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Background imagePublic Collection: Betty and Robert Thewlis were delighted when workmen at last finished alterations to

Betty and Robert Thewlis were delighted when workmen at last finished alterations to their house. For 10 years they had shared their front door with the entrance to a public lavatory built right next

Background imagePublic Collection: Ladies toilets, Nicholas Street, Newcastle. 25th March 1991

Ladies toilets, Nicholas Street, Newcastle. 25th March 1991

Background imagePublic Collection: Mrs Margaret Betteney, senior attendant at Chester-le-Street loo with attendants Jean

Mrs Margaret Betteney, senior attendant at Chester-le-Street loo with attendants Jean Pearson and Ivy Harboard. The ladies hard work

Background imagePublic Collection: Ladies toilets at High Bridge, Newcastle. 25th August 1995

Ladies toilets at High Bridge, Newcastle. 25th August 1995

Background imagePublic Collection: Sunderland promenade toilets. 4th December 1995

Sunderland promenade toilets. 4th December 1995

Background imagePublic Collection: The Bell Green toilets, the womens section described by a passer-by as

The Bell Green toilets, the womens section described by a passer-by as not fit for a lady to enter. 7th August 1964

Background imagePublic Collection: The Sky Blue Way toilets in Gosford Green. 5th July 1988

The Sky Blue Way toilets in Gosford Green. 5th July 1988

Background imagePublic Collection: No glass windows, solid laminate-faced doors and concealed pipework - thats the new style

No glass windows, solid laminate-faced doors and concealed pipework - thats the new style public lavatory in Coventry. Such vandal resistant conveniences, such as this one in Adelaide Street

Background imagePublic Collection: The worlds first computerised musical loo came to Coventry today

The worlds first computerised musical loo came to Coventry today, and 18-year old David Tunnicliffe couldn t resist singing along. David is pictured in the loo at West Orchard car park

Background imagePublic Collection: Architect Terry Bracewell shows off the Albany Road toilets blending in with Earlsdon

Architect Terry Bracewell shows off the Albany Road toilets blending in with Earlsdon library. 5th July 1988

Background imagePublic Collection: Mens lavatory, Ford Street, Coventry, removed in 1969. Circa 1969

Mens lavatory, Ford Street, Coventry, removed in 1969. Circa 1969

Background imagePublic Collection: The sculpture Bottle of Notes, a piece of public art by Claes Oldenburg

The sculpture Bottle of Notes, a piece of public art by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen which was commissioned by Middlesbrough Borough Council

Background imagePublic Collection: The launch of the sculpture Bottle of Notes, a piece of public art by Claes

The launch of the sculpture Bottle of Notes, a piece of public art by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen which was commissioned by Middlesbrough Borough Council. 24th September 1993

Background imagePublic Collection: A massive bottle-neck on the A66, beneath the buildings of Middlesbrough

A massive bottle-neck on the A66, beneath the buildings of Middlesbrough, it was in the shape of the giant sculpture to be erected in the Central Gardens

Background imagePublic Collection: The sculpture Bottle of Notes is lifted off its low loader in the Central

The sculpture Bottle of Notes is lifted off its low loader in the Central Gardens outside the Law Courts. This piece of public art by Claes Oldenburg

Background imagePublic Collection: Yard electrician Peter Gilpin is dwarfed by the huge 35 foot metal bottle ordered by

Yard electrician Peter Gilpin is dwarfed by the huge 35 foot metal bottle ordered by Middlesbrough Council. 18th June 1993

Background imagePublic Collection: British Railways Bus, used to ferry fueling train crews from Saltley to various stations

British Railways Bus, used to ferry fueling train crews from Saltley to various stations in the Birmingham area, 12th May 1949

Background imagePublic Collection: Central Library, Middlesbrough, 17th July 1989

Central Library, Middlesbrough, 17th July 1989

Background imagePublic Collection: Queues and confusion at the United Bus Station, Middlesbrough

Queues and confusion at the United Bus Station, Middlesbrough, as the busmens work to rule starts to bite, Middlesbrough, 15th September 1970

Background imagePublic Collection: Middlesbrough Bus Station, 17th January 1996

Middlesbrough Bus Station, 17th January 1996

Background imagePublic Collection: Central Library, Victoria Square, Middlesbrough, 21st October 1985

Central Library, Victoria Square, Middlesbrough, 21st October 1985. Librarian, Catherine Thompson, in the reference section

Background imagePublic Collection: Refurbished, Central Library, Victoria Square, Middlesbrough, 30th December 1992

