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United Kingdom Collection (#11)

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: A welcome addition to the shopping facilities at Pontypridd is the Taff Street

A welcome addition to the shopping facilities at Pontypridd is the Taff Street, flower beds and seats, . For busy shoppers to rest their feet and chat in the sunshine. 23rd July 1968

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: The Colliery Arms Hotel, believed to be the oldest hotel in Pontypridd seen here being

The Colliery Arms Hotel, believed to be the oldest hotel in Pontypridd seen here being demolished to make way for the the Glamorgan County Councils planned Rhondda Road traffic scheme

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Status Quo, English rock band, onstage in 1981. Picture shows lead singer

Status Quo, English rock band, onstage in 1981. Picture shows lead singer Francis Rossi (left) and bass player Alan Lancaster (right)

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Shakin Stevens, real name Michael Barratt (born 4 March 1948 in Ely, Cardiff

Shakin Stevens, real name Michael Barratt (born 4 March 1948 in Ely, Cardiff, in Wales) pictured at home with his many fan letters Shakin Stevens is a platinum-selling Welsh rock and roll singer

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Customers at the checkout counter of the Nottingham Co-Op supermarket. 1st May 1963

Customers at the checkout counter of the Nottingham Co-Op supermarket. 1st May 1963

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Edwardian elegance at Torquay Regatta Fair Circa 1910

Edwardian elegance at Torquay Regatta Fair Circa 1910

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Seven Stars Inn, Highweek Street, Newton Abbot. June 1968

Seven Stars Inn, Highweek Street, Newton Abbot. June 1968

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: The Grand Hotel and Corbyn Head Torquay Circa 1940s The elm trees fell victim to

The Grand Hotel and Corbyn Head Torquay Circa 1940s The elm trees fell victim to Dutch Elm Disease in the 1970s

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Brixham trawlers gather for the annual blessing of the sea in October 1953

Brixham trawlers gather for the annual blessing of the sea in October 1953

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: June 1949 - Buckfastleigh Races

June 1949 - Buckfastleigh Races

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: The demolition of the Marine Spa, Torquay. 28th May 1971

The demolition of the Marine Spa, Torquay. 28th May 1971

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Coaches and cars mingle in the Lymington Road coach station, Torquay, in August 1951

Coaches and cars mingle in the Lymington Road coach station, Torquay, in August 1951

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: The old Torquay coach station shelter being dismantled in May 1971

The old Torquay coach station shelter being dismantled in May 1971

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Bygone pictures of South Devon College, Paignton taken between 1965 and 1967

Bygone pictures of South Devon College, Paignton taken between 1965 and 1967

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Imperial Hotel, Torquay 14 November 1963. t a white seagull flies over the Imperial

Imperial Hotel, Torquay 14 November 1963. t a white seagull flies over the Imperial
Imperial Hotel, Torquay 14 November 1963.t a white seagull flies over the Imperials West Wing as two of the Beatles - George Harrison and Ringo Starr - take the air on their balcony

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Conservative MP Anthony Steen, centre, with his wife Carolyn

Conservative MP Anthony Steen, centre, with his wife Carolyn and Labour candidate Graham Morris in the 1983 election for the South Hams constituency 9th June 1983

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Its March 1970 and work has begun extending the harbour at Brixham to provide

Its March 1970 and work has begun extending the harbour at Brixham to provide improved fish landing facilities. Oxen Cove has yet to be reclaimed

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Hollicombe gas works. 1936

Hollicombe gas works. 1936

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Winner Street, Paignton before the fire of June 1927

Winner Street, Paignton before the fire of June 1927

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Torquay Pavilion front view, in 1971. Showing bus, bus stop

Torquay Pavilion front view, in 1971. Showing bus, bus stop and pavilion with theatre posters

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Comedian Mike and Bernie Winters and their supporting cast ready for the summer season at

Comedian Mike and Bernie Winters and their supporting cast ready for the summer season at the Princess Theatre, Torquay in 1973

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Map of the world, laid out in concrete in the grounds of Audley Park school

Map of the world, laid out in concrete in the grounds of Audley Park school, Torquay in 1939. The map is figurative with the Americas on the right

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Printers of the Herald Express in 1991 with the press which used to roll up to seven

Printers of the Herald Express in 1991 with the press which used to roll up to seven times a day. Newspaper printing

