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Background imageWater Collection: The Vickers Hovercraft has a trial run between Moreton, Wallasey, and Rhyl, North Wales

The Vickers Hovercraft has a trial run between Moreton, Wallasey, and Rhyl, North Wales, where it will operate this summer, and completed the journey in 30 minutes. July 1962

Background imageWater Collection: Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, September 1979

Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, September 1979

Background imageWater Collection: River Clyde, shipbuilding industry in Glasgow, Scotland. May 1951

River Clyde, shipbuilding industry in Glasgow, Scotland. May 1951

Background imageWater Collection: The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1957. Pictured at the start of the race

The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1957. Pictured at the start of the race at Putney Bridge. The race was held from the starting point at Putney Bridge on The River Thames in London

Background imageWater 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 imageWater Collection: Donald Campbell, Coniston Water, Lancashire, pictures taken on the day of his death

Donald Campbell, Coniston Water, Lancashire, pictures taken on the day of his death, 4th January 1967. Campbell was killed when Bluebird K7 flipped and disintegrated at a speed in excess of 300 mph

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

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

Background imageWater Collection: Mick Jagger throwing water over the crowd during a Rolling Stones performance at Earls

Mick Jagger throwing water over the crowd during a Rolling Stones performance at Earls Court Arena, London, England. Mick Jagger. 22nd May 1976

Background imageWater Collection: Students spray the watching crowd with water during the Rag Week procession down

Students spray the watching crowd with water during the Rag Week procession down Northumberland Street, Newcastle on 8th March 1980

Background imageWater Collection: Cycles: This is 20 year old David Healey and his Sailbike

Cycles: This is 20 year old David Healey and his Sailbike. David, who is the grandson of car designer, Donald Healey, has produced his sail device, which will fit onto virtually any bike

Background imageWater Collection: Aerial view showing London docks in the East, 1951

Aerial view showing London docks in the East, 1951

Background imageWater Collection: Sailing April 1969 the finish of the 1968-1969 Golden Globe round the world race showing

Sailing April 1969 the finish of the 1968-1969 Golden Globe round the world race showing the Suhaili boat belonging to Robin Knox Johnston being escorted over the line by an armada of boats at

Background imageWater Collection: Mine disposal team deal with a mine in Rye Bay England during WW2 1945

Mine disposal team deal with a mine in Rye Bay England during WW2 1945

Background imageWater Collection: Stormy night ahead as an angry evening tide lashes the sea wall of Marine Lake in New

Stormy night ahead as an angry evening tide lashes the sea wall of Marine Lake in New Brighton, Wallasey, Merseyside. October 1962

Background imageWater Collection: The High Bridge in Lincoln, England, the oldest bridge in the United Kingdom which still

The High Bridge in Lincoln, England, the oldest bridge in the United Kingdom which still has buildings on it. Lincolnshire. 8th January 1953

Background imageWater Collection: Sapper Bob White takes a deep breath, and tries to slide a rope round a bomb

Sapper Bob White takes a deep breath, and tries to slide a rope round a bomb. The bomb is buried at the back of a hotel in Canning Town, London. Pictured, Bob White takes another plunge. July 1949

Background imageWater Collection: Boys on rafts and tin-bath boats. Circa 1946

Boys on rafts and tin-bath boats. Circa 1946

Background imageWater Collection: The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1956. The race was held from the starting

The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1956. The race was held from the starting point at Putney Bridge on The River Thames in London

Background imageWater Collection: Spanning the Tees, Yarms two bridges - the railway viaduct in the background

Spanning the Tees, Yarms two bridges - the railway viaduct in the background and the road bridge showing the original 1400 structure in the foreground. North Yorkshire, 18th March 1975

Background imageWater Collection: Aerial view of Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 17th August 1980

Aerial view of Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside. 17th August 1980
Aerial view of Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside.17th August 1980

Background imageWater Collection: Trams run along the embankment below the Shell Mex building

Trams run along the embankment below the Shell Mex building, which has floodlit its clock for the first time. Seen here from Waterloo Bridge. December 1932

Background imageWater Collection: The Kometa a Russian built Hydrfoil ferry boat August 1968

The Kometa a Russian built Hydrfoil ferry boat August 1968. Seen here sailing down the River Thames in London past a moored ship unloading outside riverside warehouses The boat The KOMETA is in

Background imageWater Collection: Beryl Bravo Oil rig in the North Sea

Beryl Bravo Oil rig in the North Sea

Background imageWater Collection: Land Army girls learning the acient art of eel clotting near Axbridge, Somerset

Land Army girls learning the acient art of eel clotting near Axbridge, Somerset. 11th August 1943

Background imageWater Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Grantchester after flooding caused by heavy rain, January 1968

Scenes on the River Cam in Grantchester after flooding caused by heavy rain, January 1968

