The Britain from Above website, presenting the unique Aerofilms collection of aerial photographs from 1919 to 1953, celebrated its first birthday this week.
The exceptional collection includes dozens of photos of Bristol from a bygone age, including this virtually unrecognisable vista of Union Street and environs from 1921, with the belching chimneys of Fry’s chocolate factory:
Industry around Bristol Bridge, 1932:
Quay Street and environs, 1921: