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1956 Collection (#11)

Background image1956 Collection: Stirling Castle, Scotland. 7th November 1956

Stirling Castle, Scotland. 7th November 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Sheep rest in the autumn sunshine, but cloud, rain and even snow hover over the Trossachs

Sheep rest in the autumn sunshine, but cloud, rain and even snow hover over the Trossachs, enhancing the dignity of Ben Ledi. Loch Venachar, Perthshire, can be seen behind the white railings

Background image1956 Collection: The RAF, Leconfield, 'At Home'flying display as part of Battle of Britain

The RAF, Leconfield, "At Home"flying display as part of Battle of Britain
The RAF, Leconfield, " At Home" flying display as part of Battle of Britain Week. Here is a general view of the aircraft ready to fly and returning from flights

Background image1956 Collection: Science master seen here with his students during a revision class prior to sitting their

Science master seen here with his students during a revision class prior to sitting their exams. 22nd November 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Dumbo, London Zoos eight year old elephant goes for a morning exercise with his

Dumbo, London Zoos eight year old elephant goes for a morning exercise with his keeper every morning and has developed the habit of raiding the sweet

Background image1956 Collection: The Malayan police band which has just arrived in England visited London Zoo to see

The Malayan police band which has just arrived in England visited London Zoo to see animals that came from their own country. They toured the zoo in their native dress. 27th May 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Air Traffic controllers in the control tower at Manchester Ringway airport

Air Traffic controllers in the control tower at Manchester Ringway airport. 1st October 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Actress Kim Novak at The Dorchester Hotel. 25th May 1956

Actress Kim Novak at The Dorchester Hotel. 25th May 1956

Background image1956 Collection: A workmen cleaning the finial of the Queen Elizabeth Tower part of the major overhaul of

A workmen cleaning the finial of the Queen Elizabeth Tower part of the major overhaul of all the bells and the clock mechanism and face lift of the clock tower. London, 23rd August 1956

Background image1956 Collection: A workmen inspects the bell Big Ben during the major overhaul of all the bells

A workmen inspects the bell Big Ben during the major overhaul of all the bells and the clock mechanism in the Queen Elizabeth Tower

Background image1956 Collection: Actress Kim Novak. 3rd June 1956

Actress Kim Novak. 3rd June 1956

Background image1956 Collection: View of the Westminster Abbey seen from the top of the Queen Elizabeth Tower

View of the Westminster Abbey seen from the top of the Queen Elizabeth Tower. London, 23rd August 1956

Background image1956 Collection: View of the Palace of Westminster seen from the top of the Queen Elizabeth Tower

View of the Palace of Westminster seen from the top of the Queen Elizabeth Tower. London, 23rd August 1956

Background image1956 Collection: In the Trossachs the sun shines, but there is already a mantle of snow upon the Bens

In the Trossachs the sun shines, but there is already a mantle of snow upon the Bens and heavy clouds give warning of approaching winter as the cattle are driven from the Trossachs farm to lower

Background image1956 Collection: Aray Bridge, under which the River Aray and Loch Fyne meet

Aray Bridge, under which the River Aray and Loch Fyne meet. Through the arch of the old bridge Loch Fyne can be seen in all its splendour with sleepy Inveraray snug upon its banks

Background image1956 Collection: Waterfall rushing down from the mountainside at Inversnaid, Stirling, Scotland

Waterfall rushing down from the mountainside at Inversnaid, Stirling, Scotland. 7th November 1956

Background image1956 Collection: The seabirds are the only sign of life as they hover over the corrugated like waters of

The seabirds are the only sign of life as they hover over the corrugated like waters of Loch Fyne in search of their supper

Background image1956 Collection: Scottish scenes, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. October 1956

Scottish scenes, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. October 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Rada students. Left to right, Pauline Devaney, Neville Jacobson, Marian Diamond

Rada students. Left to right, Pauline Devaney, Neville Jacobson, Marian Diamond, Glenda Jackson and Jack Hedley. 7th December 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Street scenes in Mayfair, London. Curzon Street. 20th June 1956

Street scenes in Mayfair, London. Curzon Street. 20th June 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Street scenes in Mayfair, London. Shepherd Market. 20th June 1956

Street scenes in Mayfair, London. Shepherd Market. 20th June 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Street scenes in Mayfair, London. Stafford Street. 20th June 1956

Street scenes in Mayfair, London. Stafford Street. 20th June 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Heres Colonel the bloodhound with a one track mind

Heres Colonel the bloodhound with a one track mind. All he wants to do is sit around smelling flowers. And because Colonel, aged 14 months, won t track things

Background image1956 Collection: 2 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences

2 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences. Having a playful discussion. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

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

9 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. He gets a kiss from June

Background image1956 Collection: 7 of 9 - June returns to the extinguished coffin to find a skeleton, supposedly

7 of 9 - June returns to the extinguished coffin to find a skeleton, supposedly, the remains of her husband Billy McComb. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

Background image1956 Collection: 5 of 9 - The coffin is now ablaze supposedly with Billy McComb inside

5 of 9 - The coffin is now ablaze supposedly with Billy McComb inside. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s. June roasts her husband on live TV

Background image1956 Collection: 6 of 9 - The blaze is put out, the coffin disasembled

6 of 9 - The blaze is put out, the coffin disasembled, and we see June return to the stage in a change of outfit. The first time she has seen her husband supposidly burnt to a skeleton

Background image1956 Collection: 4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly 'roast'

4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly "roast"
4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly " roast" her husband on live TV. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

Background image1956 Collection: 3 of 9 - Billy McComb is helped into the aluminium coffin

3 of 9 - Billy McComb is helped into the aluminium coffin, whilst his wife June lights the flame. In the next frames, we shall see June ignite the coffin ablaze

Background image1956 Collection: 1 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences

1 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s. June roasts her husband on live TV

Background image1956 Collection: Shopping lewiss store china department argyle street Glasgow 1956

Shopping lewiss store china department argyle street Glasgow 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Lewiss Argyle Street Glasgow tram, 1956

Lewiss Argyle Street Glasgow tram, 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Gwendolen Tulley poses with her rifle as she enjoys a shooting holiday, 1956

Gwendolen Tulley poses with her rifle as she enjoys a shooting holiday, 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Christmas: Father Christmas seen here at Pontings. Santa is played by 88 year old Stanley

Christmas: Father Christmas seen here at Pontings. Santa is played by 88 year old Stanley Ross. December 1956 A575-014

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-012

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-012

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-015

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-015

Background image1956 Collection: Boys Hairdressing Feature: Boys at the barbers shop. May 1956

Boys Hairdressing Feature: Boys at the barbers shop. May 1956

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-011

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-011

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-002

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-002

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-013

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-013

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-003

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-003

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-007

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-007

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-005

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-005

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-009

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-009

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-004

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-004

Background image1956 Collection: Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-006

Fashion: Hair styles by Raymond. April 1956 B475-006



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