Refurbished, Central Library, Victoria Square, Middlesbrough, 30th December 1992. Reference Librarian Larry Bruce

Background imagePublic Collection: Children from Abingdon Junior School caused quite a stir when they sang Christmas Carols

Children from Abingdon Junior School caused quite a stir when they sang Christmas Carols at Middlesbrough Central Library, 9th December 1992

Background imagePublic Collection: A family enjoying a boat ride on the lake in Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

A family enjoying a boat ride on the lake in Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Circa June 1982

Background imagePublic Collection: The playground in Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Circa 1983

The playground in Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Circa 1983

Background imagePublic Collection: Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Circa 1965

Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Circa 1965

Background imagePublic Collection: Children looking for squirrels at the Squirrel Hunt, Stewart Park

Children looking for squirrels at the Squirrel Hunt, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough. 7th August 1998

Background imagePublic Collection: Children fishing in the lake at Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Circa 1979

Children fishing in the lake at Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. Circa 1979

Background imagePublic Collection: Children playing in the lake at Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Children playing in the lake at Albert Park, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. 22nd August 1984

Background imagePublic Collection: Pensioner, Mary Foster, waits for a bus, Middlesbrough Bus Station, 19th February 1994

Pensioner, Mary Foster, waits for a bus, Middlesbrough Bus Station, 19th February 1994

Background imagePublic Collection: BMX track opens at Waterloo Meadows, Reading. 26th July 1986

BMX track opens at Waterloo Meadows, Reading. 26th July 1986

Background imagePublic Collection: Childrens picnic at Palmer Park, Reading. 20th May 1987

Childrens picnic at Palmer Park, Reading. 20th May 1987

Background imagePublic Collection: Family fun run in Prospect Park, Reading. 8th June 1986

Family fun run in Prospect Park, Reading. 8th June 1986

Background imagePublic Collection: People waiting to see a total solar eclipse at Forbury Gardens, Reading. 11th August 1999

People waiting to see a total solar eclipse at Forbury Gardens, Reading. 11th August 1999

Background imagePublic Collection: People watching a total solar eclipse at Forbury Gardens, Reading. 11th August 1999

People watching a total solar eclipse at Forbury Gardens, Reading. 11th August 1999

Background imagePublic Collection: Today we present a selection of classic photographs as you ve never seen them before

Today we present a selection of classic photographs as you ve never seen them before. They all come from the Chronicle archive and are well-known in their own right

Background imagePublic Collection: Birmingham, 27th December 1959

Birmingham, 27th December 1959

Background imagePublic Collection: Berwick Hills new Library, Middlesbrough, 6th August 1997. Opens

Berwick Hills new Library, Middlesbrough, 6th August 1997. Opens

Background imagePublic Collection: Edge of Wood, Sefton Park, south Liverpool, 1st September 1994

Edge of Wood, Sefton Park, south Liverpool, 1st September 1994

Background imagePublic Collection: Buses in Liverpool, 6th September 1994

Buses in Liverpool, 6th September 1994

Background imagePublic Collection: Sefton Park, Liverpool, 13th June 1993

Sefton Park, Liverpool, 13th June 1993

Background imagePublic Collection: Rowing Boats for Hire return to Sefton Park, Liverpool, 13th June 1993

Rowing Boats for Hire return to Sefton Park, Liverpool, 13th June 1993

Background imagePublic Collection: 1500 children enjoy a Fun Day at Sefton Park, Liverpool, 19th August 1992

1500 children enjoy a Fun Day at Sefton Park, Liverpool, 19th August 1992. Organised by Merseyside Play Action Council & Liverpool City Council

Background imagePublic Collection: Music Festival, Sefton Park, south Liverpool, Merseyside, 12th August 1988

Music Festival, Sefton Park, south Liverpool, Merseyside, 12th August 1988

Background imagePublic Collection: Lake at Locke Park, Redcar, 25th April 1994

Lake at Locke Park, Redcar, 25th April 1994

Background imagePublic Collection: Heres the town crier - a 1943 version - the girl on the crier

Heres the town crier - a 1943 version - the girl on the criers arm used all her charm to be allowed to wear his regalia (you know what women are)

Background imagePublic Collection: He is the name of a very plush gents hairdressers in the High Street, Plaistow

He is the name of a very plush gents hairdressers in the High Street, Plaistow, E.13. With teak formica tops, knotty pine wood on the walls and padded seats for the customers

Background imagePublic Collection: Horse Buses, London Public Transport, Circa 1910

Horse Buses, London Public Transport, Circa 1910



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