Social History (TD4387)

Sepia printed postcard, titled "Eastern tea gardens" at bottom left corner, in black. "Bristol International Exhibition" appears on the reverse at top left. An elevated view of the Eastern Tea Gardens, a long, narrow strip of land, formally laid-out with flower beds and a pavilion building at the far end. WHS appears at bottom right corner. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1746)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Park Street Avenue, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. A general view of Park Street Avenue, looking from Park Row to Park Street. Series no. 15 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1747)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Three Kings, Thomas St., Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A view of the Three Kings Inn, Thomas Street. Signage reads, "Malcolm Knee (?), licensed brewer, wine & spirit vaults". Series no. 548. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1749)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Bedminster Bridge Bristol" along bottom edge, roughly centre, in white. An elevated view of Bedminster Bridge, with horse-traffic and a tram visible. The "George & Dragon" public house can be seen in the middle distance. Series no. 180 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1752)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Maudlin Street, Bristol" at centre bottom, in white. A general view of the junction of Maudlin Street and Whitson Street, with the White Hart public house in the foreground at far right. The Bristol Royal Infirmary can be seen in the distance. Series no. 282 printed after title. Some pencil sketching on reverse. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1764)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Hatchet Inn, Frogmore St., first licensed house in Bristol, Eng., over 500 years old" along bottom edge, in white. An exterior view of the Hatchet Inn, proprietor S.E.M. Loveridge. "Good stabling" advertised, as are shows at "The Palace". "W.F.B." appears at bottom left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1750)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "The old Angel Inn, High St., Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of "Allen's Angel Inn. Wines & spirits", on the corner of High Street and Nicholas Street. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1753)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Old White Hart, Jacobs Wells, Bristol" at top right corner, in white. An exterior view of the public house. To the right, signage reads, "C. Mitchell...(?)...lath render". Series no. 429 printed at top left corner. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1757)

Black and white printed postcard, titled "Old St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Bristol" at top edge, in green. Exterior view of several timber-framed, gabled buildings, one with signage that reads, "Jameson's Dublin Stout Stores" with "Brewers Hall" below. Ozograph Series, no. R. 6. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1759)

Black and white real photo postcard, untitled. A view of the junction of King Street and Prince Street, Bristol, showing the Merchant's Arms" public house, proprietor M.A. Fow[l]es. Handwritten in ink on the reverse is "Prince St". Postally unused.

Social History (TC1763)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Old Market St." at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the Stag & Hounds Brewery / public house on Old Market Street. Signage advertises "Billiards, pyramids & pool". "Horton Bristol" appears at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1767)

Sepia printed postcard (undivided back) of a drawing, titled "White Hart Inn, Jacob's Wells, Bristol", in brown. An exterior view of the White Hart Inn, to the right of which is a small building with signage that reads, "Mitchell". Broad white space at right edge. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1771)

Black and white printed postcard, titled "Victoria Street, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A general view of Victoria Street, busy with people and road traffic (horse-drawn vehicles & electric trams). In the foreground at far left is a building with signage that reads, "Hotel Vaults". At right, signs read, "Bute Arms Hotel", "Southwood, engravers, artistic brass plates", "The National Cash Register Co., Ltd." and "Mr Wasley for teeth". A most interesting view of Edwardian street life! Postally unused.

Social History (TC1772)

Sepia printed postcard (undivided back) of a drawing, titled "Crab's Well, Temple St., Bristol", in brown. A general view of Crab's Well on Temple Street. Broad white space at right side on front. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1768)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Entrance to the old Pithay, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. A view of a narrow alleyway, buildings of several centuries crammed together, with a group of teenage boys standing in the middle distance. Signage reads, "Georges & Co's Limtd., Old beers, ales and stout". Series no. 470 appears at top left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1769)

