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St Pauls Riots

St Pauls Riots

Description:

St Pauls Riots. Flames and a clould of smoke during the riots in St Pauls, Bristol, 1980.

The riots in St Pauls brought the area to national attention and were the first in a series of riots in large cities across the country
Contrary to popular belief, the riots in St Pauls were not strictly race riots. They were part of a long Bristol tradition of riotous action by the citys poor against perceived injustice which date back to the early 1700s at least

In 1980, both white and black youths were involved in a protest against heavy-handed policing There did seem to be a racial element as black youths felt that they were particularly singled out for unwarranted police attention.

Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Evening Post.

Date: 1980

Copyright: Copyright Bristol Evening Post

St Pauls Riots

St Pauls Riots

Description:

St Pauls Riots. Police form a barrier during the riots in St Pauls, Bristol, 1980.

The riots in St Pauls brought the area to national attention and were the first in a series of riots in large cities across the country.

Contrary to popular belief, the riots in St Pauls were not strictly race riots. They were part of a long Bristol tradition of riotous action by the citys poor against perceived injustice which date back to the early 1700s at least

In 1980, both white and black youths were involved in a protest against heavy-handed policing There did seem to be a racial element as black youths felt that they were particularly singled out for unwarranted police attention.

Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Evening Post.

Date: 1980

Copyright: Copyright Bristol Evening Post

St Pauls Riots

St Pauls Riots

Description:

St Pauls Riots. A burning car during the riots in St Pauls, Bristol, 1980.

The riots in St Pauls brought the area to national attention and were the first in a series of riots in large cities across the country

Contrary to popular belief, the riots in St Pauls were not strictly race riots. They were part of a long Bristol tradition of riotous action by the citys poor against perceived injustice which date back to the early 1700s at least

In 1980, both white and black youths were involved in a protest against heavy-handed policing There did seem to be a racial element as black youths felt that they were particularly singled out for unwarranted police attention.

Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Evening Post.

Date: 1980

Copyright: Copyright Bristol Evening Post

St Pauls Riots

St Pauls Riots

Description:

St Pauls Riots, Bristol, 1980. Police line up behind riot shields.

Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Evening Post.

Date: 1980

Copyright: Copyright Bristol Evening Post

St Pauls Carnival

St Pauls Carnival

Description:

St Pauls Carnival, two giant birds sit above the crowd whilst the carnival floats go by.

Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Evening Post.

Date: 2003

Copyright: Copyright Bristol Evening Post

St Pauls Carnival

St Pauls Carnival

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St Pauls Carnival, procession of local schools from St Pauls and surrounding areas.

Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Evening Post.

Date: 2003

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St Pauls Carnival

St Pauls Carnival

Description:

St Pauls Carnival Bristol, c 1980’s.

Crowds fill the streets.

Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Evening Post.

Date: c 1980's

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St Pauls Carnival

St Pauls Carnival

Description:

St Pauls Carnival. The crowd enjoying an act.

Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Evening Post.

Date: 2003

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Jim Williams

Jim Williams

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James Alexander Williams (or Jim ) was the first black mayor of Bristol, from 1990 – 1991. He is pictured with the Lady Mayoress.

Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Evening Post.

Date: 1990 - 1991

Copyright: Copyright Bristol Evening Post

Jim Williams

Jim Williams

Description:

James Alexander Williams (or Jim ) was the first black mayor of Bristol, from 1990 – 1991.

Photographs reproduced by kind permission of the Evening Post.

Date: 1990 - 1991

Copyright: Copyright Bristol Evening Post

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