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1950s Collection (page 2)

Background image1950s Collection: Nearly 700 West Indian men, women and children arrive at Plymouth on SS Auriga in a mass

Nearly 700 West Indian men, women and children arrive at Plymouth on SS Auriga in a mass immigration party to find homes. Pictured

Background image1950s Collection: Young people enjoying the warm spring time sunshine at the Jesus Green, Cambridge

Young people enjoying the warm spring time sunshine at the Jesus Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, open air swimming pool. May 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Actress Mary Law on stage as leading lady number five in 'The Mousetrap'

Actress Mary Law on stage as leading lady number five in "The Mousetrap"
Actress Mary Law on stage as leading lady number five in " The Mousetrap" Picture taken 1st December 1957

Background image1950s Collection: The Welsh Team pose for the camera before the start of their Five Nations match against

The Welsh Team pose for the camera before the start of their Five Nations match against Ireland at Cardiff Arms Park, which they won 8 - 6. 14th March 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Bull in a China Shop July 1950

Bull in a China Shop July 1950

Background image1950s Collection: Children of Liverpool playing in a bomb site left since the end of the Second World war

Children of Liverpool playing in a bomb site left since the end of the Second World war. 5th August 1954

Background image1950s Collection: Cunard line steamship SS Ascania. 11th August 1958

Cunard line steamship SS Ascania. 11th August 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Picture shows on the left, the curved building, The Great Western Hotel

Picture shows on the left, the curved building, The Great Western Hotel. The Great Western Hotel had been a grand building which curved around the junction of High Street and Alexandra Road

Background image1950s Collection: Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh kiss during interview at home - July 1958

Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh kiss during interview at home - July 1958

Background image1950s Collection: The Savoy Grill restaurant, situated in the entrance area of The Savoy Hotel, The Strand

The Savoy Grill restaurant, situated in the entrance area of The Savoy Hotel, The Strand, London, England. Picture shows the main entrance to The Savoy Grill with the doorman standing by the door

Background image1950s Collection: Parisians climb the steps near Montmartre in Paris, 1951

Parisians climb the steps near Montmartre in Paris, 1951

Background image1950s Collection: The opening of the new water chute at the Belle Vue Fairground and Gardens

The opening of the new water chute at the Belle Vue Fairground and Gardens. In the car for its first run was Sir Leslie Joesph (Managing Director of Belle Vue) speedway rider Dick Fisher

Background image1950s Collection: Margrete Blossom Dearie, American jazz singer and pianist. Circa 1950

Margrete Blossom Dearie, American jazz singer and pianist. Circa 1950

Background image1950s Collection: Sunderland Football Club Team Picture 1957-58 Front Row L-R Len Shackleton Don

Sunderland Football Club Team Picture 1957-58 Front Row L-R Len Shackleton Don Revie Stan Anderson Jack Hedley Colin Grainger

Background image1950s Collection: Y2K Stirling Moss 1954 winning Aintree Trophy Race Liverpool in a Masserati motor car

Y2K Stirling Moss 1954 winning Aintree Trophy Race Liverpool in a Masserati motor car racing Stirling Moss became a legend in motor racing

Background image1950s Collection: Blyth Spartans A. F. C. Back row: T. Ray, G. Davis, R. Ovington, H. Mills, W. Brown and F

Blyth Spartans A. F. C. Back row: T. Ray, G. Davis, R. Ovington, H. Mills, W. Brown and F
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. Back row: T. Ray, G. Davis, R. Ovington, H. Mills, W. Brown and F. Stamper (Captain). Front row L-R B. Nicholls, H. Clark, G. Wills, F. Turney and W. Haley. 22nd April 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Production line at Triumph Motorcycles factory at Meriden. Circa 1955

Production line at Triumph Motorcycles factory at Meriden. Circa 1955

Background image1950s Collection: Nearly 700 West Indian men, women and children arrive at Plymouth on SS Auriga in a mass

Nearly 700 West Indian men, women and children arrive at Plymouth on SS Auriga in a mass immigration party to find homes. 8th September 1954

Background image1950s Collection: Animal Friends - Goat and Fox Animals 1959 circa Daily Mirror

Animal Friends - Goat and Fox Animals 1959 circa Daily Mirror

Background image1950s Collection: 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games at Cardiff Arms Park. July 1958

1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games at Cardiff Arms Park. July 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Rackhams, Birmingham. 20th January 1959

Rackhams, Birmingham. 20th January 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Sheree Winton, her husband TV producer, Gary Winner and her son Dale Winton

Sheree Winton, her husband TV producer, Gary Winner and her son Dale Winton, celebrate Dales 3rd birthday. Picture taken at their Regents Park, London, home. Picture taken 22nd May 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Sheree Winton, English TV presenter, with her son 2 year old Dale Winton

Sheree Winton, English TV presenter, with her son 2 year old Dale Winton. Dale went on to become a major Television presenter himself. Picture taken 24th July 1957

Background image1950s Collection: Tommy Steele and fiancee Ann Donoghue. 15th August 1958

Tommy Steele and fiancee Ann Donoghue. 15th August 1958

Background image1950s Collection: 13 February, 1957, rock n roll king Bill Haley

13 February, 1957, rock n roll king Bill Haley and the Comets appeared in Newcastle. This picture shows that Bill and the band were really a powerful force on stage and that bass player Al Rex

Background image1950s Collection: Winter scene in Watford, Hertfordshire. Circa 1950

Winter scene in Watford, Hertfordshire. Circa 1950

Background image1950s Collection: Cow Roast Lock, near Tring, Hertfordshire. Circa 1950

