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1950s Collection (#95)

Background image1950s Collection: Pleasure boat on the River Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. 6th April 1959

Pleasure boat on the River Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. 6th April 1959

Background image1950s Collection: People feeding swans, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. 6th April 1959

People feeding swans, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. 6th April 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Shoppers enjoy the spring sunshine and the flower beds outside Timothy Whites in Trinity

Shoppers enjoy the spring sunshine and the flower beds outside Timothy Whites in Trinity Street Coventry Circa 1953

Background image1950s Collection: One of the groundsmen at the War Memorial Park, Coventry sweeps up the fallen autumn

One of the groundsmen at the War Memorial Park, Coventry sweeps up the fallen autumn leaves on a misty October morning. Circa October 1950

Background image1950s Collection: HMS Ceylon, Ceylon class light cruiser of the Royal Navy

HMS Ceylon, Ceylon class light cruiser of the Royal Navy, returns to Portsmouth after 17 month on station in the Far East, Friday 18th December 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Ivor Broadis running with the ball. 10th August 1950

Ivor Broadis running with the ball. 10th August 1950

Background image1950s Collection: Newcastle United footballer Ivor Broadis. 10th April 1950

Newcastle United footballer Ivor Broadis. 10th April 1950

Background image1950s Collection: Paper seller John Townsend has been selling papers outside St Martin-in-the-Fields for a

Paper seller John Townsend has been selling papers outside St Martin-in-the-Fields for a long time. Perhaps thats why the pigeons - so used to monuments around the square on which to perch - find

Background image1950s Collection: Singer Michael Holliday poses with guitar. 26th September 1958

Singer Michael Holliday poses with guitar. 26th September 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Singer Michael Holliday poses wearing check shirt. 24th November 1957

Singer Michael Holliday poses wearing check shirt. 24th November 1957. Singer Michael Holliday poses wearing check shirt. 24th November 1957

Background image1950s Collection: Staff at work at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. 20th November 1956

Staff at work at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. 20th November 1956

Background image1950s Collection: The statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus, London covered in frozen icicles

The statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus, London covered in frozen icicles. February 1956

Background image1950s Collection: Weather Hot London Tower Bridge June 1952, Boys jumping off the bank of the River Thames

Weather Hot London Tower Bridge June 1952, Boys jumping off the bank of the River Thames into the water

Background image1950s Collection: The Albert bridge illuminated at night in London 1951

The Albert bridge illuminated at night in London 1951

Background image1950s Collection: Childrens party held at Queens Ice Club in Bayswater, London. July 1952

Childrens party held at Queens Ice Club in Bayswater, London. July 1952

Background image1950s Collection: Clockwork? Huh, Kids Stuff! 6 year old David Redford working on a car in his foster

Clockwork? Huh, Kids Stuff! 6 year old David Redford working on a car in his foster fathers garage in Uckfield, Sussex. 17th January 1952

Background image1950s Collection: Couple dancing to Rock and Roll music at the Crown and Anchor pub in Brixton

Couple dancing to Rock and Roll music at the Crown and Anchor pub in Brixton, south London. September 1956

Background image1950s Collection: Teenagers dancing during the Jazz jive gala at Seymour Hall in London

Teenagers dancing during the Jazz jive gala at Seymour Hall in London. 14th November 1957

Background image1950s Collection: Young men dancing to Rock and Roll music at the Crown and Anchor pub in Brixton

Young men dancing to Rock and Roll music at the Crown and Anchor pub in Brixton, south London. September 1956

Background image1950s Collection: Manchester rock and roll fans compete for tickets in the Daily Mirror

Manchester rock and roll fans compete for tickets in the Daily Mirrors Bill Haley Contest at Belle Vue. 7th February 1957

Background image1950s Collection: 18 year old Colin Rimmer of Holylake singing with the Coney Island Skiffle Group in The

18 year old Colin Rimmer of Holylake singing with the Coney Island Skiffle Group in The Cavern, Mathew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside. 15th January 1957

Background image1950s Collection: Seacombe Ferry Terminal. The floating roadway after two sections were torn away by a gale

Seacombe Ferry Terminal. The floating roadway after two sections were torn away by a gale, leaving the third sections just holding, dropped on to a pontoon. Wirral, Merseyside, 30th December 1955

Background image1950s Collection: On 364 days of the year Lairg, Sutherland, is a quiet village of 1, 046 people

On 364 days of the year Lairg, Sutherland, is a quiet village of 1, 046 people. The only excitement is the catching of a large salmon or the weekly visit of a mobile cinema

Background image1950s Collection: 50 pretty girls raced to the top of Lovers Mountain

50 pretty girls raced to the top of Lovers Mountain, in one of the most romantic chases of the year. The prize is an introduction to a future husband

