Robertson's factory c.1915
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This photograph looks to the northwest from a field in which a couple of workers at Robertson's factory are sitting. Behind them is one of the Robertson's buildings with a balcony, and behind that the factory (which was demolished and site is currently occupied by a Tesco superstore) continues toward the railway (also now demolished).
The field hedge behind the two women marks the position of Water Lane. Bordering the picture on the left-hand side is a stately elm tree, of which there were many in Brislington prior to the devastation of Dutch Elm Disease in the 1960s/70s. Populations of elm still survive locally as the roots aren't affected and the species can propagate directly from its roots, but few of these 'suckers' achieve more than 5m in height before succumbing to this still deadly disease.
The photograph was taken by William Albert Winchester. Visit our notes for more information about this photographer and postcard publisher, and their work in Brislington.
Period: Modern
Exhibit contributed by Andrew Palmer
Text written by Ken Taylor (2023)
Photographer: William Albert Winchester
Acquisition number: 231217a1