a standing pose. May Roach was born 03/06/1892 and died 24/02/1984. When she was young, she lived at Oslands farms, Codrington, Gloucestershire. She married Edgar George Whitcombe of Barley Close Farm, Codrington, Glos, in February 1916, at Wapley near Westerley, Glos. See record for TB3328 for more detail. Related items: TB3328 May's wedding dress; TB3329 box and newspaper in which dress was stored; TB3330 photograph of Edgar George Whitcombe c.1916; TB3332 photograph of May Whitcombe c.1916.

Social History (TC3330)

Photograph of Edgar George Whitcombe of Barley Close Farm, Codrington, Gloucestershire, taken in around 1916 at a photographer's studio in Bristol. He is wearing British Army uniform and has the pips denoting the rank of Sergeant on his shoulders. Prior to the First World War, he was a road surveyor at Winchcombe. He married May Evelyn Roach of Oslands farms, Codrington, Glos., in February 1916, at Wapley near Westerley, Glos. He was later sent to fight at the French front, and was killed in the Battle of the Somme. Only his wallet was recovered. He was posted missing on 01/09/1916, and all hope was lost by October. See record for TB3328 for more detail. Related items: TB3328 May's wedding dress; TB3329 box and newspaper in which dress was stored; TB3331 photograph of May Whitcombe c.1916; TB3332 photograph of May Whitcombe c.1916.

Social History (TA1621)

Social History (TC1488)

This is a tea towel made to commemorate the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. It is royal blue, light blue and gold. It shows drawings of Charles and Diana, the flags of Commonwealth countries and banners reading 'Prince Charles', 'Lady Diana', 'The Royal Wedding', '1981'.

Social History (TC6895)

Knitting pattern for girls' swimming costume. 8-14 years. Bestway. Price 3d. 1950s.

Social History (ECMAG.2890.1)

parchment marriage certficate

Social History (TD225)

Brooch, bog oak. Image of a castle within an oval frame of wreaths.

Social History (TD2160)

Small pamphlet giving information on rambles around Bristol; 'Rambles In and Around Bristol'; it gives principal parks and has summary; blue paper cover with title and picture of a couple standing in a field and viewing a village printed in black; issued by The Bristol Tramways & Carriage Co. Ltd.; 16 pages.

Social History (TD4919)

Trousers. Black and grey. Paper label inside; '15537'.

Social History (TC2546)

Chocolate tin, long oblong with commemorative decoration. Buff-coloured with central oval photo portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with Union Jacks and banners, "QUEEN ELIZABETH II, CORONATION 1953".