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16 historic aerial photos of Bristol

By Bristol24/7 Tuesday Feb 16, 2016

These amazing photos of Bristol from above are taken from the archives at Bristol Record Office. Can you spot your house from above almost 100 years ago?

1. Bristol Bridge

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Bristol Bridge – 43207/1/2

2. Old Market Street

Market Street – 43207/1/3

3. Victoria Street and Temple Church

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4. The centre

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5. General Hospital

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6. City centre

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7. Bedminster, Hotwells and Clifton

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8. Cabot Tower

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9. Spike Island, Hotwells and Clifton

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10. Aerial view of city docks

Aerial View of City Docks 47302/40/1/11

11. Queen Square and city docks

View of Bristol’s Docks from the Air 47302/40/1/13

12. ‘Felixstowe’, Clifton

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13. Looking towards Clifton Suspension Bridge

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14. Clifton and Leigh Woods

Clifton Suspension Bridge photo two 47302/40/1/16

15. Easton

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16. Wills Hall

Wills Hall 47302/40/1/19

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