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Fifties Collection (page 4)

Background imageFifties Collection: Gun barrels being greased before being attached to tanks under construction at the Royal

Gun barrels being greased before being attached to tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen. 17th April 1951

Background imageFifties Collection: Infant shawls are packed and dispatched at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt

Infant shawls are packed and dispatched at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageFifties Collection: A worker at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham seen here laying out

A worker at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham seen here laying out blocking frames which hold lace shawls 31st March 1954

Background imageFifties Collection: Tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen. 17th April 1951

Tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen. 17th April 1951

Background imageFifties Collection: Gun barrels for tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen

Gun barrels for tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen, 17th April 1951

Background imageFifties Collection: Yarn being spun at the The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March

Yarn being spun at the The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageFifties Collection: A handframe knitter seen here at work at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt

A handframe knitter seen here at work at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageFifties Collection: Machinist assembles a lace cardigan at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt

Machinist assembles a lace cardigan at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageFifties Collection: Employees at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham seen here attaching a

Employees at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham seen here attaching a lace shawl to a blocking frame 31st March 1954

Background imageFifties Collection: Stitching a upper of a shoe at the H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham. 30th July 1956

Stitching a upper of a shoe at the H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham. 30th July 1956

Background imageFifties Collection: Clocking on at the Daily Herald newspaper offices. 18th December 1959

Clocking on at the Daily Herald newspaper offices. 18th December 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: A cutter at H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham. 30th July 1956

A cutter at H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham. 30th July 1956

Background imageFifties Collection: A cobbler at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, hand stitching a pair of shoes

A cobbler at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, hand stitching a pair of shoes 26th April 1956

Background imageFifties Collection: A Westland Whirlwind SRS. 1 helicopter G-APDY on the apron at the Battersea Heliport

A Westland Whirlwind SRS. 1 helicopter G-APDY on the apron at the Battersea Heliport
A Westland Whirlwind SRS.1 helicopter G-APDY on the apron at the Battersea Heliport on the banks of the River Thames on the opening day of the facility. 23rd April 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: Air Force One taking off from Heathrow Airport, at the end of President Eisenhower

Air Force One taking off from Heathrow Airport, at the end of President Eisenhowers state visit to the United Kingdom. 2nd September 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: US President Eisenhower waves to the crowds at Heathrow Airport at the start of his visit

US President Eisenhower waves to the crowds at Heathrow Airport at the start of his visit to the United Kingdom. Sat alongside the President in the open top Rolls Royce is the United Kingdom Prime

Background imageFifties Collection: US President Eisenhower seen here on the dais at Heathrow Airport as he is officially

US President Eisenhower seen here on the dais at Heathrow Airport as he is officially greeted by the Prime Minister at the beginning of his visit to the United Kingdom. 27th August 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: President Eisenhower and his Secretary of State John Foster Dulles seen here disembarking

President Eisenhower and his Secretary of State John Foster Dulles seen here disembarking from a US Army helicopter, the precursor to Marine One on to the apron of Heathrow Airport

Background imageFifties Collection: Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill seen after planting an oak tree to inaugurate

Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill seen after planting an oak tree to inaugurate work on Cambridge Universitys new Churchill College, 17th October 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill speaking after planting an oak tree to inaugurate

Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill speaking after planting an oak tree to inaugurate work on Cambridge Universitys new Churchill College, 17th October 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in Cambridge for a tree planting

Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in Cambridge for a tree planting ceremony to inaugurate work on Cambridge Universitys new Churchill College, 17th October 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill (left) planting an oak tree to inaugurate work

Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill (left) planting an oak tree to inaugurate work on Cambridge Universitys new Churchill College, 17th October 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: Children attending the mission school in the Langa township close to Cape Town

Children attending the mission school in the Langa township close to Cape Town. The school is threaten with closure as the National Party led South African governments Education Act aims to close all

Background imageFifties Collection: Bilston Pottery 1958 The team measuring and cutting clay for the manufacture of

Bilston Pottery 1958 The team measuring and cutting clay for the manufacture of flower pots at the Bilston Pottery

Background imageFifties Collection: Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 Women in the drying room loading flower pots ready to

Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 Women in the drying room loading flower pots ready to be fired

Background imageFifties Collection: Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 Moulding flower pot saucers at the Bilston Pottery

Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 Moulding flower pot saucers at the Bilston Pottery

Background imageFifties Collection: Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958

Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958

Background imageFifties Collection: Wil Preedy sits cross legged making a hamper basket while his brother Arthur sorts out

