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Reproducing Roman pottery at Ashtead, Surrey. Roman ideas for modern households. A potter at work making reproductions. 28th August 1926
Snooker player Tony Knowles. 19th January 1986
Blue Peters John Noakes, climbs to the top of Nelsons Column. He talks at the top to workmen who are washing Nelson. 29th April 1977
Mr Robert Wheatley of Cambois, who has operated a ferry across the River Wansbeck for nearly 60 years, preparing to take a passenger across the river at Cambois. 14th January 1936
Parade of civilian police force. 11th March 1912
A service in the prison chapel at Wormwood Scrubs. 14th April 1923
The keepers of the Wolf Lighthouse, which stands on a lonely rock off the Cornish coast, have been stormbound during the recent heavy weather
Medals for Special Constables. Some 5, 500 officers and men of the Metropolitan Special Constabulary were recipients of the Long Service Medal
Enrolling special constables during strike. London citizens rally to the call for volunteers
Men running through a tunnel, cut out by the quarrymen, to take cover during the blasting. Penlee stone quarry, Newlyn. 26th February 1923
Penlee stone quarry, Newlyn, Cornwall. 25th February 1923
A Taffs Well scene, one of the many pretty spots on the Glamorgan Canal, showing a lock and keepers cottage at Taffs Well, Wales
Steel helmets for the London special constables. "Do you find them heavySteel helmets for the London special constables. " Do you find them heavy?" asks the assistant commander of the E division
Prison van arriving at Epsom Course, on Derby Day. this is used as a temporary prison for women. There are cells for the men, sexes are never mixed. Epsom Downs, Surrey. 1st June 1922
Slumdoms stronghold reduced to rubble heaps at North Shields, where areas of Clive Street and Bedford Street are being cleared. 7th February 1935
An otter does a little begging in a zoo. 5th July 1928
The Tynemouth lifeboat being taken out of its shelter for its monthly launch and test. The boat was destroyed by enemy action. 6th November 1929
The Tynemouth lifeboat returning to Shields Harbour after the rescue of the fishing coble, one of a number reported in is tress during a sudden storm. 14th February 1931
The huge floating dock built at Wallsend passes down the River Tyne on its long journey to Singapore. 21st June 1928
Motorboat launch. The launch, John Ashley, to be used by the Tyne Station of the Missions of Seamen, at Dunston, in the river after being launch from Mitchelsons Yard, South Shields. 4th July 1936
Every little helps when it comes to launching lifeboats! Pictured are some holidaymakers lending their weight to the line when the Cullercoats lifeboat is hauled ashore after a trial trip
The motor boat given by Sir John Jarvis to the Earl Beatty Lodge of ex-naval men at Jarrow after being named by Mr Richard Jones. 1st June 1936
A general view of the launching ceremony of the new North Sunderland motor lifeboat, the W.R.A" at Seahouses, Northumberland. 6th September 1936
Sir E Ward inspects Specials. Between 1, 500 and 1, 700 specials of the N Division are inspected by Sir Edward Ward on the grounds of the Drapers School at Tottenham
Reading FC 1991 / 92, pre-season photocall at Elm Park, Tuesday 6th August 1991Reading FC 1991/92, pre-season photocall at Elm Park, Tuesday 6th August 1991. Our Picture Shows... Brendan Rodgers, defender aged 18 years old
The Queen Mother visits Victoria Law Courts, 100 years after Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone. 18th November 1981
Interior view of Annfield Plain Co-op and grocery department staff. Annfield Plain, County Durham. Circa 1925
Quarrying green slate. Lowering slate down the side of Yew Crags on the east side of the Valley. In the distance in Buttermere. Lake District. 4th December 1934
People once came from miles around to bathe in the green-tinged waters of the well at Taffs Well because it was reputed to cure rheumatism
While property all around them is being demolished three spinster sisters, the Misses Coleman, refuse to leave their home in the High Street East area of Sunderland
