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50s Collection (page 2)

Background image50s 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 image50s Collection: Construction workers working on a building site in central London, England

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

Background image50s Collection: Siemens Factory and adjacent housing, Woolwich, London 17 October 1951

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

Background image50s 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 image50s 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 image50s 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 image50s 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 image50s 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 image50s 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 image50s 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 image50s 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 image50s 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 image50s Collection: Steam Railway Engine ( 1407 engine ) steaming along near Hadley, near London

Steam Railway Engine ( 1407 engine ) steaming along near Hadley, near London. 1950 s

Background image50s Collection: Steam Engine Samson ( 6 ) on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway at Hythe Station

Steam Engine Samson ( 6 ) on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway at Hythe Station, Kent, UK, England. 1950s

Background image50s Collection: HM the Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother with Prince Charles and Princess Anne

HM the Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother with Prince Charles and Princess Anne today attend the Meet of the West Norfolk Foxhounds at West Acre House home of Col Birbeck 9th January 1958

Background image50s Collection: The Mwami of Urundi Mwambutsa and King Baudouin are seen together at the Royal Palace

The Mwami of Urundi Mwambutsa and King Baudouin are seen together at the Royal Palace. 10 November 1959

Background image50s Collection: Members of the European Royal Families who are taking part in the Mediterranean Cruise

Members of the European Royal Families who are taking part in the Mediterranean Cruise as guests of the King and Queen of Greece

Background image50s Collection: Umbrellas out at the Trooping of the Colour rehearsal on Horse Guards Parade, London

Umbrellas out at the Trooping of the Colour rehearsal on Horse Guards Parade, London, England. 7 June 1958

Background image50s Collection: London; Accompanied by his Governess, Miss Peebles, the Prince of Wales, cap in hand

London; Accompanied by his Governess, Miss Peebles, the Prince of Wales, cap in hand and with a plaster on his right knee, arrives at Paddington Station, London, to return to Cheam School at Newbury

Background image50s Collection: Royal weaver of Harris. Mrs Macdonalds feet work the Trotters - like an organist

Royal weaver of Harris. Mrs Macdonalds feet work the Trotters - like an organist
" Royal" weaver of Harris. Mrs Macdonalds feet work the Trotters - like an organist with foot controls. There are 4 trotters and this picture shows the left foot on the centre

Background image50s Collection: Daffodils in St Jamess Park, London, England. 1950s

Daffodils in St Jamess Park, London, England. 1950s

Background image50s Collection: The strain of the hour long ceremony over, the Duke of Gloucester smokes a cigarette

The strain of the hour long ceremony over, the Duke of Gloucester smokes a cigarette as his niece the Queen Elizabeth II waves gaily to the crowds thronging before the gates of Buckingham Palace

Background image50s Collection: London; The Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London. The North End of the Arcade

London; The Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London. The North End of the Arcade seen from the inside. 18 February 1959

Background image50s Collection: A surprise announcement from the Royal Palace in Brussels stated the engagement of

A surprise announcement from the Royal Palace in Brussels stated the engagement of 24 year old Prince Albert of Belgium and Italian Princess Donn Paola Ruffo Di Calabria

Background image50s Collection: People feeding the deer in Bushy Park, Middlesex, England. 1950s

People feeding the deer in Bushy Park, Middlesex, England. 1950s

Background image50s Collection: A young woman admires a view across the Weald of Kent

A young woman admires a view across the Weald of Kent

Background image50s Collection: Queen Attends St Pauls Cathedral. From the pulpit in St Pauls Cathedral the

Queen Attends St Pauls Cathedral. From the pulpit in St Pauls Cathedral the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Fisher, preaches the sermon at the Coronation thanksgiving service today

Background image50s Collection: Ex King Simeon of Bulgaria and his sister Maria Luisa on their arrival in Rome to

Ex King Simeon of Bulgaria and his sister Maria Luisa on their arrival in Rome to visit his mother who recently underwent an operation at the Villa Margaret in Rome

Background image50s Collection: The Royal farms at Windsor. In Queen Victorias dairy, Mrs Nora Forsyth is

