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Background imageBizarre Collection: Unusual Picture of Czech model Dana Mala having her hot pants polished by a bootblack

Unusual Picture of Czech model Dana Mala having her hot pants polished by a bootblack named Charlie in Piccadilly Circus. April 1971

Background imageBizarre Collection: British actor John Thaw in January 1987, appearing in the Sherlock Holmes TV film '

British actor John Thaw in January 1987, appearing in the Sherlock Holmes TV film " The Sign of Four" where he plays treasure smuggler Jonathan Small, pictured here with co-star Tonga

Background imageBizarre Collection: American tennis player Anne White in action wearing her white skin tight catsuit during

American tennis player Anne White in action wearing her white skin tight catsuit during her Ladies Singles match against Pam Shriver inthe Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships

Background imageBizarre Collection: The household cavalrys Finest boots are given a final inspection by Mr Herbert

The household cavalrys Finest boots are given a final inspection by Mr Herbert Hughes a boot expert ready to be worn for the Trooping of the Colour. May 1970

Background imageBizarre Collection: Channel Swimmers: Little and Large, people who attempt to swim the English Channel come

Channel Swimmers: Little and Large, people who attempt to swim the English Channel come in all sizes. August 1957 A497-002

Background imageBizarre Collection: Model Ruth Charlton with a cabbage grown by Charlie Weatherspoon of Prudhoe in

Model Ruth Charlton with a cabbage grown by Charlie Weatherspoon of Prudhoe in Northumberland 1985

Background imageBizarre Collection: Rollo Ahmed during a ceremony. 6th November 1954

Rollo Ahmed during a ceremony. 6th November 1954

Background imageBizarre Collection: Fifteen girls packed themselves into a mini car in 1966 in London

Fifteen girls packed themselves into a mini car in 1966 in London

Background imageBizarre Collection: 1954 Tallest woman in the world Katja Van Dyk, 8 foot 4 and a half inch tall

1954 Tallest woman in the world Katja Van Dyk, 8 foot 4 and a half inch tall and wighs 32 stone checking into her London hotel. 2nd March 1954

Background imageBizarre Collection: David Fellows (3) smokes cigars cigarettes and pipes, his mother Evelyn Fellows

David Fellows (3) smokes cigars cigarettes and pipes, his mother Evelyn Fellows from Marsden is in favour. 1959

Background imageBizarre Collection: A naked man taking a bath in the window of the Sir larry boutique In Kensington London

A naked man taking a bath in the window of the Sir larry boutique In Kensington London having his back scrubbed by Susan Gilmore watched by a group of ladies outside October 1969

Background imageBizarre Collection: Erica Roe Streaker at International Rugby game at Twickenham, escorted by police

Erica Roe Streaker at International Rugby game at Twickenham, escorted by police. January 1982

Background imageBizarre Collection: Jeff Heenan of Arbroath, the World Pie Eating Champ in 1974

Jeff Heenan of Arbroath, the World Pie Eating Champ in 1974

Background imageBizarre Collection: Naseer Ahmed Soomro claims to be World Tallest Man. In the picture he is standing next to

Naseer Ahmed Soomro claims to be World Tallest Man. In the picture he is standing next to a red telephone box. 1999

Background imageBizarre Collection: Spencer Teakle, a young actor, has a part in the new Revue 'Pay The Piper'

Spencer Teakle, a young actor, has a part in the new Revue "Pay The Piper"
Spencer Teakle, a young actor, has a part in the new Revue " Pay The Piper" in which he appears as a giraffe

Background imageBizarre Collection: Pub landlord John Roy displaying his extra long moustache at his pub The Cock Inn in

Pub landlord John Roy displaying his extra long moustache at his pub The Cock Inn in Bearley End in Essex

Background imageBizarre Collection: Joss Ackland in make up for the part of General Peron in the new Lonnon Musical Evita It

Joss Ackland in make up for the part of General Peron in the new Lonnon Musical Evita It takes Joss over two hours evey night to make up for the part which includes putting in Coloured Contact Lenses

Background imageBizarre Collection: Michael O Brien the man who ran across the pitch naked during a rugby match at

Michael O Brien the man who ran across the pitch naked during a rugby match at Twickenham in 1974. PC Bruce Perry strategically places his helmet. 20th April 1974

Background imageBizarre Collection: The largest tyre ever made to date (27th October 1978) by Dunlop

The largest tyre ever made to date (27th October 1978) by Dunlop, seen here on its arrival at Fort Dunlops test centre in Birmingham

