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Transport Collection (#88)

Background imageTransport Collection: Winston Churchill, pictured after his arrival by air at Portsmouth from Upavon in

Winston Churchill, pictured after his arrival by air at Portsmouth from Upavon in Wiltshire, 1914

Background imageTransport Collection: Mrs. Edith Olorenshaw decided to help out when she found her local post office was having

Mrs. Edith Olorenshaw decided to help out when she found her local post office was having difficulty finding a postwoman. She found she liked the job

Background imageTransport Collection: If you want a healthy job and like meeting people, deliver the mail, says Mrs

If you want a healthy job and like meeting people, deliver the mail, says Mrs. Gertrude Haynes. And she should know because she has just retired after 32 years as postwoman in the village of Priors

Background imageTransport Collection: Stratford postie Steve Nokes delivers the mail on a new bicycle. Craftsmen at W. R

Stratford postie Steve Nokes delivers the mail on a new bicycle. Craftsmen at W. R
Stratford postie Steve Nokes delivers the mail on a new bicycle. Craftsmen at W.R. Pashley of Stratford-on-Avon have designed a new delivery bike for the Royal Mail

Background imageTransport Collection: Two prototype mini-bikes, isued to Stratford-on-Avon Post Office to see if they were any

Two prototype mini-bikes, isued to Stratford-on-Avon Post Office to see if they were any better than conventional machines, have been rejected ny the postmen

Background imageTransport Collection: Postmen and women in Leamington have been chosen to test a new superbike aimed at

Postmen and women in Leamington have been chosen to test a new superbike aimed at speeding up deliveries. Posties traditional bikes are destined to follow red telephone boxes into extinction as a

Background imageTransport Collection: The post Offices first national strike in the history of the British Post Office

The post Offices first national strike in the history of the British Post Office took place from Wednesday 20th January to Sunday 7th March 1971

Background imageTransport Collection: Wolves team and Bob Ferrier fly off to Russia 4th August 1955

Wolves team and Bob Ferrier fly off to Russia 4th August 1955

Background imageTransport Collection: The Royal Yacht Britannia carrying the Royal Family arriving in Malta

The Royal Yacht Britannia carrying the Royal Family arriving in Malta.. 3rd May 1954

Background imageTransport Collection: The Queen pictured leaving Buckingham Palace before the birth of her third child

The Queen pictured leaving Buckingham Palace before the birth of her third child. 12th February 1960

Background imageTransport Collection: The opening of John Dobson street in Newcastle on Wednesday, May 6, 1970

The opening of John Dobson street in Newcastle on Wednesday, May 6, 1970. Veteran cars park up ready for a parade down the newly opened street

Background imageTransport Collection: Tommy Hutchison relaxes on the teams coach before they make the trip to Newcastle

Tommy Hutchison relaxes on the teams coach before they make the trip to Newcastle for a match. 9th February 1973

Background imageTransport Collection: Evening Rush Hour chaos, due to damaged cables, at Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow

Evening Rush Hour chaos, due to damaged cables, at Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland, 11th July 1966

Background imageTransport Collection: Poster designed to illustrate look and feel of news ticker proposed for Glasgow

Poster designed to illustrate look and feel of news ticker proposed for Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland, 11th March 1968. Headline VIETNAM... Peace talks start

Background imageTransport Collection: Holidaymakers and families queue for trains at Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland

Holidaymakers and families queue for trains at Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland, 15th July 1966

Background imageTransport Collection: Crowd of would be passengers left waiting on concourse, due to train delays at Glasgow

Crowd of would be passengers left waiting on concourse, due to train delays at Glasgow Central Station, Glasgow, Scotland, 25th April 1968

Background imageTransport Collection: Everton manager Harry Catterick holds the FA Cup trophy on the train journey back to

Everton manager Harry Catterick holds the FA Cup trophy on the train journey back to Liverpool following their 3-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley Stadium. May 1966

Background imageTransport Collection: Everton team return home in an open top bus parade following their defeat to West

Everton team return home in an open top bus parade following their defeat to West Bromwich Albion in the 1968 FA Cup Final. 19th May 1968

Background imageTransport Collection: Everton players enjoy a cup of tea at Speke Airport before flying out to Norway

Everton players enjoy a cup of tea at Speke Airport before flying out to Norway from Liverpool. Pictured left to right seated: Ray Wilson, Sandy Brown, Alex Scott

Background imageTransport Collection: Everton footballers wives, girlfriends and children on the platform at Lime Street Staion

Everton footballers wives, girlfriends and children on the platform at Lime Street Staion, awaiting the arrival of the players from London folowing the League Cup Final match against Aston Villa at

Background imageTransport Collection: A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules MK1 aircraft from 36 squadron, RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire

A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules MK1 aircraft from 36 squadron, RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire. The aircraft had just entered service with the RAF. 26th September, 1967

Background imageTransport Collection: These four motor cycles are on display at the newly-opened Herbert Art Gallery

These four motor cycles are on display at the newly-opened Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry. The newly-restored machines are from left: A 1912 Premier, a 1919 Triumph

Background imageTransport Collection: Sir Freddie Laker and Tiny Rowlands leave the Board of Trade building in Victoria

Sir Freddie Laker and Tiny Rowlands leave the Board of Trade building in Victoria, London where they had a secret meeting with Biffin. 10th February 1982

Background imageTransport Collection: Saga Holidays Ltd. (SAGA) announced that they had acquired the business of Laker Air

