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1970s Collection (#89)

Background image1970s Collection: Comic actor, Bernard Bresslaw, 6ft 6in tall was the same lenght as most beds

Comic actor, Bernard Bresslaw, 6ft 6in tall was the same lenght as most beds, The Imperial Hotel, Jesmond, gave Bernard in double room so he could sleep diagonally across a double bed

Background image1970s Collection: Members of Gosforth Mother Club had a long walk today, on 19th May 1971 - a three mile

Members of Gosforth Mother Club had a long walk today, on 19th May 1971 - a three mile sponsored pram push. More than 40 mothers with their babies took part in the walk to raise funds for cancer

Background image1970s Collection: Crumbling 375 foot high cooling tower at ICI, Wilton. 7th October 1979

Crumbling 375 foot high cooling tower at ICI, Wilton. 7th October 1979

Background image1970s Collection: Actor, comedian and Carry On star, Charles Hawtrey who was appearing at the Empire

Actor, comedian and Carry On star, Charles Hawtrey who was appearing at the Empire Theatre, Sunderland, in the pantomine Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs which had returned for the second year

Background image1970s Collection: ICI, Billingham. On the left is the 200 foot long steel fermenter in position at the 40

ICI, Billingham. On the left is the 200 foot long steel fermenter in position at the 40 million Pruteen plant, between Haverton Hill shipyard and Cowpen Lane industrial estate

Background image1970s Collection: Boomtown Rats in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, 19th October 1979

Boomtown Rats in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, 19th October 1979

Background image1970s Collection: Princess Margaret seen here in Thirsk to official open the North Yorkshire headquarters

Princess Margaret seen here in Thirsk to official open the North Yorkshire headquarters of the Order of St John. 5th June 1975

Background image1970s Collection: A Wessex helicopter of the Royal flight piloted by Prince Charles lands at Davy Ashmore

A Wessex helicopter of the Royal flight piloted by Prince Charles lands at Davy Ashmore, Stockton 17th November 1978

Background image1970s Collection: Prince Charles seen here during a royal tour of Cleveland

Prince Charles seen here during a royal tour of Cleveland. Having a chat with the crew of the Runswick and Staithes lifeboat crew

Background image1970s Collection: Actor, comedian and writer, Eric Sykes was appearing with Alexandre Dane in

Actor, comedian and writer, Eric Sykes was appearing with Alexandre Dane in Big Bad Mouse at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. 12th July 1971

Background image1970s Collection: Two skinheads are led away by a policeman on 9th May 1971

Two skinheads are led away by a policeman on 9th May 1971

Background image1970s Collection: No this is not what happens to passengers if they wait around for trains that don

No this is not what happens to passengers if they wait around for trains that don t arrive on time, and British Rail have not been reduced to running on a skeleton staff

Background image1970s Collection: Two skeletons have been unearthed by archaeologists who have been working for several

Two skeletons have been unearthed by archaeologists who have been working for several months on a dig outside The Keep, in Newcastle on 1st May 1979

Background image1970s Collection: The Scotswood Aggro Boys have organised a disco dance to help the handicapped

The Scotswood Aggro Boys have organised a disco dance to help the handicapped. Some of the boys who are organising the dance are, right to left, John Maughan, Ken Kay, George Potter

Background image1970s Collection: Former Goons Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers are pictured on the set of

Former Goons Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers are pictured on the set of the film The Great McGonagall. Circa : 1974

Background image1970s Collection: Boys arriving at Barrs Hill School in Coventry for the first time since it changed

Boys arriving at Barrs Hill School in Coventry for the first time since it changed from an all girls grammar to a mixed school. 28th August 1975

Background image1970s Collection: Skinheads and police at the entrance to platforms of Monkseaton Station on 31st May 1970

Skinheads and police at the entrance to platforms of Monkseaton Station on 31st May 1970

Background image1970s Collection: Memories of former days came alive in Leamington yesterday when a 1920s London bus jogged

Memories of former days came alive in Leamington yesterday when a 1920s London bus jogged along The Parade. The 1925 " General" belonged to the Old London General Onmibus Company but made

Background image1970s Collection: Skateboard crayz youngsters like young John Turner try ou the North East

Skateboard crayz youngsters like young John Turner try ou the North Easts first Skateboard Bowl in Durham on 6th February 1978

Background image1970s Collection: Newcastle Area Skateboarders competition, held in the grounds of the West Denton High

Newcastle Area Skateboarders competition, held in the grounds of the West Denton High School. Malcolm Bishop of Heaton demonstrating his freestyle on 3rd December 1977

Background image1970s Collection: Pint-sized Ashley Kane, aged eight, from Washington shows the sort of skills which won

Pint-sized Ashley Kane, aged eight, from Washington shows the sort of skills which won hme the Under-13s freestyle title on 26th February 1978

Background image1970s Collection: The first National Skateboard Show opened at the Royal Horticultural Halls

The first National Skateboard Show opened at the Royal Horticultural Halls, Westminster on 13th February 1976. Mike Williams demonstrates the high jump with the skateboard

Background image1970s Collection: Connie sheldon, aged 19, at Cornell University, New York State, U. S. A

Connie sheldon, aged 19, at Cornell University, New York State, U. S. A
Connie sheldon, aged 19, at Cornell University, New York State, U.S.A. and the skeleton which was found at Piercebridge on 3rd August 1973

Background image1970s Collection: Referee Jack Taylor pictured in his job as a butcher in Wolverhampton, 1970

Referee Jack Taylor pictured in his job as a butcher in Wolverhampton, 1970

Background image1970s Collection: 1974 World Cup Final at the Olympic Stadium, Munich. West Germany 2 v Holland 1

