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1953 Collection

Background image1953 Collection: England v. Rest of the World International Soccer match at Wembley

England v. Rest of the World International Soccer match at Wembley. Goalkeeper Vladimir Beara (Yugoslavia) makes a flying leap to this header from Nat Lofthouse, the England centre-forward

Background image1953 Collection: Early Mist takes the last fence many lengths ahead of Mont Tremblant

Early Mist takes the last fence many lengths ahead of Mont Tremblant. The Irish-trained horse " Early Mist" won the 1953 Grand National

Background image1953 Collection: Illuminated crown on The Centre, Bristol, to celebrate coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Illuminated crown on The Centre, Bristol, to celebrate coronation of Queen Elizabeth II June 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Comedian Michael Bentine seen here with a Bumble puppet and his son Gus

Comedian Michael Bentine seen here with a Bumble puppet and his son Gus. December 1953 D7444-001

Background image1953 Collection: General scene showing vehicles alongside the Runcorn to Widnes Transporter Bridge

General scene showing vehicles alongside the Runcorn to Widnes Transporter Bridge. 27th November 1953

Background image1953 Collection: England v Australia Fifth Test match at the Oval for the Ashes. 19th August 1953

England v Australia Fifth Test match at the Oval for the Ashes. 19th August 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Tenby lifeboat crew, 1953

Tenby lifeboat crew, 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Her Majestys Procession march down Northumberland Avenue led by Colonel B. J. O

Her Majestys Procession march down Northumberland Avenue led by Colonel B. J. O. Burrows, O.B.E. T.D. and Five Companies of the Foot Guards as they escort the Queens coach to Westminster Abbey for

Background image1953 Collection: Blackpool footballer Stanley Matthews shakes hands with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Blackpool footballer Stanley Matthews shakes hands with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as his team are presented the FA Cup trophy following their victory over Bolton Wanderers in the 1953 FA Cup

Background image1953 Collection: Dr Alexander Fleming, the inventor of Penicillin marries Dr

Dr Alexander Fleming, the inventor of Penicillin marries Dr. Amalia Koutsouri-Vourekas, a Greek colleague, at Chelsea Registary Office

Background image1953 Collection: LEFT TO RIGHT Sitar Gombu, Lord Hunt, Daku Tensing, Sherpa Tensing Norgay

LEFT TO RIGHT Sitar Gombu, Lord Hunt, Daku Tensing, Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay) and Sherpa Gombu, the man who has been to the summit of Everest twice

Background image1953 Collection: Cannes Film Festival 1953. Actress Roxanne Tunis. D3118-033

Cannes Film Festival 1953. Actress Roxanne Tunis. D3118-033

Background image1953 Collection: Coronation Parade in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Saturday 30th May 1953

Coronation Parade in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Saturday 30th May 1953, ahead of next weeks Coronation Day, with Church Steeple Hall and Tower in background

Background image1953 Collection: The Queen shaking hands with Glynis Johns watched by Kack Hawkins

The Queen shaking hands with Glynis Johns watched by Kack Hawkins, James Robertson Justice and Kay Kendall at premiere of Rob Roy - October 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visits Hillfields, Bristol

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visits Hillfields, Bristol. Pictured, guides waiting to see the Duke of Edinburgh. 6th November 1953

Background image1953 Collection: George Skibine and Maria Tallchief, Ballet Dancers performing routine on the beach at

George Skibine and Maria Tallchief, Ballet Dancers performing routine on the beach at Biarritz in France, Tuesday 1st September 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Upholsterers seen here at work at the Greaves and Thomas furniture makers at their

Upholsterers seen here at work at the Greaves and Thomas furniture makers at their Amherst Works in Northwold Road, Clapton. 17th March 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Children playing indoors by dustbins in a house in Hull. 9th July 1953

Children playing indoors by dustbins in a house in Hull. 9th July 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Moira Shearer, Lady Kennedy, ballet dancer and actress, pictured rehearsing at the Royal

Moira Shearer, Lady Kennedy, ballet dancer and actress, pictured rehearsing at the Royal Opera House, London, Tuesday 3rd February 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Blackett Street, Newcastle. 30th July 1953

Blackett Street, Newcastle. 30th July 1953

Background image1953 Collection: The British Grand Prix held at Silverstone, Northamptonshire

The British Grand Prix held at Silverstone, Northamptonshire. The race was run to Formula Two rules, rather than the Formula One regulations normally used

Background image1953 Collection: Joan Hughes, MBE was a World War II ferry pilot and one of Britain

Joan Hughes, MBE was a World War II ferry pilot and one of Britains first female test pilots. (Picture) Joan Hughes in aeroplane. 25th May 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Birmingham Co-Operative milkman with his dairy float and horse

Birmingham Co-Operative milkman with his dairy float and horse, which has been dressed in flowers to celebrate May Day 1st May 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Coins for money feature. 19th June 1953

Coins for money feature. 19th June 1953

Background image1953 Collection: The Queen in the Gold State Coach passing Hyde Park Corner on her return from Westminster

