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1950s Collection (page 2)

Background image1950s Collection: Mr Matt Kelly, head keeper at Manchesters Belle Vue Zoo, seems to have a job

Mr Matt Kelly, head keeper at Manchesters Belle Vue Zoo, seems to have a job ahead of him scrubbing this array of ivory. The proud owner of this dental display is Nicholas, sho

Background image1950s Collection: A Romany mother with her baby sitting on the steps of her caravan on Epsom Downs

A Romany mother with her baby sitting on the steps of her caravan on Epsom Downs during the races at Epsom race course, Surrey, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: A Romany gypsy mother holds her baby at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

A Romany gypsy mother holds her baby at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940s, early 1950 s

A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940s, early 1950 s
A Romany gypsy boy at the Epsom race meeting. Late 1940 s, early 1950 s

Background image1950s Collection: 29 March 1952 Bill Howard a Romany night watchman in Belgrave Square, talking to

29 March 1952 Bill Howard a Romany night watchman in Belgrave Square, talking to Fred Evans chauffeur to the Saudi Arabian Ambassador and ex chaffeur to the Duke of Alba Belgravia, London

Background image1950s Collection: Rubberised Asphalt Paving - The first roadway of its type

Rubberised Asphalt Paving - The first roadway of its type. Shown in three stages from rubber asphalt, precoated granite chipping and then the finished section

Background image1950s Collection: The happier side of Liverpool life, where races mix and happiness frustrates violence

The happier side of Liverpool life, where races mix and happiness frustrates violence

Background image1950s Collection: King George VI shown on a television broadcast opening the new Chamber of the House of Commons

King George VI shown on a television broadcast opening the new Chamber of the House of Commons. Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London

Background image1950s Collection: For the first time, the Royal Maundy Service was held at Windsor, Berks, in the

For the first time, the Royal Maundy Service was held at Windsor, Berks, in the St Georges Chapel. Each carrying a bouquet of flowers, members of the Royal Family, from front to back

Background image1950s Collection: Prince Albert 25, and his bride Princess Paola Ruffo Di Calabria, 21, pose for

Prince Albert 25, and his bride Princess Paola Ruffo Di Calabria, 21, pose for this official wedding picture amidst a wealth of flowers

Background image1950s Collection: Members of the royal family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to watch the Royal

Members of the royal family on the balcony at Buckingham Palace to watch the Royal Air Force fly past which followed the Trooping the Colour in honour of the Queens birthday

Background image1950s Collection: The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne seen in the Royal car as they left

The Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Anne seen in the Royal car as they left Euston Station this morning on their way to Buckingham Palace

Background image1950s Collection: Freedom of Dover for Churchill Winston Churchill inspecting the guard of honour by the Buffs

Freedom of Dover for Churchill Winston Churchill inspecting the guard of honour by the Buffs ( Royal East Kent Regiment ) outside Dover Town Hall, whilst receiving the Freedom of the Port

Background image1950s Collection: Churchill with Christopher Soames and Anthony Eden on his farm at Chartwell in Westerham

Churchill with Christopher Soames and Anthony Eden on his farm at Chartwell in Westerham Kent 1950

Background image1950s Collection: 9 May 1950 Queen Mary at the Earls Court section of the British Industries Fair

9 May 1950 Queen Mary at the Earls Court section of the British Industries Fair followed by Princess Mary the Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood

Background image1950s Collection: 7 February 1952 The first Court Circular from Clarence House, St. James mentioning

7 February 1952 The first Court Circular from Clarence House, St. James mentioning Queen Elizabeth II, although the Coat of Arms is still shown as Princess Elizabeth

Background image1950s Collection: Royal Group Badmington, with Peter Townsend. c. 1953

Royal Group Badmington, with Peter Townsend. c. 1953
Royal Group Badmington, with Peter Townsend. c.1953

Background image1950s Collection: The Royal Australian Tour. Queen Leaves Melbourne Exhibition Building. Photo Shows: H

The Royal Australian Tour. Queen Leaves Melbourne Exhibition Building. Photo Shows: H.M The Queen wearing her tiara and sash - makes a charming study as she picks up her ermine wrap - when about to

Background image1950s Collection: Royal Tour of New Zealand H. M The Queen with Governor General Sir Willoughby Norrie

Royal Tour of New Zealand H. M The Queen with Governor General Sir Willoughby Norrie
Royal Tour of New Zealand H.M The Queen with Governor General Sir Willoughby Norrie during a garden party in her honour in Auckland, New Zealand. 28 December 1953

Background image1950s Collection: Royal Tour of Canada H. M The Queen is given a salute from a Mountie, a Royal Canadian

Royal Tour of Canada H. M The Queen is given a salute from a Mountie, a Royal Canadian
Royal Tour of Canada H.M The Queen is given a salute from a Mountie, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer, as her holds the car door open on her arrival at Gander Airport in Newfoundland, Canada

Background image1950s Collection: H. M The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at the Civic Reception in Masterton during

H. M The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at the Civic Reception in Masterton during
H.M The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at the Civic Reception in Masterton during the Royal Tour of New Zealand. 15 January 1954

Background image1950s Collection: Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, H. M The Queen attended the conerts given in

Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, H. M The Queen attended the conerts given in
Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, H.M The Queen attended the conerts given in their honour by the High Commisioners for Australia and New Zealand at the Royal Festival Hall last evening

Background image1950s Collection: Small boy playing on the beach at Elmer Sands, Sussex, 1950 s

