Not Personality Collection (#4)

Bristol Times, Speedway, the Bristol Bulldogs perform at the Knowle Stadium in the 1950s

Cars queue as a local train crosses the level crossing at Warmley in 1960

Empire Theatre - Old Market, Bristol For The Empire Theatre in Old Market, where Hollywood actor Cary Grant had his first job in show business

Some local Land Army girls learning to drive a Fordson tractor at the start of the last war, in 1939. As you can see, there was not much concern for health and safety in those days

The legendary summer of 1976 was so hot that the swing bridge at the Cumberland Basin, Bristol expanded and stuck. This picture shows the desperate attempts that were made to cool down the structure

Castle Park, Bristol opposite the Prudential building, in 1959. The area where the cars are parked, off Wine Street, had been cleared of Blitzed shops and buildings

The old Royal Mail sorting office in Small Street, Bristol, before the move to a brand new building at Temple Meads in 1969. The mail is now sorted at Filton. Circa 1965

Roundabouts on The Horsefair, Bristol 1880

Bristol Speedway at Knowle Stadium, 1950

Vandyck Cinema, Fishponds Road, Bristol -1961 showing the film The Greengage Summer ub

Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol

COLLEGE GREEN IN 1950 As Bristols new Council House was nearing completion in the late 1940s it was decided that the public view of the building would be vastly improved by lowering College Green by

Bygones Snow Scene - Frozen Dawlish fountain 1963

The Ritz Cinema, Brislington, Bristol 1970

Cannon Street Bristol 1976

The Bristol Bulldog dirt-track speedway team in the 1950 s. At the back, wearing the helmet, is the team captain, Billy Hole

Clevedon Branch Line Taken just a year before its closure, in October 1966, passengers on the Clevedon-Yatton branch line

Bristol Garricks Head pub centre shortly before demolition 1975 with modern tower block behind. Circa 1975

Williams hardware shop, Sandy Park Road, Brislington, Bristol Circa 1920

Westland Wallaces of 501 (City of Bristol) Squadron on morning patrol above Staple Hill, Gloucestershire in 1933

RAF Westland Whirlwind search and rescue helicopters queueing to land at the RAF Fylingdales construction site to take off personnel trapped by heavy snow falls. 15th January 1963

Jenny 1, the mechanical elephant on Paignton seafront in July 1957

November 1953 showing the installation of new traffic lights in Brunswick Square, Torquay. Shops Billboard for Nescafe Vauxhall cars

Prefabs in Wallace Avenue, Torquay. When they were demolished the families were relocated to Plainmoor 1950s

Bristol Aerial view of St Annes Board Mills in 1960

A Trent Motor Traction Company tableau movers through the crowds in Derby Market Place part of the The Hospital Carnival. Circa 1925

A Trent Motor Traction Company tableau movers through the crowds in Derby Market Place part of the The Hospital Carnival. Circa 1925

Prince Charles in Wirksworth 15th April 1989

Derwent Valley Reservoir 15th June 1989

Perm any 12 from 22 - "Worse than doing the pools"
Perm any 12 from 22 - " Worse than doing the pools" was the comment from a voter in Haltemprice where electors have up to 12 votes and a choice of 22 candidates. 15th June 1973

Courtroom into polling station - Mr V. N. Bowen (left) and Mr H. Dutton helping to convert Bridlingtons courthouse into a polling station for the 1959 general election. 8th October 1959

The first of the ballot boxes is emptied out at the Guildhall, Hull for counting in the 1987 General Election. 15th June 1987

Children at R. O. Wilberforce (Conservative) campaign headquarters in Hull during the build up to the 1950 General Election. 2nd February 1950

To register their votes - Early arrivals at the polling booth in Pickering-Road, Hull. Forty-six candidates will contest the Hull Council elections. 15th May 1957

Vote-getting - by pony and trap - Mr John MacCallum campaigning in Holderness-road, Hull. Circa October 1959

A typical day in an election candidates routine, accompanied Liberal nominee for Beverley, Major. H. Stewart Freemantle, on a tour of part of his constituency during the run up to the 1950 General

Billboard battlefield - While workmen hustle up Hulls tallest flats, the citys two big political parties buy up billboard space to squabble over who gets the credit for them ahead of the 1964 General

April Showers - Budget day version - Day turned to night in Hull this afternoon as the light dimmed and a strong wind, accompanied by rain, sprang up

Before the snow came - The city centre skyline from Humber Dock

After the fog - The sun puts in a welcome appearance after the fog. The ornamental gateway is a Beverley Road, Hull, entrance to Pearson Park. Various

A new shape in the night sky of the Old Town. Hulls tidal surge barrier floodlit during tests. Various

Twenty four hours a day construction continues on the 165ft grain silo at Spillers Ltd, Cleveland Street, in the heart of industrial Hull

Making the most of the frozen lake at East Park, Hull s

Queen Elizabeth Dock, Hull

Children at R. O. Wilberforce (conservative) campaign headquarters in Hull

Rovers get ready... Although Kingston Rovers game with Castleford at Craven Park on Saturday has not been officially postponed yet, Rovers are ready

A full taxi rank outside Hulls Paragon Station

Boothferry Park construction, football ground, Hull

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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.