1959 Collection (page 7)

Saro P. 531-0 XN332 - G-APNV
Royal Navy - Saro P.531-0 XN332 / G-APNV (msn S2/5268), the first of three development prototypes (following a single aerodynamic prototype), at Eastliegh on 2 November 1960. Date: 1959

Supermarine Swift FR. 5 7712M - WK281
Royal Air Force Supermarine Swift FR.5 7712M / WK281. Built by Vickers Armstrong and delivered on 5 November 1956, WK281 joined No 79 Squadron at RAF Gutersloh

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 G-AGPV
Bristol 170 Freighter Mk.31 G-AGPV (msn 12370, ex VR380), the prototype Freighter / Wayfarer, after disposal by the Telecommunications Research Establishment at Defford

English Electric Thunderbird I
Royal Artillery - English Electric Thunderbird I Surface-Air-Missile (SAM), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow from 7-13 September 1959 Date: 1959

Aveling and Porter Tractor D 7078 - number 7898 Margaret, built in 1913, at a Woodford Steam Rally on 29 August 1959. Date: 1959

ARA Independencia
Argentine Navy - ARA Independencia, a Colossus-class light aircraft carrier, (ex HMS Warrior R31), seen in December 1958, during work-up before commissioning in 1959. Date: 1958

A window display for PEX Pin Pin nylon stockings
An Owen Owen department store window display, for PEX Pin Pin nylon stockings Date: 1959

Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H
Transland Ag-2 N8830H and N8831H, 1st and 2nd prototypes. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Transland Ag-2 N8330H, the first prototype in flight. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Poster, Savoie and Mont Blanc, France
Poster, Savoie, Mont Blanc, and Saint Gervais swimming pool, France Date: 1959

Poster, Grace Line, Caribbean and South American Cruises Date: 1959

Simca Aronde Grande Large
The Simca Aronde Grande Large snall saloon car at a British Motor show. Date: circa 1959

A Nash Metropolitan nose. The Nash Metropolitan was an American make-over of the Austin A40, which was in turn imported into the UK. Date: circa 1959

Owen Owen display for Pex Pin Pin Stockings
Window display in Liverpool Department store, Owen Owen, for Pex Pin Pin Stockings. Date: circa 1959

Owen Owen, Rael-Brook shirts display
Window display in Liverpool Department store, Owen Owen, for Rael-Brook shirts display. Date: circa 1959

Owen Owen, Fablon display
Window display in Liverpool Department store, Owen Owen, for the decorative adhesive Fablon Date: circa 1959

Display of a china dinner service Date: 1959

Parachutist preparing to jump from Auster J-1N Alpha G-AIGU
A parachutist preparing to jump from Auster J-1N Alpha G-AIGU (msn 2180), for a television programme hosted by Raymond Baxter. Date: 1959

Poster, Far East, fly there by BOAC Date: 1959

Poster, Thousand Mile Race, Italy
Poster, Thousand Mile Race (Mille Miglia) in the north of Italy, 30-31 May 1959, Automobile Club Brescia. This poster was printed for the 1959 Club event

Poster, Edinburgh International Festival, August 1959 - make your reservations here. Royal Opera Stockholm, Czech Philharmonic, The Thrie Estaites, Seefried Fischer-Dieskau, The Old Vic, Courbet

Cessna 180A ZK-BVG (msn 50068), at Rotorua, New Zealand, in January 1959. Date: 1959

Cessna 180A ZK-BUY (msn 50021), of Rural Aviation Ltd. at Christchurch, New Zealand. Date: 1959

Miles M. 65 Gemini 3A G-AMDE
Miles M.65 Gemini 3A G-AMDE (msn 1002). Date: circa 1959

Westland WS-55 Whirlwind Series 2 G-AOCZ (msn WA115), at the SBAC Farnborough International Air Show in September 1959. Date: 1959

de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 2 7610M (ex G-ALYT)
de Havilland DH.106 Comet 2 7610M (msn 06006, ex G-ALYT), the prototype Comet 2, on the airfield at RAF Halton. This aircraft flew in to Halton, which has a relatively small grass airfield

13 F4H Phantom II
McDonnell F-4B Phantom II (F4H from 1959 to 1962). This is one of the series of Graphics Training Aids (GTA) used by the United States Army to train their personnel to recognize friendly

Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer EI-AKY
Piper PA-22-160 Tri-Pacer EI-AKY (msn 22-6689), at Fairoaks Airfield for the C.S.E. Aviation Sales Weekend on 26-27 September 1959. Date: 1959

Advertisement for Emu sherry -- smiling male model (George McGrath) holding up a glass. 1959

People on street with Daily Worker newspaper, London
People on a London street with copies of the Daily Worker newspaper, and a kiosk advertising the newspaper alongside them. The headline reads: Closures, Miners Act. Date: 1959

First British Built Construction Southampton
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Orient Explorer oil drilling platform
The Orient Explorer, the first British-built oil drilling platform, constructed in Southampton Docks, pictured shortly before it was towed 9, 200 miles to Labuan in Borneo Date: February 1959

Harold Macmillan on a state visit to Soviet Russia
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

Harold Macmillan during a visit to Soviet Russia
Harold Macmillan (Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, 1894-1986), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1957-1963

Portrait bust of Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), theoretical physicist, philosopher and author -- a bronze portrait bust on a marble plinth, made by Sir Jacob Epstein (1880-1959), American-born British sculptor

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

Princess Louise, Duchess of Fife and her daughters
Louise, Princess Royal of Great Britain, Duchess of Fife (1867-1931), third child and eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, pictured with her two daughters, Alexandra

Prince Arthur of Connaught with his family
Prince Arthur of Connaught (1883-1938)with his wife Alexandra, Duchess of Fife (1891-1959) and their only son, Alastair Arthur, Earl of Macduff, 2nd Duke of Connaught (1914-1943)

Boeing B-52D Stratofortress 56-0689 (msn 464060) at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. before construction of the American Air Museum building

American classic car Custom Royal 1959 tail fin
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US classic car Sedan Deville 1959 tail fin abstract
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American Classic Car Fair Lane 500 1959
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Mexico-Direccion General de Turismo Tourism Poster released by the Mexican Secretary of Tourism featuring a painting of
3614683 Mexico-Direccion General de Turismo Tourism Poster released by the Mexican Secretary of Tourism featuring a painting of a Matador and bull, c.1959 by Ruano Llopis

Loco No. 7328, at Gloucester Station
Locomotive number 7328 (formerly 9306) stationary at Gloucester station on 4th July 1959, showing the footbridge in the background

Pannier Tank 8491, at Honeybourne Junction
Pannier Tank 8491, passing under a bridge at Honeybourne Junction in Worcestershire on 17th October 1959

Loco No 6802 Bampton Grange, at Stratford on Avon
Locomotive number 6802 Bampton Grange approaching Stratford on Avon on 8th August 1959. The tender is full of coal and the top of a gas silo can be seen behind one of the coaches

Stratford on Avon Station, 1959
A view of Stratford on Avon station on 29th August 1959, taken looking towards Birmingham. A GWR diesel railcar is at the platform

US classic car 1959 Sedan Deville tail fin abstract
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"Step back in time to 1959, a year of historical moments and cultural icons. Witness the artistry of Dry Stone Walling as skilled craftsmen create enduring structures that stand the test of time. The majestic HMS Hermes (R12) sails proudly through the seas, symbolizing Britain's naval prowess. In a solemn tribute, Old Bill kneels before the Cenotaph in Whitehall, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Meanwhile, speed enthusiasts revel in the sleek design of the Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite Mk 1, a true marvel on wheels. Travel further back with the Catalan Atlas from the 14th century, an exquisite map showcasing ancient cartography techniques. In political arenas, Labour Party election posters and television speakers echo promises of progress and change. Amidst bustling streets filled with Police Officers London maintaining order and safety, Hollywood heartthrob Errol Flynn captivates audiences as both Robin Hood and Warner's charismatic leading man. Sports fans cheer on Chelsea Football Club during their thrilling 1959-1960 season – a testament to teamwork and determination. On roads adorned with vibrant colors like Dodge Coronet Green 2-tone or Jaguar XK150s Roadster White - automotive masterpieces that turn heads wherever they go. " Experience an era where history intertwines with innovation; immerse yourself in all that made 1959 truly unforgettable.