The Royal farms at Windsor. In Queen Victorias dairy, Mrs Nora Forsyth is holding one of the setting pans where milk was left overnight and the cream taken off next morning for butter

Background image50s Collection: The Queen Elizabeth II with her family at Windsor Castle on top of the East Terrace

The Queen Elizabeth II with her family at Windsor Castle on top of the East Terrace garden steps with the Brunswick Tower in the background. 6th June 1959

Background image50s Collection: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh Attend the Scottish National Service. The Queen

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh Attend the Scottish National Service. The Queen with the Duke of Edinburgh arriving at St Giless Cathedral, Edinburgh

Background image50s Collection: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh After the Scottish National Service. The Queen

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh After the Scottish National Service. The Queen with the Duke of Edinburgh leaving St Giless Cathedral, Edinburgh

Background image50s Collection: Parish Church and local hunt Rusper Sussex

Parish Church and local hunt Rusper Sussex

Background image50s Collection: Britains Alexander beats to Russians at chess tournament. C H, OD Alexander of Great Britain

Britains Alexander beats to Russians at chess tournament. C H, OD Alexander of Great Britain (pictured here) B both the Soviet chess grandmaster is in the Premier tournament of the international

Background image50s Collection: The Pump House, The Lanes, Brighton Sussex, street scene

The Pump House, The Lanes, Brighton Sussex, street scene

Background image50s Collection: Pagham, Sussex : Pram Pushers and Babies. F Smith and baby W. Paige were among

Pagham, Sussex : Pram Pushers and Babies. F Smith and baby W. Paige were among
Pagham, Sussex : Pram Pushers and Babies. F Smith and baby W.Paige were among 18 teams to compete in the nearly two mile race first run in 1947. 27 December 1953

Background image50s Collection: Lewes Crescent, Brighton, Sussex, 1940s

Lewes Crescent, Brighton, Sussex, 1940s

Background image50s Collection: St Mary The Virgin Church, Perivale, Middlesex, West London showing the sundial

St Mary The Virgin Church, Perivale, Middlesex, West London showing the sundial. 1950s

Background image50s Collection: Market porters chatting amongst the fruit and vegetable boxes at Covent Gardens flower

Market porters chatting amongst the fruit and vegetable boxes at Covent Gardens flower, fruit and vegetable market near the entrance columns to St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London, England

Background image50s Collection: An iconic London landmark, Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square with the National

An iconic London landmark, Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square with the National Gallery building in the background, London, England. 1950s

Background image50s Collection: The Henry VIII Gate at St Bartholomews Hospital, Smithfield in the City of London

The Henry VIII Gate at St Bartholomews Hospital, Smithfield in the City of London, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image50s Collection: A policeman walks his beat with the fish porters, traders and barrow boys in Billingsgate

A policeman walks his beat with the fish porters, traders and barrow boys in Billingsgate Fish Market, Lower Thames Street, London with St Magnus the Martyr church in background

Background image50s Collection: Spring daffodils in Regents Park, London, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Spring daffodils in Regents Park, London, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image50s Collection: Market traders unloading fruit and vegetables from lorrys, for the fruit and vegetable

Market traders unloading fruit and vegetables from lorrys, for the fruit and vegetable market at Covent Garden, London, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image50s Collection: The statue of King Charles I in Trafalgar Square, London, England

The statue of King Charles I in Trafalgar Square, London, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background image50s Collection: The 300 foot tunnel which will carry Britains first moving pavement - the twin

The 300 foot tunnel which will carry Britains first moving pavement - the twin track travolator - to connect the Bank platforms of the Southern Region s

Background image50s Collection: People feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square with the church spire of St Martin

People feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square with the church spire of St Martin - in - the - Fields in background, London, England. 1950s

Background image50s Collection: Looking down on a busy Covent Garden flower, fruit and vegetable market full of stacked fruit

Looking down on a busy Covent Garden flower, fruit and vegetable market full of stacked fruit and vegetable boxes with lorries unloading right by the entrance to St Pauls Church, Covent Garden



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