Social History (TD6282)

Glass plate negatives showing [staff from Horfield Prison, Bristol]. Labels for the negatives include; 'R.A. Lacey 11.10.48' (two of these), 'G.A. Downer 28.8.48.', 'T.W. Hunt 8.9.31', '22.8.34', 'F.H. Shepherd 11.7.29.', '21.1.48. G.E. Redman', 'J.D. Baker', '22.1.47 A.F. Shepherd'. They are contained within a cardboard box labelled 'GLASS/ Kentmore Photographic Papwe/ Bromide Glossy Normal 2 S.Wt'.

Social History (T993)

Turned wooden constable's staff painted black with a Royal crown at the top.

Social History (TC2585)

Shallow, rectangular wooden box. Lid exterior stamped "Fry's Makers to H.M. The King by appointment. Chocolate Bristol London. 300 Gold Medals and Diplomas". Inside lid paper label, "Fry's Nut Milk Chocolate."

Social History (TC2492)

Rectangular chocolate box, circa 1913, covered with rust-coloured paper with an added card on the box lid, bordered with rust braid and with curraway corner patterns inset with rust-coloured silk. In the centre is an oval printed frame in a tinted sepia photograph of a woman seated on a carved high-sided stool, wearing a loose dress with a broad dark waist sash. She is leaning her elbows on the stool arm and faces forward. Inside is a small gold and white label, "J.S. FRY AND SONS LTD. BRISTOL AND LONDON."

Social History (Ta2020)

Victorian breeches. Designed to be worn inside boots.

Social History (TD2572)

GWR (Great Western Railways) jig-saw puzzle. Design No.2243. Puzzle depicts a painting by S Clarke Hutton of the view looking down steps to the harbour in a 'Cornish Fishing Village', perhaps Bodinnick, Cornwall. Hand cut plywood, colour, portrait puzzle of about 150 pieces. Brown card board box and black label on the lid which shows small key picture, the coat of arms of London and Bristol and the GWR monogram consisting of 'GWR' in large red italics. London's coat of arms consists of 'Domino Dirge No's' below a dragon and shield containing St George's Cross with sword in its top left corner. Bristol's consists of , 'Virtue et Industrial' below hands, snake, scales of justice, and shield containing a ship and a castle.

Social History (TD6558)

Ashtray used at Avon County Council. Made from brass (?) with a green felt covering on the base. The centre has a coin/Bristol log inlay.

Social History (TD6555)

Wall plaque displaying Bristol coat of arms - 'VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA'

Social History (TD6503)

Wall plaque displaying Bristol coat of arms - 'VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA'

Social History (T7647)

Iron Rushlight holder. Circular wooden base has wax drips on it.

Social History (TB792)

folding knife with bone handle. Jack Knife with stag horn handle. Found at the Pithay, Bristol in 1897. Probably 17th century

Social History (TA2395)

Woman's dress made up of bodice and skirt. Brown and beige check silk. Skirt is straight fronted with box pleats in centre of back. Bodice lined and with high round neck. Long sleeved. Small, decorated bustle and shaped skirt.

Social History (TD4818)

Red Vespa jumper. Red wolol with 'Vespa' knitted no the front.

Social History (TC4251)

Black plastic pocket sized comb. Two rows of teeth either side

Social History (TA2319)

Woman's wedding dress made up of bodice and skirt. White silk with lace trimming. Bodice decorated with ruching and velvet. High neck and long sleeves.

Social History (TD7099)

Reel of yellow cotton thread from E. J. Gosse, Bristol a shop on Christmas Steps.

Social History (TD7096.1)

7 Bristol Constabulary Buttons. silver coloured sew on buttons with loop fastening

Social History (TD7096.2)

2 Bristol Red Cross badges (brass)

Social History (TD6155.2)

Top; cotton. Colours; pink, blue, yellow, green floral on white background. Long sleeved. Worn as co-ords with TD6155.1

Social History (TD6155.1)

dress; cotton. Colours; pink, blue floral on white background. Sleeveless. Worn as co-ords with TD6155.2

Social History (TD6153.1)

Jacket; tweed, acetate lining. Colour; white, brown and black. Button up, pockets. Worn as skirt suit with TD6153.2

Social History (TD6153.2)

Skirt; tweed, acetate lining. Colour; white, brown and black. Button up, pockets. Worn as skirt suit with TD6153.1

Social History (TD6172.1)

Skirt. Colours; green,black, orange floral pattern. Zip front with green button. Worn as co-ords with TD6172.2

Social History (TD6172.2)

Top. Colours; green,black, orange floral pattern. Bomber jacket look; elasticated waist and cuffs, collar, zip front. Worn as co-ords with TD6172.1

Social History (TD2291)

Black and white printed multi-view postcard, titled "Greetings from Bristol" within a ribbon motif under the central image, "View from Suspension Bridge". The four other views are: "Clifton Suspension Bridge", "River Avon, Hotwells & Clifton", "Avon Gorge and Portway" and "The Avon Gorge and River Walls". Postally used, sent Shepton Mallet, Somerset, 02/10/1959 to an address in Burton-on-Trent. Red Elizabeth II 2 1/2 d stamp used.

