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Bristol Collection

Background imageBristol Collection: The Eddie Condon All Stars in concert, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957

The Eddie Condon All Stars in concert, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957
The Eddie Condon All Stars on stage at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Left to right: Eddie Condon (guitar), Gene Schroeder (piano), Wild Bill Davison (cornet), Bob Wilber (clarinet)

Background imageBristol Collection: Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Background imageBristol Collection: Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955. Artist: Denis Williams

Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955. Artist: Denis Williams
Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

Background imageBristol Collection: Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955
Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner at Marcos Restaurant after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

Background imageBristol Collection: Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams

Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Artist: Denis Williams
Weather Report in Concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, October 1977. Joe Zawinul (keyboards) and Wayne Shorter (saxophone)

Background imageBristol Collection: Chris Barber, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Chris Barber, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Chris Barber Band, Bristol Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageBristol Collection: Charger, Bristol, 1700 / 50. Creator: Unknown

Charger, Bristol, 1700 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Charger, Bristol, 1700/50

Background imageBristol Collection: Vase, Bristol, c. 1760 / 65. Creator: Bristol Porcelain Factories

Vase, Bristol, c. 1760 / 65. Creator: Bristol Porcelain Factories
Vase, Bristol, c. 1760/65

Background imageBristol Collection: Charger, Bristol, 1700 / 25. Creator: Unknown

Charger, Bristol, 1700 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Charger, Bristol, 1700/25

Background imageBristol Collection: Tankard, Bristol, c. 1780. Creator: Unknown

Tankard, Bristol, c. 1780. Creator: Unknown
Tankard, Bristol, c. 1780

Background imageBristol Collection: 'The Great Britain'steam-ship leaving Cumberland Basin, Bristol, 1844

"The Great Britain"steam-ship leaving Cumberland Basin, Bristol, 1844
" The Great Britain" steam-ship leaving Cumberland Basin, Bristol, 1844. The SS Great Britain, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Background imageBristol Collection: Group of 8 Early Stereograph Views of British Monuments, Memorials, and Tombs

Group of 8 Early Stereograph Views of British Monuments, Memorials, and Tombs, 1850s-1910s

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol Harbour, mid 19th century, (1942). Creator: James Baker Pyne

Bristol Harbour, mid 19th century, (1942). Creator: James Baker Pyne
Bristol Harbour, mid 19th century, (1942). Shipping at the port of Bristol in the west of England. From " British Ports and Harbours, by Leo Walmsley. [Collins, London, 1942]

Background imageBristol Collection: Front page of Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer, February 1643, (1945)

Front page of Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer, February 1643, (1945)
Front page of " Mercurius Civicus: Londons Intelligencer", February 1643, (1945). Portraits of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria

Background imageBristol Collection: St. Peters Hospital, Bristol, c1870

St. Peters Hospital, Bristol, c1870. St Peters Hospital, Bristol was behind St Peters church until it was destroyed in the Bristol Blitz in 1940

Background imageBristol Collection: Temple Street, Bristol, c1870

Temple Street, Bristol, c1870. Temple Church, a ruined church in Redcliffe, Bristol, scene of the exorcism of George Lukins conducted by Methodist and Anglican clergy in 1788

Background imageBristol Collection: 1963 Bristol 407. Creator: Unknown

1963 Bristol 407. Creator: Unknown
1963 Bristol 407

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol, from St. Augustines Quay, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Bristol, from St. Augustines Quay, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Bristol, from St. Augustines Quay, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Background imageBristol Collection: Clifton Suspension-Bridge, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Clifton Suspension-Bridge, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Clifton Suspension-Bridge, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Background imageBristol Collection: Views in Bristol, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Views in Bristol, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Views in Bristol, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Background imageBristol Collection: Clifton College, 1898. Creator: Unknown

Clifton College, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Clifton College, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Background imageBristol Collection: Art Gallery, Bristol, 1915. Creator: Unknown

Art Gallery, Bristol, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Art Gallery, Bristol, 1915. Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery was founded in 1823 as the Bristol Institution for the Advancement of Science and Art

Background imageBristol Collection: Chancellor of Bristol University, 3 January 1930, (1945). Creator: Unknown

Chancellor of Bristol University, 3 January 1930, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Chancellor of Bristol University, 3 January 1930, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) in academic robes during his installation as Chancellor

Background imageBristol Collection: View of the Castle Rock, pub. 1793. Creator: J. Hassell (1767-1825) and J. C. Ibbetson (1759-1817)

