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Background imageGambling Collection: Scenes in West Berlin, West Germany showing daily life continuing as normal soon after

Scenes in West Berlin, West Germany showing daily life continuing as normal soon after the start of the construction of the Berlin Wall. 18th August 1961

Background imageGambling Collection: Jimmy Tarbuck and Liverpool footballer Ian Callghan were among the celebrities sampling

Jimmy Tarbuck and Liverpool footballer Ian Callghan were among the celebrities sampling the bubbly when Ladbrokes organised a champagne night in their new hotel at the Adelphi Hotel

Background imageGambling Collection: Man playing a one arm bandit slot machine in a London amusement arcade. 8th January 1975

Man playing a one arm bandit slot machine in a London amusement arcade. 8th January 1975

Background imageGambling Collection: The Avengers Line, Fashion Show at The Palm Beach Casino, London, 4th January 1967

The Avengers Line, Fashion Show at The Palm Beach Casino, London, 4th January 1967. The clothes on display have been inspired by ABC Television Series The Avengers

Background imageGambling Collection: Survivors from the British Expeditionary Force rescued from Dunkirk in Bristol 1st July

Survivors from the British Expeditionary Force rescued from Dunkirk in Bristol 1st July 1940

Background imageGambling Collection: Michael Crawford, star of the upcoming film The Games

Michael Crawford, star of the upcoming film The Games during filming at the Playboy Club. Michael plays the young athlete who wins a cross country race

Background imageGambling Collection: Nigel Rhodes, one of the Directors of Stormforce, based in Charles Street, Cardiff, Wales

Nigel Rhodes, one of the Directors of Stormforce, based in Charles Street, Cardiff, Wales, who has had a winning bet on the recent heatwave, pictured 3rd August 1990

Background imageGambling Collection: People queue outside the Gaiety Theatre, to play bingo. 31st July 1963

People queue outside the Gaiety Theatre, to play bingo. 31st July 1963

Background imageGambling Collection: Playing bingo at the Gaiety Theatre, Cardiff. 31st July 1963

Playing bingo at the Gaiety Theatre, Cardiff. 31st July 1963

Background imageGambling Collection: The bingo number caller sit on the stage of the Gaiety Theatre, Cardiff. 31st July 1963

The bingo number caller sit on the stage of the Gaiety Theatre, Cardiff. 31st July 1963
The bingo number caller sit on the stage of the Gaiety Theatre, Cardiff.31st July 1963

Background imageGambling Collection: Two elderly ladies seen here caught up in the excitement of playing the slot machines at

Two elderly ladies seen here caught up in the excitement of playing the slot machines at the end of Southend pier. Southend, Essex. 1st June 1963

Background imageGambling Collection: Holidaymakers playing the slot machines at the end of Southend pier. Southend, Essex

Holidaymakers playing the slot machines at the end of Southend pier. Southend, Essex. 1st June 1963

Background imageGambling Collection: 22-year-old club croupier Irene Mercer. 22nd November 1964

22-year-old club croupier Irene Mercer. 22nd November 1964

Background imageGambling Collection: Mecca Bingo hall, Eglinton Street, Glasgow. 24th May 1981

Mecca Bingo hall, Eglinton Street, Glasgow. 24th May 1981

Background imageGambling Collection: After a hard day in the Grotto, with children pulling your beard and screaming

After a hard day in the Grotto, with children pulling your beard and screaming and crying because they are frighten of the man in the big red suit

Background imageGambling Collection: The Rolling Stones: Three of the Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richard

The Rolling Stones: Three of the Rolling Stones Mick Jagger, Keith Richard, and Charlie Watts play roulette at Douglas in the Isle of Man. 13th September 1965

Background imageGambling Collection: Prices for the 1966 World Cup tournament in England are quoted by bookmakers Joe Coral at

Prices for the 1966 World Cup tournament in England are quoted by bookmakers Joe Coral at their head offices in Regent Street. Pat Aiken, 21, of Bermondsey chalks up the odds. 6th January 1966

Background imageGambling Collection: Beresford and Smith bookmakers. Betting and Gambling. May 1937. P014490

Beresford and Smith bookmakers. Betting and Gambling. May 1937. P014490

Background imageGambling Collection: Coral Bingo Feature, Huddersfield, 7th December 1990

Coral Bingo Feature, Huddersfield, 7th December 1990

Background imageGambling Collection: A young race-goer places a bet during a night at the dogs, White City Greyhound Track

A young race-goer places a bet during a night at the dogs, White City Greyhound Track. 7th September 1946

Background imageGambling Collection: Punters- ready for the off at a betting shop. 6th June 1979

Punters- ready for the off at a betting shop. 6th June 1979

Background imageGambling Collection: Chris Hudson, mangers of Ladbrokes in the Bigg Market, gives out last minute tips to

Chris Hudson, mangers of Ladbrokes in the Bigg Market, gives out last minute tips to Grand National Punter Emma Walker. 2nd April 1997

Background imageGambling Collection: Customers at a betting shop. 5th June 1979

Customers at a betting shop. 5th June 1979

Background imageGambling Collection: Horse Racing at Redcar. Zetland Gold Cup winner No 11 River North ridden by K Darley

