Henlys Austin Garage - a photo on Flickriver

I believe this photo was taken in the early 1930s . There is a stamp on the back that says Bristol, but I don't recognise this as any part of Bristol that I know. If anyone can offer any more information I would be grateful for it.
Further research reveals that this is indeed Bristol. The building is the former Bristol Wagon Works designed by Henry Crisp in 1871. It was at the very bottom of Victoria Street (almost opposite the Grosvenor Hotel) and stood there until the late 1960's when it appears it was demolished to make way for the 'temporary' flyover. The road just visible on the left is Temple Way. The very fine 'lampost' in the centre of the picture is a support for the tram wires. The building is just visible in this photo; www.flickr.com/photos/brizzlebornandbred/2056976798/ It is towards the top left of the photo.

From 7th to the 12th January 1936, Bluebird was put on display in the showrooms of a Bristol motor showrooms, Messrs. Henly's of Victoria Street who were Austin, Morris, Wolseley and Riley dealers (surviving until the mid 1990's). Described as "The Wonder Car", the showroom was open to the public with donations invited to support the "Motor Traders Benevolent Fund" (still active today). On the first day over 500 people came to see the car but one was a young boy who turned up alone but accompanied by his dog. The dog led him up to a salesman and the boy asked if he could please "feel" the car because he was blind and wanted to understand it's size and what it really felt like. The salesman was only too pleased to help the lad and he was allowed to touch the car carefully all over which seemed to give him great pleasure. Afterwards, the salesman told the others around him that whilst all the people coming into the showroom had been impressed by Bluebird, nobody had got more enjoyment from their visit than that little boy with his pet dog.
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Taken in: United Kingdom / England / Bristol / Temple (show map)

Taken on: January 1, 1934

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