Small boy playing on the beach at Elmer Sands, Sussex, 1950 s

Background image1950s Collection: The unofficial strike of petrol tanker men is now seriously affecting London garages

The unofficial strike of petrol tanker men is now seriously affecting London garages, many of which are today displaying Sold Out notices

Background image1950s Collection: A view of the Swan and Edgar building and the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus, London

A view of the Swan and Edgar building and the statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus, London. Double decker buses make their way around this famous road junction of five streets in Londons West End

Background image1950s Collection: Busy market porters carrying boxes on their heads at Covent Gardens flower, fruit

Busy market porters carrying boxes on their heads at Covent Gardens flower, fruit and vegetable market near to the entrance of St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Construction workers working on a building site in central London, England

Construction workers working on a building site in central London, England

Background image1950s Collection: Siemens Factory and adjacent housing, Woolwich, London 17 October 1951

Siemens Factory and adjacent housing, Woolwich, London 17 October 1951

Background image1950s Collection: Boys fishing by the riverside on the Thames at Richmond, London, England, UK

Boys fishing by the riverside on the Thames at Richmond, London, England, UK. 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: John Surtees and his family and friends get down to some motorbike maintenance at a race meeting

John Surtees and his family and friends get down to some motorbike maintenance at a race meeting. They are, from left to right, J Simpkin, Jack Surtees, ( Johns dad )

Background image1950s Collection: The Camping and Outdoor Life Exhibition at Alexandra Palace London The mo-bed

The Camping and Outdoor Life Exhibition at Alexandra Palace London The mo-bed, a car roof-top sleeping compartment. Lucy de Winter from Buenos Aires demonstrates the mo-bed in use. 13 January 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Betty Whelan (left) and Dorothy Flynn, young Irish beauties dining by candlelight

Betty Whelan (left) and Dorothy Flynn, young Irish beauties dining by candlelight in a local restaurant, Ireland. 30 June 1951

Background image1950s Collection: Two women enjoying themselves playing the Arcade machine Cupids Secret

Two women enjoying themselves playing the Arcade machine Cupids Secret

Background image1950s Collection: Two pictures taken from almost the same viewpoint on grays Farm Estate (LCC) near Orpington

Two pictures taken from almost the same viewpoint on grays Farm Estate (LCC) near Orpington, Kent. (X ref. M00982242). This first picture shows the land when it was used for farming - with an

Background image1950s Collection: Members of the Thames MCC gather at the Terminus Hotel for their trip to Ash

Members of the Thames MCC gather at the Terminus Hotel for their trip to Ash and their annual BBQ, Kent, England. 18 August 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Aerial view of Tollgate on the A2 near Gravesend, Kent. 17 November 1958

Aerial view of Tollgate on the A2 near Gravesend, Kent. 17 November 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Taking a quick rain check during a brief shower at Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester, these

Taking a quick rain check during a brief shower at Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester, these King Penguins had time to check that their feathers weren t too damp

Background image1950s Collection: Londons Italian colony hold picnic at California, Berkshire

Londons Italian colony hold picnic at California, Berkshire. 1954 Scampanata, the big annual picnic of the Mazzini, Garribaldi Club, held at California, Berks

Background image1950s Collection: Dance sandals for Christmas parties are made in exquisite pastel brocades, and black or white

Dance sandals for Christmas parties are made in exquisite pastel brocades, and black or white and gold. These have a special attraction too, as they are matched by the adorable Dorothy bag

Background image1950s Collection: Jean Boutheney, a French chef born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, chops a large pumpkin

Jean Boutheney, a French chef born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, chops a large pumpkin in preparation for the pumpkin pies he is going to make for Thanksgiving Day celebrations at the English Speaking

Background image1950s Collection: Georges Bar Shell Fish Fresh Daily A queue of people wait to be served but a woman

Georges Bar Shell Fish Fresh Daily A queue of people wait to be served but a woman who has just received her order doesn t seem too impressed with the taste. 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Sharing the bill A man shouldn t, in these enlightened days, be embarassed when

Sharing the bill A man shouldn t, in these enlightened days, be embarassed when his girl slips him her share of the evenings bill. 13 May 1950

Background image1950s Collection: A waiter serves two ladies at lunch in Le P tit Monmartre, Marylebone Lane, London

A waiter serves two ladies at lunch in Le P tit Monmartre, Marylebone Lane, London, England 9 August 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Man with a pint of beer at the Blue Anchor in Helston, Cornwall, England. 11 April 1956

Man with a pint of beer at the Blue Anchor in Helston, Cornwall, England. 11 April 1956

Background image1950s Collection: Michael Bushell, the youngest competitor at age 15, is splashed with champagne by

Michael Bushell, the youngest competitor at age 15, is splashed with champagne by second place Guido Adorne, after winning the Soho Fair waiters race from Soho Square to Greek Street whilst carrying

Background image1950s Collection: A woman customer pulls her own pint of beer at The Elephant and Castle, London, England

A woman customer pulls her own pint of beer at The Elephant and Castle, London, England. June 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Pierre Gironde after success in Paris wins the London waiters race through the streets

Pierre Gironde after success in Paris wins the London waiters race through the streets of Chiswick ending in the Polytechnic Stadium whilst carrying a tray of champagne

Background image1950s Collection: The Tea Centre off the Haymarket, London 1951

The Tea Centre off the Haymarket, London 1951



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