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1950s Collection (#98)

Background image1950s Collection: Westgate towers and Falstaff Inn, in Canterbury, Kent. 11th October 1952

Westgate towers and Falstaff Inn, in Canterbury, Kent. 11th October 1952

Background image1950s Collection: Astronomical clock at Hampton Court Palace, London. October 1952

Astronomical clock at Hampton Court Palace, London. October 1952

Background image1950s Collection: Golfer seen here storing his golf clubs in the boot of his brand new Standard 8 car Circa

Golfer seen here storing his golf clubs in the boot of his brand new Standard 8 car Circa 1957

Background image1950s Collection: Monsignor Dunne and his pet goose Victor outside St Gregorys church, Preston

Monsignor Dunne and his pet goose Victor outside St Gregorys church, Preston, Lancashire. October 1952 C5284

Background image1950s Collection: American film actor Sonny Tufts peparing to take the water at Blackpool in search of fish

American film actor Sonny Tufts peparing to take the water at Blackpool in search of fish. Lancashire, May 1952 C2299-001

Background image1950s Collection: Fishermen cockling below Conwy Castle. Conwy, Wales, March 1953 D1229-001

Fishermen cockling below Conwy Castle. Conwy, Wales, March 1953 D1229-001

Background image1950s Collection: Surrey Hills Motor Club - Grass track meeting at Capel. Surrey, September 1952 C4534

Surrey Hills Motor Club - Grass track meeting at Capel. Surrey, September 1952 C4534

Background image1950s Collection: Woman seen here inspecting wine bottles. 1957 A17-001

Woman seen here inspecting wine bottles. 1957 A17-001

Background image1950s Collection: A group of friends taking part in a game of conkers outside their house

A group of friends taking part in a game of conkers outside their house. London, September 1950

Background image1950s Collection: Holidaymakers relax in their deckchairs for a spot of sunbathing on the beach at Southend

Holidaymakers relax in their deckchairs for a spot of sunbathing on the beach at Southend, Essex. 25th June 1957

Background image1950s Collection: A group of elderly women go for a paddle in the cold sea at Southend, Essex

A group of elderly women go for a paddle in the cold sea at Southend, Essex. 1st July 1957

Background image1950s Collection: Hot Weather. Bruce the Bloodhound tries to keep a cool head with a ice pack

Hot Weather. Bruce the Bloodhound tries to keep a cool head with a ice pack. July 1952 C3484

Background image1950s Collection: Holidays, little girl modelling swimsuit. June 1953 D3299-002

Holidays, little girl modelling swimsuit. June 1953 D3299-002

Background image1950s Collection: Chessington Zoo. 'Comet', the 20 year, old Elephant

Chessington Zoo. "Comet", the 20 year, old Elephant
Chessington Zoo. " Comet", the 20 year, old Elephant, seen here waking up keeper Phillip Ashford and making sure he washes behind the ears, Surrey. July 1952 C3500 001

Background image1950s Collection: Allen holds up the busmen having their snack near his home, after all

Allen holds up the busmen having their snack near his home, after all, they are eating cake. February 1953 D972-001

Background image1950s Collection: Great Blasket Island, Off The Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland. January 1953 D499-001

Great Blasket Island, Off The Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, Ireland. January 1953 D499-001

Background image1950s Collection: Sally and George Stephanson with Rosetta the miniature pony

Sally and George Stephanson with Rosetta the miniature pony. March 1953 D1098-001

Background image1950s Collection: Housewives of Forge Row Aberavan seen here building their own road. March 1953 D1204-001

Housewives of Forge Row Aberavan seen here building their own road. March 1953 D1204-001

Background image1950s Collection: Elizabeth, baby giraffe at Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester with her mother September 1952

Elizabeth, baby giraffe at Belle Vue Zoo, Manchester with her mother September 1952. Greater Manchester, C4609

Background image1950s Collection: Mr G George and his dog Bruce the Great Dane sitting on the tube with travellers in

Mr G George and his dog Bruce the Great Dane sitting on the tube with travellers in London. December 1952 C6030

Background image1950s Collection: A family have the whole beach to themselves during a visit to the beach in Springtime

A family have the whole beach to themselves during a visit to the beach in Springtime Britain. Worthing, West Sussex. 17th April 1954

Background image1950s Collection: Children make a human pyramid on a lifeguard look-out tower at a Butlins holiday camp

Children make a human pyramid on a lifeguard look-out tower at a Butlins holiday camp June 1950

Background image1950s Collection: Grandmother Rosina Cox shows her grandchildren 10 year old Frances Gee

Grandmother Rosina Cox shows her grandchildren 10 year old Frances Gee, 8 year old Susan Cox and 6 year old Rosina Coyle how to put on lipstick outside their tent whilst on holiday on the Sussex

Background image1950s Collection: Feeding the ducks Matti Fastinen and his sister Mer-inkeri Fastinen seen here modelling

Feeding the ducks Matti Fastinen and his sister Mer-inkeri Fastinen seen here modelling childrens Finnish clothes in St James Park, London. November 1952 C5539

Background image1950s Collection: Animals, Elephant. Elephant plays with children at Vauxhall Bridge, London

Animals, Elephant. Elephant plays with children at Vauxhall Bridge, London. June 1953 D2969