Sepia printed postcard of a drawing, titled "Mary-le-Port Street, Bristol. A relic of the Guild Houses of Bristol merchants" along bottom edge, in brown. A general view along Mary-le-Port Street, painted in 1907. Avonvale Series. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1775)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "St Johns Gateway, Bristol" at bottom, in white. A view of St John's Gateway, Broad Street. Signage at left reads, "Henry Hill, sewing silks, twists and tailors trimmings. Wholesale and retail". The time on the clock of St Johns is 12:39. Series no. 138 appears at top right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1777)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "The Greyhound Tavern, Lewins Mead, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the Greyhound Tavern, a timber-framed gabled building. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1778)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "'Ship'. Pipe Lane" at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the Ship Inn. A shell canopy sits over the door; above this is a lantern with "Home brew'd beer" painted on it, and above this again is a wooden board with a sailing ship painted on. A middle-aged woman stands in the doorway of the Inn. "Horton Bristol" appears at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1773)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Redcliff St., Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A general view of Redcliff Street, with a tailors shop in the foreground at far left, and "F. Andrews' watchmaker & jeweller" at right. Viner's Series, no. 126. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TC1770)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Christmas Steps, Bristol" along top edge at centre, in brown. A general view looking down the Christmas Steps. In the foreground at left is the White Horse Inn; at right is "E & R Pitt, antique dealers". Below these are several restaurants, and "W.H. Merry, practical watch maker". Valentine's Series, no. 59197. Postally unused.

Social History (TD5214)

Paper plate inscribed; 'BY ROYAL DECREE/ GRUB IS NOW BEING SERVED'.

Social History (TD5213)

Paper plate inscribed; 'BY ROYAL DECREE/ YOU MAY GET STUCK IN'. Blue border with standing dogs facing a shied and a crown in the centre.

Social History (TD5216)

Paper plate. Green border with flowers, leaves and fictional royal cameos. Mock cracked effect at the centre.

Social History (TD5215)

Paper plate inscribed; 'HOPE AND GLORY/ TEA AND SCONES'. Red border. Cameo type image of a fictional Queen at the centre, flanked by 2 Union Jack flags.

Social History (TD5217.1)

Small paper flag on a cocktail stick. Flag has a blue border and features the cameo of a fictional royal. Same design both sides.

Social History (TD5217.2)

Small paper flag on a cocktail stick. Flag has a red border and features a union jack shield with a standing dog at the centre. Same design both sides.

Social History (TD5217.3)

Small paper flag on a cocktail stick. Flag has a yellow border and features a corgi head wearing a crown. Same design both sides.

Social History (TD5217.4)

Small paper flag on a cocktail stick. Flag has a pale blue border and features a blue tit wearing a crown. Same design both sides.

Social History (TD5218)

2 commemorative Royal Wedding tea bag samples in individual packets, and a larger outer packet. 'TWININGS/ Your Royal Wedding favour/ with 2 FREE SAMPLES inside.'

Social History (TD5219)

2 commemorative Royal Wedding tea bag samples in individual packets, and a larger outer packet. 'TWININGS/ Your Royal Wedding favour/ with 2 FREE SAMPLES inside.' Sealed.

Social History (TD5220)

Commemorative rectangular bunting. 'Commemorating the Royal Engagement & Marriage of William & Catherine'. Features a photograph of Catherine (Kate) and William from the time of their official engagement. Background is a Union Jack flag.

Social History (T9209)

Rush-light holder.

Social History (Ta1335)

Traveller's candlesticks in a cyclindrical case. 1850-1899.

Social History (T8999)

Candleshield.

Social History (TA6630)

Social History (TA2250)

Portable oil lamp.

Social History (Ta6637)

Lantern.

Social History (TA437)

Lead fire insurance mark for Bath insurance office. Arms of the City of Bath surmounted by a scroll and with panel for policy number 3594.

Social History (td5876)

chocolate teacup & saucer with white chocolate flowers inside the cup. Wrapped in a plastic box. Tag states, "The Quintessentially British Teacup".