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Background imageDesign 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 imageDesign Collection: Fashion designer Mary Quant seen here at the launch if a new pair of dolls called Bubbles

Fashion designer Mary Quant seen here at the launch if a new pair of dolls called Bubbles and Squeak, they are designed for the 3 - 8 year olds. 24th January 1975

Background imageDesign Collection: Mr R. J. White, leader of an Isle of Wight ARP rescue party

Mr R. J. White, leader of an Isle of Wight ARP rescue party
Mr R.J. White, leader of an Isle of Wight ARP rescue party, has invented three pieces of apparatus to improve the manipulation of stretchers to prevent further injury to the patient

Background imageDesign Collection: Jenny Hopkirk with her friend Sue Winchester (right) as they are driven around

Jenny Hopkirk with her friend Sue Winchester (right) as they are driven around the streets of Mayfair in London by jennys famous rally driver husband Paddy Hopkirk in a new " see-through"

Background imageDesign Collection: Jenny Hopkirk with her friend Sue Winchester (right) as they are driven around

Jenny Hopkirk with her friend Sue Winchester (right) as they are driven around the streets of Mayfair in London by Jennys famous rally driver husband Paddy Hopkirk in a new " see-through"

Background imageDesign Collection: Mr Fred McArdell who has been poultry farming on the Orkneys for the past 6 years used to

Mr Fred McArdell who has been poultry farming on the Orkneys for the past 6 years used to find quite a lot of time on his hands, so he made himself a motor car

Background imageDesign Collection: The Swiss Centre, Leicester Square, London. The Swiss Centre was a popular

The Swiss Centre, Leicester Square, London. The Swiss Centre was a popular tourist attraction on the edge of Coventry Street, London, at its junction with Leicester Square

Background imageDesign Collection: Charles Eames, American designer, pictured at the Daily Mirror First International

Charles Eames, American designer, pictured at the Daily Mirror First International Furniture Design Competition. He was one of the judges of the competition. 6th September 1962

Background imageDesign Collection: Vivienne Westwood at a showing of her fashion collection at Tall Orders, Soho, London

Vivienne Westwood at a showing of her fashion collection at Tall Orders, Soho, London. On the left is model Sara Stockbridge, Westwoods muse. October 1991

Background imageDesign Collection: An indoor air raid shelter. Liverpool This indoor shelter is believed to be

An indoor air raid shelter. Liverpool This indoor shelter is believed to be strong enough to withstand the collapse of an ordinary house. It has been made by an Liverpool engineer

Background imageDesign Collection: Fashion - hats. In the style of a steel helmet. Picture taken 19th October

Fashion - hats. In the style of a steel helmet. Picture taken 19th October 1940

Background imageDesign Collection: Picture shows 'The Victory Dress'- possibly

Picture shows "The Victory Dress"- possibly
Picture shows " The Victory Dress" - possibly (not confirmed as caption hard to read) - but possibly from Jeanette of London - 84 Newman Street, London

Background imageDesign Collection: Renowned throughout the world for their armaments, Vickers Engineering Group Research

Renowned throughout the world for their armaments, Vickers Engineering Group Research and Development Division have developed several methods of forming metals by use of shock waves

Background imageDesign Collection: Elton John with designer Bob Mackie. 20th June 1975

Elton John with designer Bob Mackie. 20th June 1975

Background imageDesign Collection: Motorists inspection lamp has a flexible head that can be turned in any direction

Motorists inspection lamp has a flexible head that can be turned in any direction and a rubber suction base that clamps on to the side of the car to throw light for changing a tyre or inspecting

Background imageDesign Collection: The Serpentine Restaurant in Hyde Park. 1977 The restaurant was designed by Patrick

The Serpentine Restaurant in Hyde Park. 1977 The restaurant was designed by Patrick Gwynne and opened in 1964. It was demolished in 1990

Background imageDesign Collection: Model girl Nancy Lee photographed at the LEB Showroom with the very latest '

Model girl Nancy Lee photographed at the LEB Showroom with the very latest " all in one kitchen". 6th July 1972

Background imageDesign Collection: Metal Box building in Reading. The official name of the building is Energis House

Metal Box building in Reading. The official name of the building is Energis House. January 1975

Background imageDesign Collection: The British Manufactured BMW Isetta, pictured in London at The Dorchester Hotel

The British Manufactured BMW Isetta, pictured in London at The Dorchester Hotel, The car was previously made in Germany to Italian design

Background imageDesign Collection: Tony Harlock Designs tailor made kitchen. 19th June 1963

Tony Harlock Designs tailor made kitchen. 19th June 1963

Background imageDesign Collection: Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition, Olympia. Model, Valerie St Helene from Curacao

Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition, Olympia. Model, Valerie St Helene from Curacao, on the British Steel Corporation stand, dressed in a steel wig, a steel dress and steel jewellery

Background imageDesign Collection: Ideal Home Exhibition. Sue Lloyd of 'The Baron'

Ideal Home Exhibition. Sue Lloyd of "The Baron"
Ideal Home Exhibition. Sue Lloyd of " The Baron" series found a cool spot on the Westinghouse Stand. The new 18 cubic ft

Background imageDesign Collection: The Wolfrace Sonic Six wheeled supercar. The Sonic was the brainchild of

The Wolfrace Sonic Six wheeled supercar. The Sonic was the brainchild of the alloy wheel manufacturer, Wolfrace. The company boss, Barry Tracey

Background imageDesign Collection: Frederick Rowland Emett OBE, known as Rowland Emett, was an English cartoonist