Social History (TD1478)

Tinted colour postcard, titled "Clifton Bridge" at bottom left corner, in red. A general view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Avon Gorge, as seen from near Bridge Valley Road. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TC3119)

Photograph in black and white showing 'Chapel Court', Bristol, the site of Fry's No.8 factory. There are men and boys at the facing windows and line up behind a group of barrels of 'American Glucose'. Photograph produced by T.Protheroe, Wine Street, Bristol. The photograph is mounted on white card.

Social History (TA496)

Lead fire insurance mark for London Assurance office. Figure of Britannia seated with a spear in her left hand and a harp in the right. On her left side is a shield with arms of the City of London. Policy number 31336 is on a wide policy number plate.

Social History (TA493)

Lead fire insurance mark for London Assurance office. Figure of Britannia seated with a spear in her left hand and leaves in the right. On her left side is a shield with arms of the City of London. Policy number 39013

Social History (TA463)

Lead fire mark for Manchester Fire Office, Image of a standing lion on a twisted bar in relief on a semi circular plaque, terminating in a rectangular panel impressed 'MANCHESTER'. Policy number 1663 below.

Social History (TC2087)

Tinted colour postcard, titled "Clifton Suspension Bridge" at top left corner, in red. An elevated view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, with the Avon Gorge below and in the distance. Stuck to the reverse of this postcard is another postcard of a "Street in old Hastings".

Social History (TB2391)

Black and white photograph, printed on "post card" paper, showing many men in civilian clothing, lined up and standing to attention. In the background are some buildings / houses. Pencilled on the reverse is "Bristol's own artillery ground" along with a number 13 within a circle. This may be off the Whiteladies Road (?). White borders.

Social History (TB2043)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Bristol's memorial to King Edward VII" at bottom left corner, in white lettering. View shows the statue and fountain, located at the front of the Victoria Rooms, with Whiteladies Road in the background. Chatterton Series. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2670)

Black and white printed postcard, titled "Fine Art Gallery, Bristol" along bottom edge at centre, in brown. Exterior view of the front entrance of the Royal West of England Academy of Art, Whiteladies Road. Signage on the building exterior reads "E.R. City of Bristol Government School. Science & Art". Vignette effect at edges of image. Wrench Series, no. 3453. Postally unused.

Social History (TC7105)

'True Story' magazine. March 1953 issue. Cover features Deborah Kerr with a long haired dog. Contains recipes, adverts, stories, knitting patterns, and articles.

Social History (TD561.2)

Skirt, part of a three piece woman's suit of black twill woven wool or mixture fabric consisting of double breasted jacket (TD561.1), mini skirt and trousers (TD561.3), Circa 1967. Short, fitted mini skirt, with 2 waist darts at the front and back (4 overall). The skirt fastens at the centre back with 170mm metal zip fastener (black plastic) button and tab and a hook and eye. Inside the skirt is lined with black rayon lining and has black rope loops for hanging on either side of the waist. Skirt length from waist to hem is 400mm

Social History (041.TMH)

Framed and glazed colour aerial photograph of Lockleaze School, donated by M Ray Lockey, former headmaster (1988-2004)

Social History (TB2317)

Black and white postcard, titled "Bank of England, Broad St. Bristol" along bottom edge at centre, in black. An exterior view of the Bank of England building on Broad Street. Three gentlemen can be seen walking past the building, at far left. Pencilled on the reverse is "Whitby Abbey" along with unintelligible scribblings. Postally unused.

Social History (TA497)

Lead fire insurance mark for Bristol with image of the Arms of the City of Bristol of a ship and castle in deep relief with policy number plate below "1004". Taken from a house in Cathedral Close, Gloucester

Social History (TB2157)

Cottage type upright piano. Has a large and tall back with two floral motifs and a carved apple between them. Two wooden 'arrow head' shaped pedals. Two wooden knobs to open the lid, carved as flowers (one is missing and the other is damaged). Front legs are turned and carved with leaves and have coasters.