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Retirement Collection

Background imageRetirement Collection: Elton John leaving the Empire Pool Wembley by the back door after he announced his

Elton John leaving the Empire Pool Wembley by the back door after he announced his retirement on stage at his last concert. 3rd November 1977

Background imageRetirement Collection: Quins Bar, Springburn Road, Glasgow, which is due to close in a few days time

Quins Bar, Springburn Road, Glasgow, which is due to close in a few days time. The song The Wee Room Underneath the Stairs is about a room in Quins where kirk elders eager for a dram

Background imageRetirement Collection: Bobby Charlton, Manchester United, announces his retirement as a player

Bobby Charlton, Manchester United, announces his retirement as a player. Bobby signed for Manchester United in 1956 and retired in 1973. He scored 199 goals in 606 appearances for the club

Background imageRetirement Collection: Landlady retires. Teesside. 1976

Landlady retires. Teesside. 1976

Background imageRetirement Collection: Landlady retires, Royal George, Thornaby. 1972

Landlady retires, Royal George, Thornaby. 1972

Background imageRetirement Collection: Jockey Peter Scudamore announces his retirement at Ascot. 7th April 1993

Jockey Peter Scudamore announces his retirement at Ascot. 7th April 1993

Background imageRetirement Collection: James Hunt on the 450 acre farm in Buckinghamshire, that he owns since retiring

James Hunt on the 450 acre farm in Buckinghamshire, that he owns since retiring from World Motor Racing in 1979. James is pictured here with his pitch fork Picture taken 19th January 1982

Background imageRetirement Collection: Brown Owl Mrs Kathleen Charlesworth has said goodbye to the 3rd (Kirkburton West

Brown Owl Mrs Kathleen Charlesworth has said goodbye to the 3rd (Kirkburton West) Lepton Methodist Brownies after 16 years

Background imageRetirement Collection: Dining in style... retiring dinner lady Mrs Edna Maloney gets the VIP treatment during

Dining in style... retiring dinner lady Mrs Edna Maloney gets the VIP treatment during her last lunch hour at Berry Brow Infants and Nursery School

Background imageRetirement Collection: James Hirst, 84, retires after over 70 years as the chorister at Kirkheaton Parish Church

James Hirst, 84, retires after over 70 years as the chorister at Kirkheaton Parish Church, Friday 8th February 1985. Mr Hirst joined the choir aged 6

Background imageRetirement Collection: Sir Winston Churchill sits with his cabinet before announcing his retirement

Sir Winston Churchill sits with his cabinet before announcing his retirement, (they are from left to right back row) Mr Peake Mr Thorneycroft Sir Walter Monkton Mr Stuart Mr Lloyd George Mr Lennox

Background imageRetirement Collection: Sir Winston Churchill sits with his cabinet before announcing his retirement

Sir Winston Churchill sits with his cabinet before announcing his retirement, (they are from left to right back row) Mr Peake Mr Thorneycroft Sir Walter Monkton Mr Stuart Mr Lloyd George Mr Lennox

Background imageRetirement Collection: Doris Bishop retires from Chesterton Hospital, Cambridge, Wednesday 30th March 1988

Doris Bishop retires from Chesterton Hospital, Cambridge, Wednesday 30th March 1988

Background imageRetirement Collection: Coventry became like a second home to Mr Jack Jones when he started his his long career

Coventry became like a second home to Mr Jack Jones when he started his his long career as a union official in the city nearly 40 years ago

Background imageRetirement Collection: South Bank landlady of Cleveland retires. 1976

South Bank landlady of Cleveland retires. 1976

Background imageRetirement Collection: Barmaid retires in Billingham, enjoying a celebration drink with customers, 1973

Barmaid retires in Billingham, enjoying a celebration drink with customers, 1973

Background imageRetirement Collection: Life Long Barmaid Retires, Middlesbrough, 1973

Life Long Barmaid Retires, Middlesbrough, 1973

Background imageRetirement Collection: George Best with David Mellor, Denis Law and Tony Banks at the Houses of Parliament - May

George Best with David Mellor, Denis Law and Tony Banks at the Houses of Parliament - May 1993. 25/05/1993

Background imageRetirement Collection: John Anthony Conteh, MBE (born 27 May 1951) is a British former professional boxer who

John Anthony Conteh, MBE (born 27 May 1951) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1971 to 1980. He held the WBC light-heavyweight title from 1974 to 1978

Background imageRetirement Collection: Milkman Norman Dennant is retiring after 50 years service with the United Dairies at

Milkman Norman Dennant is retiring after 50 years service with the United Dairies at Lewisham. The housewives on his round in Algernon Road, Ellerdale Street and Brookbank Road

Background imageRetirement Collection: Milkman, Alfred Dobbs, says goodbye to all his customers who have been taking his milk

Milkman, Alfred Dobbs, says goodbye to all his customers who have been taking his milk for 48 years. Alfred Hobbs is 65 years of age and is retiring after 48 years with the same company

Background imageRetirement Collection: Presentation to retiring employees at Marks & Spencer, Stockton. 1973

Presentation to retiring employees at Marks & Spencer, Stockton. 1973

Background imageRetirement Collection: Former Liverpool footballer Chris Lawler returns to Anfield for his testimonial match

Former Liverpool footballer Chris Lawler returns to Anfield for his testimonial match against Swansea. 11th October 1978

Background imageRetirement Collection: Liverpool manager Bill Shankly presents Roger Hunt to the fans at Anfield ahead of his

Liverpool manager Bill Shankly presents Roger Hunt to the fans at Anfield ahead of his testimonial match, two years after he had left the club. Liverpool 8-6 England XI Anfield, Tuesday 11 April 1972

Background imageRetirement Collection: Princess Diana, HRH The Princess of Wales, sings along to the song '