Background imageBizarre Collection: Jean Morel and his dog Butch a Boston Bull Terrier smoke their pipes at home in Devon

Jean Morel and his dog Butch a Boston Bull Terrier smoke their pipes at home in Devon. 1971

Background imageBizarre Collection: Unusual Pics Annie Sweeney beats the carpet with a hefty right footer whilst training for

Unusual Pics Annie Sweeney beats the carpet with a hefty right footer whilst training for her Karate black belt. June 1972

Background imageBizarre Collection: Clothing: Fashion: Headscarf. 1966 B1921-008

Clothing: Fashion: Headscarf. 1966 B1921-008

Background imageBizarre Collection: Frank Pepper, Fakir seen here laying on a bed of nails whilst enjoying a cup of tea

Frank Pepper, Fakir seen here laying on a bed of nails whilst enjoying a cup of tea. January 1964 A994

Background imageBizarre Collection: Danny Rendell modelling tartan skirt. 1963 B1853-001

Danny Rendell modelling tartan skirt. 1963 B1853-001

Background imageBizarre Collection: American tennis player Anne White in action wearing her white skin tight catsuit during

American tennis player Anne White in action wearing her white skin tight catsuit during her Ladies Singles match against Pam Shriver inthe Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships

Background imageBizarre Collection: American tennis player Anne White in action wearing her white skin tight catsuit during

American tennis player Anne White in action wearing her white skin tight catsuit during her Ladies Singles match against Pam Shriver inthe Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships

Background imageBizarre Collection: French Actress Nicole Maurey on set of film The Constant Husband'

French Actress Nicole Maurey on set of film The Constant Husband" June 1954

Background imageBizarre Collection: Advertising copywriter Vicki Morgan wanted publicity for an office chair designed by one

Advertising copywriter Vicki Morgan wanted publicity for an office chair designed by one of her clients

Background imageBizarre Collection: Screaming Lord Sutch returned to the London stage after an absence of four years

Screaming Lord Sutch returned to the London stage after an absence of four years

Background imageBizarre Collection: Miss Carol wearing a hat in the shape of a ducks family at the Festival of Poultry

Miss Carol wearing a hat in the shape of a ducks family at the Festival of Poultry feathers hats and flowers, a sideline of the International Poultry Show

Background imageBizarre Collection: Sir Henry Segrave circa 1927 in his motor boat Miss England (On 29 March 1927

Sir Henry Segrave circa 1927 in his motor boat Miss England (On 29 March 1927, Segrave was the first man to attain a speed of over 200 mph)

Background imageBizarre Collection: Italian film actress Monica Vitti at cocktail party at the Savoy hotel London 1965

Italian film actress Monica Vitti at cocktail party at the Savoy hotel London 1965 © Mirropix

Background imageBizarre Collection: Zsa ZSa Gabor Actress pictured at Guards Polo Club. She plays the game in Florida

Zsa ZSa Gabor Actress pictured at Guards Polo Club. She plays the game in Florida and is over in England to train June 1982 © mirrorpix

Background imageBizarre Collection: This cat has its own miniature copy of its owners house Animal fun pet

This cat has its own miniature copy of its owners house Animal fun pet pet home unusual home 1960s Architecture © Mirrorpix

Background imageBizarre Collection: A man relaxes in his deckchair as his lawnmower carries on with out him

A man relaxes in his deckchair as his lawnmower carries on with out him. The mower, tied by string to a pole in the middle of the garden, goes round in circles cutting the grass August 1969

Background imageBizarre Collection: Taken at an ordinary seance by Leon Isaacs. Note the similarity in appearance of

Taken at an ordinary seance by Leon Isaacs. Note the similarity in appearance of the ectoplasm to ordinary cheesecloth

Background imageBizarre Collection: Margaret Thatcher Prime Minister controls a crane in a building site 1986

Margaret Thatcher Prime Minister controls a crane in a building site 1986

Background imageBizarre Collection: Twenty people set a record for squeezing into a telephone box. January 1978

Twenty people set a record for squeezing into a telephone box. January 1978

Background imageBizarre Collection: Mark Perkins from Ascot and his 1964 Amphicar March 1998, on the river Thames at Staines

Mark Perkins from Ascot and his 1964 Amphicar March 1998, on the river Thames at Staines

Background imageBizarre Collection: Demolition Man at work. April 1970

Demolition Man at work. April 1970

Background imageBizarre Collection: Professor Leonard Tomlin trains his fleas for the circus

Professor Leonard Tomlin trains his fleas for the circus, getting the insects to pull chariots and weights to show off their true potential. December 1963

