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1956 Collection

Background image1956 Collection: Marilyn Monroe July 1956 Actress Pictured sitting on a chair in hotel foyer for

Marilyn Monroe July 1956 Actress Pictured sitting on a chair in hotel foyer for Daily Mirror Feature by Donald Zec arms behind head seated

Background image1956 Collection: Actress Diana Dors surrounded by autograph hunters at Cannes Film Festival

Actress Diana Dors surrounded by autograph hunters at Cannes Film Festival May 1956

Background image1956 Collection: 1956 Winter Olympic Games at Cortina d Ampezzo in Italy

1956 Winter Olympic Games at Cortina d Ampezzo in Italy. British Olympic Team parade through town during the opening ceremony

Background image1956 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 image1956 Collection: Marilyn Monroe in London July 1956

Marilyn Monroe in London July 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise Comedians wearng rebel uniforms

Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise Comedians wearng rebel uniforms

Background image1956 Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider is lifted into position from where it will

The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider is lifted into position from where it will make its journey from The Tyne at Newcastle Quayside to the Town Moor, Newcastle

Background image1956 Collection: Suez Crisis 1956, The aircraft carriers HMS Theseus (nearest camera

Suez Crisis 1956, The aircraft carriers HMS Theseus (nearest camera) and HMS Bulwark docked at Portsmouth, In the background can be seen the cruiser HMS Glasgow July 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Marilyn Monroe pictured at the window of The Savoy Hotel

Marilyn Monroe pictured at the window of The Savoy Hotel, greeting the many fans who have gathered below to get a glimpse of her

Background image1956 Collection: Premium Bond 1956 £1 A©Mirrorpix

Premium Bond 1956 £1 A©Mirrorpix
Premium Bond 1956 £ 1 © Mirrorpix

Background image1956 Collection: A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, cutting out a leather shoe upper

A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, cutting out a leather shoe upper. 26th April 1956

Background image1956 Collection: The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1956. The race was held from the starting

The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1956. The race was held from the starting point at Putney Bridge on The River Thames in London

Background image1956 Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 Troops aboard the Empire Fowey at Southhampton enjoy a cup of tea

Suez Crisis 1956 Troops aboard the Empire Fowey at Southhampton enjoy a cup of tea before they embark for the Middle East H8890

Background image1956 Collection: 8 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting

8 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting, escaping with only a soot mark on his right cheek

Background image1956 Collection: Marilyn Monroe actress outside her home at Parkside House Englefield Green Surrey

Marilyn Monroe actress outside her home at Parkside House Englefield Green Surrey June 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Marilyn Monroe with husband Arthur Miller in Englefield, Surrey. July 1956

Marilyn Monroe with husband Arthur Miller in Englefield, Surrey. July 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 Royal Engineers in Port Said in Egypt build a Bailey Bridge over

Suez Crisis 1956 Royal Engineers in Port Said in Egypt build a Bailey Bridge over the Suez Canal 1956 These British troops were posted in Egypt to fight in what became known as the Suez Crisis

Background image1956 Collection: Actress Diana Dors surrounded by autograph hunters at Cannes Film Festival May

Actress Diana Dors surrounded by autograph hunters at Cannes Film Festival May 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Actress Diana Dors at Cannes Film Festival May 1956

Actress Diana Dors at Cannes Film Festival May 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Shirley Hitchings, aged 15, of Wycliffe Road, Battersea

Shirley Hitchings, aged 15, of Wycliffe Road, Battersea, who is being haunted by a poltergeist. 20th February 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Martine Carol and Sean Connery on the set of 'Action of the Tiger'

Martine Carol and Sean Connery on the set of "Action of the Tiger"
Martine Carol and Sean Connery on the set of " Action of the Tiger". 19th November 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Anita Ekberg, Swedish actress in Rome, Italy, where she is filming Interpol known in

Anita Ekberg, Swedish actress in Rome, Italy, where she is filming Interpol known in the USA as Pickup Alley, Thursday 23rd August 1956. Our Picture Shows

Background image1956 Collection: Glasgow Central station. 9th July 1956

Glasgow Central station. 9th July 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Classified and Personal Adverts on Notice Board outside shop, West London Feature

Classified and Personal Adverts on Notice Board outside shop, West London Feature, 9th May 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Men looking at local classified and personal adverts on notice board outside shop

Men looking at local classified and personal adverts on notice board outside shop, West London, 9th May 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Amanda Barrie, aged 20, appearing in Five Past Eight at the Kings Theatre

