Bristol University Collection

The Victoria Rooms, Clifton, now the Club Rooms of the University of Bristol Union (b / w photo)
6011974 The Victoria Rooms, Clifton, now the Club Rooms of the University of Bristol Union (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victoria Rooms)

The University Athletic Grounds at Coombe Dingle (b / w photo)
6011965 The University Athletic Grounds at Coombe Dingle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Athletic Grounds at Coombe Dingle)

Quadrangle of the projected Residential College for Men (litho)
6011960 Quadrangle of the projected Residential College for Men (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quadrangle of the projected Residential College for Men)

View of the Memorial Tower from Park Street (b / w photo)
6011952 View of the Memorial Tower from Park Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Memorial Tower from Park Street)

Premises in Park Row, temporarily occupied by the University College on its foundation in 1876 (b / w photo)
6011943 Premises in Park Row, temporarily occupied by the University College on its foundation in 1876 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Clifton Hill House, dated 1747, now one of the Residential Colleges for Women (b / w photo)
6011971 Clifton Hill House, dated 1747, now one of the Residential Colleges for Women (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifton Hill House)

The General Library of the University (b / w photo)
6011970 The General Library of the University (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Library of the University)

Part of the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory in the Merchant Venturers Technical College (b / w photo)
6011955 Part of the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory in the Merchant Venturers Technical College (b/w photo) by English Photographer

First Buildings erected on the University Road Site, now occupied by the Department of Zoology and Botany (b / w photo)
6011949 First Buildings erected on the University Road Site, now occupied by the Department of Zoology and Botany (b/w photo) by English Photographer

General View of the Buildings of the Faculty of Science, seen from the back of the Memorial Tower (b / w photo)
6011944 General View of the Buildings of the Faculty of Science, seen from the back of the Memorial Tower (b/w photo) by English Photographer

One of the two Flights of Stairs in the Great Entrance Hall (b / w photo)
6011964 One of the two Flights of Stairs in the Great Entrance Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Merchant Ventures Technical College (b / w photo)
6011956 The Merchant Ventures Technical College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant Ventures Technical College)

Royal Fort House, Bay to Garden Front (b / w photo)
6011969 Royal Fort House, Bay to Garden Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Fort House, Bay to Garden Front)

Vaulted Vestibule, showing Entrance Door of Great Hall (b / w photo)
6011967 Vaulted Vestibule, showing Entrance Door of Great Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vaulted Vestibule)

A Corner of the New Quadrangle (b / w photo)
6011962 A Corner of the New Quadrangle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Corner of the New Quadrangle)

The Memorial Tower, from Berkeley Square (b / w photo)
6011939 The Memorial Tower, from Berkeley Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Memorial Tower, from Berkeley Square)

Bristol University, Additions, Elevation showing the New Wing, General Chemistry Laboratory (b / w photo)
3650569 Bristol University, Additions, Elevation showing the New Wing, General Chemistry Laboratory (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A General View of the Grounds of the University (b / w photo)
6011973 A General View of the Grounds of the University (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A General View of the Grounds of the University)

The New Council Chamber (b / w photo)
6011966 The New Council Chamber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Council Chamber)

Royal Fort House, completed about 1760, now occupied by the University Department of Education (b / w photo)
6011963 Royal Fort House, completed about 1760, now occupied by the University Department of Education (b/w photo) by English Photographer

General View of the Buildings of the Faculty of Medicine, seen from the back of the Memorial Tower (b / w photo)
6011951 General View of the Buildings of the Faculty of Medicine, seen from the back of the Memorial Tower (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Great Hall of the Merchant Ventures Technical College (b / w photo)
6011948 The Great Hall of the Merchant Ventures Technical College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of the Oak Panelling in the Great Hall (b / w photo)
6011968 Detail of the Oak Panelling in the Great Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detail of the Oak Panelling in the Great Hall)

The Fan Vault of the Entrance Hall, and the Founders Window (b / w photo)
6011959 The Fan Vault of the Entrance Hall, and the Founders Window (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fan Vault of the Entrance Hall)

Part of one Wing of the new Physics Laboratories, to be completed in 1926 (b / w photo)
6011958 Part of one Wing of the new Physics Laboratories, to be completed in 1926 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Hammer-beam Oak Roof and the Apse of the Great Hall (b / w photo)
6011957 The Hammer-beam Oak Roof and the Apse of the Great Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Library Wing of the New Buildings (b / w photo)
6011954 The Library Wing of the New Buildings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library Wing of the New Buildings)

One of the Chemical Laboratories (b / w photo)
6011945 One of the Chemical Laboratories (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the Chemical Laboratories)

Chancellor of Bristol University, 3 January 1930, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Chancellor of Bristol University, 3 January 1930, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) in academic robes during his installation as Chancellor

Bristol Robotics Laboratory, UK. Photograph of engineers working at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL). This lab is part of Bristol University

Carbon dioxide oil extraction research. Professor Julian Eastoe working on research into the use of carbon dioxide to extract oil

Bristol Robotics Laboratorys BERT2 robot. British roboticist Chris Melhuish of Bristol Universitys Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) with the BERT2 robot

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"Bristol University: A Journey through Time and Excellence" Step into the rich history of Bristol University, where iconic buildings and landmarks have shaped its legacy. The Victoria Rooms, once a symbol of grandeur in Clifton, now stand as the Club Rooms of the University of Bristol Union. In black and white photos, we glimpse at its former glory. The University Athletic Grounds at Coombe Dingle take us back to an era when sportsmanship thrived amidst nature's embrace. These monochrome snapshots capture moments frozen in time, reminding us of the university's dedication to physical well-being. Behold the Quadrangle of the projected Residential College for Men—a litho masterpiece that showcases architectural dreams turned reality. This image transports us to a bygone era when aspirations were etched into stone. From Park Street's vantage point, we catch sight of the Memorial Tower standing tall against a backdrop washed in shades of gray. Its solemn presence reminds all who pass by that knowledge is built upon remembrance. In 1876, temporary premises on Park Row housed the fledgling University College—an early testament to ambition and growth. These black and white photographs reveal humble beginnings that paved the way for greatness. Clifton Hill House, with its elegant facade dating back to 1747, has transformed into one of Bristol's Residential Colleges for Women. Through these monochromatic images, we witness how tradition intertwines with progress. The General Library stands as a sanctuary for seekers of knowledge—a place where minds expand beyond boundaries set by time or space. Within these walls lie countless stories waiting to be discovered within their grayscale pages. Within Merchant Venturers Technical College lies part of the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory—an emblematic hub where innovation takes shape silently under dimmed lights captured in black and white hues. The first buildings erected on what is now known as University Road Site house today's Department of Zoology and Botany—where scientific exploration and discovery flourish.