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Nineteen Fifties Collection (page 2)

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). This first picture shows the land when it was used for farming - with an

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: 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, 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 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 holding one of the setting pans where milk was left overnight and the cream taken off next morning for butter

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 with the Duke of Edinburgh arriving at St Giless Cathedral, Edinburgh

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 with the Duke of Edinburgh leaving St Giless Cathedral, Edinburgh

Background imageNineteen Fifties 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 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, 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

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, while women market traders sit

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: 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: 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 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, 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

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: John Surtees compact crouch helps to streamline him at top speed. Here he corners

John Surtees compact crouch helps to streamline him at top speed. Here he corners at Brands Hatch, Kent, scene of his latest win over Geoff Duke, world motor - cycle champion May 1953

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: John Surtees hangs over the motorcycle side - car to balance the wheel as his father

John Surtees hangs over the motorcycle side - car to balance the wheel as his father, Jack, speeds around the racing circuit. 30th August, 1951

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: John Surtees, international motor cyclist from Forest Hill, London, was approached

John Surtees, international motor cyclist from Forest Hill, London, was approached by two men of the Royal Engineers today and asked for a ride on his pillion

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: Article in Illustrated Magazine about young motorcycle champion, John Surtees

Article in Illustrated Magazine about young motorcycle champion, John Surtees. 29 October, 1959 - Page 33

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: Surtees makes new record. Francorchamps, Belgium; Britains famous John Surtees

Surtees makes new record. Francorchamps, Belgium; Britains famous John Surtees on an MV Agusta at the grand prix event here

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: British Motorcycle World Champion John Surtees has both arms full of trophies already

British Motorcycle World Champion John Surtees has both arms full of trophies already won as he is presented with the winged horse ( upper right ) in Milan on November 22

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: A mechanic sits astride John Surteess racing MV Augusta motorbike inside the Surtees

A mechanic sits astride John Surteess racing MV Augusta motorbike inside the Surtees family motorcycle shop. 1950s

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: A young woman relaxing on the beach April 1953

A young woman relaxing on the beach April 1953

Background imageNineteen Fifties Collection: The sun comes to greet these two fair holiday makers, and they run to meet it half way

The sun comes to greet these two fair holiday makers, and they run to meet it half way. They are nearly holidaymakers to Butlins Holiday camp at Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England 25 May 1950



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