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Seasonal Collection

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Pantomime at Liverpool Empire Theatre. Getting together for rehearsals at the Empire

Pantomime at Liverpool Empire Theatre. Getting together for rehearsals at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, are (left to right), Georgina Moon (Sleeping Beauty), Barbara New (Tea Lady)

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Patti Tootell, Mike Newman and Helene Hunt, appearing at the Liverpool Empire in Jack

Patti Tootell, Mike Newman and Helene Hunt, appearing at the Liverpool Empire in Jack and the Beanstalk. December 1979

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Mother Goose, superstar in velvet, feathers and fur, the dame

Mother Goose, superstar in velvet, feathers and fur, the dames a show-stopper with any audience. Empire Theatre, Liverpool. 27th December 1982

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Comedians Syd Little and Eddie Large with their glamorous Aladdin, Patsy Ann Scott

Comedians Syd Little and Eddie Large with their glamorous Aladdin, Patsy Ann Scott, on a ride across the stage at Liverpools Empire Theatre as rehearsals begin for what promises to be a record

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Maggie Smith in the title role of Peter Pan with Dave Allen as Captain Hook

Maggie Smith in the title role of Peter Pan with Dave Allen as Captain Hook. Pictured together during rehearsals. 30th November 1973

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Father Christmas arrives by hovercraft at Freegrounds Park Infant & Junior School

Father Christmas arrives by hovercraft at Freegrounds Park Infant & Junior School, Hedge End, Hampshire. Father Christmas is Grant Ickington

Background imageSeasonal Collection: A woman sledging on a washing up bowl in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

A woman sledging on a washing up bowl in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Rats! That renowned rodent Roland Rat has run into trouble again

Rats! That renowned rodent Roland Rat has run into trouble again. His Ratmobile broke down outside the Liverpool Empire where he is to star in the panto Dick Whittington

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Harold Turlant (68 years) and Albert Wilkinson (51 years)

Harold Turlant (68 years) and Albert Wilkinson (51 years), from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs which is on at the Liverpool Empire. 23rd December 1988

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Dress rehearsal for Palladium pantomime, 'Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp'

Dress rehearsal for Palladium pantomime, "Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp"
Dress rehearsal for Palladium pantomime, " Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp". Cliff Richard will play his first acting and singing role on the west end stage in the title role of Aladdin

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Davy Jones with girls from the show, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Liverpool Empire

Davy Jones with girls from the show, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Liverpool Empire. December 1979

Background imageSeasonal Collection: The three stars of the Dick Whittington panto at the Liverpool Empire reading through

The three stars of the Dick Whittington panto at the Liverpool Empire reading through their script on the first day of rehearsals in the auditorium

Background imageSeasonal Collection: An afternoon walk on the park lake. The overnight fall of snow ruined skating chances

An afternoon walk on the park lake. The overnight fall of snow ruined skating chances on Sefton Park lake but many people had the experience of walking on the lake

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Staff sorting mail at Christmas time. Merseyside. 20th December 1955

Staff sorting mail at Christmas time. Merseyside. 20th December 1955

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Shopping scene in Liverpool, Merseyside. 29th December 1970

Shopping scene in Liverpool, Merseyside. 29th December 1970

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Lord Street, christmas lights stretch away uphill from the junction with Paradise Street

Lord Street, christmas lights stretch away uphill from the junction with Paradise Street. Liverpool, Merseyside. 23rd November 1962

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Nelsons Column Lions Trafalgar Square London. One of the four Lion statues at the base of

Nelsons Column Lions Trafalgar Square London. One of the four Lion statues at the base of Nelsons column was given a large bowl of bones for Christmas by an anonymous admirer

Background imageSeasonal Collection: The scene over Victoria Square and Middlesbrough Town hall after a snow storm

The scene over Victoria Square and Middlesbrough Town hall after a snow storm. Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, 2nd January 1965

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Christmas lights being switched on, Broad Street Mall, Reading. 14th November 1998

Christmas lights being switched on, Broad Street Mall, Reading. 14th November 1998

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, 3rd February 1970

Bold Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, 3rd February 1970

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Carols in the wards at Salford Royal Hospital. Christmas Eve

Carols in the wards at Salford Royal Hospital. Christmas Eve, Nurses and medical staff of the Salford Royal Hospital went round the hospital wards and sang carols to the patients

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Father Christmas, on his way to a party in aid of Save Tadworth Court Hospital

Father Christmas, on his way to a party in aid of Save Tadworth Court Hospital which was being held on the luxury boat Sir Thomas More

Background imageSeasonal Collection: General views of tobogganing and skiing in Richmond Park, London. 27th December 1970