Background imageBizarre Collection: Kissing couples from Woolwich Polytechnic London in 1970

Kissing couples from Woolwich Polytechnic London in 1970, staged a Kiss-in during rag week for Help the Aged

Background imageBizarre Collection: Wind Skating in Santa Monica California in 1977

Wind Skating in Santa Monica California in 1977

Background imageBizarre Collection: Pole Cat called Snagglepuss with owner Graham Cowlie at Oatridge Hotel bar in Uphall

Pole Cat called Snagglepuss with owner Graham Cowlie at Oatridge Hotel bar in Uphall drinking beer. 1971

Background imageBizarre Collection: Jack Pleasant with British Fish Throwing squad in training throwing mackerel and cod

Jack Pleasant with British Fish Throwing squad in training throwing mackerel and cod. 1979

Background imageBizarre Collection: Pepe the poodle smokes ten a day says Peter Nutall, the owner from Wolverhampton. 1968

Pepe the poodle smokes ten a day says Peter Nutall, the owner from Wolverhampton. 1968

Background imageBizarre Collection: Man holding on to lawn mower cutting grass with sign Please Keep of the Grass

Man holding on to lawn mower cutting grass with sign Please Keep of the Grass, circa 1985

Background imageBizarre Collection: Dave Foster with dominoes stuffed in his mouth after he dared to eat them

Dave Foster with dominoes stuffed in his mouth after he dared to eat them. Circa 1980

Background imageBizarre Collection: Chiquita the Tightrope Cycling Parrot 1980

Chiquita the Tightrope Cycling Parrot 1980

Background imageBizarre Collection: Dog with paws over its ears beside the radio. Circa 1970

Dog with paws over its ears beside the radio. Circa 1970

Background imageBizarre Collection: David Hutchinson (6) decides to give up smoking after five years but still enjoys his

David Hutchinson (6) decides to give up smoking after five years but still enjoys his bottle of stout every night in Prees Shropshire. 1954

Background imageBizarre Collection: Mercedes car covered in leopard skin being hoovered 1989

Mercedes car covered in leopard skin being hoovered 1989

Background imageBizarre Collection: Santa Claus in a Jet Fighter, 1990

Santa Claus in a Jet Fighter, 1990

Background imageBizarre Collection: Transport Bicycles Amphibians Watercycle April 1949 William Rackliffe riding his

Transport Bicycles Amphibians Watercycle April 1949 William Rackliffe riding his waterbike down the River Thames in London

Background imageBizarre Collection: Teresa Marquis limbos under the bar to break record 1970 at Guinness Headquarters Belfast

Teresa Marquis limbos under the bar to break record 1970 at Guinness Headquarters Belfast

Background imageBizarre Collection: Chris Packham of The Really Wild Show with a tail in 1987

Chris Packham of The Really Wild Show with a tail in 1987

Background imageBizarre Collection: Pool players at the Smelters Arms in Castleside Co. Durham playing alongside a coffin in

Pool players at the Smelters Arms in Castleside Co. Durham playing alongside a coffin in
Pool players at the Smelters Arms in Castleside Co.Durham playing alongside a coffin in the bar the landlord Colin Heslop lying in coffin for charity. 1979

Background imageBizarre Collection: The Streaker March 1974, among the pigeon at Trafalgar Square

The Streaker March 1974, among the pigeon at Trafalgar Square

Background imageBizarre Collection: Santa Claus riding a camel holding sack. 1990

Santa Claus riding a camel holding sack. 1990

Background imageBizarre Collection: Maria Ikonomidou sings as plates break at her feet 1970 at Elysee Greek Restaurant

Maria Ikonomidou sings as plates break at her feet 1970 at Elysee Greek Restaurant

Background imageBizarre Collection: Lalagay Cairns (20) design student from Bearsden Glasgow her hair is 2 feet long

Lalagay Cairns (20) design student from Bearsden Glasgow her hair is 2 feet long so she dries it on a clothes line if the weather is sunny. 1967

Background imageBizarre Collection: Dinosaur Skeleton being transported from pinewood studios to manchester on the M1

Dinosaur Skeleton being transported from pinewood studios to manchester on the M1 motorway. the Dinosaur used in the walt disney film " One of Our dinosaurs is Missing". February 1976

Background imageBizarre Collection: Inflatable Cow 1980

Inflatable Cow 1980

Background imageBizarre Collection: Mathew McLean on a 248lb pumpkin 1981

Mathew McLean on a 248lb pumpkin 1981

Background imageBizarre Collection: Trafalgar Square London February 1974 - Rag students from Liverpool University were

