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Unusual Collection (#13)

Background imageUnusual Collection: Father Christmas May 1978 Santa (Jon Sinclair) is very busy this summer

Father Christmas May 1978 Santa (Jon Sinclair) is very busy this summer. He relaxes on the beach at Scarborough between parties. Here he is pictured with the kids on the beach

Background imageUnusual Collection: Contestants in the 1948 Margate Mermaid competition 1948

Contestants in the 1948 Margate Mermaid competition 1948

Background imageUnusual Collection: West Ham football player Julian Dicks at home with his pet parrot

West Ham football player Julian Dicks at home with his pet parrot. 23rd January 1996

Background imageUnusual Collection: Doreen Hail, Margaret & Maureen Bates from Coventry get into the bank holiday spirit

Doreen Hail, Margaret & Maureen Bates from Coventry get into the bank holiday spirit while shading from the sun under a parasol on the beach at Rhyl. May 1951

Background imageUnusual Collection: Jacks the boy to try the sea on holiday and is determined to take two little girls

Jacks the boy to try the sea on holiday and is determined to take two little girls under his arms for a paddle August 1946

Background imageUnusual Collection: Chritsmas December 1979 The Hoteliers of The Isle of Wight gave themselves a rare

Chritsmas December 1979 The Hoteliers of The Isle of Wight gave themselves a rare treat for christmas by having dinner by the beach

Background imageUnusual Collection: Gertrude Shilling wearing an outrageous hat at Ascot races June 1992

Gertrude Shilling wearing an outrageous hat at Ascot races June 1992

Background imageUnusual Collection: Betty Spurling who puts on TV fashion shows designs glasses February 1953

Betty Spurling who puts on TV fashion shows designs glasses February 1953

Background imageUnusual Collection: Sparkling chandelier drops from the heel of the evening shoes-displayed at a fashion show

Sparkling chandelier drops from the heel of the evening shoes-displayed at a fashion show in London

Background imageUnusual Collection: Swimwear collection by Tweka showing nineteenth century latest 1969 and space style 1990

Swimwear collection by Tweka showing nineteenth century latest 1969 and space style 1990

Background imageUnusual Collection: A touch of Ascot was brought to Manchester when the employees of Demmy betting shop of

A touch of Ascot was brought to Manchester when the employees of Demmy betting shop of Oxford Road turned up for work fitted out in real Ascot styles. June 1963

Background imageUnusual Collection: Dave Dee, Nicki Hamilton, Suzy Bryant and Simon Dee seen here at the Pop Ahead to 1977

Dave Dee, Nicki Hamilton, Suzy Bryant and Simon Dee seen here at the Pop Ahead to 1977 party at the Royal Lancaster Gate Hotel. November 1967

Background imageUnusual Collection: To celebrate the beginning of the Epsom meeting, bookmaker Gus Demmy decided to brighten

To celebrate the beginning of the Epsom meeting, bookmaker Gus Demmy decided to brighten the life of his punters by dressing his staff in the costume of the pearly people

Background imageUnusual Collection: A member of the stables at Bramdean Riding School in London makes a farewell call on top

A member of the stables at Bramdean Riding School in London makes a farewell call on top of his horse to Wally Simmons, owner of the local betting shop

Background imageUnusual Collection: Gertrude Shilling in jubilee outfit at Royal Ascot in June 1977

Gertrude Shilling in jubilee outfit at Royal Ascot in June 1977

Background imageUnusual Collection: Fashionable racegoer at Royal Ascot in June 1983

Fashionable racegoer at Royal Ascot in June 1983

Background imageUnusual Collection: Janette Fraser in knickerbocker suit at Royal Ascot in June 1971 with parasol

Janette Fraser in knickerbocker suit at Royal Ascot in June 1971 with parasol Seventies fashion

Background imageUnusual Collection: Gertrude Shilling in ostrich feather hat at Royal Ascot June 1979

Gertrude Shilling in ostrich feather hat at Royal Ascot June 1979

Background imageUnusual Collection: Clare Coathen with aerial dish hat at Royal Ascot in June 1985

Clare Coathen with aerial dish hat at Royal Ascot in June 1985

Background imageUnusual Collection: Alendra Montenegro in tea cup hat at Royal Ascot in June 1986

Alendra Montenegro in tea cup hat at Royal Ascot in June 1986

Background imageUnusual Collection: Tree in the mountains of Lazio Italy

Tree in the mountains of Lazio Italy

Background imageUnusual Collection: Bunty Kinsman in daisy flower hat at Royal Ascot in June 1962 Sixties fashion

Bunty Kinsman in daisy flower hat at Royal Ascot in June 1962 Sixties fashion

Background imageUnusual Collection: Father Christmas in Paris hiding in a Christmas Tree Local Caption

Father Christmas in Paris hiding in a Christmas Tree Local Caption
Father Christmas in Paris hiding in a Christmas Tree

Background imageUnusual Collection: Three women were bounced and soaked as each big wave drenched them whilst on a high speed