General views of tobogganing and skiing in Richmond Park, London. 27th December 1970

Background imageSeasonal Collection: A boy sledging on a clothes basket in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

A boy sledging on a clothes basket in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

Background imageSeasonal Collection: A couple sledging in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

A couple sledging in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Children sledging on a milk crate in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

Children sledging on a milk crate in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Children sledging on washing up bowls in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

Children sledging on washing up bowls in Greenwich Park, London, 27th December 1970

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Choirboys at Liverpool Cathedral. 22nd December 1962

Choirboys at Liverpool Cathedral. 22nd December 1962

Background imageSeasonal Collection: 100 ft up and crane drivers Ken Jones and Tommy Brett wave as they finish the job of

100 ft up and crane drivers Ken Jones and Tommy Brett wave as they finish the job of securing the Christmas tree. Womens Hospital in Toxteth. 1st December 1992

Background imageSeasonal Collection: 'Trafalgar'Tug captain John French in the shape of Father Christmas safely

"Trafalgar"Tug captain John French in the shape of Father Christmas safely
" Trafalgar" Tug captain John French in the shape of Father Christmas safely on board the Bar Lightship " Planet" pictured with its crew

Background imageSeasonal Collection: The traditional spectacle of Christmas, as choirboys and members of the Cross Guild of

The traditional spectacle of Christmas, as choirboys and members of the Cross Guild of Liverpool Cathedral rehearse the bearing of the holly bough

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Postman Ronnie Taylor on his round as Father Christmas. Workmates at the Central Delivery

Postman Ronnie Taylor on his round as Father Christmas. Workmates at the Central Delivery Office in Liverpool sponsored him to dress up as Father Christmas as part of a fundraising drive in memory of

Background imageSeasonal Collection: A toast at the Mersey Bar - Captain Nicholas Burns of the lightship Planet

A toast at the Mersey Bar - Captain Nicholas Burns of the lightship Planet and Santa Claus (Captain John French of the tug Trafalgar). 23rd December 1969

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Christmas lights in St Johns Gardens, Liverpool. December 1960

Christmas lights in St Johns Gardens, Liverpool. December 1960

Background imageSeasonal Collection: West Indians give a party for white and black children. Children get together in

West Indians give a party for white and black children. Children get together in the Notting Hill and North Kensington area

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Miss Cleveland stirs Christmas pud. 1976

Miss Cleveland stirs Christmas pud. 1976

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Father Christmas at Teesside Airport. 1976

Father Christmas at Teesside Airport. 1976

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Dog dressed as Father Christmas. 1976

Dog dressed as Father Christmas. 1976

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Denis Law, at home over Christmas in 1987. Denis Law CBE

Denis Law, at home over Christmas in 1987. Denis Law CBE (born 24 February 1940) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a forward

Background imageSeasonal Collection: The star trio at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, are (left to right) Sally Rose (Alcolom)

The star trio at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, are (left to right) Sally Rose (Alcolom), Douglas Breniser (The Prince) and Sue Park (Marjanah)

Background imageSeasonal Collection: The march of the Mutant Turtles from the Empire Panto - Robin Hood

The march of the Mutant Turtles from the Empire Panto - Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood at rehearsal. 11th December 1990

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Exterior of the Empire Theatre, which is showing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Exterior of the Empire Theatre, which is showing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 3rd January 1986

Background imageSeasonal Collection: It was fun and games for more than 2000 youngsters at Liverpool

It was fun and games for more than 2000 youngsters at Liverpools Empire Theatre when they enjoyed the delights of the Cinderella panto

Background imageSeasonal Collection: The sight of Cinderella strolling in Liverpools Church Street warmed the hearts of

The sight of Cinderella strolling in Liverpools Church Street warmed the hearts of frozen shoppers. Cinders, alias Stacey Gregg (second from left)

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Empire panto star Denise Nolan, who plays the part of Snow White

Empire panto star Denise Nolan, who plays the part of Snow White, arrives in Liverpool with her " crew" for rehearsals. 9th December 1985

Background imageSeasonal Collection: Backstage at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, during the Cinderella pantomime

Backstage at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, during the Cinderella pantomime. 3rd January 1990

Background imageSeasonal Collection: The excitement is just too much for school girls Michelle Humphreys

The excitement is just too much for school girls Michelle Humphreys, Nicola Didham and Katherine McKain (left to right) as they meet their heart throb

Background imageSeasonal Collection: The cast of Aladdin with director Peter Roberts (centre

The cast of Aladdin with director Peter Roberts (centre, right) and choreogreapher Ray Cornell. December 1983



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