Wil Preedy sits cross legged making a hamper basket while his brother Arthur sorts out some of the finished articles in their Deritend workshop. 21st May 1952

Background imageFifties Collection: Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 A potter seen here throwing a large flower pot at

Bilston Pottery 5th May 1958 A potter seen here throwing a large flower pot at the Bilston Pottery

Background imageFifties Collection: Bilston Pottery 1958 Loading flower pots into the kiln for firing at the Bilston

Bilston Pottery 1958 Loading flower pots into the kiln for firing at the Bilston Pottery

Background imageFifties Collection: Bilston Pottery 1958 Glazed flower pots being readied for the final firing

Bilston Pottery 1958 Glazed flower pots being readied for the final firing

Background imageFifties Collection: A squad of craftsmen at work cutting designs on to delicate glassware at a Midlands

A squad of craftsmen at work cutting designs on to delicate glassware at a Midlands glassworks. 5th February 1958

Background imageFifties Collection: Jamaican emigrants arrive at Waterloo Station 22nd September 1954 A train load of

Jamaican emigrants arrive at Waterloo Station 22nd September 1954 A train load of hopes reached London when nearly 700 Jamaicans arrived In search of work

Background imageFifties Collection: Jamaican emigrants arriving at Waterloo Station 22nd September 1954 A train load of

Jamaican emigrants arriving at Waterloo Station 22nd September 1954 A train load of hopes reached London when nearly 700 Jamaicans arrived In search of work. Most of the arrivals were men

Background imageFifties Collection: Locomotive Witherslack Hall seen here close to Derby 15th June 1950

Locomotive Witherslack Hall seen here close to Derby 15th June 1950

Background imageFifties Collection: The Locomotive of the Patriot Class, which will be named '

The Locomotive of the Patriot Class, which will be named " The Derbyshire Yeomanry" by Sir Ian Walker, Colonel of the Regiment at a ceremony at Derby Midland Station tomorrow afternoon at

Background imageFifties Collection: Judges at the Brailsford Ploughing Match 15th June 1950 Various, Derbyshire

Judges at the Brailsford Ploughing Match 15th June 1950 Various, Derbyshire, Britain

Background imageFifties Collection: Hard Realities: Its a man-sized job shifting a huge timbered canal narrow boat

Hard Realities: Its a man-sized job shifting a huge timbered canal narrow boat through a cumbersome and ageing lock on the Grand Union Canal

Background imageFifties Collection: Scaffolder oblivious to working at height, high above central Birmingham

Scaffolder oblivious to working at height, high above central Birmingham. 26th January 1954

Background imageFifties Collection: Nuns leaving St Chads Cathedral, Birmingham after a special service for the Pope

Nuns leaving St Chads Cathedral, Birmingham after a special service for the Pope Pius XII following the news of his death earlier in the week. 9th October 1958

Background imageFifties Collection: Model Maureen Denham seen here wearing a felt Cape Coat made from a Reveille readers

Model Maureen Denham seen here wearing a felt Cape Coat made from a Reveille readers pattern. 12th June 1956

Background imageFifties Collection: Model Betty Leslie seen here wearing a Bow Top made from a Reveille readers pattern

Model Betty Leslie seen here wearing a Bow Top made from a Reveille readers pattern. 15th June 1956

Background imageFifties Collection: Model Jackie Jackson modelling the Brunch Coat made from a Reveille readers pattern

Model Jackie Jackson modelling the Brunch Coat made from a Reveille readers pattern along with the Pinafore Pyjamas 19th June 1956

Background imageFifties Collection: Model Betty Leslie seen here wearing a Tie Top made from a Reveille readers pattern

Model Betty Leslie seen here wearing a Tie Top made from a Reveille readers pattern. 15th June 1956

Background imageFifties Collection: Model Jackie Jackson seen here wearing Pinafore pyjamas made from a Reveille readers

Model Jackie Jackson seen here wearing Pinafore pyjamas made from a Reveille readers pattern. 19th June 1956

Background imageFifties Collection: January is the time of year when they cut and bundle osiers in the countryside

January is the time of year when they cut and bundle osiers in the countryside. They are much used in farms and gardens to make hurdles

Background imageFifties Collection: Birmingham housewife feeds her pet jackdaw whilst in the garden beating her rugs

Birmingham housewife feeds her pet jackdaw whilst in the garden beating her rugs. 29th November 1953

Background imageFifties Collection: Mr James Goodwin (right) of Sevenoaks on his Singer tandem tricycle from 1880

Mr James Goodwin (right) of Sevenoaks on his Singer tandem tricycle from 1880, which he has bought from London to the Singers museum. 26th August 1950



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