Trafalgar Square London February 1974 - Rag students from Liverpool University were canoeing in the fountains in Trafalgar Square

Background imageBizarre Collection: Jenny Caroline Goodman demonstrating the Raleigh Dreamline Special Pram outside the Ideal

Jenny Caroline Goodman demonstrating the Raleigh Dreamline Special Pram outside the Ideal Home Exhibition Olympia London

Background imageBizarre Collection: Female Model is drapped on a motorbike, whilst the driver sits rather comfortable

Female Model is drapped on a motorbike, whilst the driver sits rather comfortable. November 1988

Background imageBizarre Collection: Sara is modeling a million pounds worth of wristwatches in Regent Street London

Sara is modeling a million pounds worth of wristwatches in Regent Street London. October 1980

Background imageBizarre Collection: Over 60 teams from all over the country took part in the National Indoor Tug-of-War

Over 60 teams from all over the country took part in the National Indoor Tug-of-War Championships at the National Recreation Centre at Crystal Palace. 1969

Background imageBizarre Collection: Geoff Poupard tinkers underneath his 'greenhouse car'

Geoff Poupard tinkers underneath his "greenhouse car"
Geoff Poupard tinkers underneath his " greenhouse car" as the plants grow through the windows February 1979

Background imageBizarre Collection: Unusual 1976 Stuart Hughes blows up his water bottle to five foot across

Unusual 1976 Stuart Hughes blows up his water bottle to five foot across

Background imageBizarre Collection: Shopkeeper Dorothy Gleave holding a knife that she used to chase away two armed teengaers

Shopkeeper Dorothy Gleave holding a knife that she used to chase away two armed teengaers who tried to raid her till. September 1981

Background imageBizarre Collection: Bob Stringer, a Clarkson courier in Palma Nova, is 6 8'

Bob Stringer, a Clarkson courier in Palma Nova, is 6 8" tall even without his platform soles. He has to look down on client June Morris who is only 5 1" - a common problem for Bob

Background imageBizarre Collection: Circus Weddings including clowns, cowboys and elephants took place at Caxton Hall when

Circus Weddings including clowns, cowboys and elephants took place at Caxton Hall when Billy Smarts grand daughter 19 year old Penny Smart married John Paul Willer of the Skating Willers from Paris

Background imageBizarre Collection: A tug boat hauling a floating home along to its new site on the River Thames September

A tug boat hauling a floating home along to its new site on the River Thames September 1974

Background imageBizarre Collection: Model Marty Worsham of Florida glides through the waters with a shark in silhouette

Model Marty Worsham of Florida glides through the waters with a shark in silhouette trikini with gilt and leather trim in nylon and lycra, Kings Bay Florida, USA 1979

Background imageBizarre Collection: Keen swimmer Andy Gray always wanted to be a frogman and now he has achieved his ambition

Keen swimmer Andy Gray always wanted to be a frogman and now he has achieved his ambition thanks to his darling little pal Charlie

Background imageBizarre Collection: Fruiterer John Edwards of Wrexham North Wales with assistant Ann Owen customer Mary Kyne

Fruiterer John Edwards of Wrexham North Wales with assistant Ann Owen customer Mary Kyne and his thirty eight inch moustache, September 1983

Background imageBizarre Collection: The tree home held in the branches. Trapeze on right is used to cut down ladder

The tree home held in the branches. Trapeze on right is used to cut down ladder climbing. 1956

Background imageBizarre Collection: Dr Robert sew up an incision after the conclusion of an operation a terrific amount of

Dr Robert sew up an incision after the conclusion of an operation a terrific amount of imagination is necessary to experience the effects of the invisable operation. Circa 1955

Background imageBizarre Collection: Joe Herdman 4ft ex miner with his drinking partner Roy Williams who tips the scales at 25

Joe Herdman 4ft ex miner with his drinking partner Roy Williams who tips the scales at 25 stone. January 1980

Background imageBizarre Collection: Competitions Records Phone Box Cramming January 1978

Competitions Records Phone Box Cramming January 1978

Background imageBizarre Collection: Fleas are trained by Leonard Tomlin pulling weights 1961

Fleas are trained by Leonard Tomlin pulling weights 1961 and chariots whilst on arm for his team of circus stars he tours with

Background imageBizarre Collection: Baby Tapir at London Zoo September 1984 A©Mirrorpix

Baby Tapir at London Zoo September 1984 A©Mirrorpix
Baby Tapir at London Zoo September 1984 © Mirrorpix



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