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Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Entertainer Tessie O Shea pictured in Plantagenet Street, Cardiff, where she was born

Entertainer Tessie O Shea pictured in Plantagenet Street, Cardiff, where she was born, with her aunt, 87 year old Mrs Nellie Carr. 21st June 1978

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Tony Blackburn at twenty two (22) ex Radio One DJ disk jockey

Tony Blackburn at twenty two (22) ex Radio One DJ disk jockey. Picture taken as Tony Blackburn completes the first ever BBC Radio One broadcast. Picture taken 1st October 1967

Background imageThumbs Up 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 imageThumbs Up Collection: Angelo Dundee (left) manager of World Heavyweight Champion Cassius Clay seen here during

Angelo Dundee (left) manager of World Heavyweight Champion Cassius Clay seen here during a visit to Highbury along with the secretary of the BBBC Mr Teddy Waltham

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Pop Group Bay City Rollers. Back left to right: Eric Faulkner, Les McKeown

Pop Group Bay City Rollers. Back left to right: Eric Faulkner, Les McKeown, Stuart Wood. Front: Derek Longmuir and Ian Mitchell. 9th September, 1976

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: A happy band of Kirkby Carers at their meeting. Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. June 1989

A happy band of Kirkby Carers at their meeting. Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. June 1989

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: PADDY ASHDOWN WITH WIFE JANE ASHDOWN AT POLLING STATION 10 / 04 / 1992

PADDY ASHDOWN WITH WIFE JANE ASHDOWN AT POLLING STATION 10 / 04 / 1992
PADDY ASHDOWN WITH WIFE JANE ASHDOWN AT POLLING STATION 10/04/1992

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Anneka Rice, Television presenter pictured filming the BBC Television Programme

Anneka Rice, Television presenter pictured filming the BBC Television Programme Driving Force. Pictured driving a Chieftain Tank. In the other frame in this set, the tank pushes and crushes a car

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Elton John and fans watching the Watford v Gillingham football match. 11th November 1978

Elton John and fans watching the Watford v Gillingham football match. 11th November 1978

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Dave Hill and Noddy Holder of Slade were left behind at Heathrow Airport when the plane

Dave Hill and Noddy Holder of Slade were left behind at Heathrow Airport when the plane in which they were to travel to Paris was overbooked. They continued their journey on a later plane

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Middlesbrough manager Lennie Lawrence celebrates promotion to the Premier League after

Middlesbrough manager Lennie Lawrence celebrates promotion to the Premier League after victory at Wolves 2nd May 1992

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ian Ironside seen here before the start of the final match of

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ian Ironside seen here before the start of the final match of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers. 2nd May 1992

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Ken Dodd, entertainer, pictured in 1985, in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

Ken Dodd, entertainer, pictured in 1985, in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, during his 1985 Summer Season in the town. Pictured with his famous Diddy Men. Picture taken circa 1st August 1985

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Comedian and singer Ken Dodd has been signed for a new series of London Palladium shows

Comedian and singer Ken Dodd has been signed for a new series of London Palladium shows at a record fee to begin in the summer of 1967

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Thumbs up from shadow transport minister John Prescott as he meets workers during his

Thumbs up from shadow transport minister John Prescott as he meets workers during his visit to Vauxhalls Ellesmere Port plant. Picture taken 7th February 1992

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Actress Glenda Jackson standing at the back of a double decker bus

Actress Glenda Jackson standing at the back of a double decker bus, with Vote Labour poster in the window. 21st March 1992

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Teenager Steve Harrison scaled the heights of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps climbing wall

Teenager Steve Harrison scaled the heights of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps climbing wall, part of the armys adventure training exhibition at the Tyneside Summer Exhibition. 2nd August 1985

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Ken Dodd at Southport Theatre. 3rd September 1989

Ken Dodd at Southport Theatre. 3rd September 1989

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is happy to speak to the press after the birth of his 8oz

The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is happy to speak to the press after the birth of his 8oz baby son Zak who is the first child of Ringo & wife Maureen Starkey, 14th September 1965

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Brian Clough Nottingham Forest manager gives the thumbs up March 1988

Brian Clough Nottingham Forest manager gives the thumbs up March 1988

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: England captain Jimmy Armfield gives the thumbs up during a private training session at Blackpool

England captain Jimmy Armfield gives the thumbs up during a private training session at Blackpool FC home ground Bloomfield Road as he fights to be fit for the England tour party heading off to

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Liverpool football players, full of high spirits as they board coach for cup tie against

