Social History (TB2334)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "War Memorial. Clifton College" at bottom left corner, in white. A view of the Boer War memorial at Clifton College, situated at the head of a flight of steps, leading down to playing fields. Memorial surrounded by fine wire mesh. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2335)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Clifton College" at bottom left corner, in white. A view of the College, across the playing field from College Road. A cricket match is under progress. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2346)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Regent Street, Clifton" along bottom edge at centre, in white. A view along Regent Street, taken looking up the hill towards the junction with Princess Victoria Street. In the foreground at far right is a W.H. Smith & Son shop. "R.F. Luckly, baker, cook & confectioner" is further up the street, on the right; a hairdressing salon and a carpet beating / dry cleaning business can be seen on the left. Pencil doodling on reverse. Series no. 28 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2356)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Vyvyan Terrace Clifton" along bottom edge near centre, in white. A view along a handsome Georgian terrace, Lansdown Place in the foreground. A young girl with a baby in a pram, stands in the foreground at right. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2359)

Black and white postcard of a drawing, titled "Giants Cave, Clifton Rocks" at top left corner, in white. The cave is shown, with several individuals at the left of the mouth of the cave. Series no. 440 (?) printed at top right corner. Broad white borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2360)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Buckingham Chapel, Clifton" at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of Buckingham Chapel at the top of Queen's Road, Clifton. The Georgian terrace to the right of the CHapel is called Buckingham Place. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2361.1)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Spa Hotel, Clifton" along bottom edge at centre, in white. A view of the entrance to the Grand Spa Hotel, Clifton, seen from just above Caledonia Place. Series no. 10 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2361.2)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Clifton Parish Church" at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of the church, the graveyard in the foreground. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2372)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Temple Church" near bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of an arched doorway of Temple Church. Either side of the doorway are notice boards, with printed notices pinned to them; one notice is headed with "E.R. 1905". "CHB" appears at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2374)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Approach Bristol Terminus" at centre bottom edge, in white. An exterior view of Temple Meads railway station, from Temple Gate. "Anglo-Bavarian Ales & Stouts" are advertised on the side of the building in the middle distance at left. An early motor car can be seen in the foreground at far left. Series no. 181 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2383.1)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Bristol University from Brandon Hill" along bottom edge, in white. A general view of buildings belonging to Bristol University, with Bristol Grammar School visible at left in the distance. In the middle distance at centre, the statues on the pinnacle of the entrance to the then Art Gallery, can be seen. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2383.2)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Bristol University from Brandon Hill" along bottom edge, in white. A general view of buildings belonging to Bristol University, with Bristol Grammar School visible at left in the distance. In the middle distance at centre, the statues on the pinnacle of the entrance to the then Art Gallery, can be seen. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2384)

Black and white postcard of a drawing, titled "Church of the Al-Hallowen or All Saints showing the tolzey and conduits" along bottom edge of image, in black. An exterior view of the ecclesiastical building, with a tower at far left and a timber-framed (?) building at right. Broad white space at bottom edge. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2392)

Black and white postcard, titled "Salvation headquarters, Ashley Rd., Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of a brick building with ornamental crenellations. To the right of the main building, painted onto the glass of a double doorway is "Perry & Turner Ltd., motor works, 6 Ashley Road". Some rough pencil sketching on reverse. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2397)

Black and white postcard, titled "Beautifully carved mantlepiece in the State Room of the Assize Courts Hotel, Small St., Bristol. Date 1526" along bottom edge, in black. Below the title is a brief account of the facilities offered at the Hotel, and the proprietor's name, Robert J. Cross. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2407)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "River Avon, Saltford" at bottom right corner, in white. In this view, the river Avon features in the foreground, with a boat house in the middle distance at centre. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2415)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Tramways Centre, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. A view of the Tramways Centre at St Augustine's Parade, with Colston Hall in the background at centre, and the "Bristol Tramways & Carriage Company Limited" premises at far left, in the foreground. Series no. 51 printed at bottom right corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2417)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Charlott Street, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. A view looking down Charlotte Street. towards Park Street. Elegant Georgian townhouses line the left side of the street, with trees on the right. Series no. 265 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2420)

Black and white postcard, titled "Church tower, Chewton Mendip" along top edge, in red. An exterior view of the church tower, some gravestones visible in the grounds surrounding. Series no. 379. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2421)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Quarter Jacks, Christ Church, Broad Street, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. An exterior view of Christ Church, with the clock and quarter jacks at centre top. A notice board to the left of the front door is headed with "Official Notices. All seats are free." and an enamelled advertising sign hanging nearby reads, "Depot for the Auto Strop safety razor. Strops itself." Postally unused.

Social History (TB2438)

Copper jug measure, with narrow neck and broad base. Bearing an inscription on the front. Official stamp on the inside of rim has been worn away, but the figures 8-153 are still distinguishable. No lip.