Princess Diana, HRH The Princess of Wales, sings along to the song " Blaydon Races" at Callaly House, Home for the Elderly in Northumbria, North East England

Background imageRetirement Collection: Presentation to retired railwaymen, Middlesbrough. 1972

Presentation to retired railwaymen, Middlesbrough. 1972

Background imageRetirement Collection: Head postmaster retires. 1971

Head postmaster retires. 1971

Background imageRetirement Collection: A spectator watching Princess Diana visiting the Boyd Court Guinness Trust Housing Estate

A spectator watching Princess Diana visiting the Boyd Court Guinness Trust Housing Estate, Bracknell, Berkshire. 25th March 1988

Background imageRetirement Collection: Princess Diana visiting the Boyd Court Guinness Trust Housing Estate, Bracknell

Princess Diana visiting the Boyd Court Guinness Trust Housing Estate, Bracknell, Berkshire. 25th March 1988

Background imageRetirement Collection: A cold frame will always spell warm memories for his 15 years as a head of a

A cold frame will always spell warm memories for his 15 years as a head of a Middlesbrough School for keen gardener Mr Barry Sawyer

Background imageRetirement Collection: Teacher Sheila Thompson gets her class in the picture after a surprise presentation

Teacher Sheila Thompson gets her class in the picture after a surprise presentation. The deputy head of St Dominics School, Redcar, was given a camera by the staff of St John of God Hospital

Background imageRetirement Collection: President of the Warwickshire RFU Harry Walker (seated) pictured after concluding his two

President of the Warwickshire RFU Harry Walker (seated) pictured after concluding his two year term of office. His retirement was marked by a cheese

Background imageRetirement Collection: Mrs Rita Manchester receives a loaf of bread from six-year old Angela Chapman after a

Mrs Rita Manchester receives a loaf of bread from six-year old Angela Chapman after a harvest-style concert held to mark her retirement from St Patricks RC Junior and Infants School, Dalton

Background imageRetirement Collection: All smiles... pupils from Woodhouse Infant and Nursery School raise a cheer for Mrs

All smiles... pupils from Woodhouse Infant and Nursery School raise a cheer for Mrs Doreen Pearson who has retired after working in the school meals service for 25 years

Background imageRetirement Collection: Happy retirement Grandma... kitchen supervisor Mrs Joan Booth says farewell to colleagues

Happy retirement Grandma... kitchen supervisor Mrs Joan Booth says farewell to colleagues and pupils at Meltham CE Junior and Infants School after 24 years there

Background imageRetirement Collection: Dinner-lady Mrs Doreen Pounder has retired after 28 years at two Huddersfield schools

Dinner-lady Mrs Doreen Pounder has retired after 28 years at two Huddersfield schools. She is pictured receiving a bouquet of flowers from Yasmeen Conway (left) and Natasha Knutton

Background imageRetirement Collection: A Huddersfield swimming club is more than 50 years old has closed with it

A Huddersfield swimming club is more than 50 years old has closed with its leaders retirement. Mrs Hazel Kaye, of Almondbury

Background imageRetirement Collection: The last clean-up... Betty Smith is pictured on her retirement as cleaner at Wellhouse

The last clean-up... Betty Smith is pictured on her retirement as cleaner at Wellhouse First School, Mirfield. Mrs Smith, 60, was a cleaner at the former Lee Green School, Mirfield, for 20 years

Background imageRetirement Collection: Liverpool manager Bob Paisley enjoys the sunshine as he sits in a deckchair in the back

Liverpool manager Bob Paisley enjoys the sunshine as he sits in a deckchair in the back garden of his liverpool home, shortly after retiring from the club. 8th July 1983

Background imageRetirement Collection: A February farewell... Mrs Dorothy Robinson is retiring at the end of the month after

A February farewell... Mrs Dorothy Robinson is retiring at the end of the month after being head teacher at Mount Pleasant Infants and Nursery School, Lockwood, for 18 years. 18th February 1987

Background imageRetirement Collection: Former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly. Shankly stunned the football world after

Former Liverpool manager Bill Shankly. Shankly stunned the football world after announcing his resignation in July and here he is given an emotional farewell by supporters. 24th August 1974

Background imageRetirement Collection: Dalton Infant School dinner lady Joan Restall, who has retired after working for

Dalton Infant School dinner lady Joan Restall, who has retired after working for the school for 21 years. 17th January 1986

Background imageRetirement Collection: Shorty before his retirement Birmingham Mail film critic Arthur Steele has been made a

Shorty before his retirement Birmingham Mail film critic Arthur Steele has been made a Knight of the Rank Round Table and is presented with an award normally only given for distinguished service

Background imageRetirement Collection: Liverpool manager Bill Shankly greets young fans outside the directors office at Anfield

Liverpool manager Bill Shankly greets young fans outside the directors office at Anfield on the day he resigned as manager of the club. 12th July 1974

Background imageRetirement Collection: Liverpool manager Bill Shankly announces his retirement

Liverpool manager Bill Shankly announces his retirement and resignation as Liverpool manager at a press conference. 12th July 1974

Background imageRetirement Collection: Bobby Charlton looks sad as he announces hi retirement from Manchester United

Bobby Charlton looks sad as he announces hi retirement from Manchester United. Former Manager Matt Busby sits beside him April 1973

Background imageRetirement Collection: English League Division One match at Stamford Bridge Chelsea 1 v Manchester United

English League Division One match at Stamford Bridge Chelsea 1 v Manchester United 0 Bobby Charlton exchanges pennants with Chelsea captain Eddie McCreadie before he kicks off his final league game

Background imageRetirement Collection: Downing street photographers taking pictures in front of limousine car

Downing street photographers taking pictures in front of limousine car, retirement of Sir Winston Churchill, 1955



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