Liverpool football players, full of high spirits as they board coach for cup tie against Leicester City tomorrow. Picture taken March 1965

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Alfie Conn of Celtic FC. March 1977

Alfie Conn of Celtic FC. March 1977

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Trooper George Hart of Reconnaissance military operations during the Second World War

Trooper George Hart of Reconnaissance military operations during the Second World War. 9th June 1944

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: The crew of one of the small ships that helped with the evacuation of the British

The crew of one of the small ships that helped with the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). from the beaches of Dunkirk, pose for the cameras at Folkestone. 6th June 1940

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Trooper George Hart of Higham Kent. Part of the reconnaissance division

Trooper George Hart of Higham Kent. Part of the reconnaissance division. He gives a thumbs up victory sign. Location in the UK unknown. Picture taken 9th June 1944

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: No need to ask if the Royal Tank Corp enjoy their meals

No need to ask if the Royal Tank Corp enjoy their meals, its a thumbs up from them at dinner time. Eight soldiers enjoy their food, and all sharing one bottle of Daddies Brown Sauce

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Richard Branson pictured thumbs up and celebrating with relief after being rescued

Richard Branson pictured thumbs up and celebrating with relief after being rescued from his ill fated Atlantic Crossing Balloon attempt

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Liverpool heroes Steve Heighway, Phil Thompson and Ian Callaghan who all scored in

Liverpool heroes Steve Heighway, Phil Thompson and Ian Callaghan who all scored in the UEFA Cup Second Round First Leg match against Real Sociedad in Spain

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Tony Benn, M. P. seen here out on the campaign trail during the 1979 General Election

Tony Benn, M. P. seen here out on the campaign trail during the 1979 General Election
Tony Benn, M.P. seen here out on the campaign trail during the 1979 General Election. 15th April 1979

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Thumbs up from this Newcastle resident. 10th January 1976

Thumbs up from this Newcastle resident. 10th January 1976

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Middlesbrough fans Jinsky, Owen McCabe and Steve Palmer welcome Juninho to Teesside with

Middlesbrough fans Jinsky, Owen McCabe and Steve Palmer welcome Juninho to Teesside with a homemade banner. 16th October 1995

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Paul Sugrue, November 1984

Paul Sugrue, November 1984

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Comedian Ken Dodd comperes Housewives Choice. 13th April 1964

Comedian Ken Dodd comperes Housewives Choice. 13th April 1964

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Henry Cooper, proudly shows off his 3rd Lonsdale bet, which was presented to him by Sir

Henry Cooper, proudly shows off his 3rd Lonsdale bet, which was presented to him by Sir Onslow Fane at the Boxing Board of Control offices, London, 20th December 1967

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Euro 1996 Football Fans in Liverpool City Centre, 14th June 1996. Czech Republic Fans

Euro 1996 Football Fans in Liverpool City Centre, 14th June 1996. Czech Republic Fans

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Fandabeedoze Comedian Allan Stewarts send up of Jimmy Krankie is sure to bring

Fandabeedoze Comedian Allan Stewarts send up of Jimmy Krankie is sure to bring
Fandabeedoze..Comedian Allan Stewarts send up of Jimmy Krankie is sure to bring the audience to its knees! 10th August 1993

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Lyndon Thomas, new Wales RFU B Team member, pictured at Rhoose Airport, Glamorgan

Lyndon Thomas, new Wales RFU B Team member, pictured at Rhoose Airport, Glamorgan, travelling to France ahead of match v France B Team, Friday 19th October 1973

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Welsh singing star Tom Jones shows his certificate after passing his driving test in

Welsh singing star Tom Jones shows his certificate after passing his driving test in Newport today. March 1966

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: The old Teesmouth lifeboat being launched for the last time after lifeboat chiefs

The old Teesmouth lifeboat being launched for the last time after lifeboat chiefs welcomed a new super-fast vessel to the Tees - and launched a £ 150, 000 appeal to pay for her. 4th January 1986

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: The wheel of fortune gets the thumbs-up from these youngsters at Skelmanthorpe scout

The wheel of fortune gets the thumbs-up from these youngsters at Skelmanthorpe scout groups fund raising garden party. The event was held to make money for the 5th Huddersfield South East

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Honour For Ulster. RAF Pilot Noel waves from the cockpit of his Lancaster bomber

Honour For Ulster. RAF Pilot Noel waves from the cockpit of his Lancaster bomber Shillelac in the last years of the war. Circa 1944

