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Unusual Collection (page 8)

Background imageUnusual Collection: Television presenter Peter Duncan in a VW Beetle car in the River Thames

Television presenter Peter Duncan in a VW Beetle car in the River Thames, near Tower Bridge. 10th July 1986

Background imageUnusual Collection: The circus visits Portobello Road, London. 13th January 1973

The circus visits Portobello Road, London. 13th January 1973

Background imageUnusual Collection: A robot, supplied by EMI Records, who used them on the cover of the latest album by

A robot, supplied by EMI Records, who used them on the cover of the latest album by Queen looking at Buckingham Palace the home of the other Queen. 2nd November 1977

Background imageUnusual Collection: Bright Idea! Two Hamilton schoolboys seen here modelling the latest safety headwear

Bright Idea! Two Hamilton schoolboys seen here modelling the latest safety headwear, a flashing helmet to let motorists know that children are crossing the road. 3rd January 1970

Background imageUnusual Collection: Bombardier Derek Shipley of the Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team seen here

Bombardier Derek Shipley of the Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team seen here travelling thorough the tunnel of flames during a practice session before the start of the teams summer season of

Background imageUnusual Collection: A dinner held by the Bromley Ramblers Club composed of City

A dinner held by the Bromley Ramblers Club composed of City and professional local men and sportsmen who arrange weekend rambles in Kent

Background imageUnusual Collection: Motor Show Preview Day at Earls Court. Traffic Warden Jacqui Smith looks at

Motor Show Preview Day at Earls Court. Traffic Warden Jacqui Smith looks at the Flying Car model for the new James Bond film " The Man With The Golden Gun", an AMC Matador Coupe

Background imageUnusual Collection: Model wearing a festive christmas tree nightie, 1960

Model wearing a festive christmas tree nightie, 1960

Background imageUnusual Collection: Peter Roderick the baby born in an air raid shelter at the height of a German air raid

Peter Roderick the baby born in an air raid shelter at the height of a German air raid on London seen here enjoying the country life, 24 May 1941

Background imageUnusual Collection: Chicken in the Oven, wherever he is, the Armstrongs

Chicken in the Oven, wherever he is, the Armstrongs cockerel likes to find a warm corner, indoors, his favourite roost is the oven in the kitchen, May 1966

Background imageUnusual Collection: Peter Francis Roderick, of 14a, Broadway, Wembley Park, He will be three in Sept

Peter Francis Roderick, of 14a, Broadway, Wembley Park, He will be three in Sept. Born while his mother lay on the floor of their Anderson shelter at Catford. Delivered by her mother at 1.55 am

Background imageUnusual Collection: Launching of the midship section of a tanker weighing around 2000 tons

Launching of the midship section of a tanker weighing around 2000 tons, at Smiths Dock at South Bank on the River Tees. The mid-section was built to replace the midships of the Norwegian tanker

Background imageUnusual Collection: A woman wearing the longest eye lashes in the world, smoking a cigarette

A woman wearing the longest eye lashes in the world, smoking a cigarette. 19th January 1968

Background imageUnusual Collection: The Beauchamp Family from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 28th March 1972

The Beauchamp Family from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 28th March 1972. They have the unusual characteristic of all having first names with the initial J

Background imageUnusual Collection: Cellist Charlotte Moorman rehearsing at 18 Carlton House Terrace for her particular sound

Cellist Charlotte Moorman rehearsing at 18 Carlton House Terrace for her particular sound effect concert. With her is her Korean assistant Mr Nan June Paik

Background imageUnusual Collection: William Ramsey (centre) from Southend-on-Sea in the UK who flew to America to be

William Ramsey (centre) from Southend-on-Sea in the UK who flew to America to be exorcised by Bishop Robert McKenna at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel in Monroe, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Background imageUnusual Collection: William Ramsey from Southend-on-Sea in the UK being exorcised by Bishop Robert McKenna at

William Ramsey from Southend-on-Sea in the UK being exorcised by Bishop Robert McKenna at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel in Monroe, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. 28th July 1989

Background imageUnusual Collection: William Ramsey (seated wearing white shirt) from Southend-on-Sea in the UK being

William Ramsey (seated wearing white shirt) from Southend-on-Sea in the UK being exorcised by Bishop Robert McKenna at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel in Monroe, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA

Background imageUnusual Collection: Chicken crossing the road, 1971. Visual depiction of old joke

Chicken crossing the road, 1971. Visual depiction of old joke Why did the chicken cross the road?

Background imageUnusual Collection: British rock group The Troggs with their rent a lion during the recording of their single

British rock group The Troggs with their rent a lion during the recording of their single The Lion. L-R: Reg Presley, Peter Staples, Chris Britton and Ronnie Bond. 10th November 1967

Background imageUnusual Collection: The village Smith has taken on a second fiddle. 62 year old Harry Horrobin who has been a

The village Smith has taken on a second fiddle. 62 year old Harry Horrobin who has been a Smithy for 48 years and a keen musician decided to make his own violin

Background imageUnusual 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 imageUnusual Collection: Skipper Hornsby and Stella scoot up the Thames at a fair rate of knots on their scooter

Skipper Hornsby and Stella scoot up the Thames at a fair rate of knots on their scooter, London. 21st October 1965

Background imageUnusual Collection: He is the name of a very plush gents hairdressers in the High Street, Plaistow