Background image1950s Collection: Hop Picking at Whitbreads Hop Fare, Beltring, Kent. While the family puts the hops into

Hop Picking at Whitbreads Hop Fare, Beltring, Kent. While the family puts the hops into the bin Maureen Stone age 15 years of Rotherhithe does a sitting down job - perhaps it is because she is a

Background image1950s Collection: Southport flower show: Display of vegetables by Carters tested Seeds, Raynes Park, London

Southport flower show: Display of vegetables by Carters tested Seeds, Raynes Park, London, S.W.20. They won a gold and a silver cup. 23rd August 1951

Background image1950s Collection: Street Traders: Flower stall at Oxford Circus station, London. May 1959

Street Traders: Flower stall at Oxford Circus station, London. May 1959

Background image1950s Collection: The heats for the soap box rally were run off at Fore Street, City of London

The heats for the soap box rally were run off at Fore Street, City of London, a blitz area today. Finals will take place at Scarborough later. A heat in progress in the rain. Scouts Circa 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: A Hop Festival is taking place today and tomorrow at the Whit breads 1100 acre farm at

A Hop Festival is taking place today and tomorrow at the Whit breads 1100 acre farm at Paddock Wood and thousands of Londoners are taking part in the festivities

Background image1950s Collection: Regent Street, London, at Christmas time, circa December 1955

Regent Street, London, at Christmas time, circa December 1955

Background image1950s Collection: Scene at the beach at Colwyn Bay in North Wales showing children sitting on a wooden

Scene at the beach at Colwyn Bay in North Wales showing children sitting on a wooden stage on top of Jumbo the elephant. Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough, Clwyd, Wales. 24th August 1951

Background image1950s Collection: Town centre at Widnes, with town hall on right. 30th October 1958

Town centre at Widnes, with town hall on right. 30th October 1958

Background image1950s Collection: A mill works with the Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge in the background

A mill works with the Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge in the background. 30th October 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Greyhound racing at Belle Vue, Manchester, the first track built in Britain when

Greyhound racing at Belle Vue, Manchester, the first track built in Britain when the sport was introduced to Britain in 1926

Background image1950s Collection: Aerial view of Belle Vue in the Gorton area of Manchester. August 1957

Aerial view of Belle Vue in the Gorton area of Manchester. August 1957

Background image1950s Collection: Ripon Hornblowers Tom and Cyril Horley, Ripon, North Yorkshire. January 1953

Ripon Hornblowers Tom and Cyril Horley, Ripon, North Yorkshire. January 1953

Background image1950s Collection: Interior view of Belle Vue Ballroom in Manchester. 25th November 1958

Interior view of Belle Vue Ballroom in Manchester. 25th November 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Ripon Hornblower Tom Horley, Ripon, North Yorkshire. January 1953

Ripon Hornblower Tom Horley, Ripon, North Yorkshire. January 1953

Background image1950s Collection: A view of the path the new road bridge will take. On the left is the transporter bridge

A view of the path the new road bridge will take. On the left is the transporter bridge and on the right the railway bridge

Background image1950s Collection: 00608466 Foreman rivetter, Archie Ashcroft, with workmen at work on the new Silver

00608466 Foreman rivetter, Archie Ashcroft, with workmen at work on the new Silver Jubilee Bridge. Runcorn is within the borough of Halton in the county of Cheshire. Circa 1958

Background image1950s Collection: Fallow Deer in Bushy Park, London (formerly Middlesex). 8th April 1954

Fallow Deer in Bushy Park, London (formerly Middlesex). 8th April 1954

Background image1950s Collection: The Dorman Long factory in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 14th January 1953

The Dorman Long factory in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 14th January 1953

Background image1950s Collection: Eddie Clamp, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Football Player, 1953-1961, Circa 1959

Eddie Clamp, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Football Player, 1953-1961, Circa 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Anne Rogers as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady

Anne Rogers as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Anne Rogers was born in Liverpool, and is an English actress, dancer, and singer. 4th August 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Dick Richardson v Joe Erskine held at Maindy Stadium, Cardiff. 7th May 1956

Dick Richardson v Joe Erskine held at Maindy Stadium, Cardiff. 7th May 1956

Background image1950s Collection: A portrait of Anne Rogers in her dressing room on the day of her engagement

A portrait of Anne Rogers in her dressing room on the day of her engagement. Anne Rogers was born in Liverpool, and is an English actress, dancer, and singer. 22nd August 1955

Background image1950s Collection: A portrait of Anne Rogers, who was born in Liverpool, and is an English actress, dancer

A portrait of Anne Rogers, who was born in Liverpool, and is an English actress, dancer, and singer. 27th December 1953

Background image1950s Collection: Beauty contest girls at Clacton Butlins on a fairground ride

Beauty contest girls at Clacton Butlins on a fairground ride. Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, 19th July 1959



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