View of the Castle Rock, pub. 1793. Creator: J. Hassell (1767-1825) and J. C. Ibbetson (1759-1817)
View of the Castle Rock, from the landing place on the Flat Holmes, from A Picturesque Guide to Bath, Bristol Hot-Wells, the River Avon and the Adjacent Country, published 1793 (coloured aquatint)

Background imageBristol Collection: The South Prospect of Part of the Castle of Bristoll, pub. 1893. Creator: English School

The South Prospect of Part of the Castle of Bristoll, pub. 1893. Creator: English School
The South Prospect of Part of the Castle of Bristoll, from A short History of the English People, pub. 1893 (engraving). The South Prospect of Part of the Castle of Bristoll

Background imageBristol Collection: John and Charles Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739 (1868)

John and Charles Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739 (1868). Artist: Francis Arthur Fraser
John and Charles Wesley preaching in the open air at Bristol, 1739 (1868). John Wesley (1703-1791) and his brother Charles (1707-1788) were the founders of Methodism

Background imageBristol Collection: Clare Teal, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Clare Teal, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Clare Teal, Bristol Jazz Festival, 2013

Background imageBristol Collection: Arturo Sandoval, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Arturo Sandoval, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Arturo Sandoval, Bristol Jazz and Blues Festival 2013

Background imageBristol Collection: Lillian Boutte, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Lillian Boutte, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Lillian Boutte, Bristol Jazz Festival, 2014

Background imageBristol Collection: John Digby, First Earl of Bristol, early 17th century, (1911). Artist: Renold Elstrack

John Digby, First Earl of Bristol, early 17th century, (1911). Artist: Renold Elstrack
John Digby, First Earl of Bristol, early 17th century, (1911). Digby (1580-1653) was an English diplomat, and a royalist during the English Civil War

Background imageBristol Collection: St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman

St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman
St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, 1923. From The Water-Colour Drawings of John Sell Cotman, edited by C.G. Holme. [The Studio Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageBristol Collection: Clifton, c1910

Clifton, c1910. Nightingale Valley. Clifton is celebrated for its Medicinal Springs and is a place of fashionable resort. Population, 44, 400

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol, c1910

Bristol, c1910. Redcliffe Church. Much frequented by the Poet Chatterton. Bristol is a great commercial Port and City. Tobacco. Glass. Large Coasting Trade. Population, 376, 970

Background imageBristol Collection: Clifton Suspension Bridge, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton

Clifton Suspension Bridge, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton
Clifton Suspension Bridge, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton

Bristol, c1896. Artist: Harvey Barton
Bristol, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageBristol Collection: English Express train pulled by two diesel locomotives, travelling at 160 kilometers

English Express train pulled by two diesel locomotives, travelling at 160 kilometers per hour between London and Bristol, 1950

Background imageBristol Collection: Legendary jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Legendary jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Background imageBristol Collection: American jazz legend Sidney Bechet in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Artist

American jazz legend Sidney Bechet in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Artist
American jazz legend Sidney Bechet in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Background imageBristol Collection: Mel Torme (vocals) in concert at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s. Artist: Denis Williams

Mel Torme (vocals) in concert at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
Mel Torme (vocals) in concert at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s

Background imageBristol Collection: Mel Torme on the drums at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s. Artist: Denis Williams

Mel Torme on the drums at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
Mel Torme on the drums at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s

Background imageBristol Collection: Jazz legend Sidney Bechet playing the soprano saxophone at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Jazz legend Sidney Bechet playing the soprano saxophone at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Background imageBristol Collection: Jack Teagardens band in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Artist: Denis Williams

Jack Teagardens band in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Artist: Denis Williams
Jack Teagardens band in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. On stage behind bandleader and trombonist Teagarden are Earl Hines (piano), Max Kaminsky (trumpet), Cozy Cole (drums)

Background imageBristol Collection: Trombonist and bandleader Jack Teagarden on stage at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957

Trombonist and bandleader Jack Teagarden on stage at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957

Background imageBristol Collection: The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bristol, 1958. Artist: Denis Williams

The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bristol, 1958. Artist: Denis Williams
The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Bristol, 1958. Seated (left to right) are Joe Morello (drums), Dave Brubeck (piano), Paul Desmond (alto saxophone and clarinet) and Eugene Wright (bass)

Background imageBristol Collection: The Eddie Condon All Stars on stage at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957

The Eddie Condon All Stars on stage at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Leonard Gaskin (bass), Wild Bill Davison (cornet) and Bob Wilber (clarinet)

Background imageBristol Collection: Dave Brubeck Quartet bassist Eugene Wright, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1958

