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Background imageCentury Collection: On Friday night at the Hammersmith Palais, London, an experiment is being acrrried out

On Friday night at the Hammersmith Palais, London, an experiment is being acrrried out, when ladies can ask gentlemen for a dance

Background imageCentury Collection: Aerial view showing London docks in the East, 1951

Aerial view showing London docks in the East, 1951

Background imageCentury Collection: Crowds besieged Petticoat lane to buy their Christmas presents

Crowds besieged Petticoat lane to buy their Christmas presents and as usual developed into a milling throng. Every conceivable item was on sale including baked chestnuts, ice cream

Background imageCentury Collection: Battersea Power Station flood illuminated for the Festival of Britain, 27th May 1951

Battersea Power Station flood illuminated for the Festival of Britain, 27th May 1951

Background imageCentury Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones shows off his new Jaguar car to three young fans in London

Welsh singing star Tom Jones shows off his new Jaguar car to three young fans in London today. 27th April 1966

Background imageCentury Collection: Hackney Marshes from the air. Circa 1980

Hackney Marshes from the air. Circa 1980

Background imageCentury Collection: Tom Jones parents Thomas and Freda Woodward outside their home in Clos Cefn Bychan

Tom Jones parents Thomas and Freda Woodward outside their home in Clos Cefn Bychan. 19th July 1976

Background imageCentury Collection: Tom Jones has his tonsils out - The 25-year-old singer had the operation Wednesday at

Tom Jones has his tonsils out - The 25-year-old singer had the operation Wednesday at the London Clinic, and expects to be out of action for the next three weeks

Background imageCentury Collection: Singer Tom Jones pictured with his wife Linda (Melinda) who went for a stroll around

Singer Tom Jones pictured with his wife Linda (Melinda) who went for a stroll around Hanover Square, London, looking at the shops

Background imageCentury Collection: Scenes at Number 10 Downing Street on the retirement of Winston Churchill

Scenes at Number 10 Downing Street on the retirement of Winston Churchill. 5th April 1955

Background imageCentury Collection: The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Days Night

The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Days Night. The Beatles, are greeted by crowds of fans, as they leave the Liverpool airport they flew into for the Premier of A Hard Days Night

Background imageCentury Collection: Hackney Marshes-one of Londons biggest and best-known amateur footballing venues-may

Hackney Marshes-one of Londons biggest and best-known amateur footballing venues-may be put up for sale by a rate-capped Labour council desperate to avoid spending cuts. 26th february 1987

Background imageCentury Collection: Presentation to retiring employees at Marks & Spencer, Stockton. 1973

Presentation to retiring employees at Marks & Spencer, Stockton. 1973

Background imageCentury Collection: Judges at the Brailsford Ploughing Match 15th June 1950 Various, Derbyshire

Judges at the Brailsford Ploughing Match 15th June 1950 Various, Derbyshire, Britain

Background imageCentury Collection: Mrs Freda Woodward and her husband Tom Woodward, (seated

Mrs Freda Woodward and her husband Tom Woodward, (seated) looking at the photograph of their son, Tom Jones, Britains new pop star, at their home in Laura Street Treforest

Background imageCentury Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones shows his certificate after passing his driving test in

Welsh singing star Tom Jones shows his certificate after passing his driving test in Newport today. March 1966

Background imageCentury Collection: Millionaire Tom Jones has found the ultimate solution to the problem of choosing

Millionaire Tom Jones has found the ultimate solution to the problem of choosing Christmas presents for the family. This year he is giving Mum, Dad and his sister Shirley-wait for it-blank cheques

Background imageCentury Collection: The Queen shaking hands with Tom Jones at the Royal Variety Show at the London Palladium

The Queen shaking hands with Tom Jones at the Royal Variety Show at the London Palladium. 13th May 1968

Background imageCentury Collection: The parents of one of Wales most famous pop singers Tone Jones

The parents of one of Wales most famous pop singers Tone Jones. Have returned to the " green green grass of home" after living in London for eight years. 19th July 1976

Background imageCentury Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones signs a picture for a fan. 25 October 1966

Welsh singing star Tom Jones signs a picture for a fan. 25 October 1966

Background imageCentury Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones signs an autograph for a fan at Cardiff Central Railway

Welsh singing star Tom Jones signs an autograph for a fan at Cardiff Central Railway Station on his arrival. July 1965

Background imageCentury Collection: Tom Jones and his band performing at the Paget Rooms in Penarth. 7th July 1965

Tom Jones and his band performing at the Paget Rooms in Penarth. 7th July 1965

Background imageCentury Collection: Tom Jones during a concert in aid of the Aberfan Fund, which was held at Sophia Gardens

Tom Jones during a concert in aid of the Aberfan Fund, which was held at Sophia Gardens Pavillion, Cardiff, last night. December 1966. The events of Friday, 21 October 1966 Tip no

