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Background imageScales Collection: Getting to know people is always an important part of starting a new job

Getting to know people is always an important part of starting a new job

Background imageScales Collection: Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, will be taking part in a charity weight losing competition

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, will be taking part in a charity weight losing competition, proceeds going to MIND, pictured during weigh-in, and with Mirror Columnist Marjorie Proops, 28th April 1971

Background imageScales Collection: John Cowboy McCormack, Scottish boxer from Glasgow

John Cowboy McCormack, Scottish boxer from Glasgow, a bronze medal in the light-middleweight division for Great Britain at the 1956 Olympic Games (Melbourne, Australia), and British

Background imageScales Collection: Yvonne Conolly Britains first female black headteacher seen here at Ringcross

Yvonne Conolly Britains first female black headteacher seen here at Ringcross Infant School, Highbury

Background imageScales Collection: Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to

Traction engine steam roller Highland Lass at the public weighbridge belonging to the West Cumberland Farmers Trading Society on 2nd June 1972

Background imageScales Collection: An everyday sight in Newcastle, as the barrow boys ply their trade on 3rd August 1973

An everyday sight in Newcastle, as the barrow boys ply their trade on 3rd August 1973. thomas Quinn, right, is one of the regulars known to many shoppers

Background imageScales Collection: Jockey Jonjo O Neill sitting on a weighing machine, March 1985

Jockey Jonjo O Neill sitting on a weighing machine, March 1985

Background imageScales Collection: Staff behind the counter of the Maypole Grocery store in Warwick

Staff behind the counter of the Maypole Grocery store in Warwick, which is to close down at the end of the week after more than 50 years trading in the town. Allied Suppliers Ltd

Background imageScales Collection: Potts Triplets 22 / 2 / 1952 C906 / 1

Potts Triplets 22 / 2 / 1952 C906 / 1
Potts Triplets 22/2/1952 C906/1

Background imageScales Collection: Fairwood Airport. The reception hall where passengers leaving

Fairwood Airport. The reception hall where passengers leaving and arriving at the new airport at Fairwood Common will pass when civil air passenger services begins at the airport opened today

Background imageScales Collection: Picture shows Sandra Bombroffe, (LEFT with Dark Hair), the 18 years old who has won

Picture shows Sandra Bombroffe, (LEFT with Dark Hair), the 18 years old who has won the Football Pools. The lady on the right is Mrs Vera Fellows. Picture taken 23rd February 1971

Background imageScales Collection: Marisa Neste with some scales. 13th February 1957

Marisa Neste with some scales. 13th February 1957

Background imageScales Collection: What could Mr Spratt be but - a fishmonger! He lives up to his name in Kinglsey Road

What could Mr Spratt be but - a fishmonger! He lives up to his name in Kinglsey Road, Hounslow, where he started his business last January. 20th October 1935

Background imageScales Collection: Mr Ingham (the Kings Jockey) being weighed in at Ascot. June 1923

Mr Ingham (the Kings Jockey) being weighed in at Ascot. June 1923

Background imageScales Collection: Tennis Balls being weighed at Slazenger in Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Tennis Balls being weighed at Slazenger in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. As of 2018, the required weight of a tennis ball is 58.5 grams. Picture taken 22nd May 1968

Background imageScales Collection: Challenger Mauro Galvano at the weigh-in for his bout with WBC super-middleweight

Challenger Mauro Galvano at the weigh-in for his bout with WBC super-middleweight champion Nigel Benn. 5th March 1993

Background imageScales Collection: Admiral Harvey pub, Ramsgate, Kent. 22nd February 1968

Admiral Harvey pub, Ramsgate, Kent. 22nd February 1968

Background imageScales Collection: Britains Henry Cooper weighs-in for his non title bout against Cassius Clay aka

Britains Henry Cooper weighs-in for his non title bout against Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) at The London Palladium. 18th June 1963

Background imageScales Collection: American boxer Cassius Clay Aka (Muhammad Ali) and Britain

American boxer Cassius Clay Aka (Muhammad Ali) and Britains Henry Cooper (left) weigh-in for their non title bout at The London Palladium. 18th June 1963

Background imageScales Collection: Ken Norton at the weigh-in ahead of his third fight with Muhammad Al

Ken Norton at the weigh-in ahead of his third fight with Muhammad Al. 28th September 1976

Background imageScales Collection: Mrs Mary Smith, aged 23, working at John Mackintosh sweet factory

Mrs Mary Smith, aged 23, working at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire. 11th June 1959

Background imageScales Collection: American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay

American world champion heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay

Background imageScales Collection: Muhammad Ali stands on the scales as Brian London looks on at the weigh-in ahead of their

Muhammad Ali stands on the scales as Brian London looks on at the weigh-in ahead of their heavy-Weight contest on 6th August. Which will be held at Earls Court Arena, Kensington, London

Background imageScales Collection: Spains football team training at the Bank of England Club ground at Roehampton