Background image1950s Collection: Dancing on the farm Ballerina Gillian Brodie seen here performing on fence posts

Dancing on the farm Ballerina Gillian Brodie seen here performing on fence posts and milk churns. 1959 A781A-001

Background image1950s Collection: Children of Alexandra Day Nursery near Loch Lomond, Scotland cool off in a portable

Children of Alexandra Day Nursery near Loch Lomond, Scotland cool off in a portable swimming pool on a hot summers day. Here four year old Patricia Dunn lets the boys under her parasol to get some

Background image1950s Collection: Vintage french Schneider sports car with Mr Goddard at the wheel, 28th June 1956

Vintage french Schneider sports car with Mr Goddard at the wheel, 28th June 1956

Background image1950s Collection: An interested crowd gathers round this T Model Ford car as it pulls up in Stockton High

An interested crowd gathers round this T Model Ford car as it pulls up in Stockton High Street, before going to the the Oxbridge Garage, 20th May 1955

Background image1950s Collection: Mr J Lindsay at the wheel of his genuine tun round on a tanner

Mr J Lindsay at the wheel of his genuine tun round on a tanner London taxi cab which can be seen running round Middlesbrough, but as a private vehicle, 5th September 1952

Background image1950s Collection: A W Champion of Castleton (l) pictured with his father Mr William Champion

A W Champion of Castleton (l) pictured with his father Mr William Champion, and his 59 year old car. 4th October 1955

Background image1950s Collection: A child looking at the shops at Wimborne Minster Model Town & Gardens. Dorset. Circa 1955

A child looking at the shops at Wimborne Minster Model Town & Gardens. Dorset. Circa 1955

Background image1950s Collection: Charlton Athletic Football Club Daily Herald Training 10th August 1950

Charlton Athletic Football Club Daily Herald Training 10th August 1950. Centre is Charlie Vaughan whose second successive haul of 19 goals kept the club in the top flight the season before

Background image1950s Collection: Action during the league match between Charlton and Manchester United

Action during the league match between Charlton and Manchester United. Bobby Charlton rises above United team-mate Liam Whelan

Background image1950s Collection: Farmer Crithus Nappes wins the tractor engine race from his friend Miles Chetwyrd

Farmer Crithus Nappes wins the tractor engine race from his friend Miles Chetwyrd- Stapleton at Appleford, Buckinghamshire. August 1950 O25542-001

Background image1950s Collection: View showing Cairngorm mountain from Glen Mor Lodge in Invernesshire in the Highlands of

View showing Cairngorm mountain from Glen Mor Lodge in Invernesshire in the Highlands of Scotland. Circa 1952

Background image1950s Collection: Feeding the Queens swans below Windsor Bridge on the River Thames, Berkshire

Feeding the Queens swans below Windsor Bridge on the River Thames, Berkshire, February 1952 O1904/6 P044289

Background image1950s Collection: Students punt along the 'The Backs', on the Cam River, Cambridge

Students punt along the "The Backs", on the Cam River, Cambridge
Students punt along the " The Backs", on the Cam River, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. June 1952 C3068

Background image1950s Collection: Young girl holding a baby donkey. Newquay, Cornwall. 7th July 1959

Young girl holding a baby donkey. Newquay, Cornwall. 7th July 1959

Background image1950s Collection: Twenty three year old Anita Curzon of London poses holding onto a railing in her bikini

Twenty three year old Anita Curzon of London poses holding onto a railing in her bikini, during a day out at the beach in Torquay, South Devon. 18th June 1957

Background image1950s Collection: Welsh Poet Rev R. S. Thomas - 22nd Sept 1958 - When a lecturer

Welsh Poet Rev R. S. Thomas - 22nd Sept 1958 - When a lecturer
Welsh Poet Rev R.S. Thomas - 22nd Sept 1958 - When a lecturer and RS Thomas admirer saw the poets image being used to promote a competition inviting customers to suggest captions for old photographs

Background image1950s Collection: Garden for the blind in Bromley, Kent (now Greater London). 29th July 1952

Garden for the blind in Bromley, Kent (now Greater London). 29th July 1952

Background image1950s Collection: Holiday scenes in and around Blackpool, Lancashire. July 1952

Holiday scenes in and around Blackpool, Lancashire. July 1952

Background image1950s Collection: Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, March 1956. Queen Mother

Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, March 1956. Queen Mother and Princess Margaret walking to the horse hospital to see Devon Loch Racehorse after the Grand National

Background image1950s Collection: Holiday scenes in and around Blackpool Beach, Lancashire. July 1952

Holiday scenes in and around Blackpool Beach, Lancashire. July 1952

Background image1950s Collection: Two gentleman sitting on a busy Blackpool promenade in Lancashire

Two gentleman sitting on a busy Blackpool promenade in Lancashire, wearing newspapers on their heads as improvised sun hats. 26th July 1952

Background image1950s Collection: Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather during the Easter break in Blackpool, Lancashire

Holidaymakers enjoy the hot weather during the Easter break in Blackpool, Lancashire, April 1952

Background image1950s Collection: The Hayden family have a picnic in St Jamess Park, London. April 1952

The Hayden family have a picnic in St Jamess Park, London. April 1952



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