Not Personality Collection (page 9)

The Redcliffe Bascule bridge operator at the controls in 1950 Bristol

Bristol Evening Post delivery vans, Silver Street, Bristol in 1930s

Dads Army, the Home Guard, pictures taken in Bristol and Somerset between 1940 and 1942

Bristols brand new fleet of snow blower bought after the terrible winter of 1962 - 63 and never really needed since. Circa 1964

Bristol, Broadmead, Lewiss Store, illuminated for Christmas 1970

Nick Gregson with his disco at the Southmead Youth Centre, Bristol in the 1961

The old lead works in Canons Marsh, Bristol Circa 1950

Bristol crowds go wild celebrating Victory in Europe VE Day. 8th May 1945

Bristol mud scraper BD6, designed by Brunel to remove mud from lock and basin sides so it could be dredged. She was in service from 1843 to 1961 when this picture was taken

With many homes in Bristol in ruins, following the blitz. Squatters were a familiar sight after the war, as seen here a family living in an abandoned building - Somerset circa June 1946

Archie Powell, the former ships cook who rose to be a newspaper executive and spent 72 years with the Western Daily Press. Circa 1960

Castle Street, Bristol the morning reveals the destruction from the previous nights heavy air raid on the city 25th November 1940

Almondsbury residents with their few remaining possessions following the bombing raid on the nearby RAF Filton and the Bristol Aircraft Factory. 25th September 1940

The control room for the swing bridge at Cumberland Basin, Bristol circa 1969

St Augustines Parade, Hippodrome Theatre. Bristol Circa 1960

Devonport from the air in 1949 showing the extent of the war-time bombing

Fred Allandale appearing as The Knave of Hearts in pantomime at the Princes Theatre, Bristol, in the early years of the century

Children fishing for tiddlers at Oldbury Court, Bristol 1968

Bristol 1950s Union Street

The Smithy in Old King Street, a 300 year old building demolished in 1953

Steam trains, a Victorian saddle tank engine made by Fox-Walker, and carrying the name of Bristol, no date 1900s

SS Great Britain heading for the dry dock where she was built, for restoration 5th July 1970

Woman with her only remaining possessions walks through the Bristol Blitz. 1940s

Passengers during the Second World War board a bus in Bristol heading for Clifton and the Suspension Bridge, note the blackout hoods oh the head lamps. Circa January 1940

Second World War, Blitz, Bombing, Merchants Hall, Bristol February 1942

The rescue team at Hanham Colliery, Gloucestershire before the end of World War 1

Brunels Bridge and Brunels ship together for the first time SS Great Britain 5th July 1970

the new Bristol and West headquarters under construction at Broad Quay, 1967

The cafe at the Folk House in Park Street, 1970

Cleaning up after floods in Lypiatt Road, St George, Bristol in 1974

Raising the railway bridge which used to link Temple Meads with the City docks via Redcliffe, Bristol Circa 1970

War time pictures of destruction visited on the city of Bristol by German bombers. Fire fighters struggle to control a blaze at the corner of Union Street

Craft workshops at the University Settlement, Bristol in the 1950s. Circa 1955

Bristol. A traffic warden surveys a traffic free Broadmead in 1973 as the road becomes a pedestrian area

The steel four masted barque Glaucus one of the many sailing ships bringing goods to Bristol from around the world at the beginning of the 20th Century. Circa 1900

Bristol, St Peters Hospital and the Register Office. 28th November 1940

the SS Great Britain finally at rest in the dry dock, 5th July 1970

Making aircraft parts for planes like the Bristol Btitannia, Comet, and Concord at Parnall s, Lodge Causeway. 1957

Bristol Evening Post - linotype machines in the 1950s

SS Edendale entering Bristol docks. Circa 1950

Bristolians stringing up flags and bunting to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953

A victim of the blitz in Stafford Street, Bedminster, salvages some of the familys belongings from the ruins of their home. 29th November 1940

Haymarket - Horsefair roundabout, taken from St James Tower. The Lewiss Store is seen here under construction 27th February 1955

The construction of the first Severn Bridge 1961-66 opened by Queen Elizabethh 11 in 1966. Circa 1963

Redcliffe School, Guinea Street (from St Mary Redcliffe) Possibly Redcliffe Parade Bristol 1950s

Repairing the gates at Netham Lock, Bristol on the Feeder canal in 1963

Aust ferry, loading at Beachley 1950s Aust Ferry or Beachley Ferry was a ferry service that operated across the River Severn between Aust and Beachley both in Gloucestershire

The Bishop of Malmesbury bids farewell to one of the Church Army Crusaders teams which toured seaside resorts in the 1950s. Circa 1955

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"Not Just a Personality: A Glimpse into the Past" A nostalgic view of the Brixham quays before the new fish market was built, taking us back in time. The Dart paddle steamer Compton Castle captured in the 1980s, reminding us of simpler days on the water. Military vehicles line Abbey Road, Torquay in July 1949, with Ovaltine advertising signs adding a touch of vintage charm. Bristol Maternity Hospital in the 1970s, where countless lives began and memories were made. Prince Street, Hull presents a picturesque scene that transports us to another era filled with timeless beauty. Witnessing history unfold at Victoria Pier's horse wash in Hull on June 15th, 1948 - an extraordinary moment frozen in time. Beacon Cove captures Torquay's essence during August 1980 - sun-kissed shores and carefree summer days by the sea. The Hercules Bakery lorry parked outside Priday Metford mill at Gloucester docks offers a glimpse into bustling trade from yesteryears. Brixham fishing boats dotting the outer harbour in December 1985 remind us of a community deeply connected to its maritime roots. Hotwell Road, Bristol takes us back to around the turn of the century (1900), evoking images of horse-drawn carriages and gas-lit streets. A delayed action photo taken during blackouts caused by war on Gloucester Road, Bristol - capturing resilience amidst adversity. Volunteers from Friends of Bristol Horses Society (now HorseWorld) embody compassion for our equine friends. Step into these captivating moments frozen forever through photographs; they tell stories beyond just personality – they reveal our shared heritage and evoke nostalgia for times gone by.