Amanda Barrie, aged 20, appearing in Five Past Eight at the Kings Theatre, Edinburgh.16th February 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Marilyn Monroe 1956. Actress Marylin Monroe at publicity shoot for their movie '

Marilyn Monroe 1956. Actress Marylin Monroe at publicity shoot for their movie " The Prince and the Showgirl" in 1956. News Press Conference. July 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Diana Dors in the dress she wore to the premiere of the film An Alligator Named Daisy at

Diana Dors in the dress she wore to the premiere of the film An Alligator Named Daisy at he Odeon, Marble Arch. The dress hass 100000 sequins arranged to resemble alligator skin

Background image1956 Collection: John Mayall aged 23 with his wife Pamela. He went on to form John Mayall

John Mayall aged 23 with his wife Pamela. He went on to form John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers in 1963. 7th May 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Animals Chimps Tea Party at London Zoo

Animals Chimps Tea Party at London Zoo

Background image1956 Collection: Actress Jinx Falkenburg arrives in Monte Carlo ahead of the wedding of Grace Kelly

Actress Jinx Falkenburg arrives in Monte Carlo ahead of the wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier. 14th April 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Swansea West Pier which has been closed to the public because of dangerous conditions of

Swansea West Pier which has been closed to the public because of dangerous conditions of its timber. 10th April 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Portraits of Grace Kelly at the Princes Palace of Monaco ahead of her wedding

Portraits of Grace Kelly at the Princes Palace of Monaco ahead of her wedding. April 1956

Background image1956 Collection: The wedding of Prince Rainer and Princess Grace Kelly. Monaco 19th April 1956

The wedding of Prince Rainer and Princess Grace Kelly. Monaco 19th April 1956

Background image1956 Collection: The marriage of Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III of Monaco

The marriage of Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Pictured, Princess Grace kneels at the altar during benediction at the Chapel of Sainte Devote

Background image1956 Collection: The arrival of Grace Kelly in Monte Carlo for her wedding to Prince Rainier III in

The arrival of Grace Kelly in Monte Carlo for her wedding to Prince Rainier III in the following days. Pictured, three British girls at Monte Carlo harbour, they are (from left) Norma Arnould

Background image1956 Collection: Sir Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and John Mills in the 1956 Royal Variety Show

Sir Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and John Mills in the 1956 Royal Variety Show

Background image1956 Collection: Anthony Quayle and wife Dorothy Hyson sitting by fire place of their London home - 24

Anthony Quayle and wife Dorothy Hyson sitting by fire place of their London home - 24 November 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Soho Fair leg contest held at the Mandrake Club in Meard Street, Soho

Soho Fair leg contest held at the Mandrake Club in Meard Street, Soho. The winner Miss Karen Shaw of Notting Hill Gate, London with admirers. 12th July 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Bandleader Roy Kenton, 25, marries 18-year-old singer of the band Jean Barry at St

Bandleader Roy Kenton, 25, marries 18-year-old singer of the band Jean Barry at St Philips Church, Kensington. The band came along and blew them a fanfare as they left the church. 3rd September 1956

Background image1956 Collection: A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton seen here trimming shoes 26th April

A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton seen here trimming shoes 26th April 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Shoes being finished and trimmed at the H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham

Shoes being finished and trimmed at the H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham. 30th July 1956

Background image1956 Collection: A Nigerian dancer from the Efik tribe stops at the end of a traditional dance for The

A Nigerian dancer from the Efik tribe stops at the end of a traditional dance for The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh during their Royal Tour

Background image1956 Collection: People enjoying a trip down the canal. September 1956

People enjoying a trip down the canal. September 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Jean Rogers (23) of Liverpool, won the first heat in the Miss Blackpool £

Jean Rogers (23) of Liverpool, won the first heat in the Miss Blackpool £; 1000 bathing beauty contest in an old swimsuit after hitch-hiking from Liverpool. 14th June 1956

Background image1956 Collection: 14-year-old Arthur Waterworth of Droylsden shows off his tattooed forearms

14-year-old Arthur Waterworth of Droylsden shows off his tattooed forearms. 13th January 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 The Egyptian Destroyer Ibrahim El Awal is escourted into Haifa

Suez Crisis 1956 The Egyptian Destroyer Ibrahim El Awal is escourted into Haifa Harbour by Israeli warships. The ship (previously HMS Cottesmore)

Background image1956 Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 Soldiers on the troopship Empire Ken as it prepares to leave for

Suez Crisis 1956 Soldiers on the troopship Empire Ken as it prepares to leave for the Mediterranean. For reasons known only to himself one of the men on the left hand side of the picture is holding



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