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Bristol on Old Postcards, by J & D Fisher/M & F Ford. Published by Reflections of a Bygone Age, 1983. S/B, 62pp. The first volume in a series looking at early twentieth century Bristol and its suburbs on postcards. There are chapters on the city centre, surrounding areas (Ashley Down, Avonmouth, Clifton, Horsefield, Kingswood, Knowle, Temple Gate, Totterdown, Westbury, etc), and themes such as fantasy and humour, transport, theatres and cinemas, advertisements, schools, and shop fronts. Publishers of the cards are given where known. Illustrated in black and white. |