Cow Roast Lock, near Tring, Hertfordshire. Circa 1950

Background image1950s Collection: 22-stone Guy the Gorilla grabbed the hand of seven-year-old Kenneth Keegan during a visit

22-stone Guy the Gorilla grabbed the hand of seven-year-old Kenneth Keegan during a visit to London Zoo. Horrified spectators saw the Gorilla pull the boy towards him as he screamed

Background image1950s Collection: Coalman Mr Nightingale delivering coal. 25th April 1955

Coalman Mr Nightingale delivering coal. 25th April 1955

Background image1950s Collection: Tsai Chin, actress and lead in West End musical play The World of Suzie Wong

Tsai Chin, actress and lead in West End musical play The World of Suzie Wong, which opens next month at The Prince of Wales Theatre, London, pictured during break in rehearsals, 17th October 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Photo shows Gerald Durrell and Jacqueline Durrell with their pet Chimpanzee Cholmondley

Photo shows Gerald Durrell and Jacqueline Durrell with their pet Chimpanzee Cholmondley. Gerald Durrell was a British naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, author and television presenter

Background image1950s Collection: Chipmunk aircraft of the G. U. A.s (Glasgow University Air Squadron

Chipmunk aircraft of the G. U. A.s (Glasgow University Air Squadron
Chipmunk aircraft of the G.U.A.S (Glasgow University Air Squadron) at RAF Waddington 10th July 1952

Background image1950s Collection: With 30 passengers aboard, the sea tractor at work between Burgh Island

With 30 passengers aboard, the sea tractor at work between Burgh Island and mainland at Bigbury on Sea, Devon. 13th June 1956

Background image1950s Collection: British author Agatha Christie with her husband Professor Max Mallowan at their home at

British author Agatha Christie with her husband Professor Max Mallowan at their home at Winterbrook House in Wallingford, Berkshire. Picture taken 1950

Background image1950s Collection: Quare Times seen here winning the 1955 Grand National 28th March 1955

Quare Times seen here winning the 1955 Grand National 28th March 1955

Background image1950s Collection: A woman eating oysters whilst on holiday in Blackpool, Lancashire. 3rd August 1953

A woman eating oysters whilst on holiday in Blackpool, Lancashire. 3rd August 1953

Background image1950s Collection: The 45, 000 ton liner Aquitania leaves Southampton dock on her final voyage

The 45, 000 ton liner Aquitania leaves Southampton dock on her final voyage, bound for her birthplace The Clyde to be broken up after 36 years service. 20th February 1950. RMS Aquitania

Background image1950s Collection: Youngsters attending Broadstone Hall School, Reddish, Lancashire

Youngsters attending Broadstone Hall School, Reddish, Lancashire, always go to school earlier than they need to and for one reason only - a chat with a guy named Joe

Background image1950s Collection: The Rannoch Rowan, a rowan tree growing out of a giant boulder on the desolate wilderness

The Rannoch Rowan, a rowan tree growing out of a giant boulder on the desolate wilderness of Rannoch Moor. Argyll and Bute, Scotland. 23rd August 1951

Background image1950s Collection: More soccer knowledge for Sheik Baqir Hasan at Villa Park flanked by manager Eric

More soccer knowledge for Sheik Baqir Hasan at Villa Park flanked by manager Eric Houghton (left) and coach Jimmy Hogan. October 1956

Background image1950s Collection: Popeye gets into position for the traction engine rally, on 13th June 1958

Popeye gets into position for the traction engine rally, on 13th June 1958, driven by Mr Jack Wakefield and Mr Stan Martin, both of Hetton-le-Hole

Background image1950s Collection: Birmingham City FA Cup semi-finalists March 1951. Back row: Shaw, Dailey, Merrick, Atkins

Birmingham City FA Cup semi-finalists March 1951. Back row: Shaw, Dailey, Merrick, Atkins, Boyd, Badham, Green, Martin, Brocklebank (Manager). Front row: Stewart, Higgins, Trigg, Smith, Berry, Ferris

Background image1950s Collection: Grand National race at Aintree Racecourse. Dick Francis on Devon Loch (right

Grand National race at Aintree Racecourse. Dick Francis on Devon Loch (right) clears the last fence alongside racehorse ESB near the finish of the race. 24th March 1956

Background image1950s Collection: The children of the Templeton family seen here arriving in the United Kingdom

The children of the Templeton family seen here arriving in the United Kingdom from Jamaica to join their parents who had emigrated to Britain earlier. 25th November 1954

Background image1950s Collection: Harry Zussman, Chairman Leyton Orient Football Club, attends league match at Brisbane

Harry Zussman, Chairman Leyton Orient Football Club, attends league match at Brisbane Road, Saturday 10th September 1955. League Match. Division 3. South. Leyton Orient 3-1 Coventry

Background image1950s Collection: Wales National Costume - Four women in traditional Welsh Costumes

Wales National Costume - Four women in traditional Welsh Costumes, gathered for afternoon tea. 2 March 1955

Background image1950s Collection: Frank Sinatra escorted Shirley Anne Field to Pigalle in the company of Mr

Frank Sinatra escorted Shirley Anne Field to Pigalle in the company of Mr and Mrs Peter lawford, Mr and Mrs George Stevens the director and Vic Damone

Background image1950s Collection: The first ever 'Notting Hill carnival', created in response to the previous

The first ever "Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous
The first ever " Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous years racial riots in the area and the state of race relations at the time



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