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Disability Collection

Background imageDisability Collection: Tony Blackburn at home with his sister Jacqueline. 3rd September 1980

Tony Blackburn at home with his sister Jacqueline. 3rd September 1980

Background imageDisability Collection: Princess Margaret visits the Royal Normal College for the Blind at Rowton Castle

Princess Margaret visits the Royal Normal College for the Blind at Rowton Castle, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire. 30th June 1959

Background imageDisability 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 imageDisability Collection: Disabled youngsters from Ormesby Comprehensive School have done their bit to bring a

Disabled youngsters from Ormesby Comprehensive School have done their bit to bring a prestigious national sporting trophy to the North East

Background imageDisability Collection: Professor Stephen Hawking, out and about in Cambridge December 1990Professor Stephen

Professor Stephen Hawking, out and about in Cambridge December 1990Professor Stephen Hawking, out and about in Cambridge December 1990

Background imageDisability Collection: Karate expert Owen Murray leaves his Wearside home today in the hope of achieving a

Karate expert Owen Murray leaves his Wearside home today in the hope of achieving a burning ambition. He took up the martial art eight-years ago despite having lost part of one arm in an accident

Background imageDisability Collection: Dr Stephen Hawking Physics professor and author at Cambridge University

Dr Stephen Hawking Physics professor and author at Cambridge University. 1st September 1988

Background imageDisability Collection: Sidney Williams A paraplegic who is currently appearing In Eastenders May

Sidney Williams A paraplegic who is currently appearing In Eastenders May 1989 Dbase

Background imageDisability Collection: Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942

Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist / cosmologist, pictured in his office at Cambridge University where he also lecturers September 1988

Background imageDisability Collection: Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942

Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist / cosmologist, pictured in his office at Cambridge University where he also lecturers September 1988

Background imageDisability Collection: Three Soho girls are setting off to hitchhike to Spain on Saturday morning

Three Soho girls are setting off to hitchhike to Spain on Saturday morning. They are going to get a lift to Lydd Airport where they will fly to Le Touquet

Background imageDisability Collection: Steven Clark proudly shows off the national certificate he gained in Business Admin

Steven Clark proudly shows off the national certificate he gained in Business Admin, overcoming his handicaps in the process. 29th May 1992

Background imageDisability Collection: Parents and children affected by the drug Debendox, taken for morning sickness

Parents and children affected by the drug Debendox, taken for morning sickness, lobby parliament with MP and Disability campaigner Jack Ashley. 29th November 1984

Background imageDisability Collection: Disabled and blind men and women take a petition to the House of Commons asking for

Disabled and blind men and women take a petition to the House of Commons asking for better pay for disabled. The petition

Background imageDisability Collection: Newspaper vendor on the corner of Rankestrafze, Berlin Circa 1965

Newspaper vendor on the corner of Rankestrafze, Berlin Circa 1965

Background imageDisability 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 imageDisability 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 imageDisability Collection: A nurse demonstrates how a sling for a broken leg works during a open day at the Chester

A nurse demonstrates how a sling for a broken leg works during a open day at the Chester Hospital, Cambridge. May 1959

Background imageDisability Collection: Doctor Ludwig Guttmann, Spinal injury expert from Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Doctor Ludwig Guttmann, Spinal injury expert from Stoke Mandeville Hospital, opens a swimming pool at Ponds Home For Spastics at Seer Green, Buckinghamshire. 20th April 1963

Background imageDisability Collection: The British team left London Heathrow Airport this morning for the Stoke Mandeville

The British team left London Heathrow Airport this morning for the Stoke Mandeville International Games in Israel. All the competitors are paralysed

Background imageDisability Collection: Anthony Matthews, who has one hand, keeps wicket for Stobswood Cricket Club

Anthony Matthews, who has one hand, keeps wicket for Stobswood Cricket Club. 14th June 1996

Background imageDisability Collection: Six-year-old Tony Wood of Swanscombe, Kent, has a disability and is learning to walk

Six-year-old Tony Wood of Swanscombe, Kent, has a disability and is learning to walk, and now he has a pal to go on his walks too

Background imageDisability Collection: Singer Stevie Wonder addressing the crowd at the GLC London Against Racism rally

Singer Stevie Wonder addressing the crowd at the GLC London Against Racism rally. 1st July 1984

Background imageDisability Collection: Gladiators at Superbowl, Reading. Kim Betts (Lightning) and Michael Ahearne (Warrior)

Gladiators at Superbowl, Reading. Kim Betts (Lightning) and Michael Ahearne (Warrior). 24th February 1996

Background imageDisability Collection: Dr Stephen Hawking Physics professor and author at Cambridge University

