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Nineteen Sixties Collection

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Pat Taaffe on Irish-trained Arkle takes the last fence ahead of English champion Mill House

Pat Taaffe on Irish-trained Arkle takes the last fence ahead of English champion Mill House, ridden by G.W. Robinson before racing on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Mr Harold Wilson, leader of the Opposition addressing an eve of election rally at

Mr Harold Wilson, leader of the Opposition addressing an eve of election rally at St Georges Hall, Liverpool, England 15 October 1964

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

A view of Rotherfield, East Sussex

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: The Worlds Largest Pie... Denby Dale, Yorkshire : The Worlds largest meat

The Worlds Largest Pie... Denby Dale, Yorkshire : The Worlds largest meat
The Worlds Largest Pie...... Denby Dale, Yorkshire : The Worlds largest meat and potatoe pie - The Denby Dale Pie - leaves the bakehouse here today for the " Pie - Field " where it was to

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Pictured at Biggin Hill id the team of five men and one girl, a 20 year old secretary

Pictured at Biggin Hill id the team of five men and one girl, a 20 year old secretary, who are embarking on the most dangerous journey on earth - the 1000 mile trip down the Blue Nile

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: The Summer scene in Londons Soho Square. In the background, through the plane

The Summer scene in Londons Soho Square. In the background, through the plane trees can be seen the giant new Centre Point tower office block at nearby St Giles Circus, London, England. August 1967

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Loading hops for the mechanical picker at Brewers Hall Farm in Mereworth, Kent. 10th

Loading hops for the mechanical picker at Brewers Hall Farm in Mereworth, Kent. 10th September 1962

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Children arriving at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Children arriving at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Bob Noell tickling a gorilla. 18 April 1968

Bob Noell tickling a gorilla. 18 April 1968

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: New Ferrari Formula One. Modena, Italy : British race ace John Surtees poses

New Ferrari Formula One. Modena, Italy : British race ace John Surtees poses at the side of the new Ferrari Formula I racing car after it had been unveiled here

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Police, armed with truncheons, clashed with strikers at the Barbican building site

Police, armed with truncheons, clashed with strikers at the Barbican building site. It happened after Mytons, the contractors

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: After his accident world famous auto racer John Surtees has stepped into a racing

After his accident world famous auto racer John Surtees has stepped into a racing car for the first time today trying out on a 6 cylinder Ferrari at the Modena Race Track, Italy 1 March 1966

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Work is progressing on the Dartford Tunnel appraoch road on the Kent side. This

Work is progressing on the Dartford Tunnel appraoch road on the Kent side. This picture was taken at Dartford, and shows the cutting made between Watling Street and Rochester Way

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: 1962 Men standing on a street corner in East Grinstead, West Sussex watching girls go by

1962 Men standing on a street corner in East Grinstead, West Sussex watching girls go by. They are wearing drainpipe trousers and winkle picker shoes 1962

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: An early Georgian terrace of houses in Great Ormond Street, Bloomsbury, London

An early Georgian terrace of houses in Great Ormond Street, Bloomsbury, London. The Greater London Council has made a Preservation Order on these houses

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Elephant doing tricks for the camera, Tanya rehearses at the London Palladium for

Elephant doing tricks for the camera, Tanya rehearses at the London Palladium for the Royal Variety Performance, which will be attended by the Queen. 13th November 1967

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: President Eamonn de Valera of Eire ( hatless ) assisted by a uniformed man lays a

President Eamonn de Valera of Eire ( hatless ) assisted by a uniformed man lays a wreath in Dublins Garden of Rememberance in Parnell Square yesterday

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Holiday on the beach dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage

Holiday on the beach dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Looming above Tottenham Court Road in London is the nearly completed Post Office

Looming above Tottenham Court Road in London is the nearly completed Post Office TV Radio Tower which was topped out yesterday

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: West side St Agnes Place, Kennington, South London, this terraced housing formed

West side St Agnes Place, Kennington, South London, this terraced housing formed part of the squatted street, which resisted eviction orders for more than 30 years

Background imageNineteen Sixties 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 Sixties Collection: Beatle Weds. London : Paul McCartney, the last remaining bachelor Beatle, 26

Beatle Weds. London : Paul McCartney, the last remaining bachelor Beatle, 26, shields his bride, American divorcee, Linda Eastman, 27

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Ronald Handfield ands T Morrell, both of RAF College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire

Ronald Handfield ands T Morrell, both of RAF College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire, race down the steps of the Post Office Tower at the start of their challenge in the Transatlantic Air Race

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: J Hartle, riding an Italian MV Agusta yesterday won the Junior TT Race in the Isle of Man, at 96

J Hartle, riding an Italian MV Agusta yesterday won the Junior TT Race in the Isle of Man, at 96.70 mph - a new record. Second was John Surtees, seen here, also riding an MV Agusta. 16 June 1960

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: During a break in the days activities these infants at Jessop Primary School

During a break in the days activities these infants at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, south east London enjoy a bottle of milk in the school hall. 12th January 1961

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Lunch time at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Lunch time at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Aerial view of the Swanscombe cutting in preparation for a new road to be built