Dave Brubeck Quartet bassist Eugene Wright, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1958. Alongside Wright is Jean Brace, who became the photographers wife the same year

Background imageBristol Collection: The Tubby Hayes Sextet playing at a modern jazz night at the Civic Restaurant, Bristol, 1955

The Tubby Hayes Sextet playing at a modern jazz night at the Civic Restaurant, Bristol, 1955. Tubby Hayes (tenor saxophone), Derek Humble (alto saxophone) and Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet)

Background imageBristol Collection: The John Cox Trio and Derek Humble playing at the Civic Restaurant, Bristol, 1955

The John Cox Trio and Derek Humble playing at the Civic Restaurant, Bristol, 1955. Humble on alto saxophone, John Kloop Cox on drums and Alan Hurley on the piano. The bassist is unknown

Background imageBristol Collection: Derek Humble playing alto saxophone at the Civic Restaurant, College Green, Bristol, 1955

Derek Humble playing alto saxophone at the Civic Restaurant, College Green, Bristol, 1955
Derek Humble playing alto saxophone at a modern jazz night at the Civic Restaurant, College Green, Bristol, 1955

Background imageBristol Collection: Drummer and vocalist Mel Torme on stage at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s. Artist

Drummer and vocalist Mel Torme on stage at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s. Artist
Drummer and vocalist Mel Torme on stage at the Bristol Hippodrome, 1950s

Background imageBristol Collection: The Count Basie Orchestra in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Joe Williams on vocals and Eddie Jones on double bass

Background imageBristol Collection: The Lionel Hampton Orchestra in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

The Lionel Hampton Orchestra in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Hampton watching tenor saxophonist Eddie Chamblee perform a solo

Background imageBristol Collection: Jazz concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Artist: Denis Williams

Jazz concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Artist: Denis Williams
Jazz concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Sidney Bechet on soprano saxophone (top left) and Humphrey Lyttelton on trumpet (bottom right)

Background imageBristol Collection: Humphrey Lyttelton, Sidney Bechet and unknown clarinetist, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Humphrey Lyttelton, Sidney Bechet and unknown clarinetist, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956
Humphrey Lyttelton (trumpet), Sidney Bechet (soprano saxophone) and unknown clarinetist, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Background imageBristol Collection: The Dave Brubeck Quartet in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1958

The Dave Brubeck Quartet in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1958. Joe Morello (drums) and Eugene Wright (double bass)

Background imageBristol Collection: Sidney Bechet (soprano saxophone) in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Artist

Sidney Bechet (soprano saxophone) in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956. Artist
Sidney Bechet (soprano saxophone) in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Background imageBristol Collection: Oscar Peterson in the green room at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955. Artist: Denis Williams

Oscar Peterson in the green room at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955. Artist: Denis Williams
Oscar Peterson in the green room at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955. The photographers first photo for a record cover

Background imageBristol Collection: The Tubby Hayes Sextet playing at the Co-op Civic Centre, Bristol, 1950s. Pictured are Tubby Hayes

The Tubby Hayes Sextet playing at the Co-op Civic Centre, Bristol, 1950s. Pictured are Tubby Hayes (tenor saxophone), Derek Humble (alto saxophone) and Jimmy Deuchar (trumpet)

Background imageBristol Collection: Ella Fitzgerald with her sister and record producer and impresario Norman Granz, Bristol, 1955

Ella Fitzgerald with her sister and record producer and impresario Norman Granz, Bristol, 1955
Ella Fitzgerald with her sister and record producer and impresario Norman Granz after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 24 February 1955

Background imageBristol Collection: Ella Fitzgerald after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 24 February 1955. Artist

Ella Fitzgerald after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 24 February 1955. Artist
Ella Fitzgerald after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 24 February 1955

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol in 1670, 1670, (1903)

Bristol in 1670, 1670, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Background imageBristol Collection: Central Bristol c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew

Central Bristol c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew
Central Bristol, c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol Cathedral, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew

Bristol Cathedral, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew
Bristol Cathedral, c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]

Background imageBristol Collection: Clifton College, 1923

Clifton College, 1923. Clifton College, private school near Bristol. Founded in 1862 and incorporated under the Royal Charter in 1877

Background imageBristol Collection: Shipshape & Bristol Fashion, c1940s

Shipshape & Bristol Fashion, c1940s. From Six Latest Views of Bristol. [Harvey Barton, Aberdeen and Bristol]