Spains football team training at the Bank of England Club ground at Roehampton. The men circled the ground many times doing what is termed free training

Background imageScales Collection: St Johns Old Market, Liverpool, 26th September 1958. Mrs K Irvine of Belmont Road

St Johns Old Market, Liverpool, 26th September 1958. Mrs K Irvine of Belmont Road, Liverpool, weighing a lobster for a customer

Background imageScales Collection: St Johns Old Market, Liverpool, 28th February 1964. Mrs Elizabeth Moore

St Johns Old Market, Liverpool, 28th February 1964. Mrs Elizabeth Moore, who has been trading for 69 years

Background imageScales Collection: Zak, a two week old leopard named after Ringo Starrs baby

Zak, a two week old leopard named after Ringo Starrs baby, weighs in on kitchen scales in the caravan of Whitley Zoo Parks director, Jill Banks. 7th October 1965

Background imageScales Collection: Brenda Boyle of Corbett Road, Hollywood seen here weighing out tea for sampling at

Brenda Boyle of Corbett Road, Hollywood seen here weighing out tea for sampling at theTy-phoo Tea factory Bordesley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham. 4th February 1960

Background imageScales Collection: Every year the British public pop a million pennies into machines designed to speak

Every year the British public pop a million pennies into machines designed to speak, dial or stamp their true weight

Background imageScales Collection: Actor Alan Bennion seen here in make up at the BBC Lime Grove studio

Actor Alan Bennion seen here in make up at the BBC Lime Grove studio. Being made up as Ice Warrior commander Slaar for the BBC science fiction series Dr Who 1st February 1969

Background imageScales Collection: Cassius Clay and Henry Cooper (left) at the the weigh-in for their first encounter

Cassius Clay and Henry Cooper (left) at the the weigh-in for their first encounter. 18th June 1963

Background imageScales Collection: The latest acquisition at the Kirkleatham hall museum, near Redcar

The latest acquisition at the Kirkleatham hall museum, near Redcar, is a turn-of-the century weighing machine unearthed by the area health authority

Background imageScales Collection: Kathleen Carter, Pet Stall, Stockton Market, North East England, 5th December 1988

Kathleen Carter, Pet Stall, Stockton Market, North East England, 5th December 1988

Background imageScales Collection: Children play on the weighing machine at Plymouth Promenade, Devon. 18th January 1954

Children play on the weighing machine at Plymouth Promenade, Devon. 18th January 1954

Background imageScales Collection: Turkeys for sale in F. Range butchers on the High Street in Wanstead, London

Turkeys for sale in F. Range butchers on the High Street in Wanstead, London, during Christmas, 1946

Background imageScales Collection: A street trader with his barrow on the streets of Newcastle on 5th April 1966

A street trader with his barrow on the streets of Newcastle on 5th April 1966

Background imageScales Collection: A street trader on the streets of Newcastle selling fruit

A street trader on the streets of Newcastle selling fruit and vegetables on 18th July 1980

Background imageScales Collection: Jockey Arthur 'Scobie'Breasley, weighs in at Epsom withs Millbank

Jockey Arthur "Scobie"Breasley, weighs in at Epsom withs Millbank
Jockey Arthur " Scobie" Breasley, weighs in at Epsom withs Millbank. waiting in line. 18th April 1961

Background imageScales Collection: Television programme - Marjorie Sayer who runs the Post Office and shop in Esholt

Television programme - Marjorie Sayer who runs the Post Office and shop in Esholt, the village near to the set of soap opera Emmerdale Farm 20 September 1983 - Marjorie

Background imageScales Collection: Salome, Baby Gorilla, tips the scales at 8lbs 12ozs, during routine checkup at London Zoo

Salome, Baby Gorilla, tips the scales at 8lbs 12ozs, during routine checkup at London Zoo, 6th October 1976

Background imageScales Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - A crowd gathers at the biscuit counter of

Post World War Two - Second World War - A crowd gathers at the biscuit counter of the Fenwicks store in Newcastle following the abolition of points rationing announced by Mr Webb, Food Minister

Background imageScales Collection: Twins Ian and Robert Kearns who both weighed eight pounds two ounces when they were born

Twins Ian and Robert Kearns who both weighed eight pounds two ounces when they were born. Play together at home. Born 22nd April 1962

Background imageScales Collection: Muhammad seen here at the weigh before his world champion fight against Joe Frazier at

Muhammad seen here at the weigh before his world champion fight against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Gardens in New York. 8th March 1971

Background imageScales Collection: Eric Wainwright with children at the seaside. July 1957

Eric Wainwright with children at the seaside. July 1957

Background imageScales Collection: Christmas turkeys on display at F. Range High Class Butchers shop at 37 Wanstead High

Christmas turkeys on display at F. Range High Class Butchers shop at 37 Wanstead High Street 24th December 1946

Background imageScales Collection: School nurse seen here measuring and weighing a pupil. 25th August 1972

