Fifties Collection (page 6)

Train collision, Maze Hill Station, SE London
Train collision and derailment at Maze Hill Station, SE London, 4 July 1958. Close-up of the point of impact

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

Firefighters at Middlesex Street, Aldgate, E1
Lambeth and Clerkenwell emergency tender crews in Middlesex Street, Aldgate, London E1, on 23 June 1958. They are equipped with breathing apparatus, awaiting orders to enter a burning building

AFS regional training exercise, journey through London
AFS regional training exercise in Norfolk, 10-11 September 1955. Showing vehicles in London, passing Marble Arch en route for their destination

BSA Model B34 500cc Trials 1951 Red & silver

Vincent Rapide 998cc Series C black 1951 1950s 50s
Vincent Rapide 998cc Series C 1951 Black

Sergei Korolev, 1961
Sergei Korolev (1907-1966), pioneering Soviet rocket scientist, during the launch of Vostok 1, the first manned space mission, in April 1961

Mstislav Keldysh, Russian physicist
Mstislav Keldysh (1911-1978), Russian mathematician and physicist. Keldysh spent the inter-war years working on better aerodynamical models for aircraft

Tupolev and Chelomei, Moscow, 1980
Alexei Andreyevich Tupolev (1925-2001, left), Soviet aircraft designer, and Vladimir Nikolayevich Chelomei (1914-1984, right), Soviet rocket engineer

Ferrari 410 Sport (Ex Peter Collins) 1956 red

Muntz Jet America

Osca Mk V 1500 Vignale Berlinetta

Triumph Italia 2000

Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Indian Chief America

Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Tour de

BMW 507 Germany German

Demonstration of the wireless telephone, June 1920. In the 1920s, broadcasting was still in its infancy, with radio transmitters and receivers owned only by amateur enthusiasts

Warrnambool (colour photo)
7166508 Warrnambool (colour photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warrnambool)

RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Creator: Unknown
Aston Martin of Tony Brooks leading Duncan Hamilton in a Jaguar D type, RAC Tourist Trophy, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Brooks and Stirling Moss won the race with Hamilton

Connaught B-Alta of Ken McAlpine, British Grand Prix, Aintree, Merseyside, 1955. McAlpine retired from the race after 30 laps due to oil pressure

Mercedes-Benz 190SL 1959 Cream
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President Eisenhower with Hugh Dryden and T. Keith Glennan, August 19, USA, 1958. US President Dwight D. Eisenhower (centre) swears in Dr. T

Ticket to a boxing match between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson, June 25, 1959
The World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between African-American Floyd Patterson (1935-2006) and Swede Ingemar Johansson (1932-2009) was held at the Yankee Stadium in New York City

Royal Mail van at the Post Office (colour litho)
3641924 Royal Mail van at the Post Office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Mail van at the Post Office)

Barges on Canal Wharf, Leeds Liverpool Canal, 1951 (b / w photo)
LLS218009 Barges on Canal Wharf, Leeds Liverpool Canal, 1951 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Leeds Library and Information Service, Leeds

Queensland, Australia: Droving Cattle near Goondiwindi (photo)
6027411 Queensland, Australia: Droving Cattle near Goondiwindi (photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Droving Cattle near Goondiwindi)

Southsea on the Silvery Solent, poster advertising Southern Railways
CH466625 Southsea on the Silvery Solent, poster advertising Southern Railways, 1959 (colour litho) by Brown, Gregory (1887-1941); 102x125 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, cutting out a leather shoe upper. 26th April 1956

Mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham and lady mayoress ride the dodgem cars at the Reach Fair, May 18th 1959 In 1201 King John granted a charter for the holding of a fair in Reach

Her Majestys Procession march down Northumberland Avenue led by Colonel B. J. O. Burrows, O.B.E. T.D. and Five Companies of the Foot Guards as they escort the Queens coach to Westminster Abbey for

Volunteers from the Friends of Bristol Horses Society ( now HorseWorld) collecting for the charity on a flag day in the 1950

Jaguar C type, Duncan Hamilton Goodwood 1951. Creator: Unknown
Jaguar C type, Duncan Hamilton Goodwood 1951

Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1956 Le Mans. Creator: Unknown
Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1956 Le Mans

1957 Tourette Microcar. Creator: Unknown
1957 Tourette Microcar

1953 Cunningham 5. 4 at Le Mans driven by Cunningham / Spear. Creator: Unknown
1953 Cunningham 5.4 at Le Mans driven by Cunningham/Spear

Crystal Palace Station, Crystal Palace Parade, Bromley, London, 1955
Crystal Palace Station, Bromley, London, 1955. Empty platforms and canopy of the disused Crystal Palace (High Level) Station, viewed from the footbridge. Arched walls hold up the glass roof

Federal Republic of Germany joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 1952. Dr Hans Riesser of the German Diplomatic Mission in the US signs the document making West Germany the 53rd member of

Healey Silverstone, 1950, Blue, dark
Healey Silverstone 1950 Blue dark

Jaguar MK1

Sunbeam Alpine Mk 3

bugatti type 101 supercharged coupe

austin-healey 100 / 6
austin-healey 100/6

austin-healey sprite mk 1

Triumph TR3A, R. J. E. Dangerfield. B. A. R. C. event at Goodwood 1959. Creator: Unknown
Triumph TR3A, R.J.E. Dangerfield. B.A.R.C. event at Goodwood 1959

Agricultural stand at the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, July 1954. Workers take a break whilst building a trade show stand for Crittall Grain Silos

Front cover of a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exhibition was held throughout Great Britain

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Step back in time to the fifties, a decade filled with iconic moments and timeless charm. In 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, marking the beginning of an era that would shape history. Meanwhile, at The Locarno Dance Hall in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, young couples swayed to the rhythm of love under shimmering lights. The passing out parade at RAF Cranwell showcased the bravery and dedication of our servicemen as they embarked on their noble journey. And who could forget the Ford Thunderbird 1955 Blue & white cruising down sun-kissed streets, capturing hearts with its sleek design? Music echoed through every corner as Billy Fury took center stage in 1958, captivating audiences with his electrifying performances. On two wheels roared the Triumph 650cc Thunderbird 1952 Blue motorcycle - a symbol of freedom and adventure. Sports enthusiasts rejoiced as Partick Thistle FC proudly lifted the Scottish FA Cup in 1954 - a moment etched forever in football history. Willys Jeep and Land Rover Series 1 conquered rugged terrains effortlessly while Vincent Rapide C 1000cc dominated roads with its power. Even racing legend Stirling Moss found solace over a cup of tea amidst his adrenaline-fueled pursuits. And who could resist falling head over heels for the charming Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite Mk1? They were an enchanting time when dreams soared high and possibilities seemed endless. It was an era defined by elegance, resilience, and innovation - where traditions met modernity seamlessly. So let us embrace nostalgia's warm embrace as we reminisce about this remarkable decade that shaped culture and left an indelible mark on our collective memory.