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Homes on Stentiford Hill, Torquay shortly before their demolition in 1964

Homes on Stentiford Hill, Torquay shortly before their demolition in 1964

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: County Garage in Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth in October 1972

County Garage in Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth in October 1972

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Bygones snow scene - New Road, Brixham at its town centre junction with Fore Street

Bygones snow scene - New Road, Brixham at its town centre junction with Fore Street, in December 1967. A Christmas tree stands outside the town hall

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Beach huts strewn around Paignton beach in March 1973

Beach huts strewn around Paignton beach in March 1973

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Luke and Hubbard Motor Cycles with a couple of their bikes in Torquay in the 1950s

Luke and Hubbard Motor Cycles with a couple of their bikes in Torquay in the 1950s

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: The old linotype machines in use at the Braddons Hill Road West offices of the Herald in

The old linotype machines in use at the Braddons Hill Road West offices of the Herald in the early 1980s. Torquay Newspaper

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Torquay Road at Hollacombe in 1868 showing the first gasworks buildings

Torquay Road at Hollacombe in 1868 showing the first gasworks buildings. Notice the narrow road and the ford at the bottom of the hill

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: The Odeon cinema in Abbey Road, Torquay in January 1988 with Dirty Dancing

The Odeon cinema in Abbey Road, Torquay in January 1988 with Dirty Dancing and Fatal Attraction were topping the bill

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Sheep pens at Newton Abbot market in the 1950s

Sheep pens at Newton Abbot market in the 1950s

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Royalty Cinema in Dartmouth which closed in August 1986

Royalty Cinema in Dartmouth which closed in August 1986

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Behind the counter at Paigntons new post office in Torquay Road in November 1973

Behind the counter at Paigntons new post office in Torquay Road in November 1973

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: House in Park Hill Road, Torquay partly destroyed by a bomb during an air raid

House in Park Hill Road, Torquay partly destroyed by a bomb during an air raid. 29th May 1944

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Harold Wilson at Oldway Mansion in Paignton in May 1972 for the centenary of APAC

Harold Wilson at Oldway Mansion in Paignton in May 1972 for the centenary of APAC

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Abbey Place, Torquay in the 1960s showing the landmark elm which was felled in 1980

Abbey Place, Torquay in the 1960s showing the landmark elm which was felled in 1980

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Baronnes Margaret Thatcher accompanied by Patrick Nicholls (left

Baronnes Margaret Thatcher accompanied by Patrick Nicholls (left) during a visit to the L F Harris factory Triumph motorcycles Newton Abbot 27th May 1987

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Colony Cinema and restaurant in Lower Union Lane, Torquay shortly before it closed

Colony Cinema and restaurant in Lower Union Lane, Torquay shortly before it closed. 1985

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Cheese and Onion fair at Newton Abbot in September 1971

Cheese and Onion fair at Newton Abbot in September 1971

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Postwar pre-fabs in Cadewell, Torquay in the 1960s

Postwar pre-fabs in Cadewell, Torquay in the 1960s

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: The Co-Op store in Torquays Union Street which was demolished in the 1970s to make

The Co-Op store in Torquays Union Street which was demolished in the 1970s to make way for a brand new Co-Op department store.Circa 1920

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Torquay Uniteds head groundsman Fred King and Dave Easton, commercial manager

Torquay Uniteds head groundsman Fred King and Dave Easton, commercial manager, clearing snow in 1985

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Singer Anita Harris at Torbay Hospital League of Friends fete. June 3 1992

Singer Anita Harris at Torbay Hospital League of Friends fete. June 3 1992

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Biggest catch of pilchards ever landed at Brixham in February 1972

Biggest catch of pilchards ever landed at Brixham in February 1972

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: A clutter of traffic lights, belisha beacons and a big old tree at Abbey Place at

A clutter of traffic lights, belisha beacons and a big old tree at Abbey Place at the bottom of Fleet Street, Torquay in the early 1960s

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: The buildings which would become the Inn on the Quay at Goodrington being cleared

The buildings which would become the Inn on the Quay at Goodrington being cleared and renovated in October 1987

Background imageUnited Kingdom Collection: Derelict 19th century cottage in Swan Street, Torquay before its demolition in the 1930s

Derelict 19th century cottage in Swan Street, Torquay before its demolition in the 1930s



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