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1950s Collection (#91)

Background image1950s Collection: Children at school during the warm weather. 13th March 1954

Children at school during the warm weather. 13th March 1954

Background image1950s Collection: Lonnie Donegan at home, 13th May 1959

Lonnie Donegan at home, 13th May 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Phil Strongs medicine cures all, so he says as he sells it from his stall

Phil Strongs medicine cures all, so he says as he sells it from his stall in Club Row, Bethnal Green, London

Background image1950s Collection: Crowds watching Phil Strong who is selling health cures in a bottle

Crowds watching Phil Strong who is selling health cures in a bottle. You can see him in any street market - the man with the wonder cure, dispensing health for half a crown. He thumps his chest

Background image1950s Collection: On the river Cam in Cambridge resting in a punt are James Innes of St Catherine

On the river Cam in Cambridge resting in a punt are James Innes of St Catherines college where he reads modern languages and Irene Cassel from Gottingen

Background image1950s Collection: An exhibition of paintings at the Victoria Embankment Gardens. London, 12th May 1954

An exhibition of paintings at the Victoria Embankment Gardens. London, 12th May 1954

Background image1950s Collection: The end of a lunch time picnic at the Exhibition Southbank Garden

The end of a lunch time picnic at the Exhibition Southbank Garden. Miss Tessa Burnstock, 20 years old, her picnic in the open. London, 13th May 1954

Background image1950s Collection: The largest and oldest boys club in Sunderland is the Lambton Street boys fellowship

The largest and oldest boys club in Sunderland is the Lambton Street boys fellowship centre where they accept boys from 8 to 18 years of age. In some cases they accept them even younger

Background image1950s Collection: Victoria Embankment Gardens. The graceful statue of Robert Burns

Victoria Embankment Gardens. The graceful statue of Robert Burns and the lunch time siesta people, London. 12th May 1954

Background image1950s Collection: People taking their lunch break at Festival Southbank Gardens, London. 13th May 1954

People taking their lunch break at Festival Southbank Gardens, London. 13th May 1954

Background image1950s Collection: Micheal Mullaby playing with toys in a large store. 13th May 1954

Micheal Mullaby playing with toys in a large store. 13th May 1954

Background image1950s Collection: Listening to the band... Its an old British custom

Listening to the band... Its an old British custom, and a good way of taking the weight off your feet. All you need is a deckchair - and an away from it all sense of laziness

Background image1950s Collection: Children hairdressing at Selfridges. It seems to be one of the most fashionable things to

Children hairdressing at Selfridges. It seems to be one of the most fashionable things to have your childs hair cut at Selfridges because the waiting list stretches for weeks

Background image1950s Collection: Sports mistress Miss Reid teaches football to the boys of Park Hill School, Kingston

Sports mistress Miss Reid teaches football to the boys of Park Hill School, Kingston, London. 13th March 1954

Background image1950s Collection: Whiskey, the school dog at Park Hill School, Kingston, guards the boys coats as they are

Whiskey, the school dog at Park Hill School, Kingston, guards the boys coats as they are being taught football skills by sports mistress Miss Reid, London. 13th March 1954

Background image1950s Collection: January 24, 1950. The Liverpool Echo Reunion of Everton and Liverpool Stalwarts

January 24, 1950. The Liverpool Echo Reunion of Everton and Liverpool Stalwarts, a floodlit game at Holy Park, between sides composed of former stars of Everton

Background image1950s Collection: Actress Nanette Newman (twenty three) who stars in the film 'Faces in the dark'

Actress Nanette Newman (twenty three) who stars in the film "Faces in the dark"
Actress Nanette Newman (twenty three) who stars in the film " Faces in the dark" with five month old daughter Sarah Kate at home in Virginia Water, Surrey dbase MSI

Background image1950s Collection: A boy is shown how to replace the heel of a boot. He is 'at work'

A boy is shown how to replace the heel of a boot. He is "at work"
A boy is shown how to replace the heel of a boot. He is " at work" at the Lion Boys Club in Hoxton, London, where members do shoe repairs for old age pensioners free of charge

Background image1950s Collection: A boy carries a bundle of shoes. He is 'at work'

A boy carries a bundle of shoes. He is "at work"
A boy carries a bundle of shoes. He is " at work" at the Lion Boys Club in Hoxton, London, where members do shoe repairs for old age pensioners free of charge

Background image1950s Collection: Ballet lessons for children at Rambert School in the Mercury Theatre in Notting Hill Gate

Ballet lessons for children at Rambert School in the Mercury Theatre in Notting Hill Gate. Lessons are given by the world famous Ballet Rambert companys young up and coming stars of the future

Background image1950s Collection: The Goons of BBC fame at Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment, London

The Goons of BBC fame at Cleopatras Needle on the Embankment, London. The trip was to get material for their programme The Reason Why

Background image1950s Collection: Aloysius McGowan, the Wrexham captain, receives the Welsh Cup from Mr E

Aloysius McGowan, the Wrexham captain, receives the Welsh Cup from Mr E.J Morgan, vice-president of the Football Association of Wales at Ninian Park yesterday. 16th April 1957

