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15 historic photographs of Downend
Bristol Archives‘ collection of postcards offers a brilliant insight into the past of the city. This week, the spotlight is on Downend, with photographs capturing all aspects of life, from children playing in the street to the opening of the local cricket pavilion, and a glimpse into the wartime efforts that went on in this quiet suburb.
Memorial unveiling at Downend Cricket Pavilion, 1922 43207/37/4/1/6
Women of Downend wearing brilliant flowery hats, 1910 43207/37/4/2/5
Downend Church, date unknown 43207/29/17/11
A crowd gathering for the opening of Downend Cricket Pavilion, 1922 43207/37/4/1/3
A view along Badminton Road showing shops and vans, 1937 43207/28/24
Cleve Hill Hospital, pictured in July 1916. The house was used by convalescing soldiers during World War One and has since been demolished. 43207/9/49/49
The river Frome at Cleve Mill Tea Gardens, date unknown 43207/5/82
Children playing in The Crescent, 1950s 40826/HSG/19
Wounded British and Belgian soldiers recovering at Cleve Hill hospital, c.1914-1918 43207/9/49/43
The residential Peache Road, Downend, date unknown 43207/28/29
Downend Cricket Club members, date unknown 43207/37/4/2/4
Cottage homes in Downend, date unknown 43207/28/23
Downend post office and other shops in North Street, date unknown 43207/28/26
Patients from Beaufort War Hospital in Stapleton, later Glenside Hospital, visiting Downend Cricket Club some time between 1914 and 1918 43207/9/50/28
Everyday life in Downend during the 1950s 43207/28/22
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