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Background imageTransport Collection: Commer Highwayman Motorhome. 7th November 1971. Local Caption watscan

Commer Highwayman Motorhome. 7th November 1971. Local Caption watscan
Commer Highwayman Motorhome. 7th November 1971. watscan - - 03/02/2010 - -

Background imageTransport Collection: Cunard line steamship SS Ascania. 11th August 1958

Cunard line steamship SS Ascania. 11th August 1958

Background imageTransport Collection: Terry Waite is reunited with his beloved MGB sports car

Terry Waite is reunited with his beloved MGB sports car. He had left the blue car in the garage of his Blackheath home when he flew off to Beirut in the early winter of 1987

Background imageTransport Collection: Engine production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. 15th March 1973

Engine production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. 15th March 1973

Background imageTransport Collection: SS Orduna was an ocean liner built in 1913-14 by Harland

SS Orduna was an ocean liner built in 1913-14 by Harland and Wolff in Belfast for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company. After two voyages she was chartered to Cunard Line. Circa 1914

Background imageTransport Collection: Newspaper printing. Delivery vans of the London evening News wait for the paper to roll

Newspaper printing. Delivery vans of the London evening News wait for the paper to roll off the press in Fleet Street. 1961

Background imageTransport Collection: Tenbys new 47 foot long Tyne Class lifeboat, the RFA Sir Galahad

Tenbys new 47 foot long Tyne Class lifeboat, the RFA Sir Galahad, arrives at the Tenby RNLI station yesterday. 14th July 1986

Background imageTransport Collection: The Duke of Bedford public house, North Shields 18th December 1963

The Duke of Bedford public house, North Shields 18th December 1963

Background imageTransport Collection: Returning evacuee children wave goodbye to Derby as their train moves out

Returning evacuee children wave goodbye to Derby as their train moves out, bound for London and their homes. 15th June 1945

Background imageTransport Collection: Production line at Triumph Motorcycles factory at Meriden. Circa 1955

Production line at Triumph Motorcycles factory at Meriden. Circa 1955

Background imageTransport Collection: Scenes at Manchester Airport. 13th June 1967. The Mottershead family

Scenes at Manchester Airport. 13th June 1967. The Mottershead family arriving back from Guernsey, mum, Audrey and dad John Mottershead and children, Nigel, Carol and Colin

Background imageTransport Collection: A group of police motorcyclists receive a final briefing at Hampton Police Station

A group of police motorcyclists receive a final briefing at Hampton Police Station, Middlesex, UK, before they begin their first days duty

Background imageTransport Collection: A group of police motorcyclists begin their first days duty in Hampton Middlesex

A group of police motorcyclists begin their first days duty in Hampton Middlesex. This patrol is one of fourteen set up by the Metropolitan Police to reduce motoring offences, 4th April 1938

Background imageTransport Collection: The Swing Bridge, Newcastle. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 14th October 1920

The Swing Bridge, Newcastle. Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 14th October 1920

Background imageTransport Collection: The Austin Mini production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963

The Austin Mini production line at Longbridge. 10th March 1963. A completed Austin Mini is driven on to a car transporter at Longbridge for delivery to a Austin showroom

Background imageTransport Collection: Birmingham Evacuees arrive at Ripley station 15th November 1940

Birmingham Evacuees arrive at Ripley station 15th November 1940

Background imageTransport Collection: The facade of Liverpool Lime Street railway station seen from St Georges Plateau

The facade of Liverpool Lime Street railway station seen from St Georges Plateau. 14th May 1964

Background imageTransport Collection: Bridge workers board on 007, the Humber Bridge service bus

Bridge workers board on 007, the Humber Bridge service bus, for the journey over the centre span of Humber Bridge from Hessle towards to Barton

Background imageTransport Collection: The Kingstonian, pictured here at the Quay Head (now Cascade Steps

The Kingstonian, pictured here at the Quay Head (now Cascade Steps) offered trips up river to Beeses Tea Gardens and Hanham and Keynsham locks throughout the 1950s and 60s

Background imageTransport Collection: With 30 passengers aboard, the sea tractor at work between Burgh Island

With 30 passengers aboard, the sea tractor at work between Burgh Island and mainland at Bigbury on Sea, Devon. 13th June 1956

Background imageTransport Collection: English aviator Amy Johnson, the first female pilot to fly solo from Britain to Australia

English aviator Amy Johnson, the first female pilot to fly solo from Britain to Australia. Pictured here at the opening of the speedboat season, at Welsh Harp reservoir near Hendon, London

Background imageTransport Collection: Sunshine on the bridge to Rock Ferry Pier. 6th October 1937

Sunshine on the bridge to Rock Ferry Pier. 6th October 1937

Background imageTransport Collection: The crew of the New Brighton lifeboat seen here aboard their new vessel The Edmund

The crew of the New Brighton lifeboat seen here aboard their new vessel The Edmund and Mary Robinson. The boat a Watson 41 lifeboat was built by Groves & Gutteridge of Cowes, Isle of Wight

Background imageTransport Collection: Snow Scenes, A19 Motorway, Teesside, 22nd February 1994