Background imageCentury Collection: Tom Jones gets a kiss from a fan as he passes his Driving Learners test at Newport

Tom Jones gets a kiss from a fan as he passes his Driving Learners test at Newport. Circa 1965

Background imageCentury Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones pictured with his wife Linda after arriving from France

Welsh singing star Tom Jones pictured with his wife Linda after arriving from France. 8th April 1965

Background imageCentury Collection: Winston Churchill pictured prior to leaving for Bermuda. 1st December 1953

Winston Churchill pictured prior to leaving for Bermuda. 1st December 1953

Background imageCentury Collection: RAF Bomber attack Bremen oil refinery. The Bremen oil refinery during the attack

RAF Bomber attack Bremen oil refinery. The Bremen oil refinery during the attack by Avro Lancaster aircraft. 21st March 1945

Background imageCentury Collection: The Beatles filming the finale of their film 'A Hard Days Night'

The Beatles filming the finale of their film "A Hard Days Night"
The Beatles filming the finale of their film " A Hard Days Night" at the Scala Theatre off Tottenham Court Road in London. 31st March 1964

Background imageCentury Collection: The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Days Night

The Beatles in Liverpool for the Premier of a Hard Days Night. John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr pictured on the stairs of the plane in Liverpool as they arrive for

Background imageCentury Collection: Bethnal Green Street Pet Market in East London. 23rd May 1946

Bethnal Green Street Pet Market in East London. 23rd May 1946

Background imageCentury Collection: Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced. 22nd April 1949

Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced. 22nd April 1949. ***Ivor, to check date. Sweets came off rationing in February 1953 - not 1949 as the caption date suggests***

Background imageCentury Collection: A young boy jumps for joy whilst looking at a modern water feature at the Festival of

A young boy jumps for joy whilst looking at a modern water feature at the Festival of Britain, South Bank. The fountain was designed by Richard Huws. 28th may 1951

Background imageCentury Collection: Soho Berwick Market, 11th July 1963

Soho Berwick Market, 11th July 1963

Background imageCentury Collection: Ramon Castro, brother of the famous Fidel Castro (who was at the time President of Cuba)

Ramon Castro, brother of the famous Fidel Castro (who was at the time President of Cuba). Ramon is pictured, at a reception at the Cuban Embassy. 8th July 1984

Background imageCentury Collection: Hamburg on the day of its surrender-May 3 1945. Picture Shows three minutes after

Hamburg on the day of its surrender-May 3 1945. Picture Shows three minutes after surrender time on May 3 The City was devastated, apparently deserted

Background imageCentury Collection: RAF bomber damage in Hanover The devastation caused by RAF bombing to a large factory

RAF bomber damage in Hanover The devastation caused by RAF bombing to a large factory and rail-yard in the centre of Hanover by the main station. 11th April 1945

Background imageCentury Collection: Scenes in an East End Pub. 1st July 1963

Scenes in an East End Pub. 1st July 1963

Background imageCentury Collection: Woolwich boys prepare for Soapbox Derby, 30th August 1954

Woolwich boys prepare for Soapbox Derby, 30th August 1954

Background imageCentury Collection: Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced, 22nd April 1949

Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced, 22nd April 1949

Background imageCentury Collection: President John F Kennedy with wife Jacqueline Kennedy and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan

President John F Kennedy with wife Jacqueline Kennedy and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan at Londons Admiralty House. The President

Background imageCentury Collection: The Cider House public house in the Harrow Road circa July 1946

The Cider House public house in the Harrow Road circa July 1946

Background imageCentury Collection: Children bathing in Horse trough, 18th August 1957

Children bathing in Horse trough, 18th August 1957

Background imageCentury Collection: Youngs Brewery Shire Horses, 12th February 1967

Youngs Brewery Shire Horses, 12th February 1967

Background imageCentury Collection: Fleet Street views. The magnificent Daily Telegraph

Fleet Street views. The magnificent Daily Telegraph offices were completed in 1930. owned by lord Camrose (brother of Lord Kemsley) The Telegraph has a a daily circulation of some 900

Background imageCentury Collection: Dockland Houses, Isle of Dogs. Families set up home in pre-fabricated houses, Circa 1946

Dockland Houses, Isle of Dogs. Families set up home in pre-fabricated houses, Circa 1946

Background imageCentury Collection: Old Scotland Yard Main Gate Night Scene, 16th September 1949

Old Scotland Yard Main Gate Night Scene, 16th September 1949

Background imageCentury Collection: A woman dining at a restaurant in Shepherds Bush. 1st July 1948

A woman dining at a restaurant in Shepherds Bush. 1st July 1948

Background imageCentury Collection: Day in the life of Shepherds Market Circa 1st July 1948

Day in the life of Shepherds Market Circa 1st July 1948



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