Dr Stephen Hawking Physics professor and author at Cambridge University. 1st September 1988

Background imageDisability Collection: Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist

Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist. Pictured on his wedding day with new wife Elaine Mason after their wedding at Cambridge Register Office

Background imageDisability Collection: Huddersfields Josie Cichockyj is captain of the Great Britain women

Huddersfields Josie Cichockyj is captain of the Great Britain womens wheelchair basketball team who are preparing for the world championships at Mount Pleasant School

Background imageDisability Collection: Disabled children and adults had an exciting time on the ice at Billingham Forum

Disabled children and adults had an exciting time on the ice at Billingham Forum. During a sponsored ice skate in aid of the Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Background imageDisability 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 imageDisability Collection: Karate kids Mark Bennett and Owen Murray show the form that has taken them to martial

Karate kids Mark Bennett and Owen Murray show the form that has taken them to martial arts success. Owen, 39, is a black belt fourth Dan...despite losing one arm in an accident

Background imageDisability Collection: Hermione Warrilow (c) introduces her pony, Carina to disabled rider Paul Bolton at a

Hermione Warrilow (c) introduces her pony, Carina to disabled rider Paul Bolton at a horse and pet show organised by the committee of the Huddersfield Riding for the Disabled Association

Background imageDisability Collection: Teams from local schools competed in the first round of British Telecom

Teams from local schools competed in the first round of British Telecoms national Kielder Challenge. Simon Mowvley (front left), of Holly Bank School, Lindley

Background imageDisability Collection: Garden for the blind in Bromley, Kent (now Greater London). 29th July 1952

Garden for the blind in Bromley, Kent (now Greater London). 29th July 1952

Background imageDisability Collection: Victoria School Birmingham taking part in the BT Kielder Challenge at the Lickey Hills

Victoria School Birmingham taking part in the BT Kielder Challenge at the Lickey Hills Country Park. 19th April 1991

Background imageDisability Collection: Wellhouse Middle School, Mirfield present a cheque to Guide Dogs for the Blind

Wellhouse Middle School, Mirfield present a cheque to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Pictured are Richard and Nicola McBride presenting the cheque to Audrey Pearson and her dog Onyx. 16th December 1991

Background imageDisability Collection: Helen Keller who overcame being blind and deaf to become one of the 20th century

Helen Keller who overcame being blind and deaf to become one of the 20th centurys leading humanitarians. Circa 1954

Background imageDisability Collection: Len and Peggy Tasker seen here with Keith Robson chief executive of Mercia Health

Len and Peggy Tasker seen here with Keith Robson chief executive of Mercia Health Benefits who donated an electric powered scooter so Len can carry on his campaigning work for the disabled

Background imageDisability Collection: Len Tasker Coventry Disabilites campaigner and sportsman (centre

Len Tasker Coventry Disabilites campaigner and sportsman (centre) seen here with Peter Nelson (left) and Ron Gibbs (right)

Background imageDisability Collection: June Peer and Len Tassker (left) of the Coventry Sports Association for the Disabled

June Peer and Len Tassker (left) of the Coventry Sports Association for the Disabled, receive a cheque for 1, 335 from Coventry Round Table vice chairman Phil Gill (front). 29th September 1993

Background imageDisability 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 imageDisability Collection: Harold Wilson (a future Prime Minister) canvassing for votes in Huyton Liverpool where

Harold Wilson (a future Prime Minister) canvassing for votes in Huyton Liverpool where he is the Labour Candidate 1955

Background imageDisability Collection: Harold Wilson Labour Prime Minister at a new car scheme for the disabled at the Tower

Harold Wilson Labour Prime Minister at a new car scheme for the disabled at the Tower Hotel in St Katherines Way in London The scheme entailed new proposals which would enable adapted automatic cars

Background imageDisability Collection: Sally the Dog On Wheelchair 1982

Sally the Dog On Wheelchair 1982

Background imageDisability Collection: John Major Prime Minister greets patients at York District Hospital 1992

John Major Prime Minister greets patients at York District Hospital 1992

Background imageDisability Collection: Dog in a wheelchair

Dog in a wheelchair

Background imageDisability Collection: Three legged dog. 1954 A1e

Three legged dog. 1954 A1e

Background imageDisability Collection: Joe Shoebridge one armed cricket player seen here at the crease

Joe Shoebridge one armed cricket player seen here at the crease. Our picture shows: being help on with his pads July 1957

Background imageDisability Collection: Joe Shoebridge one armed cricket player seen here at the crease

Joe Shoebridge one armed cricket player seen here at the crease. Our picture shows Joe in action batting :July 1957



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