Background imageWater Collection: V1 flying bomb attack, Aldwych, London, 30th June 1944. One of the deadliest

V1 flying bomb attack, Aldwych, London, 30th June 1944. One of the deadliest attacks, 46 people were killed and at least 200 others suffered serious injuries

Background imageWater Collection: Slum housing in Everton, Liverpool. Mrs Frances Pulford is 72 years old

Slum housing in Everton, Liverpool. Mrs Frances Pulford is 72 years old.She is emptying a bucket of washing-up water down a gutter in the street where she lives

Background imageWater Collection: The derelict vandalised Snow Street Baths. June 1974

The derelict vandalised Snow Street Baths. June 1974

Background imageWater Collection: 'Its a Knockout!'in Redcar. 1976

"Its a Knockout!"in Redcar. 1976
" Its a Knockout!" in Redcar. 1976

Background imageWater Collection: Donald Campbell Death, 4th January 1967. Donald Campbells E Type Jaguar

Donald Campbell Death, 4th January 1967. Donald Campbells E Type Jaguar. GLM 37C. Owner will not be returning

Background imageWater Collection: Maggie Atkinson, wife of Ron Atkinson. June 1984 P017042

Maggie Atkinson, wife of Ron Atkinson. June 1984 P017042

Background imageWater Collection: Miss Ann Strobel of the USA the only woman professional competing in the World Casting

Miss Ann Strobel of the USA the only woman professional competing in the World Casting Championships in Scarborough. 15th September 1966

Background imageWater Collection: Actor Robin Askwith appearing in the play 'Casanovas Last Stand'

Actor Robin Askwith appearing in the play "Casanovas Last Stand"
Actor Robin Askwith appearing in the play " Casanovas Last Stand" at the Sunderland Empire - being cooled off by other members of the cast, l to r, are Sherry Plant

Background imageWater Collection: Maiden returns to the UK. 28th May 1990. Maiden is centre with orange

Maiden returns to the UK. 28th May 1990. Maiden is centre with orange, grey and white sails with the name Jordan on the white sail

Background imageWater Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing boats being moored. Circa 1975

Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing boats being moored. Circa 1975

Background imageWater Collection: Street Scene alongside the River Cam in Cambridge. 22nd November 1963

Street Scene alongside the River Cam in Cambridge. 22nd November 1963

Background imageWater Collection: Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge after flooding caused by heavy rain, March 1964

Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge after flooding caused by heavy rain, March 1964

Background imageWater Collection: Scenes on the frozen River Cam in Cambridge during a cold winter spell. Circa 1975

Scenes on the frozen River Cam in Cambridge during a cold winter spell. Circa 1975

Background imageWater Collection: Another bottleneck on the Swansea approach road from the east will shortly disappear

Another bottleneck on the Swansea approach road from the east will shortly disappear. The Ministry of Transport has approved plans for the replacement of the present narrow Tawe Bridge by a dual

Background imageWater Collection: Firefighters tend to a blazing buildings in Cardiff city centre

Firefighters tend to a blazing buildings in Cardiff city centre, which was badly damamged after being hit in a bombing raid by the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageWater Collection: Burma DUKWs (known as Ducks) take supplies and reinforcements from the Chindwin River to

Burma DUKWs (known as Ducks) take supplies and reinforcements from the Chindwin River to forward British troops driving on Mandalay, Burma during the Second World War

Background imageWater Collection: The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Alderman Duncan French, accompanied by Lieut-General A I

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Alderman Duncan French, accompanied by Lieut-General A I MacDougall and Colonel J B McKaig at an inspection of army Cadets who mainly belong to Liverpool

Background imageWater Collection: A hazard of convoy duty for women in the Mechanised Transport Corps

A hazard of convoy duty for women in the Mechanised Transport Corps, Jeep stuck in the mud, on a cold winter day, Circa 1944

Background imageWater Collection: Survivors of a downed Wellington pictured just before their rescue in the Bay of Biscay

Survivors of a downed Wellington pictured just before their rescue in the Bay of Biscay. They are rescued by a Sunderland of RAF Coastal Command. 27th August 1944

Background imageWater Collection: Opening of Wet N Wild indoor water park situated in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Opening of Wet N Wild indoor water park situated in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, by Gladiator Jet, Diane Youdale, 19th July 1993

Background imageWater Collection: Wet N Wild indoor water park situated in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Wet N Wild indoor water park situated in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, Preview Pix, 8th July 1993

Background imageWater Collection: Trudie Styler, English actress, film producer and director

Trudie Styler, English actress, film producer and director. Pictured in the Birmingham area, where she was most probably appearing at The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford Upon Avon

Background imageWater Collection: The view of Hawkesbury Junction, Sutton Stop, Coventry

The view of Hawkesbury Junction, Sutton Stop, Coventry. The Coventry and Oxford canal can be seen from the 85-foot chimney of the former engine house which is being restored



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