National Unemployed Workers Movement Hunger March. seen here levying Newcastle. The NUWM march was to highlight the plight of the unemployed workers during the economic depression. 1st February 1934
Walker Naval Yard was besieged by man anxious for work. Some of those who hoped to get a start on the new liner to be constructed there. 15th March 1930
Colonel Reay C B E inspecting the Post Office Special Constabulary reserves at Kensington Palace. 10th July 1921
Rail Strike. A lorry load of special constables who have been called up for duty, driving to Lots Road, Fulham, to guard the power station. 5th October 1919
Messers. Lithgows new premises at the corner of Clayton Street and Blackett Street, Newcastle. 27th July 1936
Photo-call for Widows, a new six part crime drama from Euston Films for Thames Television features four women whose husbands die in a failed robbery, pictured together in London
Marty Wilde signs a record-breaking two year guaranteed contract, for personal appearances on stage, radio, television and films, both in Great Britain and throughout the world
Snooker player Tony Knowles dressed as an America footballer. 19th January 1986
Langley Park Colliery, near Durham, where a number of men were injured by runaway tubs. 8th May 1930
Prince Edward, Prince of Wales, opens new police college at Hendon. Pictured inspecting a guard of honour of 6ft policemen. 31st May 1934
This imposing weather vane will be erected in the course of a few days on the spire of the High Parish Church, Paisley. This excellent work was executed by Mr D M Strachan, a local man. Circa 1924
The old well, behind the bowling green at Taffs Well, now derelict and boarded up. 22nd November 1983
Taf Ely councillor, Mr Ivor Jenkins, outside the old well at Taffs Well. A campaign is under way to re-open the spa well famed for its healing powers which has given its name to Taffs Well. Circa 1989
Snooker player Tony Knowles at his house near Lake Windermere in the Lake District. 12th November 1987
Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood, MBE, GM (2 April 1940-23 March 1981) was a British Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest racers of all time
Unemployment march in Newcastle. 29th September 1931
Unemployed marchers including Lancashire mill strikers and communists from London, parading outside Newcastle City Hall, where the Trades Union Congress was in session
A London policeman on traffic duty with heavy bulk helmet, tunic, thick trousers and gloves, duty a heatwave. 28th March 1934
Oakeys Cottages which are included in Stanley Councils £100Oakeys Cottages which are included in Stanley Councils £ 100, 000 slum clearance scheme, Stanley, County Durham. 2nd May 1933
Police Centenary. Metropolitan river police bring their boat alongside a barge while onePolice Centenary
The Plough Inn at Stamfordham, Northumberland. May 1921
An open-air tea party in Salisbury Street, Newcastle, celebrating the best dressed street title. 12th September 1933
Two leather craftsmen at work. Circa 1925
Marty Wilde rehearsing with with the Fox-Miller dancing girls during rehearsals at the The Metropolitan Theatre, Edgware Road
The house of commons debated on the employment of women police when Sir Nevil Macready spoke in their favour. Our picture shows three police women on duty in London. March 1921
Hawker at work in Newcastle. 19th December 1938
A group of happy campers in the camp at Sparty Lea for the wives of Tyneside unemployed. 22nd September 1933
Parc Level Mine, Rhiwfawr, Swansea Valley. A tram of coal is brought out by Kenyon Guinn. 18th April 1967
Pop star Marty Wilde, 22, is given a parking ticket after parking his cream Jaguar outside the London theatre where he is staring in the musical " Bye Bye Birdie". 4th July 1961
Glass horticulture. New glass floral decorations for bridal wreaths, table decorations, hat trimmings, gowns etc. which are now fashionable
London School of Printing and Kindred Trades. These students in the book-binding department are applying gold finish to the backs of volumes. 14th September 1935
Reading FC 1991 / 92, pre-season photocall at Elm Park, Tuesday 6th August 1991Reading FC 1991/92, pre-season photocall at Elm Park, Tuesday 6th August 1991. Our Picture Shows... top row, 2nd left, Brendan Rodgers, defender aged 18 years old
