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Classic Photography Of The 1950s 1950 to 1968

The 1950s, as seen through the eye of a lens. If you were there, then we'll wager that you'll remember some of these iconic scenes...


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WESTON-SUPER-MARE : 1955

DONKEY RIDE 1955: Donkeys on the beach at...

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Soccer - Home International Championship - England v Northern Ireland

England's Dennis Wilshaw (extreme right) scores...

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CHICKEN PLUCKING : 1955

PA NEWS PHOTO 23/12/55 77 YEAR OLD ANNIE HOWELLS...

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Suez War - Troops at Work - 1956

Private Harry Burke bakes bread in the fieldcirca...

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OPERATION SMOG

A two-man smog investigation team sampling...

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Such s life - when you're 19 and a star

Bubbling over with joy of living, Shirley Bassey,...

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Davis/Pulman/Snooker

Watched by opponent John Pulman, Joe Davis breaks...

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BENNY HILL/DOG FABIAN

BENNY HILL WITH BLOODHOUND HECTOR PLAYED BY BENNY...

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Duchess of Gloucester RAF hospital

The Duchess of Gloucester meeting 5 year old...

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Soccer - FA Cup - Final - Manchester City v Birmingham City - Wembley Stadium

Manchester City captain Roy Paul shows off the FA...

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Soccer - FA Cup - Final - Manchester City v Birmingham City - Wembley Stadium

Cup Final nerves take a sedative - on a seat in...

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Farming - Strawberry Picking - Cheddar - 1956

Two girls enjoying the prospect of strawberry...

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Alfred Hitchcock and his wife

Alfred Hitchcock, film director and producer,...

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Cricket - Lanacshire County Cricket Club - Photocall

Brian Statham bowling Circa 01/07/1956

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Juan Fangio

Juan Fangio of Argentina takes a well earned drink...

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Marilyn Monroe waves

Exuberent and endearing wave from Hollywood's...

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Monroe & Olivier/Savoy Hotel

Actress Marilyn Monroe with Sir Laurence Olivier...

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Trade Union Workers Strike - Longbridge, Birmingham

A striker throws himself to the ground in front of...

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Music - Dame Vera Lynne - 1956

Now it's 'Sincerely Yours' from singer Vera Lynn,...

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Suez canal crisis/Recall

Private David Shorey (right) of Oxford heads the...

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Busby Babes/Munich

Manchester United Manager Matt Busby with his...

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Boxing - Nicky Gargano

Commonwealth Games Welterweight champion Nicky...

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MISS WORLD 1956

MISS WORLD 1956: Brunette Petra Schurmann, Miss...

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Motor Show - Earl's Court - 1956

Triumph sports car with a transparent body.

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Buildings and Landmarks - Calder Hall Nuclear Power Station - Cumbria

The scene at Calder Hall, Cumberland, as Queen...

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Film - Royal Film Performance - 'The Battle of the River Plate' - Empire Theatre, Leicester Square

Marilyn Monroe, shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth...

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Soldier with guitar/Suez 1956

SUEZ 1956: Private T. Elwood, of Birmingham, took...

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PA NEWS PHOTO 4/11/56 THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF...

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The Suez Crisis - British Army - Port Said - 1956

British Commandos raise the White Ensign over Navy...

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Hungarian refugees

His wounded hand in a sling, Hungarian refugee...

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Hungarian refugees

Pjamas and other clothes are given to one of the...

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The Suez Crisis - The Royal Navy - Plymouth - 1956

Jacqueline greets her father, Colour-Sergeant...

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Petrol Rationing - 1956

A motorist hands his petrol coupons to the petrol...

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Entertainment - Bertram Mills Circus - London

One of Donatha's bears rides a motor scooter...

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Music - Shirley Bassey - 1957

20-year-old singer Shirley Bassey, then known as...

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Secombe Sims and Leigh

Performer Harry Secombe with opera singer Adele...

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Freddie Cox Bournemouth FC

Bournemouth FC manager Freddie Cox (left) is seen...

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London Landmarks

The Bank of England and the Royal Exchange

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DIANA DORS

IN A CEREMONY OUTSIDE THE SAVOY HOTEL THIS EVENING...

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