The Queen in the Gold State Coach passing Hyde Park Corner on her return from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace following her coronation. 2nd June 1953

Background image1953 Collection: The Queen in the Gold State Coach passing Charring Cross Road

The Queen in the Gold State Coach passing Charring Cross Road, Trafalgar Square on her way to Westminster Abbey for her coronation. 2nd June 1953

Background image1953 Collection: The Carriage Procession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with the Second

The Carriage Procession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with the Second Division, Captains Escort with Standard of the Household Cavalry just after passing through Admiralty Arch

Background image1953 Collection: Brixham trawlers gather for the annual blessing of the sea in October 1953

Brixham trawlers gather for the annual blessing of the sea in October 1953

Background image1953 Collection: The Armada pub, Broadmead, Bristol dressed for the Coronation 1st June 1953

The Armada pub, Broadmead, Bristol dressed for the Coronation 1st June 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Residents of Catherine Mead Street, Bedminster, celebrate the Coronation in 1953

Residents of Catherine Mead Street, Bedminster, celebrate the Coronation in 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Opera Singer Walter Midgley who swallowed half his false moustache whilst performing

Opera Singer Walter Midgley who swallowed half his false moustache whilst performing. 2nd January 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Picture shows LEFT TO RIGHT Sitar Gombu, Lord Hunt, Daku Tensing

Picture shows LEFT TO RIGHT Sitar Gombu, Lord Hunt, Daku Tensing, Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay), Sherpa Gombu, the man who has been to Everest Twice

Background image1953 Collection: Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay) and his wife Baku arrive at Heathrow

Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay) and his wife Baku arrive at Heathrow Airport from Aukland, New Zealand. They are in the UK to go to Snowdonia for celebrations for the anniversary of

Background image1953 Collection: Picture shows Lord Hunt (left) and Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay

Picture shows Lord Hunt (left) and Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, right) Everest Men reunion at the Pen-y-Grwd Training base at Capel Curig, North Wales

Background image1953 Collection: Prime Minister Winston Churchill pictured at Harrow School. November 1953

Prime Minister Winston Churchill pictured at Harrow School. November 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Harry Ibbotson of Fermain Bay in Guernsey on his paddle boat with his two Alsatian dogs

Harry Ibbotson of Fermain Bay in Guernsey on his paddle boat with his two Alsatian dogs. 10th August 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Air Hostess of Boeing Stratocrusier that will be used for the Queens Royal tour of

Air Hostess of Boeing Stratocrusier that will be used for the Queens Royal tour of the Commonwealth. 16th September 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Actress Jacqueline Hill who played the Doctor Who companion Barbara 1953

Actress Jacqueline Hill who played the Doctor Who companion Barbara 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Pinza and jockey Gordon Richards after winning the Epsom Derby - 1953 led in by

Pinza and jockey Gordon Richards after winning the Epsom Derby - 1953 led in by owner Sir V Sassoon

Background image1953 Collection: Gina Lollobrigida the actress

Gina Lollobrigida the actress

Background image1953 Collection: Gina lollobrigida the italian actress before the premiere of her film le grande Jeu

Gina lollobrigida the italian actress before the premiere of her film le grande Jeu touching up a dress September 1953

Background image1953 Collection: Stan Matthews Cup Final at Wembley 2nd May 1953 The finals was Blackpool v Bolton

Stan Matthews Cup Final at Wembley 2nd May 1953 The finals was Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers, with Blackpool winning 4-3. The match became famous for the performance of Blackpool winger Stanley

Background image1953 Collection: SS Asturias This is the ship, which left Southampton, England

SS Asturias This is the ship, which left Southampton, England, for Australia on February 8th 1950. The ship arrived at Fremantle on March 6th 1950 and then went on to Melbourne and Sydney

Background image1953 Collection: Confrontation: Two horse men face each other on a bridge just outside George town

Confrontation: Two horse men face each other on a bridge just outside George town, British Guyana. D6229A

Background image1953 Collection: Confrontation: Two horse men face each other on a bridge just outside George town

Confrontation: Two horse men face each other on a bridge just outside George town, British Guyana. D6229A-001

Background image1953 Collection: November 1953 showing the installation of new traffic lights in Brunswick Square, Torquay

November 1953 showing the installation of new traffic lights in Brunswick Square, Torquay. Shops Billboard for Nescafe Vauxhall cars

Background image1953 Collection: dave Underwood Football Player of Liverpool - DH Abell 22 / 12 / 1 / 953

dave Underwood Football Player of Liverpool - DH Abell 22 / 12 / 1 / 953
dave Underwood Football Player of Liverpool - DH Abell 22/12/1/953

Background image1953 Collection: A new lifeboat, the W. Ross MacArthur of Glasgow, destined for St Abbs Head Lifeboat

A new lifeboat, the W. Ross MacArthur of Glasgow, destined for St Abbs Head Lifeboat Station in Berwickshire, Scotland, is delivered overland by road from Southampton to Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne



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