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Background imageShaving Collection: Every day at the factory of the Wilkinson Sword Company in Cramlington, outside Newcastle

Every day at the factory of the Wilkinson Sword Company in Cramlington, outside Newcastle, 270 men who make the razor blades shave on duty, as part of the production

Background imageShaving Collection: Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham

Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, with his wife Joyce and their five children in a 150 year old house

Background imageShaving Collection: Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) getting shave in London

Cassius Clay aka (Muhammad Ali) getting shave in Londons west end ahead of his non-title fight against Henry Cooper. 28th May 1963

Background imageShaving Collection: A glimpse of the past, during the alnwick costume Fair, as local tradesman Adrian Ions

A glimpse of the past, during the alnwick costume Fair, as local tradesman Adrian Ions, in the part of a footpad, gets the treatment in the stocks as he has his beard shaved for his sins on 5th July

Background imageShaving Collection: Actor Roger Moore getting ready in his dressing room March 1952

Actor Roger Moore getting ready in his dressing room March 1952

Background imageShaving Collection: British soldiers billeted in a forward area of the D. E. F. during the Second World

British soldiers billeted in a forward area of the D. E. F. during the Second World
British soldiers billeted in a forward area of the D.E.F. during the Second World. 1st May 1940

Background imageShaving Collection: 800 yards from the enemy lines, British infantry are entrenched on the 5th Army main

800 yards from the enemy lines, British infantry are entrenched on the 5th Army main front in Italy. By day they live under fire from enemy mortar shells

Background imageShaving Collection: 8th Armys Toilet In The Field Lance Bombardier Gordon Taffy

8th Armys Toilet In The Field Lance Bombardier Gordon Taffy Williams, of Mostyn Street, Llandudno, North Wales, sits in the cab of his lorry and uses his driving mirror when he shaves

Background imageShaving Collection: Another of the 'Axis Collaborationists'is shorn of her hair

Another of the "Axis Collaborationists"is shorn of her hair
Another of the " Axis Collaborationists" is shorn of her hair, to be publicly shamed, through the streets of Cherbourg

Background imageShaving Collection: Nigerian soldiers shaving without the use of soap and water

Nigerian soldiers shaving without the use of soap and water, in Kensington Gardens Victory Camp, London, prior to joining the World War Two Victory Parade. Picture taken 24th May 1946

Background imageShaving Collection: World War Two. Wales. The hairdresser carries on with his business

World War Two. Wales. The hairdresser carries on with his business, though his window has been blown in by a bomb in the Welsh Village. Picture shows a hairdresser giving a customer a shave

Background imageShaving 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 imageShaving Collection: Gentlemens hairdressers in the Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex. November 1953

Gentlemens hairdressers in the Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex. November 1953. D6667

Background imageShaving Collection: Dr Stephen Ward Involved in the Profumo Scandal, pictured at a friends flat in

Dr Stephen Ward Involved in the Profumo Scandal, pictured at a friends flat in Marylebone, July 1963

Background imageShaving Collection: A volunteer food supply driver seen here having a quick shave before his next delivery

A volunteer food supply driver seen here having a quick shave before his next delivery, on the 9th day of the General Strike

Background imageShaving Collection: A customer sits in the barbers chair having his faced shaved by a man in a mask at Steve

A customer sits in the barbers chair having his faced shaved by a man in a mask at Steve Chatworths barber shop in East london May 1980

Background imageShaving Collection: World War I - English soldiers shaving circa 1916

World War I - English soldiers shaving circa 1916

Background imageShaving Collection: Gregor Fisher Scottish actor comedian 1994

Gregor Fisher Scottish actor comedian 1994

Background imageShaving Collection: Women barbers training with cut throat razors, learn how to shave by using balloons

Women barbers training with cut throat razors, learn how to shave by using balloons. December 1958

Background imageShaving Collection: Champions actor William (Bill) Gaunt seen here at home. 1966 A972

Champions actor William (Bill) Gaunt seen here at home. 1966 A972

Background imageShaving Collection: Hair dressers: Barbers: Fred Threlfall has a lather and shave after his hair is cropped

Hair dressers: Barbers: Fred Threlfall has a lather and shave after his hair is cropped by the barber March 1959 P008180

Background imageShaving Collection: Indian troops, in their rest camp in Marseilles, seen here shaving before early morning

Indian troops, in their rest camp in Marseilles, seen here shaving before early morning parade. September 1914

Background imageShaving Collection: Soldiers from the The 1st Manchesters regiment part of the 3rd (Lahore

Soldiers from the The 1st Manchesters regiment part of the 3rd (Lahore) Indian Division seen here taking a early morning shave before inspection, at their rest camp on the race course in Marseilles

Background imageShaving Collection: The Customer were ready To blow their tops! This well-lathered customer won

The Customer were ready To blow their tops! This well-lathered customer won t breathe a word if barber Angela Norris, of Bexley, Kent, lets the razor slip

Background imageShaving Collection: An actor having a shave before performing a Shakespeare play at a theatre April

An actor having a shave before performing a Shakespeare play at a theatre April 1947 P007965

Background imageShaving Collection: Tramp uses a fragment of a mirror to aid him in his shaving. Circa 1936

Tramp uses a fragment of a mirror to aid him in his shaving. Circa 1936

Background imageShaving Collection: Character Studies. Man shaving using razor and broken piece of mirror P044416

Character Studies. Man shaving using razor and broken piece of mirror P044416. Circa 1933

Background imageShaving Collection: Jimmy Tarbuck will be playing 'Buttons'in the pantomime Cinderella at

Jimmy Tarbuck will be playing "Buttons"in the pantomime Cinderella at
Jimmy Tarbuck will be playing " Buttons" in the pantomime Cinderella at the Odeon in Golders Green this Christmas

Background imageShaving Collection: Teenage girl putting the finishing touches to a teddy bear

Teenage girl putting the finishing touches to a teddy bear. With her buzzing razor, she shapes teddys face, giving him that appealing expression loved by millions of children all round the world

Background imageShaving Collection: Teenage girl putting the finishing touches to a teddy bear

Teenage girl putting the finishing touches to a teddy bear. With her buzzing razor, she shapes teddys face, giving him that appealing expression loved by millions of children all round the world

Background imageShaving Collection: The bald club, new member Mrs. Hazel Fortune gets the smooth treatment

The bald club, new member Mrs. Hazel Fortune gets the smooth treatment. as she has her hair shaved off. November 1980 P009426

Background imageShaving Collection: Spike Milligan making up for his part in his new TV series as a Pakistani

Spike Milligan making up for his part in his new TV series as a Pakistani. The series, written by Johnny Speight, is called " Curry and Chips". November 1969 Z10729-016

Background imageShaving Collection: Wrestler Mark Rollerball Rocco seen here taking a shave before a bout November 1978

Wrestler Mark Rollerball Rocco seen here taking a shave before a bout November 1978

Background imageShaving Collection: Footballer Paul Gascoigne with Tottenham and England teammate Chris Waddle

Footballer Paul Gascoigne with Tottenham and England teammate Chris Waddle, sporting a new haircut after a close shave with him. 2nd May 1991

Background imageShaving Collection: Anzac shaving off three days growth in 1916

Anzac shaving off three days growth in 1916

Background imageShaving Collection: Liberal MP David Steel having a shave after leaving The House Of Commons

Liberal MP David Steel having a shave after leaving The House Of Commons, the year his Abortion bill, was drafted into law. 14th July 1967



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