Up a ladder in an era with much less traffic. Have you any idea where the man is carrying out this essential maintenance? Even better, do you know who he was? Contact the editor at [email protected] if you do.

The mystery photo last month was taken in Bishop Sutton, on what is now the A368, near the post office, probably during the late 1920s or early 1930s. The buildings shown are all still there, although the railings have gone. A group of village people have gathered for a grand day out, though where they were going is a mystery.

Charabanc outings were very popular in this era, although concern was being raised in newspapers nationally about the large number of accidents on steep hills involving this type of vehicle. A serious incident occurred on Harptree Hill a hundred years ago, which resulted in several fatalities. The story can be read in the 2025 Journal of the Harptrees History Society, just published and available by emailing as below.

The Harptrees History Society, which provides these photographs, is always interested in old pictures of people, places and events in the Chew Valley and Wrington area. If you have any you would like to share, email [email protected]