Snow Scenes, A19 Motorway, Teesside, 22nd February 1994

Background imageTransport Collection: The 45, 000 ton liner Aquitania leaves Southampton dock on her final voyage

The 45, 000 ton liner Aquitania leaves Southampton dock on her final voyage, bound for her birthplace The Clyde to be broken up after 36 years service. 20th February 1950. RMS Aquitania

Background imageTransport Collection: Freddie Laker at Woodcote Park Stud Farm near Epsom in Surrey. 27th January 1960

Freddie Laker at Woodcote Park Stud Farm near Epsom in Surrey. 27th January 1960

Background imageTransport Collection: Footballer Stan Bowles, the man who doesn t like planes

Footballer Stan Bowles, the man who doesn t like planes, settles down to a lonely game of cards on the way back from Newcastle. January 1976 P003866

Background imageTransport Collection: The opening of the Chelsea Drugstore in the Kings Road London

The opening of the Chelsea Drugstore in the Kings Road London

Background imageTransport Collection: The Grand Union Canal near Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire. Circa 1948

The Grand Union Canal near Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire. Circa 1948

Background imageTransport Collection: Ships: Canberra September 1982 - First cruise after Falklands services

Ships: Canberra September 1982 - First cruise after Falklands services

Background imageTransport Collection: Vespa scooter July 1983

Vespa scooter July 1983

Background imageTransport Collection: A very smart gentleman on his penny farthing

A very smart gentleman on his penny farthing

Background imageTransport Collection: Transport: Railways. The departure sign at Manchesters Victoria Station

Transport: Railways. The departure sign at Manchesters Victoria Station. February 1951 P008001

Background imageTransport Collection: Wayne Newton looking very happy as he leans against a gleaming Rolls-Royce on his arrival

Wayne Newton looking very happy as he leans against a gleaming Rolls-Royce on his arrival at Heathrow Airport. April 1975 75-1927

Background imageTransport Collection: The Venture coach on the road between Shotley Bridge and Blanchland, with, right

The Venture coach on the road between Shotley Bridge and Blanchland, with, right, Will Payne, for many years its guard

Background imageTransport Collection: Children Nurseries: Mothers helping to boost production at Broadstone Mill, Reddish

Children Nurseries: Mothers helping to boost production at Broadstone Mill, Reddish, Lancs, go aboard the " Mothers Special" which takes them and their babies home after the days work

Background imageTransport Collection: Clothing Beach. Model Carol Dwyer gets a cheeky glance as she poses in a revealing

Clothing Beach. Model Carol Dwyer gets a cheeky glance as she poses in a revealing swimsuit down by the riverside. Three hundred girls have ordered similar suits from a Shrewsbury boutique

Background imageTransport Collection: Blyth, Northumberland Lifeboat crew (left to right) Charlie Hatcher (coxswain)

Blyth, Northumberland Lifeboat crew (left to right) Charlie Hatcher (coxswain), Tommy Moss (2nd coxswain), John Scott (motor mechanic)

Background imageTransport Collection: Leo Sayer and his wife Jan at LAP to fly to Las Vegas where he is to appear on TV

Leo Sayer and his wife Jan at LAP to fly to Las Vegas where he is to appear on TV. 29th December 1982

Background imageTransport Collection: Early lifeboat at Cresswell, Northumberland. There were three lifeboats at

Early lifeboat at Cresswell, Northumberland. There were three lifeboats at Cresswell, Northumberland, and it is not clear which boat is pictured here

Background imageTransport Collection: The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider is lifted into position from where it will

The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider is lifted into position from where it will make its journey from The Tyne at Newcastle Quayside to the Town Moor, Newcastle

Background imageTransport Collection: Keeping a lookout during exercises of the Barry lifeboat in the Bristol Channel is crew

Keeping a lookout during exercises of the Barry lifeboat in the Bristol Channel is crew member Mr. Emlyn Davies. 14th May 1970

Background imageTransport Collection: Carving a wake in the winter grey waters of the Bristol Channel

Carving a wake in the winter grey waters of the Bristol Channel, the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris sets out on an exercise. 13th March 1970

Background imageTransport Collection: A boy with a BMX bike and wearing a BMX outfit. 25th November 1983

A boy with a BMX bike and wearing a BMX outfit. 25th November 1983

Background imageTransport Collection: Nantgarw Road Garage. 23rd May 1960

Nantgarw Road Garage. 23rd May 1960

Background imageTransport Collection: Military vehicles in Abbey Road, Torquay in July 1949. Adverising signs - Ovaltine

Military vehicles in Abbey Road, Torquay in July 1949. Adverising signs - Ovaltine Guinness and Oxydol

Background imageTransport Collection: Fishing boats frozen in Whitstable Harbour, Kent. 20th January 1966

Fishing boats frozen in Whitstable Harbour, Kent. 20th January 1966

Background imageTransport Collection: Mods on their scooters seen here driving along Clacton sea front

Mods on their scooters seen here driving along Clacton sea front. Over the 1964 Easter weekend several scuffles between Mods and Rockers broke out in the Essex seaside town. 30th March 1964



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