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Wheelchair Collection

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Dame Margot Fonteyn with her husband Dr Roberto Arias who has not been out of hospital

Dame Margot Fonteyn with her husband Dr Roberto Arias who has not been out of hospital since he was shot and paralysed by a political adversary in Panama City last June

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Tony Blackburn at home with his sister Jacqueline. 3rd September 1980

Tony Blackburn at home with his sister Jacqueline. 3rd September 1980

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Dame Margot Fonteyn with her husband Dr Roberto Arias and his 16 year old son Roberto

Dame Margot Fonteyn with her husband Dr Roberto Arias and his 16 year old son Roberto. Dr Arias has not been out of hospital since he was shot

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Joan Collins with husband Ron Kass and daughter Katyana arriving at Heathrow from Los

Joan Collins with husband Ron Kass and daughter Katyana arriving at Heathrow from Los Angeles. 3rd November 1982

Background imageWheelchair Collection: NIGEL MANSELL WITH FRANK WILLIAMS, BRITISH GRAND PRIX AT BRANDS HATCH - 12 / 07 / 1986

NIGEL MANSELL WITH FRANK WILLIAMS, BRITISH GRAND PRIX AT BRANDS HATCH - 12 / 07 / 1986
NIGEL MANSELL WITH FRANK WILLIAMS, BRITISH GRAND PRIX AT BRANDS HATCH - 12/07/1986

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Margaret Tebbit back on the party conference scene - two years after the IRA bombing

Margaret Tebbit back on the party conference scene - two years after the IRA bombing which left her severely paralysed. Husband Norman is pushing her wheelchair in Bournemouth where the Conservative

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Disabled youngsters from Ormesby Comprehensive School have done their bit to bring a

Disabled youngsters from Ormesby Comprehensive School have done their bit to bring a prestigious national sporting trophy to the North East

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Professor Stephen Hawking, out and about in Cambridge December 1990Professor Stephen

Professor Stephen Hawking, out and about in Cambridge December 1990Professor Stephen Hawking, out and about in Cambridge December 1990

Background imageWheelchair Collection: An archery demonstration from an invalid chair by Theresa Patterson

An archery demonstration from an invalid chair by Theresa Patterson, watched by Prince Philip. With her was Mr Ray Cook, archery coach to the County Youth Service. 25th October 1962

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Charlton Athletic footballer Mike Bailey returns to London with his wife after breaking

Charlton Athletic footballer Mike Bailey returns to London with his wife after breaking his leg. 4th February 1965

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Champion Jockey Tim Brookshaw does the morning rounds at his Tern Hill, Shropshire

Champion Jockey Tim Brookshaw does the morning rounds at his Tern Hill, Shropshire, Farm in his wheelchair with his wife Joan. 19th March 1964

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Dr Stephen Hawking Physics professor and author at Cambridge University

Dr Stephen Hawking Physics professor and author at Cambridge University. 1st September 1988

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942

Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist / cosmologist, pictured in his office at Cambridge University where he also lecturers September 1988

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942

Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist / cosmologist, pictured in his office at Cambridge University where he also lecturers September 1988

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Porthcawl Lifeboat Station supporter John Waters at All Saints Church, Porthcawl

Porthcawl Lifeboat Station supporter John Waters at All Saints Church, Porthcawl. 21st April 1997

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Health Secretary Norman Fowler (centre) sees off Mrs Eva Barnes at the start of a

Health Secretary Norman Fowler (centre) sees off Mrs Eva Barnes at the start of a springtime holiday in Paris. Mr John Rootham

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital

Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. In cases of paralysed men under Dr Ludwig Guttman

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Scene at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire

Scene at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire, England during the Second World War. Picture shows: Spinal and paralysed patients

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital

Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. In cases of paralysed men under Dr Ludwig Guttman

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Choir and musicians composed of war-maimed men at EMS hospital, Stoke Mandeville

Choir and musicians composed of war-maimed men at EMS hospital, Stoke Mandeville. This is part of the treatment to help these men take their places in normal life again after long periods in bed

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Picture shows a childrens party at King George Hospital, Ilford, East London

Picture shows a childrens party at King George Hospital, Ilford, East London, Essex Borders. Picture taken two weeks after the war in Europe ended

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Out of hospital for the royal occasion awaiting an operation on his foot was the Mayor of

Out of hospital for the royal occasion awaiting an operation on his foot was the Mayor of Hyde, Councillor Ira Stopford. Queen Elizabeth II asks him how he is progressing. 16th May 1968

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Newspaper vendor on the corner of Rankestrafze, Berlin Circa 1965

Newspaper vendor on the corner of Rankestrafze, Berlin Circa 1965

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Morning at the Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond. Some of the first arrivals

Morning at the Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond. Some of the first arrivals on the terrace. 1st December 1924

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Coronation Street scriptwriters Harry Driver and Vince Powell with Doris Speed who

Coronation Street scriptwriters Harry Driver and Vince Powell with Doris Speed who appears on the street as Annie Walker. 16th November 1966

Background imageWheelchair Collection: A nurse demonstrates how a sling for a broken leg works during a open day at the Chester

A nurse demonstrates how a sling for a broken leg works during a open day at the Chester Hospital, Cambridge. May 1959

