A postcard of Pulteney Weir

Reference Number
BC/23/1/P13/35
Alternative Reference Number
PX4295
Level of Description
Item
Title
A postcard of Pulteney Weir
Date
n.d. [c.1960s]
Extent
Dimensions: W:145mm x H:98mm
Extent: 1 item
Description
A classic view of Pulteney Bridge and the weir in its original form, with the Empire Hotel, Grand Parade (with Bristol buses passing) and Parade Gardens on the left. On the east river bank there is a broad green lawned area with balustraded edge, now removed to expand the space for the river. Visitors sit on park benches on the right along the grassy towpath edge. Reverse: Printed description of the card view. Printed and published by J.Arthur Dixon Ltd. Newport, I.W., England. Black ink letter 'A' in centre left. Colour
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