1972 Collection (page 67)

Prince of Wales in early 1920s
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), later King Edward VIII and the Duke of Windsor

Edward, Prince of Wales with Albert, Duke of York
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor with his younger brother, Albert, Duke of York (1895-1951), later King George VI

The future Edward VIII and King George V
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor, pictured at the Royal Naval College at Osborne on the Isle of Wight with his father, King George V

Edward VIII with Queen Maud
Edward, Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor (1894-1972), with his aunt, Queen Maud of Norway (1869-1938), formerly Princess Maud of Wales

Uffa Fox (1898-1972) English boat designer and sailing enthusiast who was responsible for the popularity of dinghy racing

Edward VIII on Holiday
EDWARD VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson on holiday in September 1936 at Rab in Yugoslavia, surrounded by bodyguards and policemen

Edward & Wallis Simpson
EDWARD VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson during the Kings summer holiday to Rab in Yugoslavia in September 1936. The King was to abdicate in December of that year

Compton Mackenzie
COMPTON MACKENZIE Scottish writer

Edward VIII and Edwards
EDWARD VIII Is pictured centrally as he would have appeared at his coronation, surrounded by the previous King Edwards

Ngo Mon Gate / 1972
Through the barbed wire, a tank belonging to the occupying forces of the South Vietnamese military, is seen in front of the Ngo Mon Gate of the Thai-Hoa Palace

Vietnamese Soldier
A young, disheartened South Vietnamese soldier rests on a sandbag, contemplating the vast landscape of debris which surrounds him

Quang Tri - Destroyed
Quang Tri: Three Vietnamese soldiers rest, (one eating rice), among the rubble of their town which has been destroyed by Viet Cong attacks

Violet Trefusis / Morgan
VIOLET TREFUSIS Writer, and passionate friend of Vita Sackville-West

Marianne Moore / Morgan
MARIANNE MOORE American poet

Prince of Wales 1914
EDWARD VIII Photograph of Edward, Prince of Wales, later Duke of Windsor, dressed as a second lieutenant of the Grenadier Guards during the First World

Philip Group
THE PHILIP GROUP A Toronto-based group create an imaginary sitter, Philip, who seems to communicate as effectively as any real spirit from the other world

Alexander Ramsay
Sir ALEXANDER RAMSAY admiral : on the occasion of his marriage to Patricia, daughter of Arthur, Duke of Connaught

Compton Mackenzie / Cig Cd
COMPTON MACKENZIE Scottish writer in 1936

Robert Casadesus / Pcard
ROBERT CASADESUS French musician

Edward Viii / In Uniform
EDWARD VIII Half length portrait wearing uniform and medals

Richman / Lady Peace Plane
Harry Richman, American aviator and actor, and his Lady Peace plane: he advocated flying at high altitudes

Edward Viii / Pow Regalia
EDWARD VIII as Prince of Wales in full regalia

Edward Viii / Dog Gwen 10
EDWARD VIII as Prince of Wales with his Welsh terrier Gwen

Edward Viii / Grenadier Pc
EDWARD VIII as Prince of Wales in uniform, with the Grenadier Guards

Edward Viii / Young Man Pc
EDWARD VIII as Prince of Wales

Edward Viii / Boy Postcard
EDWARD VIII as Prince Edward as a boy

Edward Viii / Smiling
EDWARD VIII as Prince of Wales

Edward Viii / Royalties 01
EDWARD VIII as Prince Edward in 1901

Carnera Meets Chevalier
Italian boxer PRIMO CARNERA (1906 - 1967), World Heavyweight Champion 1933-34, shaking hands with French actor and singer MAURICE CHEVALIER (1888 - 1972)

Prince of Wales in Wwi
The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) in the garden of the Chateau which was his headquarters in France during the First World War

Tuberculosis Stamp - 5
French postage stamp sold in aid of the fight against tuberculosis

Charles Rudolf Friml
CHARLES RUDOLF FRIML - Czech-American pianist and composer

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"1972: A Year of Triumphs, Icons, and Unforgettable Moments" In the spring of 1972, a groundbreaking publication hit the stands - Ms. Magazine. Its first cover captured the spirit of change and empowerment that defined the era. Meanwhile, young Cub Scouts were taking part in Operation Shoeshine, learning valuable lessons about service and community. On the roads, sleek cars like the Triumph GT6 Mk3 and MG MGB Roadster 1972 Green turned heads with their timeless designs. Sports enthusiasts were captivated by the intensity of wrestling at the Summer Olympics in Munich. Dan Gable from Team USA faced off against Kikuo Wada from Japan in an epic showdown that showcased strength and determination. The Lotus Elan Sprint epitomized speed and elegance on four wheels while Oliver Reed, British actor extraordinaire, enjoyed some well-deserved downtime at his local pub - The Dog and Fox. Up above our heads, Apollo 17 astronauts embarked on a historic mission to explore space's final frontier. Back on Earth in Britain, MG B Roadsters roamed freely through picturesque landscapes as symbols of classic British motoring heritage. Culture thrived as cinephiles flocked to London for its prestigious Film Festival. The vibrant poster for this event encapsulated the artistic energy perfectly. Fashion rebels embraced their inner rockers with daring style choices that challenged societal norms. Rock chic was born. And who could forget the iconic Ferrari Dino 246 GT? Its fiery red exterior mirrored its powerful engine underlining why it became an instant symbol of luxury and performance during this unforgettable year. As we look back at all these moments from 1972 – whether they be cultural milestones or automotive marvels – we are reminded that this was a time when dreams soared high and boundaries were pushed further than ever before.