12 incredible photographs showing how we lived in Bristol during the 1970s
The Punk movement, space hoppers and a car-clogged Broadmead - this was Bristol during the 70s
Good music, bad hair and some questionable style choices - the 1970s’ influence is still easily recognisable today.
A lot changed during the decade which began with Rolf Harris’ ‘Two Little Boys’ topping the charts and ended with Pink Floyd’s ‘Another Brick in the Wall’. It was a historic time for Bristol as several council estates were built or just beginning to blossom, plans to revamp a tired-looking centre were being drafted and the late Queen Elizabeth II paid the city a visit.
Life was familiar but very different from what the city is used to today, for better or for worse. Bristol World has selected 12 images showcasing how life was during the 1970s - does it bring back any memories?
Life was familiar but very different from what the city is used to today, for better or for worse. Bristol World has selected 12 images showcasing how life was during the 1970s - does it bring back any memories?
5. Bristol Airport lounge, 1971
Passengers wait for their flights, some reading newspapers, inside Bristol Airport’s lounge.
6. Broadmead, 1973
Shoppers take a wander along the Broadmead.
7. Bristol 600 Celebrations, 1973
Bristol City Centre in August 1973 during the celebrations to mark the 600th anniversary of the granting of the charter by King Edward III which gave Bristol the right to call itself a County.
8. St Paul’s Carnival, 1976
A group of women travel on a float during the 1976 St Paul’s Carnival. The event first began in 1968.