1974 World Cup Final at the Olympic Stadium, Munich. West Germany 2 v Holland 1. British referee Jack Taylor has a quiet word with Dutch star Johan Cruyff. 7th July 1974

Background image1970s Collection: Jim Cannon of Crystal Palace in relaxed mood dring a team training session

Jim Cannon of Crystal Palace in relaxed mood dring a team training session. 10th October 1978

Background image1970s Collection: Crystal Palace badge. 19th August 1973

Crystal Palace badge. 19th August 1973

Background image1970s Collection: Canley Sports and Social Club, Marler Road, Coventry. Canley Social

Canley Sports and Social Club, Marler Road, Coventry. Canley Socials jovial pensioners at their traditional Christmas concert. 22nd November 1978

Background image1970s Collection: Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to

Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to the West Cumberland Farmers Trading Society on 2nd June 1972

Background image1970s Collection: Mr Walter Hodson pictured with the steam roller Highland Lass on 2th June 1972

Mr Walter Hodson pictured with the steam roller Highland Lass on 2th June 1972. Mr Hodson looked after her when she was owned by McAlpine, the builders

Background image1970s Collection: The grand ol lady of steam, the Coquet Lass is to end her days in style instead of

The grand ol lady of steam, the Coquet Lass is to end her days in style instead of on the scrap-heap. The twelve and a half ton stream roller is to be presented by Northumberland County Council to

Background image1970s Collection: Don Rogers (right) seems disappointed with Paddy Mulligan

Don Rogers (right) seems disappointed with Paddy Mulligans efforts at sporting a moustache (left) as the four new boys line up before their home game with Everton

Background image1970s Collection: Crystal Palace manager Malcolm Allison meets Terry Venables on the train as they travel

Crystal Palace manager Malcolm Allison meets Terry Venables on the train as they travel to Sunderland. 6th March 1976

Background image1970s Collection: Chairman of Crystal Palace Ray Bloye seated between England manager Alf Ramsey (left

Chairman of Crystal Palace Ray Bloye seated between England manager Alf Ramsey (left) and Palace manager Malcolm Allison (right), watching a match from the stands. 1st April 1973

Background image1970s Collection: Crystal Palace footballer Billy Gilbert poses at Selhurst Park, August 1979

Crystal Palace footballer Billy Gilbert poses at Selhurst Park, August 1979

Background image1970s Collection: James Simon Wallis Hunt (29 August 1947-15 June 1993) was a British racing driver

James Simon Wallis Hunt (29 August 1947-15 June 1993) was a British racing driver from England who won the Formula One World Championship in 1976

Background image1970s Collection: Its party time for Michael Caine at Newcastles Royal Station Hotel on 25th July 1970

Its party time for Michael Caine at Newcastles Royal Station Hotel on 25th July 1970. The star, who took the lead role in Get Carter was relaxing at an after film party for actors

Background image1970s Collection: Mick Jagger takes time out to relax in the South of France by playing tennis with fellow

Mick Jagger takes time out to relax in the South of France by playing tennis with fellow band member Ronnie Wood before the start of The Rolling Stones European Tour

Background image1970s Collection: Santa Claus, makes time for Laundry, ahead of Christmas, 10th December 1977

Santa Claus, makes time for Laundry, ahead of Christmas, 10th December 1977

Background image1970s Collection: David Bowie and wife Angie, at home, Haddon Hall, at Beckenham, Kent, 20th April 1971

David Bowie and wife Angie, at home, Haddon Hall, at Beckenham, Kent, 20th April 1971

Background image1970s Collection: A view from the top of Abbey Fields in Kenilworth, the site of the annual Kenilworth Show

A view from the top of Abbey Fields in Kenilworth, the site of the annual Kenilworth Show. Spectators relax in the warm sun to watch the events taking place in the grand ring. 31st August 1970

Background image1970s Collection: International Football World cup Qualifer Poland v England 0 in Chorzow June 1973

International Football World cup Qualifer Poland v England 0 in Chorzow June 1973 England captain Bobby Moore shalkes hands with Polands Wlodzimierz Lubanski after the game Mirrorpix

Background image1970s Collection: Glenda Jackson seen with the children of Pimlico where she held a press reception to

Glenda Jackson seen with the children of Pimlico where she held a press reception to celebrate winning her second Oscar for her performance in A Touch of Class

Background image1970s Collection: These teenage David Bowie fans queue in pouring rain for tickets for his concert at

These teenage David Bowie fans queue in pouring rain for tickets for his concert at Newcastle City Hall on the 8th June. 24th April, 1974

Background image1970s Collection: Crowds besieged Binns department store when disc-jockey

Crowds besieged Binns department store when disc-jockey and television star Noel Edmonds came to Newcastle. Between signing copies of the second Multi-Coloured Swap Shop book

Background image1970s Collection: Birmingham City footballer Trevor Francis with his wife after signing for Nottingham

Birmingham City footballer Trevor Francis with his wife after signing for Nottingham Forest to become the first 1 million footballer. 8th February 1979

Background image1970s Collection: Queen Elizabeth II Visits Birmingham, to open the Great Charles Street Queensway tunnel

Queen Elizabeth II Visits Birmingham, to open the Great Charles Street Queensway tunnel, part of the A38, 7th April 1971

Background image1970s Collection: Summer Weather Scenes - Sunbathing A young boy and his dog enjoys a day out at

Summer Weather Scenes - Sunbathing A young boy and his dog enjoys a day out at Bolam Lake near Belsay, Northumberland 15 August 1973



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