Conham Ferry
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Postcard photographed and published by Jesse Caleb Young. The front carries the title "FROM THE TEA GARDENS, CONHAM." and his initials "j.c.y.". Earliest known picture: 5 Oct 1906.
The view from the Brislington side of the Conham Ferry - the small, open wooden boat captured here in mid stream - that connected Gloucestershire with Somerset across the River Avon. The photographer was at Beese's Tea Gardens - more recently known as Beese's Riverside Bar - which was opened in 1846 by Mrs Anne Beese.
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Period: unknown
Exhibit contributed by Andrew Palmer
Text written by Ken Taylor (2022)
Photographer: Jesse Caleb Young (derived image by Andrew Palmer)
Acquisition number: 220828a3