Description

This pair of original 1952 New Empire Bristol programme flyers offers a charming glimpse into early‑1950s entertainment culture and local advertising. Each flyer features period artwork and promotional content, including holiday accommodation at The Chine Hotel in Bournemouth and cycle sales and servicing from Max Williams of Lawrence Hill.

Printed for theatre‑goers and priced at threepence, these flyers capture the style, typography, and commercial life of post‑war Britain. Ideal for collectors of vintage theatre ephemera, advertising history, and Bristol‑related memorabilia, this matched pair makes a distinctive addition to any archive of mid‑century printed material.

Theatre Programmes and Local Advertising in 1950s Britain

During the early 1950s, theatre programmes doubled as essential advertising platforms for local businesses, holiday resorts, and new consumer products. As post‑war Britain embraced leisure, travel, and modern conveniences, venues like the New Empire Bristol became hubs for both entertainment and commercial promotion.

Flyers from this era offer valuable insight into regional culture, design trends, and the everyday businesses that shaped community life, making them sought‑after pieces for collectors of social and advertising history.