Horse Racing at Redcar. Zetland Gold Cup winner No 11 River North ridden by K Darley. 31st May 1993

Background imageGambling Collection: Redcar Races, The Tote Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar, r, North Yorkshire

Redcar Races, The Tote Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar, r, North Yorkshire. Cape Merino with winning jockey John Lowe. 14th October 1993

Background imageGambling Collection: Redcar Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Redcar, North Yorkshire

Redcar Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Redcar, North Yorkshire. Alison Dunn leads the Princess Royal home to the Redcar winning post

Background imageGambling Collection: Horse Racing at Redcar. Zetland Gold Cup Day. 31st May 1993

Horse Racing at Redcar. Zetland Gold Cup Day. 31st May 1993

Background imageGambling Collection: Sedgefield Racecourse is a horse racing course located south of the city of Durham

Sedgefield Racecourse is a horse racing course located south of the city of Durham, close to the village of Sedgefield, County Durham. 24th September 1989

Background imageGambling Collection: Redcar Races, The Tote Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar, North Yorkshire

Redcar Races, The Tote Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar, North Yorkshire. Cape Merino, ridden by John Lowe wins the £ 100, 000 race with Risky, left, 2nd and Bid For Blue 3rd. 14th October 1993

Background imageGambling Collection: Horses about to take part in the Northumberland Plate on saturday walk around the parade

Horses about to take part in the Northumberland Plate on saturday walk around the parade ring at Gosforth Park. 24th June 1964

Background imageGambling Collection: Gosforth Park Racecourse. 20th June 1947

Gosforth Park Racecourse. 20th June 1947

Background imageGambling Collection: The good old days Gosforth Park on Plate Day, 1952. Five years earlier a reported 57

The good old days Gosforth Park on Plate Day, 1952. Five years earlier a reported 57
The good old days..Gosforth Park on Plate Day, 1952. Five years earlier a reported 57, 000 attended Tynesides big racing occasion. June 1952

Background imageGambling Collection: This was plate day: A little sunshine, and a lot of rain

This was plate day: A little sunshine, and a lot of rain, Gosforth Park pictures here sum it up for you. 22nd June 1950

Background imageGambling Collection: Bookmakers and race-goers at Sedgefield Racecourse 25th January 1978

Bookmakers and race-goers at Sedgefield Racecourse 25th January 1978

Background imageGambling Collection: Turf Accountants seen here at Redcar Racecourse. 22nd May 1980

Turf Accountants seen here at Redcar Racecourse. 22nd May 1980

Background imageGambling Collection: Bookies stands showing like little banners amongst the crowd at Newcastle

Bookies stands showing like little banners amongst the crowd at Newcastles Gosforth Park race course on Northumberland Plate Day 27th June 1961

Background imageGambling Collection: Actor Phil Silvers took the bookies to the cleaners in true Sergeant Bilko fashion

Actor Phil Silvers took the bookies to the cleaners in true Sergeant Bilko fashion. The man who immortalised Bilko, the loveabler American army spiv

Background imageGambling Collection: An exterior view of William Massey betting shop in Bethnal Green, London May 1961

An exterior view of William Massey betting shop in Bethnal Green, London May 1961

Background imageGambling Collection: Doctor W F Roper gives evidence at the Royal Commission on Betting, Lotteries and Gaming

Doctor W F Roper gives evidence at the Royal Commission on Betting, Lotteries and Gaming. 9th May 1950

Background imageGambling Collection: To celebrate the beginning of the Epsom meeting, bookmaker Gus Demmy decided to brighten

To celebrate the beginning of the Epsom meeting, bookmaker Gus Demmy decided to brighten the life of his punters by dressing his staff in the costume of the pearly people

Background imageGambling Collection: Birmingham Race Course. First is Flake ridden by G

Birmingham Race Course. First is Flake ridden by G. Brooke winning the race at Bromford Bridge, followed half a length behind by Sailing Through ridden by E. Davey. 12th July, 1954

Background imageGambling Collection: Manchester United football player Willie Morgan at Haydock races

Manchester United football player Willie Morgan at Haydock races. 4th December 1969

Background imageGambling Collection: Crowds gather round bookmakers at the Epsom Derby. Circa June 1920

Crowds gather round bookmakers at the Epsom Derby. Circa June 1920

Background imageGambling Collection: Spectator fashions at St ledger, 1949. 020092-4

Spectator fashions at St ledger, 1949. 020092-4

Background imageGambling Collection: Betting Box at Epsom Derby, 2nd June 1927

Betting Box at Epsom Derby, 2nd June 1927

Background imageGambling Collection: Lady bookmakers at Uttoxeter. 15th June 1967

Lady bookmakers at Uttoxeter. 15th June 1967

Background imageGambling Collection: Derby Day betting activity. 3rd June 1949

Derby Day betting activity. 3rd June 1949

Background imageGambling Collection: The first day for betting shops in London following the introduction of the new Betting

The first day for betting shops in London following the introduction of the new Betting and Gaming Act by the Government. 1st May 1961



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