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Background imageCharity Collection: Live Aid Concert in aid of the Feed the World campaign for the starving millions in

Live Aid Concert in aid of the Feed the World campaign for the starving millions in Africa, Where music stars performed many songs for charity pictured is the finale of the show with George Michael

Background imageCharity Collection: Crew of the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry (right

Crew of the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry (right) at the tiller on board the boat. Standing left is Mr. Emlyn Davies. 14th March 1970

Background imageCharity Collection: Freddie Mercury, lead singer of British rock group Queen

Freddie Mercury, lead singer of British rock group Queen, performing on stage at Wembley Stadium during the Live Aid concert. 13th July 1985

Background imageCharity Collection: Crewmen of the Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat: left to right: Ken Bean, Ieuan Bateman

Crewmen of the Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat: left to right: Ken Bean, Ieuan Bateman, Noel Murrow, Roy Williams, Jack Jenkins, Glyn Bateman, Richard Fowles, George Bateman and Byron Nichols

Background imageCharity Collection: Francis Rossi lead singer with Pop Group Status Quo singing on stage at Live Aid concert

Francis Rossi lead singer with Pop Group Status Quo singing on stage at Live Aid concert, 13th July 1985

Background imageCharity Collection: John McDermott, coxswain of the Hoylake lifeboat with crew members Richard Martindale

John McDermott, coxswain of the Hoylake lifeboat with crew members Richard Martindale, Alan Tolley. Steve Armitage and Jeff Kernighan. 4th October 1990

Background imageCharity Collection: The Barry lifeboat RNLB Rachel and Mary Evans at Barry docks. Circa 1961

The Barry lifeboat RNLB Rachel and Mary Evans at Barry docks. Circa 1961

Background imageCharity Collection: Princess Diana at the Vanderbilt Racquet Club in London prior to a doubles match with

Princess Diana at the Vanderbilt Racquet Club in London prior to a doubles match with David Verney (Lord Willoughby De Broke), Steffi Graf and Club Secretary Charles Swallow. 10th June 1988

Background imageCharity Collection: Haulage contractor Herbie Grindley is set to prove hes stronger than his horse

Haulage contractor Herbie Grindley is set to prove hes stronger than his horse. He plans to put Bess on her cart and pull them both up-hill, using just his shoulder length hair

Background imageCharity Collection: Blyths new lifeboat Shoreline. Northumberland, North East England

Blyths new lifeboat Shoreline. Northumberland, North East England. Boat number 37-36 Sir Alec Rose, lone round-the-world yachtsman and founder member of the Shoreline membership scheme

Background imageCharity Collection: Blyth lifeboat returning to the lifeboat house after being put out to a vessel in

Blyth lifeboat returning to the lifeboat house after being put out to a vessel in distress. 13th January 1932

Background imageCharity Collection: Models at rehearsals for a charity gala Pierre Cardin is giving at the Commonwealth

Models at rehearsals for a charity gala Pierre Cardin is giving at the Commonwealth Institute, London. 23rd February 1966

Background imageCharity Collection: Thirteen year old Denis Homer of Dudley, Worcestershire is visited by footballers of

Thirteen year old Denis Homer of Dudley, Worcestershire is visited by footballers of the West Bromwich Albion team at his home

Background imageCharity Collection: Music Artists gather for recording new version of Band Aid charity single

Music Artists gather for recording new version of Band Aid charity single, Do They Know Its Christmas?" at the PWL Studios in South London, Sunday 3rd December 1989. Pictured: Paula Yates

Background imageCharity Collection: Ronnie Corbett far left assists Alfie Bass in the TV All Stars XI attack on Lebus

Ronnie Corbett far left assists Alfie Bass in the TV All Stars XI attack on Lebus football team goal at Tottotenham, the all stars won 5 - 3 5th March 1959 watscan - - 04/11/2009

Background imageCharity Collection: London Marathon 1982 Joyce Smith finishing the Marathon - The first woman home

London Marathon 1982 Joyce Smith finishing the Marathon - The first woman home

Background imageCharity Collection: Blyth, Northumberland Lifeboat crew (left to right) Charlie Hatcher (coxswain)

