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David Essex pictured in a film sequence from the 1974 film Stardust

David Essex pictured in a film sequence from the 1974 film Stardust.
Picture taken on set, as the film is being made.
Stardust is a 1974 British musical drama film directed by Michael Apted and starring David Essex and Adam Faith. The film is the sequel to the 1973 film That'll Be the Day.
Plot...Following on from the events in the late 1950s/early 1960s of That'll Be the Day, the characters Jim Maclaine, Jeanette, and J.D. have moved into the mid 1960s/early 1970s and the growing career of aspiring rock star MacLaine. MacLaine has assembled a group of musicians and formed the band the Stray Cats, he seeks out his old friend Mike to become the band road manager. Mike acquires a new van, accommodation, and a recording session for the group. MacLaine soon becomes a massive star and is plunged into the centre of media attention. He indulges in casual sex and heavy drug use and the film documents the detrimental effects of this success on MacLaine and his relationship with his friends and colleagues. In particular, MacLaines long-standing friendship with manager Mike is now soured by money and success
Picture taken 17th March 1974

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To the quiet French peasants pursuing their work in the field Mr Wilbur Wright appeared

To the quiet French peasants pursuing their work in the field Mr Wilbur Wright appeared almost as a wizard, when first the famous American aeroplanes began his flights near Pau they quickly ceased work and gazed awestruck as the mac sped through the air like a bird. Familiarity, however, if not breeding contempt, is at any rate lessening their wonder, and they begun to regard the aeroplane as a new kind of motor car. But it still fascinates them and the picture shows two peasants watching a flight.(Caption Daily Mirror 16th February 1909) 15th February 1909

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The brothers Wright motored to the Aero ClubA¿ new flying ground at Sheppey

The brothers Wright motored to the Aero Club? new flying ground at Sheppey, near Sheerness, where they inspected the trial and practice ground and visited the construction, repair and garage shed which are nearing completion. Mr. Wilbur W right described the grounds
as ideal for flying. Our picture shows the brothers leaving the sheds, Mr Orville Wright being on the front seat and Mr Wilbur Wright on the back. 4th May 1909

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