Bristol landmarks look both ancient and familiar when seen through the patina of time in this American cinemagazine.

As the port from which John Cabot sailed to Newfoundland in 1497, Bristol has a special meaning to American audiences. This episode of the 'Urban Movie Chat' series offers a glimpse of the city in 1920, yet like many travelogues it focusses on landmarks that outwardly have little changed. Look closer and the margins of each scene are garnished with past Bristolians from all walks of life.

ITEM FROM A CINEMAGAZINE. The Clifton suspension bridge and some buildings of Bristol.

"On a visit to Bristol, England, we spent a day at Clifton where the famous River Avon flows to the Sea through a gorge spanned by a high suspension Bridge" (7) HS the river Avon between the gorge (16). Shot from one end of the bridge looking along its road to the far end, pedestrians and very light motor traffic seen crossing (25). MLS the whole span of the bridge (33). "Out of Avonmouth in 1497 sailed the explorer, Cabot, on the journey that led to the discovery of North America" (44) One end of the bridge, showing the river below and a steam tug pulling a line of barges (51). "A hurried visit to the Public Buildings include the Art Gallery, Museum, King Edward Memorial and Clifton College" (59). Exteriors of the Art Gallery (65); the Museum (73); the College refectory (79); MLS the College buildings (85); LS the King Edward memorial seen at the end of a road (92). An arbour in a park (99). People walking along a tree-lined path next to a road (109). End missing.