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Background imageCommunity Collection: The Winskells, Horsley Hill, South Shields, Tyne and Wear

The Winskells, Horsley Hill, South Shields, Tyne and Wear. Picture taken 9th January 1998

Background imageCommunity Collection: Its TV time in the Welsh mining village of Nelson. Every Sunday

Its TV time in the Welsh mining village of Nelson. Every Sunday, at five minutes to five, some twenty five of the local children line up outside Mrs Olwyn Sewells cottage on Llanfabon Road, Nelson

Background imageCommunity Collection: Homeless civilians after a bombing raid. Exact location unknown

Homeless civilians after a bombing raid. Exact location unknown. Somerset and Avon area. Bristol was Englands fifth most heavily bombed city, from 24th November 1940 to 15th May 1944

Background imageCommunity Collection: A YMCA mobile canteen in operation in a poor area of Swansea

A YMCA mobile canteen in operation in a poor area of Swansea, South Wales during the Second World War. The canteens were used to provide food and drink to those made homeless

Background imageCommunity Collection: Break dancing, Rugby. A section of the large crowds concentrating on the dancing with

Break dancing, Rugby. A section of the large crowds concentrating on the dancing with fixed expressions. 18th August 1984

Background imageCommunity Collection: Dr Arthur Wint, High Commissioner of Jamaica, urges Rugby

Dr Arthur Wint, High Commissioner of Jamaica, urges Rugbys West Indians to take a greater part in community affairs. The appeal came during a speech at the West Indian club at Chapel Street

Background imageCommunity Collection: 'As Good as New'Shops in Coventry. Canteen trainees Yvonne (left

"As Good as New"Shops in Coventry. Canteen trainees Yvonne (left
" As Good as New" Shops in Coventry. Canteen trainees Yvonne (left) and Beverley hand sandwiches to visitors. 5th December 1984

Background imageCommunity Collection: A street in East Ham, June 1944. Neighbours get together to make food

A street in East Ham, June 1944. Neighbours get together to make food, the children do the washing up, and everyone pulls together to give our troops a good send off when they leave England for

Background imageCommunity Collection: The Jewish Community holds its first service in Rangoon, Burma

The Jewish Community holds its first service in Rangoon, Burma. Persecuted by the Japanese, their places of worship closed

Background imageCommunity Collection: Bouquets for Huyton policeman David Henderson from local shop keepers

Bouquets for Huyton policeman David Henderson from local shop keepers and assistants as a thank you to him for organising a charity dance. 10th December 1982

Background imageCommunity Collection: London residents of a bombed out street hold a street party amongst the ruins of their

London residents of a bombed out street hold a street party amongst the ruins of their devastated homes following an air raid in London during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageCommunity Collection: How the back streets of Manchester danced, the day before VE Day. 7th May 1945

How the back streets of Manchester danced, the day before VE Day. 7th May 1945

Background imageCommunity Collection: Rosemary Lane, Lincoln victory street party May 1945

Rosemary Lane, Lincoln victory street party May 1945

Background imageCommunity Collection: Villagers at Cronton guarding a 150 year old tree. Confusion between the local Parish

Villagers at Cronton guarding a 150 year old tree. Confusion between the local Parish Council and Knowsley Borough Council led to workmen turning up at the weekend to axe the tree

Background imageCommunity Collection: Milkman Norman Dennant is retiring after 50 years service with the United Dairies at

Milkman Norman Dennant is retiring after 50 years service with the United Dairies at Lewisham. The housewives on his round in Algernon Road, Ellerdale Street and Brookbank Road

Background imageCommunity Collection: Milkman, Alfred Dobbs, says goodbye to all his customers who have been taking his milk

Milkman, Alfred Dobbs, says goodbye to all his customers who have been taking his milk for 48 years. Alfred Hobbs is 65 years of age and is retiring after 48 years with the same company

Background imageCommunity Collection: Black Communities in Cape Town, South Africa, 28th January 1955

Black Communities in Cape Town, South Africa, 28th January 1955

Background imageCommunity Collection: A street party to celebrate the Investiture of Prince Charles at Caernarfon Castle. Wales

A street party to celebrate the Investiture of Prince Charles at Caernarfon Castle. Wales. 1st July 1969

Background imageCommunity Collection: Aerial view showing the new Chelmsley Wood housing estate, Solihull. 7th July 1968

Aerial view showing the new Chelmsley Wood housing estate, Solihull. 7th July 1968

Background imageCommunity Collection: Children tuck in at a Silver Jubilee street party in Maidstone Avenue, Chorlton

Children tuck in at a Silver Jubilee street party in Maidstone Avenue, Chorlton, Manchester, held to celebrate the 25 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II

Background imageCommunity Collection: H M the Queen Silver Jubilee celebrations Dancing in the Streets

H M the Queen Silver Jubilee celebrations Dancing in the Streets. Residents of Millington Walk, Hulme, Manchester. 7th June 1977

Background imageCommunity Collection: Residents of Halliday Road in Newton Heath, Manchester thrown a street party to celebrate

Residents of Halliday Road in Newton Heath, Manchester thrown a street party to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, commemorating the 25 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. 7th June 1977

Background imageCommunity Collection: H M the Queen Silver Jubilee celebrations Youngsters from Carberry Road, Gorton

H M the Queen Silver Jubilee celebrations Youngsters from Carberry Road, Gorton, enjoying the Jubilee celebrations. 30th May 1977

Background imageCommunity Collection: A village without water at Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shropshire. Churns are placed outside each

A village without water at Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shropshire. Churns are placed outside each house and are filled with ten gallons of water twice a week from a water cart

Background imageCommunity Collection: The vicar walked towards the gipsy camp in the wood. When he got level with the leading