School nurse seen here measuring and weighing a pupil. 25th August 1972

Background imageScales Collection: Tom Slinn, cut price grocer, seen here behind the counter serving a customer at his shop

Tom Slinn, cut price grocer, seen here behind the counter serving a customer at his shop in Church Lane, Aston, Bimingham. 7th September 1956

Background imageScales Collection: Local grocer and his wife seen here serving a customer. 14th November 1955

Local grocer and his wife seen here serving a customer. 14th November 1955

Background imageScales Collection: A nurse pictured holding and weighing a baby December 1956

A nurse pictured holding and weighing a baby December 1956

Background imageScales Collection: Thomas the cat on a set of scales

Thomas the cat on a set of scales

Background imageScales Collection: This 5-week-old chihuahua pup called Tiny Tim only weighed one

This 5-week-old chihuahua pup called Tiny Tim only weighed one and a half ounces at birth and was no bigger than a thumb. He is seen here sitting in the kitchen scales. 13th June 1983

Background imageScales Collection: 14 month Deborah English seen here attending Baby Clinic circa 1957

14 month Deborah English seen here attending Baby Clinic circa 1957

Background imageScales Collection: New shops and new buildings are going up every day in Corby

New shops and new buildings are going up every day in Corby. One of the latest is a contemporary supermarket where Doreen Eccles buys her weekend groceries

Background imageScales Collection: Trader in vegetables and spices sits outside his shop in Peshawar the capital of

Trader in vegetables and spices sits outside his shop in Peshawar the capital of the North West Frontier province of Pakistan. February 1961 l

Background imageScales Collection: The sweet stall in Kingston Market Circa 1936 L50

The sweet stall in Kingston Market Circa 1936 L50

Background imageScales Collection: Members of the Southampton 'Fat Ladies Club'gather for their weekly meeting

Members of the Southampton "Fat Ladies Club"gather for their weekly meeting
Members of the Southampton " Fat Ladies Club" gather for their weekly meeting

Background imageScales Collection: Gardener Paul Harrigans facination with growing giant vegetables clinched him a

Gardener Paul Harrigans facination with growing giant vegetables clinched him a place in the recrod books when he shattered the previous best for the worlds heaviest pot leek

Background imageScales Collection: Joe Corrigan, Manchester City goalkeeper, a man with a weight problem on his mind

Joe Corrigan, Manchester City goalkeeper, a man with a weight problem on his mind. Corrigan has been dropped from tomorrow game because he is overweight. January 1970 70-0597-002

Background imageScales Collection: Tributors having their concentrate assessed and weighed by the manager of a columbite

Tributors having their concentrate assessed and weighed by the manager of a columbite mine in Nigeria during the Second World War. The mineral is important for aircraft construction January 1944

Background imageScales Collection: Lulu the baby elephant at Chessington Zoo, was weighed-in

Lulu the baby elephant at Chessington Zoo, was weighed-in, for Lulu was the star of a competition organised by Tyne Brand, for contestants to judge what Lulus weight would be on this date

Background imageScales Collection: The Weigh-In!: They call him Tinsel, because the cuddly little donkey has arrived in time

The Weigh-In!: They call him Tinsel, because the cuddly little donkey has arrived in time for Christmas

Background imageScales Collection: Lion cub and rabbit at Chessington Zoo. June 1953 D3375

Lion cub and rabbit at Chessington Zoo. June 1953 D3375

Background imageScales Collection: Members of the Southampton 'Fat Ladies Club'gather for their weekly meeting

Members of the Southampton "Fat Ladies Club"gather for their weekly meeting
Members of the Southampton " Fat Ladies Club" gather for their weekly meeting

Background imageScales Collection: Boxing Belle Vue. Dave Charnley checks the scales for Joe Brown at the weigh in at

Boxing Belle Vue. Dave Charnley checks the scales for Joe Brown at the weigh in at the Kings Hall Belle Vue. February 1963 P012485

Background imageScales Collection: Holidays: Shirley Tanners luckier than a lot of children

Holidays: Shirley Tanners luckier than a lot of children. She lives in Weston-Super-Mare and when the sun is shining, everyday is a holiday to her

Background imageScales Collection: Clifford Terry, a Birmingham flyweight boxer only weighs 7 stone 7 pounds

Clifford Terry, a Birmingham flyweight boxer only weighs 7 stone 7 pounds. This is a great worry to his manager Tom Jones, and his wife, Bridie Terry

Background imageScales Collection: Pint size penny the Yorkshire Terrier

Pint size penny the Yorkshire Terrier

Background imageScales Collection: A Yorkshire Terrier being weighed, circa 1990

A Yorkshire Terrier being weighed, circa 1990

Background imageScales Collection: American Wrestler Two Ton Tony Galento arrives in London for fight with Jack Doyle

American Wrestler Two Ton Tony Galento arrives in London for fight with Jack Doyle. 8/3/1951 Photographer Greated B1125/1



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