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Nineteen Fifties Collection

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: A view of the river Thames from Richmond Bridge, London, England, with a pleasure

A view of the river Thames from Richmond Bridge, London, England, with a pleasure boat full of passengers just about to pass underneath. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Romany gypsy family camped on Epsom downs during the race meeting on Epsom racecourse

Romany gypsy family camped on Epsom downs during the race meeting on Epsom racecourse, Surrey, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: A view of Rotherfield, East Sussex

A view of Rotherfield, East Sussex

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: A young John Surtees sitting astride his Vincent motorbike at a race track

A young John Surtees sitting astride his Vincent motorbike at a race track. 1951

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: John ( in the sidecar ) and his father, Jack Surtees at a race meeting

John ( in the sidecar ) and his father, Jack Surtees at a race meeting. 1951

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Kings Square ( Market Place ) Enfield Town, London, with the Kings Head Public House

Kings Square ( Market Place ) Enfield Town, London, with the Kings Head Public House and St Andrews Parish Church at the back. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town

Aerial view Swanley, Kent, England and the main road that runs through the town. 18 December 1958

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: A party of hop pickers on a farm near the village of Paddock Wood in Kent. 9th September

A party of hop pickers on a farm near the village of Paddock Wood in Kent. 9th September 1958

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Carts and boxes full of fruit and vegetables in Covent Gardens flower, fruit

Carts and boxes full of fruit and vegetables in Covent Gardens flower, fruit and vegetable market. A sign giving directions to St Pauls Church, Covent Garden, London, is seen on the building

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: A Romany gypsy woman smoking her pipe at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

A Romany gypsy woman smoking her pipe at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: A gypsy woman sitting on the steps to her Romany caravan in the gypsy camp on Epsom Downs

A gypsy woman sitting on the steps to her Romany caravan in the gypsy camp on Epsom Downs, Surrey, during the Epsom race meeting Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Gypsy caravans parked on Epsom Downs during the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Gypsy caravans parked on Epsom Downs during the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: John Surtees MV machine is clear of the ground as he roars over Ballaugh Bridge

John Surtees MV machine is clear of the ground as he roars over Ballaugh Bridge during the Junior International TT ( Tourist Trophy ) in the Isle of Man, Britain

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: With a felling axe, Harry ( Heathfield ) the Hedger of Charing, Kent, has cut

With a felling axe, Harry ( Heathfield ) the Hedger of Charing, Kent, has cut off the stumps of a hedge he previously trimmed. 6 February 1951 TopFoto

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: The river Thames at Richmond, London, England. 1950s

The river Thames at Richmond, London, England. 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Snow drifts in Kent rendered some three buses and five cars and lorries useless over

Snow drifts in Kent rendered some three buses and five cars and lorries useless over the weekend. Picture taken this morning at Cudham, Kent

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Snow up on the roof of this bus at Cudham, Kent. Two other buses suffered the same fate

Snow up on the roof of this bus at Cudham, Kent. Two other buses suffered the same fate. 31 March 1952

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Glamorous American actress, Joi Lansing in a romantic embrace with her boyfriend

Glamorous American actress, Joi Lansing in a romantic embrace with her boyfriend in a car. 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Gypsy girl with her basket of lucky heather. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Gypsy girl with her basket of lucky heather. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Houses in Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London, England 1950s fifties

Houses in Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London, England 1950s fifties. Style is Bloomsbury Group

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties Collection: A couple walking in the rain under an umbrella in Deans Yard, Westminster Abbey

A couple walking in the rain under an umbrella in Deans Yard, Westminster Abbey, London, England. 1940s, 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Fish porters, traders and barrow boys in Billingsgate Fish Market, Lower Thames Street

Fish porters, traders and barrow boys in Billingsgate Fish Market, Lower Thames Street, London with St Magnus the Martyr church in background. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Old housing in Woolwich, London - 17 October 1951 A TopFoto