Aerial view of the Swanscombe cutting in preparation for a new road to be built, near Dartford, Kent, England. 22 September 1960

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Bathing Von Bruno - an 18 stone St Bernard 1963

Bathing Von Bruno - an 18 stone St Bernard 1963

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: President Eamon de Valera, 83 year old Head of State and sole surviving commandant

President Eamon de Valera, 83 year old Head of State and sole surviving commandant of the seven day Easter Rebellion in Ireland in 1916 which shook the British Empire and roused the Irish nation

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: At this spot behind the walls of Kilmainham Prison fifty years ago, the British

At this spot behind the walls of Kilmainham Prison fifty years ago, the British executed fourteen men for leading the ill fated Easter Rising... in the hopes of self determination for Ireland

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: President Eamonn de Valera admires the seven foot bronze statue of Irish patriot

President Eamonn de Valera admires the seven foot bronze statue of Irish patriot Robert Emmet after the statue had been presented to the government

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Seen at Westminster today is part of the endless queue waiting to file silently into

Seen at Westminster today is part of the endless queue waiting to file silently into the centuries old Westminster Hall - The Hall of Kings

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: The children of celebrities are busy rehearsing a show to raise funds for refugee children

The children of celebrities are busy rehearsing a show to raise funds for refugee children. The show is an adaptation of Little Bo Peep and other favourite childrens stories

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: An RAC sign warning of bridge closures on the day of the State Funeral of Sir Winston

An RAC sign warning of bridge closures on the day of the State Funeral of Sir Winston Churchill; it read Bridges closes Westminster, Waterloo, Blackfriars, Southwark, London and Lambeth

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Tchaikovskys Nutcracker Suite is being performed by the Festival Ballet and since

Tchaikovskys Nutcracker Suite is being performed by the Festival Ballet and since the cast includes many youngsters the ballet mistress has decided that the children must not only rest between

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: School children are playing a prominent part in the Eltham Festival celebrations

School children are playing a prominent part in the Eltham Festival celebrations organised to mark the eight hundredth anniversary of the Parish of Eltham

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: A Ministry of Works Official examining one of the banners, which will be used in

A Ministry of Works Official examining one of the banners, which will be used in the decoration along the processional route down the Mall, during the wedding of Princess Margaret. 12th April 1960

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Royal Opera Arcade. The Royal Opera Arcade in Pall Mall, is Londons oldest arcade

Royal Opera Arcade. The Royal Opera Arcade in Pall Mall, is Londons oldest arcade. The design was completed by the famous architect John Nash and built in 1817. 13 May 1968

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Two wedding presents for Princess Margaret are to be presented on behalf of the 7

Two wedding presents for Princess Margaret are to be presented on behalf of the 7, 500 children in Dr Barnardos Homes, of which the Princess is President

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Dressed in the uniform of the Greek royal guard, is 9-year-old Cypriot boy Constantin

Dressed in the uniform of the Greek royal guard, is 9-year-old Cypriot boy Constantin Tellalis presents a bouquet of flowers to Archbishop Makarios. 14 March 1961

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Princess Margaret and her new husband, Antony Armstrong - Jones, walk hand in hand

Princess Margaret and her new husband, Antony Armstrong - Jones, walk hand in hand past the Royal family, after their wedding in Westminster Abbey 6th May 1960

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Isle of Harris, Tweed Royal weaver of Harris, Mrs McDonald. These are wool

Isle of Harris, Tweed Royal weaver of Harris, Mrs McDonald. These are wool
Isle of Harris, Tweed " Royal " weaver of Harris, Mrs McDonald. These are wool " roves" ready for spinning, and these are made by using the carders - teasing the wool

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Preparations for Princess Margarets wedding The new guard for Clarence House

Preparations for Princess Margarets wedding The new guard for Clarence House marches up the Mall under special equipment, which is being used to erect the poles

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: A picture of the Silver Rose Bowl which is the wedding gift of Victoria, Australia

A picture of the Silver Rose Bowl which is the wedding gift of Victoria, Australia, to Princess Margaret. 1960

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Princess Margaret and Antony Armstong - Jones during their marriage service with

Princess Margaret and Antony Armstong - Jones during their marriage service with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Geoffrey Fisher at Westminster Abbey, London. 6th May 1960

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: View of the five - tiered wedding cake made by Staff Sargeant Neil Smith, for Princess

View of the five - tiered wedding cake made by Staff Sargeant Neil Smith, for Princess Margarets wedding. The cake, which is 7 foot high and weighs 170 pounds, is pictured at Aldershot

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Burgess Hill, Sussex, England : Cycling in a classroom - one of the progressive

Burgess Hill, Sussex, England : Cycling in a classroom - one of the progressive
Burgess Hill, Sussex, England : Cycling in a classroom - one of the " progressive " pupils expresses herself in front of her fellow pupils 1962

Background imageNineteen Sixties Collection: Chartered Boeing 707 jet airliners are flying in hundreds of coloured immigrants

Chartered Boeing 707 jet airliners are flying in hundreds of coloured immigrants (original text) from the West Indies to Britain at fares as low as £ 84



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