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Kirkbys Westvale Estate is in carnival spirit this week for its first ever summer

Kirkbys Westvale Estate is in carnival spirit this week for its first ever summer carnival. The festivities began when a colourful procession of 100 children in fancy dress paraded to the Copthorne

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Members of Kirkheaton Youth Club and their leader, Mr Alan Dobson

Members of Kirkheaton Youth Club and their leader, Mr Alan Dobson, are pictured at its official opening, performed by Kirklees Mayoress Mrs Barbara Walker

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Aircraft arrives in Whitechapel High Street for art show, London. 24th February 1975

Aircraft arrives in Whitechapel High Street for art show, London. 24th February 1975

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Gateshead team players in happy mood leaving the stadium for their F. A

Gateshead team players in happy mood leaving the stadium for their F. A
Gateshead team players in happy mood leaving the stadium for their F.A. Cup tie with Lincoln today. Left to right are Leon Gill, Geoff Carver, Jimmy Boyce, Peter Harrison and Stewart Mitchell

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: All smiles from Paul Hoskins of Normanby, who has finished his apprenticeship at Skippers

All smiles from Paul Hoskins of Normanby, who has finished his apprenticeship at Skippers Lane industrial estate and starts work on tuesday. 28th August 1982

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Swapping the prospect of the dole queue and falling in line for work are these 29 council

Swapping the prospect of the dole queue and falling in line for work are these 29 council apprentices. The lucky lads have been taken on at Langbaurgh

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: The winning Raven Patrol. Front row l-r Graham Porter, the patrol leader

The winning Raven Patrol. Front row l-r Graham Porter, the patrol leader, Maxwell McLennon, Martin Swinbank and Stephen Taylor. Back row l-r Jason Glass, James Spalding and Aston Bowles

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Ready to go before the cameras - these youngsters from class four at Slaithwaite Junior

Ready to go before the cameras - these youngsters from class four at Slaithwaite Junior School who will be extras in a play to be filmed at the school by YTV after Easter

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Ex Boro footballer David Hodgson, wishes his old team the best of luck, 19th April 1995

Ex Boro footballer David Hodgson, wishes his old team the best of luck, 19th April 1995

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: David Hodgson holding up a contract, giving a thumbs up sign, circa 1980s

David Hodgson holding up a contract, giving a thumbs up sign, circa 1980s

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Birmingham Football supporters. 6th January 1965

Birmingham Football supporters. 6th January 1965

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Muhammad Ali at Heathrow Airport London before his departure to Los Angeles

Muhammad Ali at Heathrow Airport London before his departure to Los Angeles. 28th September 1984

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: A proud John Hall pictured at the official opening of the MetroCentre shopping centre in

A proud John Hall pictured at the official opening of the MetroCentre shopping centre in Gateshead. 13th October, 1986

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: The Moody Blues, give a thumbs up after learning that they are Top of the Pops

The Moody Blues, give a thumbs up after learning that they are Top of the Pops, 18th January 1964. Left to Right, Michael Pinder, Clint Warwick, Denny Laine, Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram promotes the Internation Athletics Track

Athlete Steve Cram Steve Cram promotes the Internation Athletics Track and Field Match between Great Britain NI, Czechoslovakia and France at Gatesehad Internation Stadium 25 June 1985

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Cup confidence amongs the Widnes wives before the Cup Final match against Hull Kingston

Cup confidence amongs the Widnes wives before the Cup Final match against Hull Kingston Rovers from Mrs Barbara Karalius, Mrs Eileen Myler and Mrs Maureen Hurstfield. 8th May 1964

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Students Alison Webb and Kate Young raised 200 for the homeless charity Shelter with a

Students Alison Webb and Kate Young raised 200 for the homeless charity Shelter with a half-term hitch-hike back in 1976. The pals from Newcastle University travelled to Munich

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Tottenham Hotspur footballer Glenn Hoddle gives the thumbs up

Tottenham Hotspur footballer Glenn Hoddle gives the thumbs up after becoming a new father to a baby girl. 14th January 1983

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Tottenham Hotspur footballers congratulate teammate Glenn Hoddle (centre

Tottenham Hotspur footballers congratulate teammate Glenn Hoddle (centre) on becoming a father to a baby girl. Right is Steve Archibald. 14th January 1983

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Darren Jackson (left) Paul Gascoigne (right) of Newcastle United Football Club

Darren Jackson (left) Paul Gascoigne (right) of Newcastle United Football Club. February 1988 P008110