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol Cathedral, c1940s

Bristol Cathedral, c1940s. From Six Latest Views of Bristol. [Harvey Barton, Aberdeen and Bristol]

Background imageBristol Collection: Clifton Suspension Bridge from the Observatory, c1940s

Clifton Suspension Bridge from the Observatory, c1940s. From Six Latest Views of Bristol. [Harvey Barton, Aberdeen and Bristol]

Background imageBristol Collection: City Centre, Bristol, c1940s

City Centre, Bristol, c1940s. From Six Latest Views of Bristol. [Harvey Barton, Aberdeen and Bristol]

Background imageBristol Collection: Clifton Suspension Bridge from Leigh Woods, Bristol, c1940s

Clifton Suspension Bridge from Leigh Woods, Bristol, c1940s. [Harvey Barton, Aberdeen and Bristol]

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol, c1940s

Bristol, c1940s. From Six Latest Views of Bristol. [Harvey Barton, Aberdeen and Bristol]

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol (from Rownham Ferry), 1859. Artist: Samuel Bradshaw

Bristol (from Rownham Ferry), 1859. Artist: Samuel Bradshaw
Bristol (from Rownham Ferry), 1859. The Rownham Ferry was a boat service across the River Avon in Bristol, England. After William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854)

Background imageBristol Collection: And the heat of Battle. 1941 (1942)

And the heat of Battle. 1941 (1942). Merchants Road, Clifton. On 3rd & 4th January 1941 Bristol had its longest raid lasting 12 hours; during the raid the Luftwaffe dropped their biggest bomb

Background imageBristol Collection: In the Cold of Winter Arctic weather added new trials to the task of civil defence, 1941 (1942)

In the Cold of Winter Arctic weather added new trials to the task of civil defence, 1941 (1942). On 3rd & 4th January 1941 Bristol had its longest raid lasting 12 hours; during the raid the Luftwaffe

Background imageBristol Collection: At a Bristol Tobacco Factory, 1928 (1937)

At a Bristol Tobacco Factory, 1928 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York visiting WD & HO Wills tobacco factory in Bristol on 7 July 1928

Background imageBristol Collection: Bristol, 1903. Artist: Albert Goodwin

Bristol, 1903. Artist: Albert Goodwin
Bristol, 1903. From The Studio Volume 49. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

Background imageBristol Collection: In the Bristol Channel, 1787. Artist: Nicholas Pocock

In the Bristol Channel, 1787. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
In the Bristol Channel, 1787. Painting held at the Government Art Collection, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III

Background imageBristol Collection: The Quay, Bristol, c1918. Artist: Frederick Charles Richards

The Quay, Bristol, c1918. Artist: Frederick Charles Richards
The Quay, Bristol, c1918. Drawing held at the Newport Museum and Art Gallery, Wales. From The Studio Volume 73. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

Background imageBristol Collection: Ness Sands Lighthouses, near Bristol, Goucestershire, 1841. Artist: Francis William Topham

Ness Sands Lighthouses, near Bristol, Goucestershire, 1841. Artist: Francis William Topham
Ness Sands Lighthouses, near Bristol, Gloucestershire, 1841

Background imageBristol Collection: Abbey Gateway, Bristol, 1924-1926. Artist: Underwood

Abbey Gateway, Bristol, 1924-1926. Artist: Underwood
Abbey Gateway, Bristol, 1924-1926. St Augustines Abbey in Bristol was founded in 1140. The monastery was dissolved in 1539 but re-opened as the cathedral church of the new diocese of Bristol in 1542

Background imageBristol Collection: St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol, early 20th century

St Mary Redcliffe Church, Bristol, early 20th century

Background imageBristol Collection: Reform riots in Queens Square, Bristol, 1831 (c1895)

Reform riots in Queens Square, Bristol, 1831 (c1895). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume VII (c1895)

Background imageBristol Collection: Interior of Bristol Cathedral, 1908-1909. Artist: W Gilliard

Interior of Bristol Cathedral, 1908-1909. Artist: W Gilliard
Interior of Bristol Cathedral, 1908-1908. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

Background imageBristol Collection: The Three Maries at the Tomb, 18th century (1910). Artist: William Hogarth

The Three Maries at the Tomb, 18th century (1910). Artist: William Hogarth
The Three Maries at the Tomb, 1910. One of the panels in the tryptiych painted as an alter piece for the church of St Mary, Redcliffe, Bristol. From The Connoisseur magazine (June 1910)

Background imageBristol Collection: Avon Gorge, Bristol, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd

Avon Gorge, Bristol, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Avon Gorge, Bristol, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926



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