Old housing in Woolwich, London - 17 October 1951 A TopFoto
Old housing in Woolwich, London - 17 October 1951 eTopFoto

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Vice Admiral William J. Marshall holding a bottle of bourbon and a cigarette. 2

Vice Admiral William J. Marshall holding a bottle of bourbon and a cigarette. 2 November 1959

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: John and Dorothy Surtees in their family motorcycle shop 1950s

John and Dorothy Surtees in their family motorcycle shop 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Female motorcyclist, Brenda Bound, in full leathers at a local race meeting, Kent

Female motorcyclist, Brenda Bound, in full leathers at a local race meeting, Kent, England. 6 May 1959

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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
The Royal Australian Tour. Queen Leaves Melbourne Exhibition Building

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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

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

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

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

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

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Trafalgar Square looking down Whitehall towards the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

Trafalgar Square looking down Whitehall towards the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, London, England. 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: John Surtees practising at Brands Hatch on his Norton motorbike. He is trying to

John Surtees practising at Brands Hatch on his Norton motorbike. He is trying to get fit after his crash and is taking things slowly but he hopes to be riding at the Easter races. 23 February 1957

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: John Surtees sitting astride his racing MV Augusta motorbike inside his family motorcycle

John Surtees sitting astride his racing MV Augusta motorbike inside his family motorcycle shop. 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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)

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Two special trains were used to move a farm - lock, stock and barrel, from Edenbridge

Two special trains were used to move a farm - lock, stock and barrel, from Edenbridge, Kent, to Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The first train took the dead stock and equipment, and the second the animals

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Dance sandals for Christmas parties are made in exquisite pastel brocades

Dance sandals for Christmas parties are made in exquisite pastel brocades, and black or white and gold

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

A young woman admires a view across the Weald of Kent

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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
The Royal farms at Windsor

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh Attend the Scottish National Service

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh After the Scottish National Service

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Britains Alexander beats to Russians at chess tournament

Britains Alexander beats to Russians at chess tournament

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

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

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties 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 imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Looking down on a busy Covent Garden flower

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

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: The fountains in Trafalgar Square, London, England. 1940s, 1950s

The fountains in Trafalgar Square, London, England. 1940s, 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Women market traders at Londons Covent Garden flower, fruit and vegetable market

Women market traders at Londons Covent Garden flower, fruit and vegetable market, stopping for lunch amongst the fruit and vegetable boxes. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: A market porter transports a sack of vegetables on his head

A market porter transports a sack of vegetables on his head, while women market traders sit and have their lunch behind him at Covent Gardens flower, fruit and vegetable market, Covent Garden

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: People enjoying the sunshine and the fountains in Trafalgar Square, London, England

People enjoying the sunshine and the fountains in Trafalgar Square, London, England. 1940s, 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: The Aga Khan at the Prix de Diane ( French Oaks ) at Chantilly racecourse

The Aga Khan at the Prix de Diane ( French Oaks ) at Chantilly racecourse. Seen watching from his car due to ill health, his doctors advised him not to attend. 11 June 1957 © TopFoto

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: SALVADORI COMES SECOND. Silverstone; Roy Salvadori, driving an Aston Martin car

SALVADORI COMES SECOND. Silverstone; Roy Salvadori, driving an Aston Martin car, racing around the track in the eleventh Annual International Trophy Race at Silverstone yesterday

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: John Surtees speeds over the finishing line at the race track on his Vincent motorbike

John Surtees speeds over the finishing line at the race track on his Vincent motorbike. 30th August, 1951

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: John Surtees, Briatins ace motor-cyclist, seen before he left London Airport for Milan

John Surtees, Briatins ace motor-cyclist, seen before he left London Airport for Milan, to compete in the forthcoming Grand Prix at Monza

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: The winner once again and unbeaten at Brands Hatch in three years, John Surtees

The winner once again and unbeaten at Brands Hatch in three years, John Surtees, winning on his Norton motorbike after beating Geoff Duke once again. 1955



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