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Blind Collection

Background imageBlind Collection: David Blunkett with new guide dog - 26th May 1994

David Blunkett with new guide dog - 26th May 1994

Background imageBlind Collection: Valiant helpers in building planes for the RAF are blinded men

Valiant helpers in building planes for the RAF are blinded men. Here is one of the, Mr R W Comley, veteran of the last war. He is putting finishing touches to a fuel tank. 19th March 1942

Background imageBlind Collection: Princess Alexandra of Kent visits the Reilly Centre for the Blind in Aden, Yemen

Princess Alexandra of Kent visits the Reilly Centre for the Blind in Aden, Yemen. 10th December 1961

Background imageBlind Collection: Mollington Village, near Banbury, Oxfordshire. 23rd May 1969

Mollington Village, near Banbury, Oxfordshire. 23rd May 1969

Background imageBlind Collection: Mr Robert Bond Walker, a blind masseur, spends three afternoons a week at the Blind

Mr Robert Bond Walker, a blind masseur, spends three afternoons a week at the Blind Sunshine Home for Blind Children at East Grinstead. Picture taken 11th November 1943

Background imageBlind Collection: A blind man plays darts. His name is not known Picture taken 30th April 1945

A blind man plays darts. His name is not known Picture taken 30th April 1945

Background imageBlind Collection: Nurses help the blind gather flowers in spring. It is suggested that

Nurses help the blind gather flowers in spring. It is suggested that the location is St Dunstains (or St Dunstains. Picture taken 30th April 1944

Background imageBlind Collection: At this factory in the North East of England over 100 men

At this factory in the North East of England over 100 men and women are working on material for the Ministry of Supply, a great deal of it for the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy

Background imageBlind Collection: Ray Charles, R nB singer, pictured during the making of the film Ballad in Blue

Ray Charles, R nB singer, pictured during the making of the film Ballad in Blue. Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David (Piers Bishop)

Background imageBlind Collection: A guide dog robot, Meldogg, which is being developed for the hundreds of thousands of

A guide dog robot, Meldogg, which is being developed for the hundreds of thousands of blind people in Japan. It is pictured here in its final stages without the glamourised coating

Background imageBlind Collection: Braille printing by a blind girl. October 1920

Braille printing by a blind girl. October 1920

Background imageBlind Collection: Princess Diana visits Wales, October 1991. Our Picture Shows

Princess Diana visits Wales, October 1991. Our Picture Shows... Princess Diana talking with Fred Smith of South Wales Talking Magazine, during a visit to the Cardiff Institute for the Blind

Background imageBlind Collection: The rector of St Botolphs church, Chevening (left) seen here with pupils

The rector of St Botolphs church, Chevening (left) seen here with pupils, parents and teachers of Dorton House school for the blind on bonfire night. 5th November 1985

Background imageBlind Collection: Bertram Mills Circus Clown Alby Austin visiting blind children. 15th December 1951

Bertram Mills Circus Clown Alby Austin visiting blind children. 15th December 1951

Background imageBlind Collection: Stevie Wonder arriving at London Airport. 24th January 1974

Stevie Wonder arriving at London Airport. 24th January 1974

Background imageBlind Collection: Stevie Wonder arriving at London Airport with Yvonne Wright. 24th January 1974

Stevie Wonder arriving at London Airport with Yvonne Wright. 24th January 1974

Background imageBlind Collection: The Tunnel End canal and countryside centre at Standedge has opened a new scented garden

The Tunnel End canal and countryside centre at Standedge has opened a new scented garden especially for blind and partially-sighted visitors

Background imageBlind Collection: Liverpool taxis wait to take blind children to Southport. Merseyside, 14th September 1972

Liverpool taxis wait to take blind children to Southport. Merseyside, 14th September 1972

Background imageBlind Collection: Frank Sinatra seen here during a visit to Royal National College for the Blind at Norwood

Frank Sinatra seen here during a visit to Royal National College for the Blind at Norwood. 15th June 1962

Background imageBlind Collection: World War II April 1939 - The Sunshine Home for blind babies at East Grinstead Sussex

World War II April 1939 - The Sunshine Home for blind babies at East Grinstead Sussex. Wearing these respirators, they follow in line hand in shoulders, they are blind

Background imageBlind Collection: Labour party activist David Blunkett seen here addressing the 1975 Party Conference in

Labour party activist David Blunkett seen here addressing the 1975 Party Conference in Blackpool whilst a colleague keeps hold of his guide dog. October 1975 75 5797

Background imageBlind Collection: Kens guide dog was blind. Not once did the faithful old guide dog put a paw wrong as

Kens guide dog was blind. Not once did the faithful old guide dog put a paw wrong as he led his blind master through the city streets

Background imageBlind Collection: Blind swimmer Richard Freeman, from Woodmanstren, Surrey

Blind swimmer Richard Freeman, from Woodmanstren, Surrey, is currently training for an attempt at the English Channel. Back in 1969 Richard played a major part in a Channel relay swim


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