He is the name of a very plush gents hairdressers in the High Street, Plaistow, E.13. With teak formica tops, knotty pine wood on the walls and padded seats for the customers

Background imageUnusual Collection: Mrs Valerie Arkel Smith, a cross-dresser who pretended to have fought in the RAF as

Mrs Valerie Arkel Smith, a cross-dresser who pretended to have fought in the RAF as Colonel Sir Victor Barker DSO. March 1929

Background imageUnusual Collection: Monsignor Dunne and his pet goose Victor outside St Gregorys church, Preston

Monsignor Dunne and his pet goose Victor outside St Gregorys church, Preston, Lancashire. October 1952 C5284

Background imageUnusual Collection: Mr G George and his dog Bruce the Great Dane sitting on the tube with travellers in

Mr G George and his dog Bruce the Great Dane sitting on the tube with travellers in London. December 1952 C6030

Background imageUnusual Collection: During the Charlton v Portsmouth game at the 'Valley'

During the Charlton v Portsmouth game at the "Valley"
During the Charlton v Portsmouth game at the " Valley" an Elephant and Camel from Whipsnade Zoo were paraded around the ground in an endeavour to improve the gates at the Valley

Background imageUnusual Collection: During his career working for the Ministry of Works Mr. Aubrey Robinson, 41, of Peckham

During his career working for the Ministry of Works Mr. Aubrey Robinson, 41, of Peckham, London has met a lot of important personalities

Background imageUnusual Collection: Three year old Colin peeps over Mr E Mountfords Green Monster

Three year old Colin peeps over Mr E Mountfords Green Monster. It is a freak cabbage grown at his plot at Frenchise Street, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands. Colin lives next door

Background imageUnusual Collection: A plank and two oil drums make up a lofty if precarious vantage point for these

A plank and two oil drums make up a lofty if precarious vantage point for these Alvechurch supporters as they watch their side in action against Wealdstone in the FA Amateur Cup tie

Background imageUnusual Collection: Woman wearing mop hat. 1955

Woman wearing mop hat. 1955

Background imageUnusual Collection: Womens clothing, fashion, hats. 1955

Womens clothing, fashion, hats. 1955

Background imageUnusual Collection: Woman wearing fruit basket hat. 1957

Woman wearing fruit basket hat. 1957

Background imageUnusual Collection: Castleton Garland Day or Garland King Day is held on 29 May

Castleton Garland Day or Garland King Day is held on 29 May (unless that date falls on a Sunday, when the custom is transferred to the Saturday)

Background imageUnusual Collection: Coracle fishers at Cenarth carry their Craft on their backs

Coracle fishers at Cenarth carry their Craft on their backs. : Following a pattern evolved over two thousand years ago, coracle builders construct the oval

Background imageUnusual Collection: North Wales students removed the very long sign of

North Wales students removed the very long sign of the Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch railway station in Anglesey

Background imageUnusual Collection: Training for the donkey race at Wivelsfield in Sussex. Circa 1960

Training for the donkey race at Wivelsfield in Sussex. Circa 1960

Background imageUnusual Collection: Crystal Palace manager Steve Coppell wearing chefs hat while cooking in the kitchen

Crystal Palace manager Steve Coppell wearing chefs hat while cooking in the kitchen ahead of FA Cup Final. May 1990

Background imageUnusual Collection: Question ! How do two Geordie 'Mohicans'punks kiss

Question ! How do two Geordie "Mohicans"punks kiss
Question ! How do two Geordie " Mohicans" punks kiss? Answer: Very carefully, Circa: 1980

Background imageUnusual Collection: British troops of the Airborne Division after being evacuated from Arnhem in Holland

British troops of the Airborne Division after being evacuated from Arnhem in Holland. Soldiers arriving at Nijmegan, some of the men were without their clothes

Background imageUnusual Collection: County cricket between between Derbyshire and Lancashire at Buxton

County cricket between between Derbyshire and Lancashire at Buxton, called off due to snow. Two lonely spectators make their way out of the ground during the snow storm. 2nd June 1975

Background imageUnusual Collection: Woman showing off a long white dress to a room full of local men during a fashion Show in

Woman showing off a long white dress to a room full of local men during a fashion Show in the bar at The White Hart, pub in St. Austell, Cornwall December 1952 C6134

Background imageUnusual Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge boat race crews re enact the race at the Lords Tavener Ball

The Oxford and Cambridge boat race crews re enact the race at the Lords Tavener Ball, Grosvenor House July 1952 C3441

Background imageUnusual Collection: Beatles fans Jane Cameron, Rosemary Elphinstone and Phillippa Van Steraubenzeezo model

Beatles fans Jane Cameron, Rosemary Elphinstone and Phillippa Van Steraubenzeezo model Beatles dresses at the premiere of " A Hard Days Night", London Pavilion, 6 July 1964

Background imageUnusual Collection: Birmingham City footballer Eddie Brown modelling pyjamas and dressing gown at a men

Birmingham City footballer Eddie Brown modelling pyjamas and dressing gown at a mens fashion show at Thressells. 11th March 1957

Background imageUnusual Collection: The lamplighter, Mr G Allwn who is employed by the Gas, Light and Coke company

The lamplighter, Mr G Allwn who is employed by the Gas, Light and Coke company and has put on the lights in the Temple for the past 28 years Circa 1950

Background imageUnusual Collection: Day in the life of Covent Garden Market Cirica 1948

Day in the life of Covent Garden Market Cirica 1948



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