Social History (TB2199)

Black and white postcard, untitled, showing an early motor bus of the "Bristol Tramways & Carriage Co. Ltd". A group of young boys stand beside the bus, which goes to "Brislington, Keynsham and Saltford". On a wall behind the bus can be seen advertising signs for "Dewar's Perth Whisky - By Royal Warrant to Her Majesty The Queen" and "The People - The popular Sunday paper, the biggest and best". Postally used, posted Bristol 06/03/1905, sent to Mrs Codd, 42 Lansdown Road, Redland [Bristol] from a Mrs Schubert.

Social History (TB2201)

Black and white photograph of a group of people outside a small church, possibly a wedding photograph. Dress Edwardian in appearance.

Social History (TB2202)

Black and white photograph of a silver salver, engraved with the following: "Presented to Miss R. Abbot on the occasion of her marriage , as a mark of respect and esteem to her and the family, by the office staff of The Ashton Vale Iron Co. Ltd. June 1st 1911". The salver is pictured against a black background; the photographer can partly be seen in the sheen of the silver. Broad white borders, particularly at bottom edge.

Social History (TB2205)

Black and white photograph, printed on 'post card' paper, showing a military gathering in the grounds of Bristol Grammar School. Men in military uniforms as well as those in civilian clothing can be seen marching / drilling.

Social History (TB2206)

Black and white postcard, being a reproduction of an artist's impression of "Judge Jeffries' house", a timber-framed building with a horse and cart sitting outside. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2207)

Black and white photograph, printed on 'post card' paper. A shop on an unidentified street (probably not Bristol) is shown. The shop is of "Tinkler, brush manufacturer, established 1816". The shop number appears to be 168 or 188. Brush heads and various shop goods can be seen hanging outside, above and around the shop window. Several ladies are walking past, one with a perambulator.

Social History (TB2208)

Black and white postcard, titled "The Abbot at the Abbey Gate, Bristol" at top left corner, in white. A drawing of the scene, with crowds gathered at the Abbey Gate, is depicted. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2213)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "View from Cabot Tower Bristol (1)" near top right corner. An elevated view, looking in the direction of the museum and art gallery buildings, behind which and to the right a building is covered with scaffolding. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2216)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "General view, Bristol, from Cabot Tower" along bottom edge, in white. A view over the City, looking from Cabot Tower, Brandon Hill. The Cathedral and College Green feature in the immediate foreground; the signage on some buildings behind read "J. Warriner" and "Pearce & Pinkney". Series no. 782 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2217)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "General view of Bristol" along bottom edge at centre, in white. A general view showing the City's rooftops, spires and tall chimneys., possibly taken from Cabot Tower. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2221)

Black and white postcard, titled "Victoria & Temple Streets, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. View shows the junction of Victoria Street and Temple Street, at which stands the statue of Neptune. A sign for "Ralph Denton & Co." can be seen. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2232)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Redcliffe" near bottom right corner, in black. Image shows a close-up of a stone carving, being a bearded man, crouching, medieval in appearance. Slim white borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2233)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "15th century font, St Mary's, Redcliffe, Bristol" along bottom edge at right, in white. Image shows part of the church interior, focussing on the medieval font. Series no. 180 appears after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2234)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Queen Elizabeth. St Mary Redcliffe" along bottom edge, in white. Image shows part of the church interior, focussing on a stone carving or plaster statue, wall mounted, of Queen Elizabeth I. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2235)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "North Aisle, St Mary Redcliffe Church" at bottom left corner, in white. Image shows the north aisle of the church, with a stone carving or plaster statue, wall mounted, of Queen Elizabeth I in the foreground at right. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2236)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Redcliff Church Bristol in 1870" at bottom centre, in white. Image shows the church interior, taken from a high vantage point. Series no. 203 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2237)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Rib of the dun cow, Redcliffe Church" near bottom left corner, in white. Image shows the rib of the dun cow, wall-mounted, with a funerary monument on the wall at far left. Series no. 53 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2238)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Redcliffe S.E." at bottom left corner, in white. Image shows the south east entrance of St Mary Redcliffe church, a panelled wooden door with elaborate gothic stonework above. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2239)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "St. Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol" along bottom edge, in white. An exterior view of the Church, taken from a vantage point. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2240)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "St Michael's Church Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. An exterior view of the Church, taken from a relatively low view point, looking up. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2241)

