1953 Collection (page 7)

Ticket to Empire State Observatories, New York, USA Date: 1953

Tour of the United States Capitol, Washington DC, USA
Souvenir of Tour of the United States Capitol, Washington DC, USA Date: 1953

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Tuesday June 2nd 1953
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Tuesday June 2nd 1953 Date: 1953

Advert, National City Bank Travelers Checks
Advert, Smooth Sailing When You Carry National City Bank Travelers Checks Date: 1953

Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Centre, NYC
Programme cover, Showplace, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Centre, New York City, USA Date: 1953

Race Card on board Cunard liner RMS Mauretania
Cover design, Race Card, 27 July 1953, on board Cunard liner RMS Mauretania Date: 1953

Horse Racing on board Cunard liner RMS Mauretania
Horse Racing programme on board Cunard liner RMS Mauretania, 27 July 1953 Date: 1953

Programme of Events on board RMS Queen Mary
Cover design, Programme of Events, 27 April 1953, on board Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary Date: 1953

Programme of Events on board RMS Mauretania
Programme of Events on board Cunard liner RMS Mauretania, 27 July 1953 Date: 1953

Price list, drinks and tobacco on board RMS Mauretania
Price list, drinks and tobacco on board Cunard liner RMS Mauretania Date: 1953

Price list, drinks on board Cunard liner RMS Mauretania Date: 1953

Passenger ticket wallet, United Airlines (back) Date: 1953

Greyhound Lines, USA, ticket wallet, property of an Englishwoman tourist Date: 1953

Greyhound Lines, ticket wallet, USA routes map
Greyhound Lines, back of ticket wallet, USA routes map Date: 1953

Greyhound Lines, ticket wallet including USA routes map
Greyhound Lines, back of ticket wallet including USA routes map Date: 1953

Farewell Dinner Menu, Cunard liner, RMS Queen Mary
Farewell Dinner Menu, 27 April 1953, Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary Date: 1953

Cunard Steam Ship Company's Ocean Times newspaper
Front page of Cunard Steam Ship Company's Ocean Times newspaper, 26 July 1953, RMS Mauretania, North Atlantic edition Date: 1953

Advert, Fly BEA, British European Airways at the new low fares Date: 1953

Farewell Dinner Menu, Cunard liner RMS Mauretania
Farewell Dinner Menu, 31 July 1953, Cunard liner RMS Mauretania Date: 1953

Dinner Menu, Cunard liner, RMS Mauretania
Dinner Menu, Cunard liner RMS Mauretania, 30 July 1953 - at this time the ship was operating between Southampton and New York. Date: 1953

Dinner Menu cover, Cunard, RMS Mauretania
Dinner Menu cover, Cunard Steam Ship RMS Mauretania - at this time the ship was operating between Southampton and New York. Date: 1953

Advert, At the other end of the Gangplank, Bache & Co Date: 1953

Royal Air Force - Percival P. 66 Pembroke WV705
Royal Air Force - Percival P.66 Pembroke WV705 (msn PAC/66/08), at Luton Airport. Date: 1953

Grumman S2F-1 or YS2F-1 Tracker
United States Navy - Grumman S2F-1 or YS2F-1 Tracker. An early pre-production or production Tracker, fresh off the production line, on the flightline at Bethpage for flight testing

Canadair F-86E Sabre G-ATBF
Canadair F-86E-6-CAN Sabre G-ATBF (msn 507, ex 53-19607 - XB733 - 19607 13-2'), at Biggin Hill in July 1968. Ordered for the Royal Canadian Air Force as 19607

Commemorative postcard for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953. Date: 1953

Fidel Castro arrested after Moncada Barracks attack, Cuba
Fidel Castro (left) under arrest after leading a rebel attack against Batista troops at Moncada Barracks, Cuba. Date: 1953

Richard Nixon with Edward Heath
Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994), 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974 (he was also 36th Vice President from 1953 to 1961)

Nixon Richard Usa America American President
nixon, richard, usa, america, american, president, politics, political, politician, leader, scandal, republican, milhous, 1913, 1994, 37th, united, states, 1969, 1974, 36th, vice, 1953, 1961, 1970s

Joseph Stalin, Soviet Russian leader
Joseph Stalin (1878-1953), Soviet Russian leader. Seen here in uniform, waving. Date: circa 1940s

