South West Collection (page 10)

Derelict 19th century cottage in Swan Street, Torquay before its demolition in the 1930s

Tor Hill Road, Torquay in 1970 looking down the hill towards Castle Circus

Bygone pic of Castle Circus, Torquay in the snow in January 1978

Hollicombe gas works in Preston, Paignton in 1972 after most of the buildings had been demolished

Bygones snow scene - Torquay, Jan 1962

Oxen Cove in Brixham in 1984 when it was a quiet backwater

Trams in West Street, Bedminster, Bristol circa 1910s

Bristol Bridge in 1940, bomb damage in Victoria Street next to Georges Brewery Bristol Blitz Between 24 November 1940 and 11 April 1941 there were six major bombing raids on Bristol

School children photographed in the village of Brislington, 1910s

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

Brislington, in the days when it was regarded as one of the prettiest villages in Somerset, Circa 1910

Bristol Bridge in the 1960s, Fairfax House to the left, and the ruins of St Peters Church Circa 1965

Bristol Times, The Globe Cinema, Lawrence Hill, 1932 Schoolchildren entering the cinema

Bristol Blitz War time pictures of destruction visited on the city by German bombers. 12th April 1941 Between 24 November 1940 and 11 April 1941 there were six major bombing raids on Bristol

Remains of the Tivoli cinema in Weston Super Mare after the air raid of the 28th June 1942

The SS Great Britain squeezes in to the Cumberland Basin Lock 5th July 1970

The pitch at Eastville Stadium, Bristol, completely flooded in 1974

Football, the crowd at Bristol Rovers v Newcastle United FA Cup 6th round replay, 28th February 1951. It was estimated that 100, 000 people descended on Eastville to snap up 30, 000 tickets

Womens Land Army girls with a tractor probably taken on farms in North Somerset during the Second World War. Circa June 1942

SS Great Britain project director Commander Joe Blake, Circa 1972

The Bristol University pedal car race at Hengrove Park in 1967

Easton Road, Bristol the morning after a large air raid on the city. The bus in the foreground was from the Lawrence Hill depot and was destroyed by a bomb. Victor T

An aerial view showing the St Mary Le Port area of Bristol before the Blitz Circa June 1939

Its a Knockout with legendary host Eddie Waring, staged as part of the Bristol 600 Exhibition on the Downs in 1973

Bristol Rovers 1950-51 back row l to r Jack Pitt, Peter Sampson, Ray Warren, Bert Hoyle, Geoff Fox, Harry Bamford, front row l to r George Petherbridge, Bill Roost, Vic Lambden, Geoff Bradford

Trying to break the ice on a frozen floating harbour, Bristol, in the bitterly cold winter of 1970

Aerial view of Bristol Airport in 1960s

Farmer Harold Robert Mapstone with Mr Green and Jack Humphreys on hay wagon Glastonbury 1945

Kings TID Tug "Sea Gem"pictured in 1961 in Bristol Harbour
Kings TID Tug " Sea Gem" pictured in 1961 in Bristol Harbour

The old George Courage brewery in Bristol, viewed from what is now the citys Castle Park. 1950s

Bristol Zoo, children gathered around the bear pit 1st June 1965

Holms Sand and Gravel Company at the Bathurst Basin, opposite the General Hospital, Bristol. The sand companies were the last dockside industry to disappear from the Floating Harbour in the 1980s

Bedminster Bridge and a newly re-constructed Redcliffe Hill l 1960s. The right hand site of the hill, with its many old familiar shops and businesses, still awaits demolition

Residents of Catherine Mead Street, Bedminster, celebrate the Coronation in 1953

St Mary Le Port Church Tower All that was left after the bombing of World War II Circa 1946

The Beatles at Bristols Colston Hall. November 15th 1963 as part of The Beatles autumn tour. Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney

Cary Grant. The Hollywood actor Cary Grant (real name Archie Leach) was often in Bristol, the city of his birth, to see his mother, who was in a nursing home

Redcliffe Hill and Bedminster Bridge, Bristol, in the late 1950s. The George and Dragon pub, on the corner of Commercial Road

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

Alan Dicks gives tactical advice to the Bristol City players before an Ashton Gate game. Joe Royle (No 9 on the right), Donnie Gillis (front, head down), next to him is Ray Cashley and behind him

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

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"Exploring the South West: A Journey through Time and Beauty" Chef Keith Floyd at The Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay April 1992 - a culinary adventure begins in this charming village nestled in the heart England. Boscastle, North Cornwall, Cornwall, England, UK - a picturesque coastal gem where rugged cliffs meet the wild Atlantic Ocean. Nature's masterpiece awaits. Instow, Devon, United Kingdom - a tranquil haven on the banks of River Torridge. Relaxation takes center stage as you soak up stunning sunsets and enjoy peaceful walks along sandy shores. Buffalo soldier drinking from his canteen - an iconic symbol of strength and resilience amidst the untamed landscapes that define the South West. Art Deco Burgh Island Hotel - step back in time to an era of elegance and sophistication on this enchanting island retreat off the coast of Devon. Indulge in luxury with breathtaking views all around. CASSIDY AND LONGBAUGH. Butch Cassidy (1866-?) alias Robert Leroy Parker and Harry Longbaugh (1867-?), known as Sundance Kid – legends born from these lands; their stories echoing through history's corridors. London Underground - connecting bustling cities to hidden corners within reach of Londoners seeking escape to idyllic countryside getaways like never before. England, Devon, Teignmouth Beach – bask under golden rays while waves gently kiss your toes on this serene stretch of sand overlooking azure waters. Pure bliss awaits those who seek it here. Pont Pill and Polruan in Fowey Estuary – witness nature's harmony as vibrant spring colors paint a mesmerizing picture against the backdrop of quaint fishing villages nestled along Cornish shores. A view of Brixham quays before new fish market was built – glimpse into Brixham's rich maritime heritage where fishermen once unloaded their daily catch amidst bustling activity that filled the air with anticipation.