1976 Collection

Old Father Time weather vane at Lords cricket ground donated to MCC & Lords by the famous architect Sir Herbert Baker in 1926. 1st June 1976

Military Badge
Ulster impressions.Photolithograph after Joan Wanklyn, 1976.Published by Headquarters Northern Ireland, 1976.Shows 18 vignettes of the British Army on operations in Northern Ireland

Ben Rubner, General Secretary of the FTAT union
Ben Rubner (1921-1998), General Secretary of the Furniture, Timber and Allied Trades Union (FTAT) from 1976 to 1986. He also campaigned against the Vietnam War

Concorde taking off - 1976
The Anglo-French supersonic passenger plane leaves the ground at Heathrow Airport - The aircraft in the photo is G-BBDG which never flew in service with British Airways (despite wearing the livery)

Enoch Powell Political Nationalist Campaigner 5th October 1976

Agatha Christie (1924)
AGATHA CHRISTIE writer, holding a Rhodesian carving

Somali Club, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, 22nd May 1976, Somali Social Centre & Club

London Film Festival Poster - 1976
poster from the 20th London Film Festival - 1976

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, 1976, Orange
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 1976 Orange

1976 Triumph Stag

Agatha Christie
Crime author, Agatha Christie (1890-1976)

Rush - UK Theatrical Quad

1976 Triumph Stag

1976 Triumph Stag

Bishop Rock Lighthouse in a gale
The Bishop Rock Lighthouse in a Force 8 gale. Bishop Rock is a small rock at the westernmost tip of the Isles of Scilly. It is the smallest island in the world to have a building on it

Werner Heisenberg
WERNER HEISENBERG German physicist

Brompton Bicycle Vintage Style Advert
Wyatt 9

Land Rover Lightweight Series 3

Jim Callaghan / Labour Pm
JAMES CALLAGHAN LORD CALLAGHAN of CARDIFF Labour Party leader and British Prime Minister (1976-79)

Flight simulator in use, RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire
A flight simulator in use at RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire. Before computers, flight simulators used actual models of different airfields in order to train pilots

British Airways Concorde G-BOAC takes-off - Heathrow
British Airways Concorde, G-BOAC, takes-off from London Heathrow Airport at 13.01 hours on 24 May 1976 on its first commercial flight to the US. Date: 1976

GLC-LFB Fire boat - Fire Hawk
Entering service in February 1976, the Fire Hawk was built by Watercraft of Shoreham at a cost of £ 60, 000. Measuring 45 feet in length, 13.5 inch beam and with a 3.5 foot draft

Monty
Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976) Anglo-Irish British Army officer known as Monty

Agatha Christie 1891-1976
Agatha Christie (1891-1976) English novelist and crime fiction writer, photographed C.1925

Aerial view of Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles of Scilly
Aerial view of the Bishop Rock Lighthouse. Bishop Rock is a small rock at the westernmost tip of the Isles of Scilly. It is the smallest island in the world to have a building on it

GLC-LFB Fire in Lambeth Road, SE11
A Merryweather turntable ladder stands ready whilst fire crews wearing Proto oxygen breathing apparatus tackle a blaze in Victoria House & Victoria Mansions, South Lambeth Road, South Lambeth

KING KONG, 1976. King Kong straddling the World Trade Center. Advertisement, 1975, for Dino de Laurentiis remake, released the following year, of the original King Kong film of 1933

Volkswagen VW Golf GTi MkI & later

Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
Photographic portrait of Agatha Christie (1890-1976), the English novelist and playwright, pictured in 1923

Nadia Comaneci of Romania salutes after a prefect gymnastic score of 10, Montreal Summer Olympic Games, Canada - 18th July 1976

Martin Heidegger
MARTIN HEIDEGGER German philosopher who influenced Sartre and the Existentialists

CHINA: POSTER, 1976. Revolutionary Committees are Good. Chinese woodcut poster, 1976

1976 Triumph Stag

Maggie Teyte / Theatre 07
MAGGIE TEYTE (Maggie Tate) English operatic soprano, seen here in the role of Glycere in Circe at the Opera Comique, Paris

Victor Stiebel / Dress
A fashion design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for a blue paper taffeta cocktail dress. The diaphragm is swathed with darker shaded taffeta, which falls in two flat panels