Black and white real photo postcard, untitled, showing the Penn armour in St Mary Redcliffe Church. On the north wall of the nave are shown the arms and armour of Admiral Sir William Penn, whose son founded Pennsylvania. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2244)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "St Michael's Hill, Bristol" along bottom edge at left, in white. View shows St Michael's Hill, looking up from the bottom. Series no. 249 printed after title. Rough pencil sketch on the reverse. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2245)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "St Michael's Hill, Bristol" along bottom edge at right, in white. View shows St Michael's Hill, looking down from about half-way up. Several young children are posing for the photographer in the foreground. Series no. 246 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2246)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "St Nicholas Crypt, Bristol" along bottom edge, in black. View shows the vaulted crypt of St Nicholas' Church. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2248)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "St Pauls Church, Bristol" near bottom left corner, in white. View shows the exterior of St Paul's Church, Portland Square, St Pauls. Series no. 132 printed at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2251)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "In the lady chapel St Peters church, Bristol" along right edge, in white. Depicted is a macabre tomb, which incorporates a body in a state of decomposition. An example of memento mori monumental sculpture. Series no. 500 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2254)

Black and white postcard, titled "St Peter's Hospital" near bottom edge at centre, in white. An artist's impression of the Hospital, a timber-framed gabled building, is depicted. This building, once a mint and then a workhouse, stood behind St Peter's Church. White borders. Reverse printed in red. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2255)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Original roof of court room, now hidden, St Peter's Hospital Bristol" at bottom left, in white. The ceiling joists and roof space, with light coming through a sky light (?) is shown. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2257)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "St Stephens Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. View shows the exterior of St Stephen's Church, from an elevated position. White space at bottom edge. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2259)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Tomb at St Stephen's Bristol", along bottom edge of image, in black. Postcard shows a tomb at St Stephen's Church, Bristol. An effigy of the individual commemorated is portrayed lying down, resting his head against his right arm. A notice reads "no sticks or umbrellas may be placed on the monument". White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2261)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "St Werburgs Ch Bristol" near bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the Church, the tower looming prominently at centre. A street sign in the foreground reads "Small Street". Series no. 145 printed at top right corner. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2262)

Black and white postcard, of an artist's drawing, titled "St Werburgh's Church" near bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the Church, looking along Mina Road (?). White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2287)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Bath Bridge, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. View looking along the bridge, on which is horse traffic and an approaching tram. Across the bridge is the Castle & Plough, and the Royal Sovereign (pubs) (?). Grosvenor Series, no. 68P. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2289)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Bath Road, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. A view of Bath Road, with houses on the left and shops on the right, one of which is a garage, providing "cycle & motor repairs". Terraced housing on a hillside can be seen in the far distance. Grosvenor Series, no. 98P. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2306)

Black and white postcard, of a drawing, titled "Reform Bill at Brandon Hill, Bristol" at top left corner, in white. The artist's impression shows crowds assembled at Brandon Hill, with flags flying and a banner that says "Glorious Reform". One individual bangs a drum, while drinking appears to be going on around. At far right in the foreground is a cannon. Series no. 77 printed at top right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2307)

Black and white postcard, of a drawing, titled "Old Bridewell Bridge" along bottom edge at centre, in white. The artist's impression shows a lane with an archway in the foreground. On the side of a building is a sign that reads, "Taylors lamp warehouse. Series no. 359 printed at top left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2310)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Bristol Bridge" near bottom left corner, in white. A view of the Bridge and surrounding streets. At left is a fruiterer and a shoe shop, at right is a statue. In the middle distance at far left a news boy holds a poster with "Test Strike" printed on it. In the foreground at centre a man wheels a cart which appears to be for milk or ice cream. "Van Houten's Cocoa" is advertised on the side of a building in the distance. Series no. 113 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2311)

Black and white postcard of a print, titled "Bristol Bridge in 1830" at bottom left corner, in white. View shows the bridge and surrounding buildings. At far left a sign reads "S. Bevan, confectioner & manufactory, 38 Redcliff St". At far right is "Allen's hosier & glove". Pencilled on reverse is what appears to read "The Angel Inn was demolished in 1864 to...for street widening". Postally unused.

Social History (TB2312)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The flooding in Broadmead, Bristol 1882" at bottom left corner, in white. View shows a Broadmead street, flooded so that it looks like a river. Many people have gathered at the edges of the flooded street. At far left is "Howell Chemist". Other signage reads "S. Jenkins" and "The New Music Hall". Series no. 552. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2313)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Broadmead, March 9th 1889" near bottom left corner, in white. View shows a Broadmead street, flooded, with several small rowing boats on the water! Signage on one of the shops reads "S. Jenkins". Postally unused.