Background image1950s Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire (The Mayor and Mayoress of Buxton

The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire (The Mayor and Mayoress of Buxton) with their two children, the Marquess of Hartington and Lady Emma Cavendish with the festival Queen, Brenda Gilman

Background image1950s Collection: Meat Counter, Stockton Market, North East England, Circa 1959

Meat Counter, Stockton Market, North East England, Circa 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Offas Dyke is a large linear earthwork that roughly follows the current border

Offas Dyke is a large linear earthwork that roughly follows the current border between England and Wales. Looking northwards from Pen Offa the Dyke drops down into the valley. 31st August 1956

Background image1950s Collection: Sam Snead, United States Golfer, prepare to tee off, Canada Cup match, Wentworth

Sam Snead, United States Golfer, prepare to tee off, Canada Cup match, Wentworth, Virginia Water, near Ascot, 24th June 1956

Background image1950s Collection: Ann Cave, model, poses with a make up mask, 29th October 1957

Ann Cave, model, poses with a make up mask, 29th October 1957

Background image1950s Collection: British Open 1952. Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lancashire, 11th July 1952

British Open 1952. Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lancashire, 11th July 1952. The 81st Open Championship, was held from 9th to 11th July

Background image1950s Collection: A young girl trying on a hat at The Mad Hatter stall, in Barry Island

A young girl trying on a hat at The Mad Hatter stall, in Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 5th August 1951

Background image1950s Collection: Children on donkeys on holiday in Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 5th August 1951

Children on donkeys on holiday in Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 5th August 1951

Background image1950s Collection: Rhondda miners on holiday in Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 5th August 1951

Rhondda miners on holiday in Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 5th August 1951

Background image1950s Collection: Actor Donald Sinden seen here polishing his Ford Consul. Circa February 1955

Actor Donald Sinden seen here polishing his Ford Consul. Circa February 1955

Background image1950s Collection: Donald Sinden and son Jeremy inspect their very dusty and grimy Consul

Donald Sinden and son Jeremy inspect their very dusty and grimy Consul. Circa February 1952

Background image1950s Collection: Jennie Carson and Donald Sinden during filming An Alligator Named Daisy. 27th April 1955

Jennie Carson and Donald Sinden during filming An Alligator Named Daisy. 27th April 1955

Background image1950s Collection: Donald Sinden seen here on the beach during the Venice Film Festival. 8th September 1955

Donald Sinden seen here on the beach during the Venice Film Festival. 8th September 1955

Background image1950s Collection: Left to Right Yvonne Buckingham, Donald Sinden and Julie Hopkins seen here aboard

Left to Right Yvonne Buckingham, Donald Sinden and Julie Hopkins seen here aboard the Orient line ship the SS Orsova. during a break in filming " The Captain Tables". 25th July 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Ben Hogan (foreground) and Sam Snead, United States Golfers, prepare to tee off

Ben Hogan (foreground) and Sam Snead, United States Golfers, prepare to tee off, Canada Cup, Practice Day, Wentworth, Virginia Water, near Ascot, Saturday 23rd June 1956

Background image1950s Collection: British Open 1958. Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club. Lancashire. Saturday 5th July 1958

British Open 1958. Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club. Lancashire. Saturday 5th July 1958. Peter Thomson wins his fourth Claret Jug in five years in a 36-hole Saturday playoff

Background image1950s Collection: British Open 1952. Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lancashire, 10th July 1952

British Open 1952. Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lancashire, 10th July 1952. The 81st Open Championship, was held from 9th to 11th July. Pictured, Gene Sarazen of the USA

Background image1950s Collection: Snowdon (centre) with Lliwedd (left) and Crib Coch (right) from the Nant Gwynant Pass

Snowdon (centre) with Lliwedd (left) and Crib Coch (right) from the Nant Gwynant Pass, near Beddgellert, North Wales. 26th June 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Thornaby RAF Station, Thornaby, 18th August 1958

Thornaby RAF Station, Thornaby, 18th August 1958

Background image1950s Collection: One of the gilded unicorns seen here being hoisted up on to the roof of Bristol City Hall

One of the gilded unicorns seen here being hoisted up on to the roof of Bristol City Hall 25th October 1950

Background image1950s Collection: Jaguars Class seen here parked outside the Odeon, Leicester Square, London

Jaguars Class seen here parked outside the Odeon, Leicester Square, London. 14th April 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Odeon, Leicester Square, London. 14th April 1959

Odeon, Leicester Square, London. 14th April 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Donald Zec Daily Mirror entertainment editor and feature writer 8th August 1955

Donald Zec Daily Mirror entertainment editor and feature writer 8th August 1955

Background image1950s Collection: Guests attending a party held by Laurence Olivier and Lauren Bacall. 10th November 1958

Guests attending a party held by Laurence Olivier and Lauren Bacall. 10th November 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Lauren Bacall arrives at London Airport. 5th November 1958

Lauren Bacall arrives at London Airport. 5th November 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Lauren Bacall arriving at London Airport from Rome. 18th June 1959

Lauren Bacall arriving at London Airport from Rome. 18th June 1959



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