Blyth, Northumberland Lifeboat crew (left to right) Charlie Hatcher (coxswain), Tommy Moss (2nd coxswain), John Scott (motor mechanic)

Background imageCharity Collection: Early lifeboat at Cresswell, Northumberland. There were three lifeboats at

Early lifeboat at Cresswell, Northumberland. There were three lifeboats at Cresswell, Northumberland, and it is not clear which boat is pictured here

Background imageCharity Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider is lifted into position from where it will

The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider is lifted into position from where it will make its journey from The Tyne at Newcastle Quayside to the Town Moor, Newcastle

Background imageCharity Collection: Keeping a lookout during exercises of the Barry lifeboat in the Bristol Channel is crew

Keeping a lookout during exercises of the Barry lifeboat in the Bristol Channel is crew member Mr. Emlyn Davies. 14th May 1970

Background imageCharity Collection: Carving a wake in the winter grey waters of the Bristol Channel

Carving a wake in the winter grey waters of the Bristol Channel, the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris sets out on an exercise. 13th March 1970

Background imageCharity Collection: Singer Phil Collins & wife Jill Travelman at London Heathrow Airport

Singer Phil Collins & wife Jill Travelman at London Heathrow Airport. Phil Collins is about to board a Concorde flight to USA, in order to perform at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia

Background imageCharity Collection: Students spray the watching crowd with water during the Rag Week procession down

Students spray the watching crowd with water during the Rag Week procession down Northumberland Street, Newcastle on 8th March 1980

Background imageCharity Collection: The new lifeboat Augustus and Laura is named by Lady Frances Osborne at Newbiggin

The new lifeboat Augustus and Laura is named by Lady Frances Osborne at Newbiggin. 24th June 1939

Background imageCharity Collection: The Tynemouth Lifeboat Dinghy. Trevor Fryer

The Tynemouth Lifeboat Dinghy. Trevor Fryer, Paul Henderson and David Thompson put an inshore boat through its paces. Picture taken 23rd July 1984

Background imageCharity Collection: The new motor lifeboat Robert and Marcella Beck in Plymouth before its naming ceremony in

The new motor lifeboat Robert and Marcella Beck in Plymouth before its naming ceremony in Plymouth, Devon. 3rd July 1927

Background imageCharity Collection: Bob Geldof at Heathrow airport shortly after the release of 'Do They Know It

Bob Geldof at Heathrow airport shortly after the release of "Do They Know It
Bob Geldof at Heathrow airport shortly after the release of " Do They Know Its Christmas?" by Band Aid. 12th December 1984

Background imageCharity Collection: The Stand by Me: AIDS Day Benefit concert at Wembley Arena, London. 1st April 1987

The Stand by Me: AIDS Day Benefit concert at Wembley Arena, London. 1st April 1987

Background imageCharity Collection: The Teesmouth lifeboat returning to harbour yesterday with the coxswain safe after he was

The Teesmouth lifeboat returning to harbour yesterday with the coxswain safe after he was washed overboard. Picture taken 17th November 1968

Background imageCharity Collection: The Holly Island lifeboat Milburn being launched from Holy Island

The Holly Island lifeboat Milburn being launched from Holy Island, Northumberland, on its way to Berwick. She is 45 feet long by 12.5 feet, and has an 80 h.p. engine. Picture taken 13th June 1930

Background imageCharity Collection: The James Knott lifeboat sails from Cullercoats on her final voyage

The James Knott lifeboat sails from Cullercoats on her final voyage. Four maroons were fired as she started her three-day trip to an Essex yard for repairs

Background imageCharity Collection: A new lifeboat, the Will and Fanny Kirby, launched at Seaham Harbour to replace

A new lifeboat, the Will and Fanny Kirby, launched at Seaham Harbour to replace the George Elmy which capsized with the loss of eight men. 21st September 1963

Background imageCharity Collection: The naming ceremony of the new Barry Dock lifeboat the Arthur and Blanche Harris

The naming ceremony of the new Barry Dock lifeboat the Arthur and Blanche Harris, was performed on Saturday afternoon at Barry Docks by Lady Traherne, the wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan

Background imageCharity Collection: British pop singer David Bowie performing on stage during the Live Aid concert at Wembley

British pop singer David Bowie performing on stage during the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium. 13th July 1985

Background imageCharity Collection: The Who rock group, performing at Wembley Stadium for Live Aid

The Who rock group, performing at Wembley Stadium for Live Aid. Singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend. 13th July 1985

Background imageCharity Collection: Geoff Nugent (pictured but not id d. Possibly the man on the right as he looks like

Geoff Nugent (pictured but not id d. Possibly the man on the right as he looks like the team leader) and his crew aboard the Guide Friendship (serial number B - 514) inshore lifeboat

Background imageCharity Collection: The South Shields lifeboat Bedford. Bedford

The South Shields lifeboat Bedford. Bedford, had been in operation since 1886, (86 years old in 1968) but is being pictured here being hoisted onto a lorry and taken 340 miles away to rest in Exeter

Background imageCharity Collection: Silhouetted against the waters of Moelfre Bay, Anglesey, Wales

Silhouetted against the waters of Moelfre Bay, Anglesey, Wales, Captain Evans watches from the lifeboat house as the crew practice a launch. 20th June 1969

Background imageCharity Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat Henry Frederick Swan. The Henry Frederick

The Tynemouth lifeboat Henry Frederick Swan. The Henry Frederick Swan lifeboat was built in 1918. and was 41.80 feet (12.75 m) long

Background imageCharity Collection: Coxswain of the Barry Lifeboat Mr. Frank Tinsley watches the life line land on the rocks

Coxswain of the Barry Lifeboat Mr. Frank Tinsley watches the life line land on the rocks of the Barry shore after he had fired the rocket carrying the line set up a breeches buoy during an exercise

Background imageCharity Collection: Volunteers from the Friends of Bristol Horses Society ( now HorseWorld

Volunteers from the Friends of Bristol Horses Society ( now HorseWorld) collecting for the charity on a flag day in the 1950

Background imageCharity Collection: A team of gritty soldiers form Guisborough TA Centre 1st Battalion YorkshireVolunteers us

A team of gritty soldiers form Guisborough TA Centre 1st Battalion YorkshireVolunteers us completing a testing 120-mile coast to coast sponsored run in aid of the South Tees Hopsital baby care unit

Background imageCharity Collection: Cyrille Regis X1 line up for the camera, 16th May 1979. (from left) Back Row

Cyrille Regis X1 line up for the camera, 16th May 1979. (from left) Back Row. Ian Benjamin (Sheffield United), Vernon Hodgson (Albion), Brendan Batson (Albion), Derek Richardson (QPR)

Background imageCharity Collection: Athlete Steve Cram Karen Cram takes part in Sport Aid Race Against Time at

Athlete Steve Cram Karen Cram takes part in Sport Aid Race Against Time at Gateshead Internation Stadium 11 September 1988

Background imageCharity Collection: Lady Amanda Knatchbull, granddaughter of Earl Mountbatten

Lady Amanda Knatchbull, granddaughter of Earl Mountbatten, modelling a blue fox coat worth £ 2000 which has been donated by Sovereign Furs Ltd as the star raffle prize for the Silent Movie

Background imageCharity Collection: Eccleston Grange, St Helens, Merseyside, 19th October 1945, on the outskirts of St Helens

Eccleston Grange, St Helens, Merseyside, 19th October 1945, on the outskirts of St Helens, the property has been given to the boroughs Education Committee to use as a school for special needs children

Background imageCharity Collection: Former Ark Royal skipper Rear Admiral Wilfred Graham (second from left

Former Ark Royal skipper Rear Admiral Wilfred Graham (second from left) and secretary Stan Green (third left) with lifeboatmen at Newbiggin as they inspect the new Atlantic 21 semi inflatable inshore

Background imageCharity Collection: The first lifeboat, The Original built by Henry Greathead of South Shields in

The first lifeboat, The Original built by Henry Greathead of South Shields in 1789. The history of the first ever LifeBoat from https



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