Victor Stiebel / Ballgown
A glamorous evening dress of nylon lace made by designer Victor Stiebel (1907-1976). See picture no.10197051

Potter Bridget Appleby and the staff of the Briglin Pottery Crawford Street, Marylebone, London, showing of their Harold Wilson commemoration mugs

The Daily Mirror Pop Club tent at the Reading festival was a big hit. So many people wanted to join that the organisers ran out of enrolment forms

David Soul - singer, actor, musician, pictured in Los Angeles, with his guitar, on the set of Starsky and Hutch at 20th Century Fox Studios

Donny the Clydesdale horse inside the Copy cat pub Broomielaw, Glasgow with pub boss Donny Gordon. 30/05/1976

Mick Jagger throwing water over the crowd during a Rolling Stones performance at Earls Court Arena, London, England. Mick Jagger. 22nd May 1976

Comedians Morecambe and Wise seen here showing off their medals outside Buckingham Palace after being invested by HM The Queen with the O.B.E. 23rd November 1976

The Who - Who Put the Boot In Tour - Swansea, Vetch Field - 12th June 1976. Picture shows The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

Actor and comedian, Kenneth Williams, interviewed in Newcastle by Evening Chronicle reporter Phil Penfold. 7th June, 1976

Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne out with his shotgun at his Staffordshire home. 28th July 1976

World Motor Cycling 500cc Champion Barry Sheene in action during the Powerbike International race at Brands Hatch. 30th October 1976

A man on his boat looks admiringly at model Carol Dwyer, wearing a revealing swimsuit May 1976

Winter Olympics Games at Innsbruck, Austria. British Ice Skater John Curry celebrates on the podium after his gold medal win flanked by silver medallist Vladimir Kovalev of the USSR (left)

AM Sir Charles Pringle KBE MA CEng FRAeS RAeS President
AM Sir Charles Pringle, KBE, MA, CEng, FRAeS, RAeS President 1975-1976, on the occasion of his flight on Concorde, 12 September 1975. Date: 1975

Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten and General Montgomery, Franc
Photograph showing Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten (1900-1979), then Commander-in-Chief of the South-East Asia Command, talking with General Montgomery (1887-1976) in Normandy, France, 1944

BBC Disc Jockey. Noel Edmonds. 15th January 1976

Liverpool team trainer Bob Paisley assesses Skelmersdale United left-back Colin Bridge at Anfield. He has injured his hamstring before his sides FA Amateur Cup replay match against Enfield at Maine

The Mad Hatters... Flamboyant manager Malcolm Allison and his giant killing side have
The Mad Hatters...Flamboyant manager Malcolm Allison and his giant killing side have taken to wearing fedora-style hats after their recent FA Cup success

Maurice Flitcroft, stuntman-turned-golfer July 3rd 1976

VW Volkswagen Beetle Classic Beetle 1976 Blue light

VW Volkswagen T2 Bay Window Camper van, 1976, Green, & white
VW Volkswagen T2 Bay Window Camper van 1976 Green & white

SOCCER TACKLE, 1976. Richie Powling of Arsenal FC (right) tackles a player of Ipswich Town FC during a soccer match in England, 1976

Benelli 750 Sei (6-cylinder)

Triumph TR6 Britain

Victor Stiebel / Day Dress
Design by Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) for a pink linen and silk surah summer dress. Scooped-out bodice is filled with a lilac spotted scarf & large knot tied to the belt

Ufos / Canary Islands
A UFO sighted at Maspalomas, Canary Islands

The 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. Pictured, a member of Romanias gymnastic team. 19th July 1976

10CC, music group, pictured at Manchester Airport. Picture shows members... Left to right: Lol Creme, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Graham Gouldman

New Strand bus depot, Bootle, Liverpool. 29th September 1976

Actress Jill Bennett pictured with co-star John Mills at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle where they appear in the revival of the play Separate Tables by Terence Rattigan. 29th October 1976

Actress Jill Bennett pictured at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle where she appears in the revival of the play Separate Tables by Terence Rattigan. 29th October 1976

James Hunt and Jackie Stewart together today at Brands Hatch. James is driving at Brands Hatch today in practice for the big race tomorrow Sunday. 13th March 1976