Background imageWheelchair Collection: he Duke and Duchess of Kent North East Royal Visits The Duchess of Kent

he Duke and Duchess of Kent North East Royal Visits The Duchess of Kent officially opens the Newcastle Arena 23 April 1996, The Duchess meets pupils from Pendower School, Newcastle

Background imageWheelchair Collection: The British team left London Heathrow Airport this morning for the Stoke Mandeville

The British team left London Heathrow Airport this morning for the Stoke Mandeville International Games in Israel. All the competitors are paralysed

Background imageWheelchair Collection: London Marathon 1982, Sponsored by Gillette, Sunday 9th May 1982

London Marathon 1982, Sponsored by Gillette, Sunday 9th May 1982

Background imageWheelchair Collection: The Queen says goodbye to Air Commodore Ivor Broom, Commandant of CFS Little Rissington

The Queen says goodbye to Air Commodore Ivor Broom, Commandant of CFS Little Rissington, who had to forego his duties as host owing to injuries received in an air crash recently. 27th June 1969

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Pop singer Meat Loaf leaving Heathrow Airport in a wheelchair. 23rd June 1985

Pop singer Meat Loaf leaving Heathrow Airport in a wheelchair. 23rd June 1985

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Gladiators at Superbowl, Reading. Kim Betts (Lightning) and Michael Ahearne (Warrior)

Gladiators at Superbowl, Reading. Kim Betts (Lightning) and Michael Ahearne (Warrior). 24th February 1996

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Lord Lieutenant Mr Robert Taylor, presents Ray Sands (left) and David Peacock (right

Lord Lieutenant Mr Robert Taylor, presents Ray Sands (left) and David Peacock (right) from Chubb with an award. 21st October 1994

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Dr Stephen Hawking Physics professor and author at Cambridge University

Dr Stephen Hawking Physics professor and author at Cambridge University. 1st September 1988

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist

Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist. Pictured on his wedding day with new wife Elaine Mason after their wedding at Cambridge Register Office

Background imageWheelchair Collection: British author Agatha Christie is wheeled into the Olymiua Theatre as she attends

British author Agatha Christie is wheeled into the Olymiua Theatre as she attends the Cardiff charity premiere of Murder On The orient Express, based on her 1934 novel. December 1974

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Huddersfields Josie Cichockyj is captain of the Great Britain women

Huddersfields Josie Cichockyj is captain of the Great Britain womens wheelchair basketball team who are preparing for the world championships at Mount Pleasant School

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Wembley here we come - two of Guisborough Town F. Cs most dedicated supporters

Wembley here we come - two of Guisborough Town F. Cs most dedicated supporters
Wembley here we come - two of Guisborough Town F.Cs most dedicated supporters, wheelchair-bound brothers Steve and Paul newly ail be cheering on their heroes in the FA Vase Final against Stamford

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Disabled children and adults had an exciting time on the ice at Billingham Forum

Disabled children and adults had an exciting time on the ice at Billingham Forum. During a sponsored ice skate in aid of the Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Newcastle United footballers, Tommy Knox, Ron McGarry, Jim Iley

Newcastle United footballers, Tommy Knox, Ron McGarry, Jim Iley and Ollie Burton join in an archery contest with the children of the Percy Hedley School at Forest Hall, Newcastle. 3rd May 1966

Background imageWheelchair Collection: They re off wheelchair competitors at the Junior Great North Run, , left to right

They re off wheelchair competitors at the Junior Great North Run, , left to right
They re off.. wheelchair competitors at the Junior Great North Run, , left to right, Lee Eckland, 14, Forest Hall, Marcus Waugh, 15, Castle Eden and Koiysor Choudbury, 14, from Tynemouth

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Members of the Pathfinders youth group at St Pauls church, Shepley

Members of the Pathfinders youth group at St Pauls church, Shepley, present tapes of disco music to youngsters at Turnshaws School, Kirkburton

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Cash for the Kurds... Students taking the certificate in pre-vocational education at

Cash for the Kurds... Students taking the certificate in pre-vocational education at Huddersfield Technical College have raised £ 100 for the Save the Children Fund Kurdish Children Appeal

Background imageWheelchair Collection: The first Huddersfield Giants home game at McAlpine stadium. 28th August 1994

The first Huddersfield Giants home game at McAlpine stadium. 28th August 1994

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Charlton Athletic footballer Mike Bailey returns to London with his wife after breaking

Charlton Athletic footballer Mike Bailey returns to London with his wife after breaking his leg. 4th February 1965

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Wheelchair Pathway Project at Lickey Hills designed by pupils at Wheelers Lane Boys

Wheelchair Pathway Project at Lickey Hills designed by pupils at Wheelers Lane Boys School, Kingsheath and Victoria School, Northfield with a donation of 22, 578 by Midlands BT

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Victoria School Birmingham taking part in the BT Kielder Challenge at the Lickey Hills

Victoria School Birmingham taking part in the BT Kielder Challenge at the Lickey Hills Country Park. 19th April 1991

Background imageWheelchair Collection: Finmere Jumping Show and Gymkhana near Buckingham in aid of Stoke Mandeville Games

Finmere Jumping Show and Gymkhana near Buckingham in aid of Stoke Mandeville Games. Injured steeplechase jockey Tim Brookshaw shows Fred Winter a trick with his wheelchair and Fred comes to grief



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