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Background imageHeight Collection: Vaino Myllyrinne the worlds tallest man whos height is recorded at 8 feet 3

Vaino Myllyrinne the worlds tallest man whos height is recorded at 8 feet 3 inches is seen here attending the wedding of Pat Collins in Birmingham. 13th July 1939

Background imageHeight Collection: Tallest Man Competition held at the Londoner Hotel, Welbeck Street, London

Tallest Man Competition held at the Londoner Hotel, Welbeck Street, London. Ex-Regimental Sergeant Major Ronald Brittain of the Coldstreams with the winner Christopher Greener

Background imageHeight Collection: Wedding off the top of Blackpool Tower, Lancashire. The High Society wedding of the year

Wedding off the top of Blackpool Tower, Lancashire. The High Society wedding of the year, as escapologist Karl Bartoni marries his sweetheart Wendy Stokes

Background imageHeight Collection: Roy Spring steeple jack at the top of Salisbury Cathedral. April 1985 P005208

Roy Spring steeple jack at the top of Salisbury Cathedral. April 1985 P005208

Background imageHeight Collection: Demolition workers in Fetter Lane, near Fleet Street, London

Demolition workers in Fetter Lane, near Fleet Street, London, pulling down now unsafe buildings that were damage in The Blitz over London. Picture taken 27th June 1941

Background imageHeight Collection: A regiment from Wales during training in World War Two. It is not clear what

A regiment from Wales during training in World War Two. It is not clear what regiment this is, but its worth noting that two of the main Welsh regiments in World War Two were The Royal Welsh

Background imageHeight Collection: Chewy the Collie, is taking the lead in a new sport which is becoming increasingly

Chewy the Collie, is taking the lead in a new sport which is becoming increasingly popular across Britain. The two year old bitch one by Betty Orrin (pictured)

Background imageHeight Collection: Actor Dustin Hoffman with actress Meryl Streep and young Justin Henry who all star

Actor Dustin Hoffman with actress Meryl Streep and young Justin Henry who all star together in the film " Kramer vs Kramer". Picture taken at The Dorchester Hotel in London

Background imageHeight Collection: The Second Severn Crossing under construction. 25th January 1994

The Second Severn Crossing under construction. 25th January 1994

Background imageHeight 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 imageHeight Collection: The Bertram Mills Circus comes to town as one worried little boy looks down from the arms

The Bertram Mills Circus comes to town as one worried little boy looks down from the arms of a stilt walker anouncing where and when the citizen of Cambridge can see the circus. 1st April 1959

Background imageHeight Collection: Men balance precariously 100ft up the radio mast at Gaythorn Gas Works

Men balance precariously 100ft up the radio mast at Gaythorn Gas Works. 26th November 1970

Background imageHeight Collection: Workers on stilts stringing hop poles in Sussex. Circa 1935

Workers on stilts stringing hop poles in Sussex. Circa 1935

Background imageHeight Collection: Actor Michael Crawford pictured during filming at Station House

Actor Michael Crawford pictured during filming at Station House, a 200 foot high building on the North Circular Road in London with stuntman Derek Ware for the BBC television comedy series "

Background imageHeight Collection: A workman perched above the maddening crowds, takes a lunchtime snooze in the warm

A workman perched above the maddening crowds, takes a lunchtime snooze in the warm October sun in the centre of Leeds, while shoppers walk past below. Leeds, West Yorkshire, 18th October 1962

Background imageHeight Collection: Comedian Ronnie Corbett turns on Newcastles Christmas lights

Comedian Ronnie Corbett turns on Newcastles Christmas lights. Ronnie was to appear in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at the Theatre Royal. 9th November, 1989

Background imageHeight Collection: Comedian Ronnie Corbett who appeared in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at the Theatre

Comedian Ronnie Corbett who appeared in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. 15th December, 1989

Background imageHeight Collection: Ronnie Corbett, who was starring in pantomine in Newcastle

Ronnie Corbett, who was starring in pantomine in Newcastle, presented prizes for a painting competition to Louise Hick, front left, 7, of Bradgley Gardens, Sled Lane, Wylam

Background imageHeight Collection: Comedian Ronnie Corbett who was to appear in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at

Comedian Ronnie Corbett who was to appear in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. 2nd May, 1989

Background imageHeight Collection: Looking down from the 210ft present height of Liverpools Metropolitan Cathedral

Looking down from the 210ft present height of Liverpools Metropolitan Cathedral, Merseyside. The bottom half of the picture shows the arc of the main roof of the cathedral

Background imageHeight Collection: A plank and two oil drums make up a lofty if precarious vantage point for these

A plank and two oil drums make up a lofty if precarious vantage point for these Alvechurch supporters as they watch their side in action against Wealdstone in the FA Amateur Cup tie

Background imageHeight Collection: Marianne Faithfull at the Duke of Wellington Estate, in Risley near Reading in Berkshire

Marianne Faithfull at the Duke of Wellington Estate, in Risley near Reading in Berkshire, filming for BBC television. 20th October 1969

Background imageHeight Collection: Construction in progress on the new ATV Alpha Tower block

Construction in progress on the new ATV Alpha Tower block, headquarters of the commercial television company ATV alongside the new Central Library beneath the Post Office

Background imageHeight Collection: Construction of the new Alpha Tower tower block, headquarters of the commercial

Construction of the new Alpha Tower tower block, headquarters of the commercial television company ATV, located at the Corner of Broad Street and Easy Row on Paradise Circus, central Birmingham

