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King Edward VII visited Bristol to open the new dock at Avonmouth on 9 July 1908. In the evening, after the opening celebrations, the King 'had a motor drive from Avonmouth to Bristol, and inspected the Clifton Suspension Bridge". Inscribed on reverse: 'M[...] I rec'd your letter with money alright, this A.M, & thank you very much for sending it me so quickly. Am making my further preparations for the exam. Am keeping well. I trust you are the same. Many thanks also for Papers. Write later. With love, P[eter]'

Samuel Jackson's painting is dated c.1831. It shows Brunel's original design for the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Inscribed on reverse: 'Dear Miss Ladder hope it will find you all quite well and i wish you all a merry xmas and a bright new year kindly give my [bes]t respects to all from Victor'.

Addressed to Mrs Sands with a message. The message includes that the Bridge "is so high that it makes you giddy."
Chatterton series: 126

Addressed to Ted Sydenham with a message from Daisy.

Inscribed on reverse

Inscribed on reverse

Not addressed, written or posted.