The vicar walked towards the gipsy camp in the wood. When he got level with the leading caravan, he called out: " I m the" local parson

Background imageCommunity Collection: General view of Northwood, London, from Haste Hill. 1933

General view of Northwood, London, from Haste Hill. 1933

Background imageCommunity Collection: Local residents help to get an ambulance started in Windermere Avenue

Local residents help to get an ambulance started in Windermere Avenue, Roath Park in Cardiff after it had become stuck in the snow during the winter of 1962-63. 30th December 1962

Background imageCommunity Collection: A little girl enjoys an ice-cream at Kirkleatham Country Fayre. 1st August 1993

A little girl enjoys an ice-cream at Kirkleatham Country Fayre. 1st August 1993

Background imageCommunity Collection: WPC Joanne Burton and Inspector Ray Brown pictured with finalists in the annual Harold

WPC Joanne Burton and Inspector Ray Brown pictured with finalists in the annual Harold Haigh Road Safety quiz organised by Huddersfield Police

Background imageCommunity Collection: Constable Neville Duke promised these Emley youngsters a trip of a lifetime if they

Constable Neville Duke promised these Emley youngsters a trip of a lifetime if they raised £ 600 - and now they have succeeded they have found they will have to paddle their own canoe

Background imageCommunity Collection: Three policemen working in the Deighton and Sheepridge areas gave up part of their

Three policemen working in the Deighton and Sheepridge areas gave up part of their weekend to take a group of youngsters to the seaside

Background imageCommunity Collection: Visitors to Billingham Beck Valley test out the delights of nettle soup

Visitors to Billingham Beck Valley test out the delights of nettle soup. Walk leader Alex Weir (second left) and assistant warden Howard Ward (third left)

Background imageCommunity Collection: Families enjoy bird watching at Billingham Beck Country Park. 30th May 1994

Families enjoy bird watching at Billingham Beck Country Park. 30th May 1994

Background imageCommunity Collection: Hotshots... thats residents of Ashford Court, Highburton, who raised £107

Hotshots... thats residents of Ashford Court, Highburton, who raised £107
Hotshots... thats residents of Ashford Court, Highburton, who raised £ 107.33 for the appeal with a street party and a hoedown

Background imageCommunity Collection: Mrs Agnes Efferman of Marion Street, Plott, Cardiff seen here enjoying her one

Mrs Agnes Efferman of Marion Street, Plott, Cardiff seen here enjoying her one and six penny dinner with her friends at the All Day Centre for the Elderly, Swansea Street, Splott

Background imageCommunity Collection: Youth power is in full effect in Everton where the youngest members of the community are

Youth power is in full effect in Everton where the youngest members of the community are setting the agenda. A Kids Council was set up to give children a voice on local issues

Background imageCommunity Collection: Children playing games in the street in Shettleston, Glasgow, 1958

Children playing games in the street in Shettleston, Glasgow, 1958. Play street project Play street - prohibited all vehicles sign

Background imageCommunity Collection: Precious pennies... Michael Dempsey adds one more coin to a chain of cash that went

Precious pennies... Michael Dempsey adds one more coin to a chain of cash that went across Hepworth to celebrate the villages feast

Background imageCommunity Collection: Happy youngsters at Speke Community Centre celebrate on hearing the news that the centre

Happy youngsters at Speke Community Centre celebrate on hearing the news that the centre wont be pulled down as planned after winning their fight against city councillors belonging to the former

Background imageCommunity Collection: The residents of Main Street Goldthorpe which has been voted nicest street in Britain

The residents of Main Street Goldthorpe which has been voted nicest street in Britain. 9th October 1971

Background imageCommunity Collection: The residents of Main Street Goldthorpe which has been voted nicest street in Britain

The residents of Main Street Goldthorpe which has been voted nicest street in Britain. 9th October 1971

Background imageCommunity Collection: The Rev WD MacDougall was at the receiving end of Throwing the sponges

The Rev WD MacDougall was at the receiving end of Throwing the sponges t the Emmanuel Church, Lockwoods garden fete. He opened the event which featured stalls, sideshows, refreshments and pony rides

Background imageCommunity Collection: The 4th South Bank Scout group are celebrating the gift of 1000 pounds worth of new

The 4th South Bank Scout group are celebrating the gift of 1000 pounds worth of new camping equipment they have been given, allowing them to attend outdoor camps

Background imageCommunity Collection: Scouts from Skelton who sent their old football strip to orphans in Poland

Scouts from Skelton who sent their old football strip to orphans in Poland, pictured wearing new strips and certificate thanking them for their donations, 5th October 1998

Background imageCommunity Collection: Scouts from Hartburn Scout group at SaverCentre, Stockton

Scouts from Hartburn Scout group at SaverCentre, Stockton, helping with packing and carrying shopping to peoples cars, for Scout funds. 6th December 1997. Pictured, Shopper walking down aisle

Background imageCommunity Collection: Assistant County Commissioner David Clark (centre) congratulates scouts Paul Barker (l

Assistant County Commissioner David Clark (centre) congratulates scouts Paul Barker (l) and Edward Bradley on winning top scouting awards. 13th October 1996

Background imageCommunity Collection: Guisbrough Scouts win the Wharton Shield (l-r) Alastair Scoffin, Andrew Mayhew

Guisbrough Scouts win the Wharton Shield (l-r) Alastair Scoffin, Andrew Mayhew, Andrew Watson and Neil Moody. 13th July 1995

Background imageCommunity Collection: To celebrate the Cub Scouts 80th Anniversary, the 3rd Guisborough Cubs pretended that

To celebrate the Cub Scouts 80th Anniversary, the 3rd Guisborough Cubs pretended that Roseberry Topping was the Eiger and took the Swiss flag to the top, 30th September 1996



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