Frederick Rowland Emett OBE, known as Rowland Emett, was an English cartoonist and constructor of whimsical kinetic sculpture

Background imageDesign Collection: Vivienne Westwood, pictured outside her London office. 12th June 1992

Vivienne Westwood, pictured outside her London office. 12th June 1992

Background imageDesign Collection: Model Sara Stockbridge pictured on the catwalk during Vivienne Westwood fashion show at

Model Sara Stockbridge pictured on the catwalk during Vivienne Westwood fashion show at London Fashion Week. 30th April 1993

Background imageDesign Collection: TV Astrologer Patrick Moore meets Denby the robot, which talks, shakes hands and more

TV Astrologer Patrick Moore meets Denby the robot, which talks, shakes hands and more. Picture taken at Hove, Sussex at The Robot Exhibition. Picture taken 28th July 1983

Background imageDesign Collection: The new shaped Noseguard Sunglasses that cost thirty five shillings are unveiled at The

The new shaped Noseguard Sunglasses that cost thirty five shillings are unveiled at The 1971 Sunglasses Fair in London today. All exhibits are entirely devoted to sunglasses

Background imageDesign Collection: The Zetland Hotel in Middlesbrough is a hidden Victorian gem

The Zetland Hotel in Middlesbrough is a hidden Victorian gem. The lounge of the pub is still in almost its original condition with mirrors and wall tiles adorning the walls and a panelled ceiling

Background imageDesign Collection: Pupils at Ian Ramsey School, Stockton, 5th October 1988

Pupils at Ian Ramsey School, Stockton, 5th October 1988. They have made over 30 time pieces, pictured, Louise Avison (left) and Lorraine Turnbull, both 14, with their clocks

Background imageDesign Collection: Motor Cars: A car of the future? Vauxhalls SRV - styling research vehicle - on show

Motor Cars: A car of the future? Vauxhalls SRV - styling research vehicle - on show at Olympia. Picture taken 2nd August 1974 P015051

Background imageDesign Collection: The Design Centre, 28 Haymarket, near Piccadilly Circus, London

The Design Centre, 28 Haymarket, near Piccadilly Circus, London. The Centre acted as the Design Councils headquarters, and it provided the Design Council with a permanent public space to present

Background imageDesign Collection: Girl wearing multi-coloured denim hot pants, topped by a maximum side-show button-on bib

Girl wearing multi-coloured denim hot pants, topped by a maximum side-show button-on bib at the front. The back view is even more bare-faced- just a couple of plain cross-over denim straps

Background imageDesign Collection: The exterior of the Royal Institution of South Wales which recently underwent an

The exterior of the Royal Institution of South Wales which recently underwent an extensive facelift. Erected in 1840 the design is neo-classic

Background imageDesign Collection: Canadian fighter squadron which is led by Squadron leader Sir Douglas Bader

Canadian fighter squadron which is led by Squadron leader Sir Douglas Bader, the famous RAF flying ace who lost both of his legs in an air accident in 1931

Background imageDesign Collection: British troops stationed in the western Desert, North Africa

British troops stationed in the western Desert, North Africa, design their own Christmas cards to sent back to their loved ones back in Britain and elsewhere over the festive period

Background imageDesign Collection: A lady models some of the latest army clothing. An Overall

A lady models some of the latest army clothing. An Overall. Picture taken 25th February 1943

Background imageDesign Collection: Picture shows a new anti concussion helmet. Picture taken 1st July 1940

Picture shows a new anti concussion helmet. Picture taken 1st July 1940

Background imageDesign Collection: Thelma Devereux of 62 Lewisham Park, Lewisham, London, SE13

Thelma Devereux of 62 Lewisham Park, Lewisham, London, SE13, a student of The London Projection School, weather a blue overall with the names of all the Generals in the war embroidered across the top

Background imageDesign Collection: Making a playsuit out of odd bits of material. Gingham in this case

Making a playsuit out of odd bits of material. Gingham in this case. Its an idea from America. Picture 3 of a sequence of 3. Picture taken 5th June 1944

Background imageDesign Collection: A new style Commando Hat. Possibly designed by Swerlings Ltd

A new style Commando Hat. Possibly designed by Swerlings Ltd. (caption hard to read) Picture taken 10th October 1942

Background imageDesign Collection: Clothing - A manikin in shop window displaying a coat for sale. Spring fashions

Clothing - A manikin in shop window displaying a coat for sale. Spring fashions. Picture taken 30th April 1944

Background imageDesign Collection: Post VE Day, May 1945, Clothing being returned or purchased in this demob period for

Post VE Day, May 1945, Clothing being returned or purchased in this demob period for the armed forces. The name A H Spencer appears not eh caption - but not clear what it refers to

Background imageDesign Collection: Hat - possibly be designer Adele. Picture taken 18th June 1941

Hat - possibly be designer Adele. Picture taken 18th June 1941

Background imageDesign Collection: A lady pictured in Bond Street, London, W1. She wears a large bow in her hair

A lady pictured in Bond Street, London, W1. She wears a large bow in her hair. Picture taken 20th April 1943

Background imageDesign Collection: War - Fashion. February 1941 Picture taken 5th February 1941

War - Fashion. February 1941 Picture taken 5th February 1941

Background imageDesign Collection: Utility dresses modelled at Selfridges. They are made by top designers including Norman

Utility dresses modelled at Selfridges. They are made by top designers including Norman Hartnell. Picture taken 10th October 1942

Background imageDesign Collection: A dress in the style of a Greek Battle Uniform. Picture taken 16th January

A dress in the style of a Greek Battle Uniform. Picture taken 16th January 1941



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