Background imageHeight Collection: Comedian Ronnie Corbett turns on Newcastles Christmas lights

Comedian Ronnie Corbett turns on Newcastles Christmas lights. Ronnie was to appear in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at the Theatre Royal. 9th November, 1989

Background imageHeight Collection: View of Stamford Street, looking towards the Blackfriars Bridge End, London

View of Stamford Street, looking towards the Blackfriars Bridge End, London, 24th June 1934

Background imageHeight Collection: Middlesbrough Football Club, new Riverside Stadium under constriction, Circa 1995

Middlesbrough Football Club, new Riverside Stadium under constriction, Circa 1995

Background imageHeight Collection: Comedian Ronnie Corbett who appeared in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at the Theatre

Comedian Ronnie Corbett who appeared in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. 15th December, 1989

Background imageHeight Collection: Comedian Ronnie Corbett turns on Newcastles Christmas lights

Comedian Ronnie Corbett turns on Newcastles Christmas lights. Ronnie was to appear in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at the Theatre Royal. 9th November, 1989

Background imageHeight Collection: Comedian Ronnie Corbett who was to appear in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at

Comedian Ronnie Corbett who was to appear in pantomine as Buttons in Cinderella at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle. 2nd May, 1989

Background imageHeight Collection: Ronnie Corbett, who was starring in pantomine in Newcastle

Ronnie Corbett, who was starring in pantomine in Newcastle, presented prizes for a painting competition to Louise Hick, front left, 7, of Bradgley Gardens, Sled Lane, Wylam

Background imageHeight Collection: Comedian Ronnie Corbett on the Seahouses RNLI lifeboat with coxswain David Shiell

Comedian Ronnie Corbett on the Seahouses RNLI lifeboat with coxswain David Shiell. 25th August, 1997

Background imageHeight Collection: Fresh back from his successful win in the French Derby, Willie Carson rode at Lingfield

Fresh back from his successful win in the French Derby, Willie Carson rode at Lingfield. Willie Carson borrowed a photographers metal Camera Case while being interviewed by the B.B.Cs Christopher

Background imageHeight Collection: Climbing up a perilous wind swept ladder into the golden ball on the church tower of St

Climbing up a perilous wind swept ladder into the golden ball on the church tower of St Lawrence, at West Wycombe, Bucks. Within the ball which seats twelve persons

Background imageHeight Collection: Models Peter Anthony, Ursula Moore, John Norman and Andree Minted pose together in this

Models Peter Anthony, Ursula Moore, John Norman and Andree Minted pose together in this " family" group picture wearing matching knitted sweaters and trouser combinations

Background imageHeight Collection: Workmen busy cleaning windows 1000 ft up the Empire State building in Manhatten New York

Workmen busy cleaning windows 1000 ft up the Empire State building in Manhatten New York 17th February 1964

Background imageHeight Collection: Phil Collins & Eric Clapton pictured together April 1987

Phil Collins & Eric Clapton pictured together April 1987. Singer Songwriter Musician Guitarist Drummer

Background imageHeight Collection: Steeple Jacks: Jim Wilton knocking down the 150ft. Chimney brick by brick

Steeple Jacks: Jim Wilton knocking down the 150ft. Chimney brick by brick. January 1969 P004914

Background imageHeight Collection: Steeple Jacks: Robert enjoys the high life, at the top of the chimney

Steeple Jacks: Robert enjoys the high life, at the top of the chimney. November 1973 P004912

Background imageHeight Collection: Mrs. Giselle Leopold of Henley on Thames who has taken a job as a Steeple Jack

Mrs. Giselle Leopold of Henley on Thames who has taken a job as a Steeple Jack
Mrs.Giselle Leopold of Henley on Thames who has taken a job as a Steeple Jack. She is seen here working at the top of a chimney in Highfield Road, Winchmore Hill, London. May 1948 P004909

Background imageHeight Collection: 15-year-old Robert Lane of Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster tried to join the Royal Navy

15-year-old Robert Lane of Wheatley Hall Road, Doncaster tried to join the Royal Navy and was told to grow 10 inches and put on a stone

Background imageHeight Collection: Mrs. Giselle Leopold, 30, of nenley-on-Thames, is to take on the job of '

Mrs. Giselle Leopold, 30, of nenley-on-Thames, is to take on the job of " steeplejill" to pay for the boarding school education of ber son, aged eight. But Mrs

Background imageHeight Collection: Steeple Jacks: Birds eye view: Steeplejacks Chick Segar (left) Vic Grealey (centre

Steeple Jacks: Birds eye view: Steeplejacks Chick Segar (left) Vic Grealey (centre) and boss Jim Carey on top of the Houses of Parliament. August 1977 P004913

Background imageHeight Collection: Workmen seen here Cleaning the face of Big Ben. May 1953 D2335

Workmen seen here Cleaning the face of Big Ben. May 1953 D2335

Background imageHeight Collection: S. L. C. Latham, aged 17, astride the cross tree helping to send up the top mast a board

S. L. C. Latham, aged 17, astride the cross tree helping to send up the top mast a board the school of navigation 103 ton seagoing training vessel Moyana in the Solent, Southampton. May 1948 P000153

Background imageHeight Collection: Tichy-Tich the Pekingese cat is fully grown and stands at just over 8 inces tall

Tichy-Tich the Pekingese cat is fully grown and stands at just over 8 inces tall. Tich beside a measuring ruler February 1961



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