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Elderly residents of a south coast nursing home seen here playing draughts. Circa 1952
"Hello"girl says goodbye at 79: Telephone operator Florrie Smith is saying" Hello" girl says goodbye at 79: Telephone operator Florrie Smith is saying goodbye to her job at the age of seventy-nine. The machines are taking over
Old Jock Innes greets visitors with a cheery smile. He is the 71-year-old foreman maltman. His father was a distillery worker, and, believe it or not, Jack is practically teetotal. Circa 1940 P004695
"The greatest diversion under the sun is to sit by the fire till the" The greatest diversion under the sun is to sit by the fire till the praties are done" is an old Irish saying. Michael Whelan
Mr Bennison demonstrates the winning twist - gurning. 18th September 1965
Seasonal goodwill and cheer began for hundreds of old age pensioners in Coventry today when the distribution of 8, 500 parcels from the Lord Mayors Christmas Fund started in the crypt of St
Coventry telephonists presenting Christmas parcels to residents of Bonds Hospital almshouses in Hill Street and retired Post Office employees at Coventry Telephone Exchange at Greyfriars Lane
A group of elderly men taking their game of pub dominoes very seriously. Circa 1947
Seventy six year old Mrs Miriam Lucy who went to the United States in 1899 as one of the original Tiller Troupe of Brown Ponies has returned to England after a thirty three year absence
Barman Ken Hemming found his face was his fortune when he hit on a novel way to raise money for charity. Ken, 57, works at the Cask and Bottle pub in Union Street, Stratford-on-Avon
Legless Norman Croucher, 29, walking from John o Groats on artificial legs nears his destination at Lands End, Cornwall, with only a few more miles still to go
Cowboy mad miner Lot Beedon aged 63 gets a slug of rotgut at the local saloon in Wombwell. November 1969 Z11876-001
Cowboy mad miner Lot Beedon seen here riding shotgun down by the old mineshaft. In this case the Mitchell Main at Wombwell Yorks. November 1969 Z11876
That mean Cowboy look. Lot Beedon 63 years old miner goes looking for the sheriff of Wombwell, smoking a cigarette. November 1969 Z11876-003
An elderly woman dressed as Santa Claus on her way to an engagement accompanied by neighbourhood children. Mrs. Barrett pictured as she is. December 1969 Z11977-005
68 yr old Harry Francis, is busy trapping moles in the country around Horley, Surrey. He has been doing it for 40 years. Moleskins will be used for utility fur coats
Salmon fishing on the River Severn is carried on by the same method as has been in existence for hundreds of years. Putchers which look like trumpets made of wicker
William Searle (81) the Alms houses Exeter. He has been in his room for the last 3 years. October 1972 P010005
Daddy Bossert sitting in his room amongst his collection of bric-a-brac. March 1948 P010004
Fashion scene from Woolworth s. An old man sitting on a park bench reading his newspaper next to a model in bikini February 1975 75-01132-007
The Prime Minister in the "Bear Pit"at StockportThe Prime Minister in the " Bear Pit" at Stockport. (6) An old lady is overjoyed at meeting the Prime Minister at such close quarters as she gazes at him as he drives into the " Bear
A citizen of one of the U. S. S. R. central states seen here enjoying an ice creamA citizen of one of the U.S.S.R. central states seen here enjoying an ice cream. December 1960 P012643
After the ceremony, 78-year-old bridegroom Herbert Clear watches as Philip Ealey gives his grandmother a kiss. August 1969 P009043
At the CSE Theatre in London the front row was made up of Chelsea Pensioners. May 1984 P009079
Mrs. Irene Raybould of Birmingham, is to receive the BEM in the New Years Honours list. Mrs. Raybould retires from Fort Dunlop today after 44 years service
Fashion scene from Woolworth s. An old man sitting on a park bench reading his newspaper distracted by model in bikini February 1975 75-01132-008
Two elderly men with flowers at a home for retired gardeners at Barton, Buckinghamshire 1953. D3478s
83 year old Percy Dunlop who has just been awarded the MBE and is still working as a full-time teacher at Star Lane primary school, Canning Town. November 1969 Z10934-002
This is an hour-old donkey going by Shankss pony. And very happy to be doing the donkey work is Ron Brewer, of Southall. Ron, who breeds donkeys
Butcher James Stewart with cows Esther (right) and Phoenix Freece. December 1968 P011910
Mr. Helbemae and Juku the chipmunk on the lookout. December 1969 P011891
Old people: The senior majorettes in action (from left to right) Jenny Mitchell, Peggy Smith, and Jean Fleming. October 1982 P012644
100 years old Father Xmas. George Arthur Smith pictured at the Go Gay Cleaners in the Fulham Road, with him are shop assistants. Left to right
100 years old Father Xmas. Geroge Arthur Smith with shop assistant Mary Smith left and June Phillips. December 1969 Z12289-004
People old couple. Elderly man and woman at their home. November 1969 Z11170
Elderly man studying a new fifty pence close up. November 1969 Z11025-004
If only I were younger! Mrs. Florence House of Battersea could not resist the temptation of sitting on the throne which the Miss World contestant (winner)
Elderly man studying a new fifty pence close up. November 1969 Z11025-002
People old couple. Elderly man and woman at their home. November 1969 Z11170-002
Buskers. Every evening Gus Andrews gives a performance in front of St. James Church off Piccadilly Circus, where he played all during the war. October 1947 P018614
Busker Gus Andrews. Gus was once a famous British actor - he is still a great showman. October 1947 P018611
Buskers: The policeman recognizes Gus Andrews, and pauses during his beat to listen to a tune. October 1947 P018612
Buskers: Each night in his lonely bedroom, Gus Andrews counts the receipts for the day. October 1947 P018617
Buskers. A little "hokum"helps to improve business Gus Andrews findsBuskers. A little " hokum" helps to improve business Gus Andrews finds. Before going out to perform he usually darkens his blind eye with soot. October 1947 P018615
91 years old Mr. Ernest Hawk Turner who celebrates his birthday still does a young mans job of work. He prepares VW Beetles for delivery.. December 1969 Z11626-002
Miss Helen Fleming, of Liverpool, feeds the pigeons near her home. December 1969 Z11774-001
Mrs. Christina Teatheredge of South West London watches Z cars in black and white this week but next week her new set will have it in colour. November 1969 Z10844-001
