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Bedminster Bridge and a newly re-constructed Redcliffe Hill l 1960s

Bedminster Bridge and a newly re-constructed Redcliffe Hill l 1960s


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Bedminster Bridge and a newly re-constructed Redcliffe Hill l 1960s

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. Many people saw the recently erected Francombe, Waring and Underdown high rise flats as a great advance over their old housing. Circa 1961

Bristol Post
Mirrorpix
Bristol
Avon
England

Media ID 21761584

© Mirrorpix

1961 Bristol Buildings Flashback Flats Houses And Housing Not Personality Sixties South West Traffic


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This print takes us back to the 1960s, capturing the essence of Bedminster Bridge and a newly re-constructed Redcliffe Hill. The scene depicts a moment frozen in time, showcasing the right-hand side of the hill still standing tall with its familiar shops and businesses, yet awaiting their inevitable demolition. The image transports us to an era where progress was palpable. The recently erected Francombe, Waring, and Underdown high-rise flats stand proudly against the backdrop of this evolving cityscape. To many residents at that time, these modern housing structures represented a significant leap forward from their old dwellings. As we delve into this flashback from over half a century ago, it becomes evident that buildings and transport take center stage in this photograph. The bustling traffic on Bedminster Bridge serves as a reminder of how life moved at its own pace during those times. This snapshot is not about individual personalities but rather about capturing an entire era's spirit. It encapsulates the architectural landscape of Bristol in the early 1960s - houses and housing transforming into towering flats that symbolized progress and change. Let this image serve as a window into history - a glimpse into how cities evolve over time while retaining fragments of their past. As we explore this piece captured by Mirrorpix for Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded once again that photographs have an extraordinary power to transport us through time and connect us with our collective heritage.

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