Three women were bounced and soaked as each big wave drenched them whilst on a high speed boat ride on the sea at Brighton July 1950

Background imageUnusual Collection: Father Christmas August 1970 Chralie Cox Merchandise manager for Sello Tape Limited

Father Christmas August 1970 Chralie Cox Merchandise manager for Sello Tape Limited made an earlier appearance this year showing how to use a sello tape for christmas decoration

Background imageUnusual Collection: A model sunbathing under a UV lamp on the beach at Cleethorpes November 1967

A model sunbathing under a UV lamp on the beach at Cleethorpes November 1967

Background imageUnusual Collection: Every Year is leap year at Ayr in bonnie Scotland, where the spring weather puts a zip

Every Year is leap year at Ayr in bonnie Scotland, where the spring weather puts a zip into the muscles of these four bounders making holiday, so if you re keen on doubling up with enthusiasm

Background imageUnusual Collection: Father Christmas December 1971 Father Chistmas swooped his old fashioned sleigh for

Father Christmas December 1971 Father Chistmas swooped his old fashioned sleigh for something more up-dated at Heathrow Airport

Background imageUnusual Collection: An alternative use for a hip bath. This workmen is using it as a hat

An alternative use for a hip bath. This workmen is using it as a hat and wind break so he can enjoy his tea break from the production line. Circa 1957

Background imageUnusual Collection: An alternative use for a hip bath. These workmen are using them as a hats during their

An alternative use for a hip bath. These workmen are using them as a hats during their tea break from the production line. Circa 1957

Background imageUnusual Collection: A Tree House some where in the Kent countyside Circa 1957

A Tree House some where in the Kent countyside Circa 1957

Background imageUnusual Collection: David Bowie, the pop star and song writer, whose wife Angie three weeks ago presented him

David Bowie, the pop star and song writer, whose wife Angie three weeks ago presented him with a baby boy, which they have called Zowie

Background imageUnusual Collection: Jimi Hendrix in London flat January 1969 getting teeth into ladyland at his Mayfair flat

Jimi Hendrix in London flat January 1969 getting teeth into ladyland at his Mayfair flat which was once the residence of George Frederick Handel

Background imageUnusual Collection: Keith Flint of The Prodigy on stage July 1996

Keith Flint of The Prodigy on stage July 1996

Background imageUnusual Collection: The Who pop guitarist Pete Townshend leaping 1989 with guitar at Royal Albert

The Who pop guitarist Pete Townshend leaping 1989 with guitar at Royal Albert Hall during a performance of rock opera Tommy

Background imageUnusual Collection: Alice Cooper American rock singer with pet snake 1986

Alice Cooper American rock singer with pet snake 1986

Background imageUnusual Collection: Boy George Pop Singer in Vienna at Kennedys Disco after concert

Boy George Pop Singer in Vienna at Kennedys Disco after concert

Background imageUnusual Collection: Veteran Rocker Rod Stewart went down a storn at Wembley Stadium on 15 July 1986

Veteran Rocker Rod Stewart went down a storn at Wembley Stadium on 15 July 1986, and so did the rain. Rod sang to a sea of umbrellas during an emotional reunion with his old backing band, The Faces

Background imageUnusual Collection: Boy George Pop Singer at the Rock and Pop Awards in 1984

Boy George Pop Singer at the Rock and Pop Awards in 1984

Background imageUnusual Collection: Ian Dury Rock Star - August 1981

Ian Dury Rock Star - August 1981

Background imageUnusual Collection: Dorina and Gina Benedette - Acrobatic Dancers / Violinist December 1951

Dorina and Gina Benedette - Acrobatic Dancers / Violinist December 1951

Background imageUnusual Collection: A street entertainer at Tower Hill, London, holding the weight of a boy sitting on a

A street entertainer at Tower Hill, London, holding the weight of a boy sitting on a wooden bench using only his mouth watched by a crowd of spectators Circa 1935

Background imageUnusual Collection: A street entertainer at Tower Hill, London balancing a bicycle using his mouth watched by

A street entertainer at Tower Hill, London balancing a bicycle using his mouth watched by a crowd of spectators Circa 1935

Background imageUnusual Collection: Local women of Seville sitting on the bonnet of a car Circa 1940

Local women of Seville sitting on the bonnet of a car Circa 1940

Background imageUnusual Collection: TW Fazakerley - Skeleton Maker December 1957

TW Fazakerley - Skeleton Maker December 1957

Background imageUnusual Collection: A street entertainer at Tower Hill, London lying on a board of nails watched by a crowd

A street entertainer at Tower Hill, London lying on a board of nails watched by a crowd of spectators Circa 1935 Bed of nails

Background imageUnusual Collection: Local women of Seville sitting on the bonnet of a car Circa 1940

Local women of Seville sitting on the bonnet of a car Circa 1940

Background imageUnusual Collection: George the Cat - knocking on the door December 1951

George the Cat - knocking on the door December 1951



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