Saga Holidays Ltd. (SAGA) announced that they had acquired the business of Laker Air Travel Ltd, formerly owned by Sir Freddie Laker, for £ 500, 000 in cash

Background imageTransport Collection: Save Laker Airways sympathisers were signing a petition at Gatwick airport as well as

Save Laker Airways sympathisers were signing a petition at Gatwick airport as well as raising money to help Sir Freddie Laker pay offhis debts after the company went bust

Background imageTransport Collection: One of the houses belonging to Freddie Laker, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went

One of the houses belonging to Freddie Laker, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982

Background imageTransport Collection: A woman customer at the Victoria check in office, pictured on the day that Laker Airways

A woman customer at the Victoria check in office, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982

Background imageTransport Collection: The Laker Airways office in Grosvenor Street with three pints of milk uncollected

The Laker Airways office in Grosvenor Street with three pints of milk uncollected, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982

Background imageTransport Collection: A 1982 Laker brochure stands on the counter of an empty booking office at Victoria

A 1982 Laker brochure stands on the counter of an empty booking office at Victoria, London, on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982

Background imageTransport Collection: New Douglas DC10 widebodied jet seating up to 350 passengers

New Douglas DC10 widebodied jet seating up to 350 passengers, being unveiled by Laker Airways at Gatwick airport - for the planned Skytrain service. Pics taken over the Severn estuary. 7th March 1973

Background imageTransport Collection: One of Freddie Lakers houses - The Woodcott Stud on Epsom Downs

One of Freddie Lakers houses - The Woodcott Stud on Epsom Downs, pictured on the day that Laker Airways went bust. 5th February 1982

Background imageTransport Collection: Head of Laker Airways Freddie Laker with his wife and mother at Buckingham Palace after

Head of Laker Airways Freddie Laker with his wife and mother at Buckingham Palace after being knighted by the Queen at an Investiture. 19th July 1978

Background imageTransport Collection: The inaugural flight of the new transatlantic Skytrain service from Gatwick airport

The inaugural flight of the new transatlantic Skytrain service from Gatwick airport, London to JFK, New York, launched by Laker Airways chief Freddie Laker

Background imageTransport Collection: Airline chief Freddie Laker, head of Laker Airways, pictured talking to one of his staff

Airline chief Freddie Laker, head of Laker Airways, pictured talking to one of his staff members on board one of his aircraft at Biggin Hill Air Fair. 12th May 1967

Background imageTransport Collection: Managing director of British United Airways Freddie Laker

Managing director of British United Airways Freddie Laker, loads luggage onto an aircraft at Gatwick airport during a strike by porters. 1st December 1964

Background imageTransport Collection: Scenes at Gatwick airport in London on the day that Laker Airways went bust

Scenes at Gatwick airport in London on the day that Laker Airways went bust. USA students with " Laker" on their caps. 5th February 1982

Background imageTransport Collection: Robert and Cissie Charlton, parents of England football brothers Bobby

Robert and Cissie Charlton, parents of England football brothers Bobby and Jackie Charlton, greeted by enthusiastic rail guards as they arrive at Kings Cross Station in Central London from Ashington

Background imageTransport Collection: Norwich City FC V. Luton Town. Players return from Liverpool St

Norwich City FC V. Luton Town. Players return from Liverpool St. to Norwich in a special carriage. 14th March 1959

Background imageTransport Collection: Hes a lucky Guy, travelling by school bus. But these children of Wick Hill Secondary

Hes a lucky Guy, travelling by school bus. But these children of Wick Hill Secondary Modern School, Bracknell, Berks, will take that grin off his face. October 1959 P029070

Background imageTransport Collection: A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft after its touch-down at Carlisle Airport

A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft after its touch-down at Carlisle Airport. 29th September, 1967

Background imageTransport Collection: Stewardess Jane Ridley sits in the huge cabin of a Lockheed Tri-Star airliner named

Stewardess Jane Ridley sits in the huge cabin of a Lockheed Tri-Star airliner named Halcyon Days at Newcastle Airport. 16th August, 1972

Background imageTransport Collection: A Gulfstream V business jet aircraft at the 1998 Sunderland Airshow

A Gulfstream V business jet aircraft at the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageTransport Collection: A de Havilland Heron propeller-driven small airliner operated by Dragon Airways

A de Havilland Heron propeller-driven small airliner operated by Dragon Airways from Newcastle Airport at Woolsington. The aircraft was initially introduced on the Newcastle to London by

Background imageTransport Collection: A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft takes part in the 1998 Sunderland Airshow

A RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft takes part in the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageTransport Collection: A BAE Jetstream ( formerly Handley Page Jetstream ) of the RAF

A BAE Jetstream ( formerly Handley Page Jetstream ) of the RAFs 45 squadron pictured before taking part in the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageTransport Collection: An Air UK British Aerospace 146 (BAe 146) airliner at Newcastle Airport

An Air UK British Aerospace 146 (BAe 146) airliner at Newcastle Airport. 27th September, 1990

Background imageTransport Collection: A Handley Page Jetstream aircraft operated by Cal State Airlines

A Handley Page Jetstream aircraft operated by Cal State Airlines. 5th November, 1971

Background imageTransport Collection: A Lockheed Tri-Star airliner named Halcyon Days

A Lockheed Tri-Star airliner named Halcyon Days is watched by a group of youngsters as it leaves Newcastle Airport for Amsterdam. 16th August, 1972



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