Fans at the Rolling Stones concert at Granby Halls in Leicester. 14th May 1976

Mick Jagger on stage at the Rolling Stones concert at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire. 22nd August 1976

James Hunt pictured today at Brands Hatch. Five lovely girls visited Britains James Hunt today during the break in racing, because they think he is their superman

Morris Marina 1. 3 Estate 1976 - Motors Motor Cars Car Leyland Cars
Morris Marina 1.3 Estate 1976 - Motors Motor Cars Car Leyland Cars

Rugby - Wales v France - 1976 - Bobby Windsor feeds the ball back to Gareth Edwards. Also in the picture is J. P. Rives, Charlie Faulkner, Geoff Wheel, Allan Martin, Mervyn Davies

Joanna Lumley stars as Purdy in New Avengers 1976 poses in front of Silver shadow Rolls Royce motor car wearing bowler hat

National Theatre, South Bank, London, England, UK, 16 / 3 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
National Theatre, South Bank, London, England, UK, 16/3/10. The Royal National Theatre, a brutalist style building designed by Denys Lasdun, completed in 1976

Westland Wessex HC2s, XR527 and XR588, of No28 Squadron ?
Westland Wessex HC2s, XR527 and XR588, of No28 Squadron RAF Kai Tak, Hong Kong, August 1976

Volkswagen VW Golf GTi MkI

BAC 1-11 510ED G-AVMV
British Aircraft Corporation One-Eleven-510ED G-AVMV (msn 149), of British Airways at Manchester-Ringway Airport. Date: circa 1976

Harry Pollitt, Communist Party leader, with Mao Zedong
Harry Pollitt (1890-1960), Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain, and head of its trade union department. Seen here shaking hands with the Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976)

Paul and Linda McCartney and other members of the band Wings seen here at Madison Square Garden, New York to meet with 300 members of the Daily Mirror Pop Club prior to their concert. 24th May 1976

Watford FC Chairman Elton John pictured at the Hillingdon v Watford match. FA Cup 2nd round, final score was 3-2 to Watford. 11th December 1976

Early rider! He roars through the air with the greatest of ease...the kid who makes jumping over nine men look like childs play

Keith Moon, drummer of The Who rock group, on parade with an Army Cadet Corps in North London. Moon did some social work when hearing of the plight of the Cadet Band

The men who built the new Ravenglass and Eskdale locomotive, the Northern Rock. Left to right, Ian Smith, David Clay and Ian Page on 26th May 1976

Bristol Britannia 312 G-AOVT Monarch Duxford 1976
Bristol Britannia 312 G-AOVT of Monarch Airlines at Duxford in 1976 Date: 1976

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"1976: A Year of Milestones and Iconic Moments" In 1976, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. From military badges to breathtaking take-offs, this year was filled with captivating moments. The year kicked off with the majestic Concorde taking flight, showcasing its groundbreaking supersonic capabilities. As it soared through the skies, it symbolized humanity's relentless pursuit of innovation and progress. Amidst turbulent weather conditions, the Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall in a gale, serving as a beacon of hope and resilience. Its unwavering strength mirrored the determination displayed by individuals around the globe during challenging times. Meanwhile, at the London Film Festival Poster exhibition in 1976, creativity flourished as artists showcased their unique visions on celluloid. The vibrant posters captured both imagination and reality while celebrating cinema's power to transport us to different worlds. On wheels, automotive enthusiasts marveled at two iconic vehicles -the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Triumph Stag- both epitomizing style and performance. The orange hue of the Corvette Stingray turned heads wherever it went while the sleek lines of Triumph Stag embodied elegance on every road traveled. Literature lovers were captivated by Agatha Christie's timeless mysteries which continued to enthrall readers decades after their initial publication in 1924. Her brilliant storytelling transported audiences into intricate webs of suspense where clues unraveled one page at a time. As British Airways' Concorde G-BOAC gracefully took off from Heathrow Airport, passengers embarked on extraordinary journeys across continents at unprecedented speeds. This marvel of aviation technology united people from diverse backgrounds and bridged distances like never before. Back on land but still within reach for adventure-seekers was RAF Lyneham's flight simulator in Wiltshire. It provided aspiring pilots with an opportunity to experience virtual flights that simulated real-life scenarios—a testament to the dedication and precision of those who serve in the armed forces.