1958 Collection (page 48)

Posting Christmas parcels
Photograph showing a young boy with his mother posting Christmas cards and presents

Garden Party at Palace
General view of the 8000 guests assembled in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The garden party was preceded by the last presentation party for debutantes

Last Presentations
Debutantes and their familes queue outside Buckingham Palace for the last court presentations to the Queen in March 1958

Sir Vivian Fuchs (1908-1999) English explorer who made the first overland crossing of Antarctica in 1958

Sir Douglas Mawson (1882-1958)
Portrait of Sir Douglas Mawson, the Australian explorer and geologist, photographed in Adelaide, 1914. Mawson had just returned from the 1911-1914 Australian Antarctic Expedition

Sir Douglas Mawson and Lady Mawson, London, 1914
Photograph of Sir Douglas Mawson (1882-1958), the Australian explorer and geologist, pictured with his wife on arrival at Victoria, London, 1914

Clinton Joseph Davisson
CLINTON JOSEPH DAVISSON American physicist

F. R. Foster (1889-1958)
Photograph of Frank Foster, the Warwickshire and England cricketer, demonstrating his left-arm fast-medium bowling action, c.1910

Douglas Jardine Batting for Oxford University, 1923
Photograph of Douglas Jardine (1900-1958) batting for Oxford University in 1923. Jardine went on to play for Surrey, MCC and England

Demonstration of the Dracone, Southampton, 1958
Photograph of the Dracone, a flexible towed trailer for the transport of fluids lighter than water, Southampton, 19th September 1958

Cricketer, Townsend
C.L. Townsend Cricketer - Gloucestershire

Leo Abse & his Bentley
Leo Abse and his Bentley. Leo Abse was a well known MP, especially known for introducing Private Members bills legalising homosexuality and making divorce easier

Farmer and Lamb 1958
Farmer holding his new born lambs in the Cotswolds

FARMER & 2 LAMBS 1958
A Cotswolds farmer holds two new-born lambs

PIG MARKET / 1958
Farmers study the pigs for sale at a market in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Refrigerator Advert
Kelvinator refrigerator- freezer, with its roll-out freezer basket, breakfast bar, roll-out fruit basket and portable bottle basket

Eye Test at School / 1958
Young school children having their eyes tested by the matron

Empire Day Flags
Women at sewing machines making Union Jack flags for Empire Day, (May 24, Queen Victorias birthday), which was celebrated between 1904 and 1958

Victor Stiebel / Tiarks
Portrait of Henrietta Tiarks, debutante of 1957, later Marchioness of Tavistock, now Dowager Duchess of Bedford wearing a Victor Stiebel gown trimmed with black lace

Jack Collings Squire, writer and editor
Jack Collings Squire (1884-1958), writer and editor, noted for his parodies and pastiches

Sea serpent in the bay of Rio de Janeiro
In the bay of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, fishermen report a creature 20 metres long, with a giraffes neck and a serpents head. Others dismiss it as a hallucination

Thatched cottage, Devon
Thatched cottage on a quiet country lane, Devon. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Cl Morgan / Cig Card 1936
CHARLES LANGBRIDGE MORGAN English novelist and drama critic in 1936

Martin Du Gard / Nobel 37
ROGER MARTIN DU GARD French writer

Robert Cecil / R Haines
VISCOUNT ROBERT CECIL British statesman at his desk

Farman / Biplane Cig Card
Henri Farman, French aviator, and his Farman Biplane, which he developed with his brother Maurice

Oskar / Prussia / Wife / 1914
PRINCE OSKAR OF PRUSSIA Son of Wilhelm II with his wife, Ina Maria, Duchess of Bassewitz

PONTIAC 1958
Vista-lounge interiors with Seats wider than a sofa in the new wide-track Pontiac (a division of General Motors)

Robert W Service
ROBERT W SERVICE English-born Canadian poet, popular for stirring ballads such as The shooting of Dan McGrew

Adjusting Early TV Set
Adjusting an early television set

Pontins Holiday Camp
The guests outside the chalets at Pontins Holiday Camp, Osmington Bay, Dorset, include a remarkable proportion of pretty girls and an even more remark- able absence of noisy kiddies

Prince Oskar & Family
PRINCE OSKAR OF PRUSSIA Fifth of the six sons of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Here with his wife, Ina Maria von Bassewitz (1888-1973) and four of their children

Family Off on Holiday
A perfect family - Mum, Dad, son, daughter, dog - are about to leave for their holiday when they remember to bring the family camera

Pope Pius XII (Munollo)
POPE PIUS XII (Eugenio Pacelli) newly installed in 1939

Combustion / Human
Mrs E. M, a Widow who died on 29th January 1958. Was she burnt by the Fire her remains were found by?, or did she Spontaneously Combust?

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"1958: A Year of Icons and Milestones" Step into the time machine and travel back to 1958, a year filled with remarkable moments that shaped history. In the world of science, Rosalind Franklin's groundbreaking work on DNA structure laid the foundation for future discoveries. Meanwhile, Maria Callas mesmerized audiences in her elegant Dior gowns, captivating hearts with her enchanting voice. On the roads, a classic VW Camper van painted in blue and white became an emblem of freedom and adventure. Music aficionados were treated to the genius compositions of Vaughan Williams, whose melodies still resonate today. And who can forget Pope Pius XII's influential role as he guided his flock through turbulent times? Sports enthusiasts cheered on the Brazilian Football Team during their triumphant journey at the 1958 World Cup – a team that would forever be etched in football history. Closer to home in Gloucestershire's Toddington Station, July 1958 brought nostalgic memories of steam trains chugging along amidst picturesque landscapes. The glamorous Tatler front-cover featuring Princess Margaret showcased timeless elegance fit for royalty. Meanwhile, car enthusiasts marveled at the sleek lines of an Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite - its creator remaining unknown but leaving an indelible mark on automotive design. In aviation news, Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANUB took flight from West African London Airport – symbolizing progress and connecting distant lands like never before. As we reflect upon this transformative year, let us celebrate these icons and milestones that continue to inspire generations even today.