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: England footballer Bobby Charlton gives the thumbs up gesture as he leans out of

England footballer Bobby Charlton gives the thumbs up gesture as he leans out of the train window as the England team leave Paddington Station in London for Cardiff before their international match

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Yorkshire cricketer Geoffrey Boycott in happy mood after hearing he has been picked for

Yorkshire cricketer Geoffrey Boycott in happy mood after hearing he has been picked for the England team. 31st May 1964

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Alan Freeman DJ May 1998 Radio One at the Grosvenor Hotel

Alan Freeman DJ May 1998 Radio One at the Grosvenor Hotel

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Manchester Uniteds David Herd, pictured filling up a car at his garage in Urmston

Manchester Uniteds David Herd, pictured filling up a car at his garage in Urmston. He will be turning out for the reserves in his first game since he broke his leg earlier this year

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: An unemployed building workers mother bought her son a Rangers Pools ticket

An unemployed building workers mother bought her son a Rangers Pools ticket - and scored a £ 14, 300 win. Yesterday, Mrs Elizabeth Wallace, widow aged 81

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: A smiling Paul Gascoigne today received the Barclays Young Eagle award 26 November 1987

A smiling Paul Gascoigne today received the Barclays Young Eagle award 26 November 1987

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: The new-look Byrds return to Britain after 3 years. l to r- Roger McGuinn

The new-look Byrds return to Britain after 3 years. l to r- Roger McGuinn, Kevin Kelley, Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman May 1968

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Cliff Richard Actor / Singer giving the thumbs up sign 3rd October 1967

Cliff Richard Actor / Singer giving the thumbs up sign 3rd October 1967

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Ocean adds Port Said to the roll of

Suez Crisis 1956 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Ocean adds Port Said to the roll of Battle Honours displayed on its flight deck. The ship has just docked in Devonport after returning from Suez

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 Junior Seaman John Higgins, 17, of Oldham gives a thumbs up as The

Suez Crisis 1956 Junior Seaman John Higgins, 17, of Oldham gives a thumbs up as The Aircraft Carrier HMS Ocean adds Port Said to the roll of Battle Honours displayed on its flight deck

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 Private Ronald Ellwood of the first Battalion Argyle

Suez Crisis 1956 Private Ronald Ellwood of the first Battalion Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders and his guitar arrive safely back in Southampton on the troopship Asturias

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Suez Crisis 1956 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Ocean adds Port Said to the roll of

Suez Crisis 1956 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Ocean adds Port Said to the roll of Battle Honours displayed on its flight deck. The ship has just docked in Devonport after returning from Suez

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Kate Winslet actress February 1998, Titanic actress leaving Heathrow for New York

Kate Winslet actress February 1998, Titanic actress leaving Heathrow for New York on Concorde wearing her Doc Martens brown leather boots

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Princess Michael of Kent and Richard Branson At Tower Pier, July 1986

Princess Michael of Kent and Richard Branson At Tower Pier, July 1986

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Richard Branson tycoon with Princess Michael of Kent on his boat Virgin Atlantic

Richard Branson tycoon with Princess Michael of Kent on his boat Virgin Atlantic Challenger, July 1986

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Merchant Seamen during WW2 giving the 'Thumbs Up'Circa 1941

Merchant Seamen during WW2 giving the "Thumbs Up"Circa 1941
Merchant Seamen during WW2 giving the " Thumbs Up" Circa 1941

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: A soldier giving the 'thumbs up'following his evacuation from Dunkirk June 2nd

A soldier giving the "thumbs up"following his evacuation from Dunkirk June 2nd
A soldier giving the " thumbs up" following his evacuation from Dunkirk June 2nd 1940

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Cricketer Mike Gatting gives thumbs up. June 1980

Cricketer Mike Gatting gives thumbs up. June 1980

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Kenneth Crutchlow gets in some practice at thumbing lifts. December 1967 P007839

Kenneth Crutchlow gets in some practice at thumbing lifts. December 1967 P007839

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Cricketer Mike Gatting gives thumbs up. June 1980

Cricketer Mike Gatting gives thumbs up. June 1980

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: Soldiers from the Royal Pioneer Corps men enjoy a bath after labouring on air raid

Soldiers from the Royal Pioneer Corps men enjoy a bath after labouring on air raid wreckage October 1940

Background imageThumbs Up Collection: British formula one racing driver Brian Naylor gives the thumbs up to his new Jaguar car

British formula one racing driver Brian Naylor gives the thumbs up to his new Jaguar car. September 1955



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