Joseph Stalin, Leon Trotsky and others
Joseph Stalin (1878-1953), Soviet Russian leader. Seen here in a group of men, with Leon Trotsky (1879-1940) on his left. Date: circa 1930s

Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman
Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980), Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, Prime Minister of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) from 1943 to 1963 and its President from 1953 to 1980

Trevor Phillips and Sue Slipman
Trevor Phillips (b 1953), television executive and presenter, currently Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), previously the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE)

Michael Foot and Tony Blair, British Labour politicians
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

Jesse Jackson, Keith Vaz, Diane Abbott and Bernie Grant
Jesse Jackson (Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, b 1941), American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Seen here at a press conference table alongside Keith Vaz (Nigel Keith Anthony Standish Vaz)

Tony Blair, Labour politician, with two young people
Tony Blair (Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, b 1953), Labour politician, Prime Minister 1997-2007. Seen here with two young people, looking at a camera on a tripod. Date: circa 1990s

Tony Blair and Brenda Dean at a conference table
Tony Blair (Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, b 1953), Labour politician, Prime Minister 1997-2007. Seen here at a conference table alongside Brenda Dean (Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde, b 1943)

Benazir Bhutto addressing a public meeting
Benazir Bhutto (1953-2007), the then acting Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), addressing a public meeting. She later became Prime Minister of Pakistan (1988-1990, 1993-1996)

Dwight D Eisenhower and Nikita Khrushchev
The Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev ((1894-1971, right) with the American President Dwight D "Ike" Eisenhower (1890-1969, 34th US President 1953-1961), during a summit meeting in the USA

Peter Mandelson and others at a press conference
Peter Mandelson (b 1953), Labour politician, David Cockcroft, Tom Shebbeare, Peter Bennett and Sue Ferguson sitting at a desk during a British Youth Council press conference, London

United States Air Force - Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak 49-2430 FICON parasite, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, seen with the retractable nose hook extended

United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279, buzz-number TA-279, (msn 168-443), at the USAF Museum storage compound at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

HM The Queen and the royal family on the balcony (b / w photo)
6033837 HM The Queen and the royal family on the balcony (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HM The Queen and the royal family on the balcony)

de Havilland Dove AP-AGJ
de Havilland Dove 2B AP-AGJ (msn 04084), of Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. at Karachi Airport, in storage, prior to sale in the UK, with Dove G-AJBI and Heron G-AOGO of Morton Air Services

Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037
(ex United States Air Force) - Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037 (msn 10915, 51-8037), at Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, for display at the Air Force Museum, with Boeing KB-50J 49-0389

Coronation of Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, London
Coronation Day in Westminster Abbey, London, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Date: 1953

Draycott, Cotswold village, ox roast for Coronation
Draycott, Cotswold village, ox roast to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

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"1953: A Year of Triumphs and Icons" In the midst of a changing world, 1953 marked a year filled with remarkable achievements and unforgettable moments. Queen Elizabeth II, captured in all her regal splendor by Pietro Annigoni in the ILN, ascended to the throne amidst great anticipation. The Daily Sketch Coronation Number immortalized this historic event, showcasing the grandeur and pageantry that surrounded her coronation. But it wasn't just royalty that captivated the world's attention. Sir Edmund Hillary, an intrepid New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, etched his name into history alongside Tenzing Norgay as they conquered Mount Everest on May 28th. Their awe-inspiring feat symbolized human determination and resilience. Meanwhile, on more grounded terrain, the Willys Jeep became an emblem of adventure and freedom for many enthusiasts seeking thrilling escapades off-road. Its rugged design allowed people to explore uncharted territories with unparalleled confidence. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh stood steadfastly beside Queen Elizabeth II throughout her reign - their partnership becoming an enduring symbol of love and support amidst royal responsibilities. For those seeking leisurely delights closer to home, Prestatyn Holiday Camp beckoned families for a true seaside getaway experience. With sun-soaked beaches and endless fun-filled activities for all ages, it offered cherished memories that would last a lifetime. The Verdi Opera advertisement transported culture enthusiasts back to 1953's vibrant arts scene while Emmwood's depiction of Goodwood showcased the excitement surrounding motorsports during this era. Harvey Nichols' advertisement epitomized timeless elegance as fashionistas flocked to its doors in search of exquisite style trends that defined their generation. And let us not forget about Ford Popular (Hot Rod) 1953 green - a car that embodied both speed and style; it roared down streets leaving trails of envy in its wake.