Social History (TB2452)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "The Pro-Cathedral, Clifton" along bottom edge, in white. An exterior view of the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral, view showing both the front fascade and also the side entrance. Two young children stand by the railings in the foreground at centre. Some pencil sketching to the reverse. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2453)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Entrance to Redcliffe Church" along bottom edge at centre, in white. An exterior view of one of the entrances to St Mary Redcliffe Church. In the foreground a boy with a wicker basket is stood against the railings. Series no. 1787 printed at bottom left corner. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2455)

Tinted colour postcard, titled "Bristol, St Mary's Redcliffe" along bottom edge at centre, in green. An exterior view of St Mary Redcliffe Church, taken from the churchyard. The word "Perpendicular" is pencilled on the reverse. Series no. 20046 printed at bottom left corner. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2458)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "St Mathews Church, Kingsdown, Bristol" along bottom edge at right, in white. An exterior view of St Matthew's Church, seen from the road. Two young girls stand near the railings of the churchyard. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2463)

Black and white real photo (?) postcard, titled "Clifton Suspension Bridge illuminated for the Royal visit" along top edge, in black. A view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge at night, illuminated with fireworks. The lights are reflected in the Avon below, and Hotwells also appears brightly lit. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2489)

Black and white photograph, printed on 'post card' paper, showing an aerial view of Bristol Cathedral. White borders.

Social History (TB2491)

Sepia tone postcard, titled "Imperial Hotel, Clifton, (adjoining Clifton Down Station.)" along bottom edge at left, in white. View shows the Imperial Hotel in the foreground at right, with Clifton Down railway station in the distance at left. Image taken from the junction of Whiteladies Road and that leading to Clifton Down Station. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2492)

Black and white postcard of an engraving, titled "From an old print. Old Bristol: Clare Street. Issued by Brooks'" along bottom edge, in black. Printed on the reverse at top left is the following: "Clare Street with draw-bridge. Prior to 1893 the River Frome flowed where St. Augustine's Bridge now stands, and the drawbridge linked St. Augustine's Parade with Clare Street. The shipping here shown lies near the quay from which Cabot sailed on his voyage of discovery. The drawing shows in the distance the tower of St Werburgh's Church, which has since been removed, as well as the towers and spire of St. Stephen's, Christ Church and All Saints." Postally unused.

Social History (TB2499)

Black and white postcard of an engraving, titled "Bristol riots: charge of the Dragoon Guards in Queen Square" along bottom edge, in black. A view depicting the breaking-up of the Bristol Riots of 1831. In the foreground are several horse-mounted soldiers, cutting down the rioters with their swords. All around are signs of destruction and panic as the rioters scatter. White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2503)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Shot tower Redcliffe Hill Bristol" near bottom edge, in white. A street scene, showing Redcliff Hill, with the spire of St Mary Redcliffe in the distance at far right. The shop of J. Hooper, butcher, can be seen in the foreground at far left. Series no. 182 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2505)

Black and white postcard of a comical / satirical drawing, titled "Escape of the Mayor of Bristol" along bottom edge, in black. The portly mayor is shown being pushed up onto a roof or out of a window (?) by servants. Joints of meat are shown hanging from rafters of an out-house behind the Mayor. Printed at the very bottom edge is "His worship seeing me said For God's sake young... (?)" (the rest is cut-off). Possible reference to the Bristol Riots of 1831 (?). Postally unused.

Social History (TB2512)

Black and white postcard, titled "View from Co-operative Buildings, showing St Augustine's Church & Parade, Bristol" at top left corner, in black. An elevated view, with St Augustine's Church in the middle distance at centre, part of the Cathedral visible at far left, College Green and Cabot Tower in the distance. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2513)

Colour postcard of a watercolour, titled "St Augustine's Gate, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in brown. A view of the Norman Arch - St Augustine's Gate, Bristol Cathedral. Signed by artist at bottom right corner. Printed on the reverse at top left is, "Each picture is a facsimile of an original water-colour drawing". The Artist Series. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2517)

Sepia real photo postcard, titled "Colston Avenue, Bristol" at bottom right corner, in white. A view of Colston Avenue, with a statue of Burke (1774-1780) in the foreground at centre. Behind this is a drinking fountain. In the foreground at far right is a notice board, with a printed set of rules or laws, headed "City & County of Bristol. Colston Avenue". Series no. 56 printed after title. Some pencil sketching on reverse. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2532)

Black and white postcard, titled "St John's Arch, Bristol" at bottom left corner, in white. A view showing St John's Gateway, originally a fortified gateway of the town wall. A large central passage, with two smaller side passages to the right (Tower Lane) and left (Bell Lane). A gas lamp at left advertises the "Full Moon Hotel, foreign wines & spirits". Some pencil sketching on the reverse, including the words "J.S. Fry" and "S.H. & Co., Ltd. Sale Clothiers". Postally unused.

Social History (TB2539)

Black and white postcard of a drawing, titled "From an old print. St John's Gate. Issued by Brooks'" along bottom edge, in black. A view of St John's Gateway, Broad Street. An individual can be seen in the foreground at left, carrying a basket on his or her head. Printed on the reverse at top left is: "St John's Gate. The spire and belfry tower of St John's Church (A.D. 1388) are built over the ancient north gateway of the City walls. The portcullis grooves and hinges of the old gates may still be seen. The 14th century statues on either side represent the legendary founders of Bristol, Brennus and Belinus. A second side arch for pedestrians was added during the 19th century." White borders. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2547)

Black and white postcard, titled "St. Lukes Church, Bedminster" at top left corner, in black. An exterior view of the church, with a grassy bank in the foreground. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2550)

Black and white real photo postcard, titled "Shot tower Redcliffe Hill, Bristol" near bottom edge at right, in white. A street scene, showing Redcliff Hill, with the spire of St Mary Redcliffe in the distance at far right. The shop of J. Hooper, butcher, can be seen in the foreground at far left. Series no. 182 printed after title. Postally unused.

Social History (TB2554)

Sepia tone postcard, titled "St Mary Redcliff, Bristol". Exterior view of St Mary Redcliffe Church, taken from Redcliff Hill. Printed on poor quality paper. Postally unused.