Shoppers take a wander along the Broadmead.Shoppers take a wander along the Broadmead.
Shoppers take a wander along the Broadmead.

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 1970s

Good music, bad hair and some questionable style choices - the 1970s’ influence is still easily recognisable today.

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.

We have 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.

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