1953 Collection (page 4)

Cambridge Medical Society ball
Cambridge University Medical Societys Christmas Ball, 1953. Two visitors from Guys Hospital at the ball were Miss Moira McLellan and Mr J R Batchelor. Date: 1953

Stalin, Joseph (1879-1953). Photography

Harrogate Pump Room
The Spa at Harrogate Pump Room, built in 1842 to house the sulphur well. It was designed by Isaac Shutt. No longer functioning, it has been a museum since 1953. Date: built 1842

Charnos Nylons advertisement
Advertisement for Charnos nylons, perfect for day and evening. Date: 1953

Hooper car advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Hooper cars, specifically the Hooper Empress Mark II Saloon. Date: 1953

JACQUELINE KENNEDY (1929-1994). Wife of President John F. Kennedy. Photographed before the bouquet toss on her wedding day, 12 September 1953. Photograph by Toni Frissell

General Wingate / Stamp
General SIR FRANCIS REGINALD WINGATE, 1st Baronet (1861 - 1953) British general and administrator in Egypt and the Sudan

Prokofiev - Photo 1
SERGEI SERGEYEVICH PROKOFIEV Russian musician

Maud Gonne / Munsey / 1903
MAUD GONNE Irish actress and patriot

Queen Mary / Children 1905
QUEEN MARY Wife of George V, with her children Mary, George, Henry and John

Queen Mary / Col Lith Down
QUEEN MARY Wife of George V in 1911

Queen Mary / Postcard
QUEEN MARY Wife of George V (as Princess of Wales)

Dwight Eisenhower / Anon
DWIGHT EISENHOWER US Soldier and President 1953 - 1961

Blackpool footballer Stanley Matthews shakes hands with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as his team are presented the FA Cup trophy following their victory over Bolton Wanderers in the 1953 FA Cup

Young lady paying calls by personal airship among a maze of telegraph and telephone wires
531689 Young lady paying calls by personal airship among a maze of telegraph and telephone wires. Robida's idea of world in 1953

Client: Ledux - Outdoors Camel Overcoat - June 22, 1953. Date: 1953

Client: Mary Black - White and Blue Lace Net Evening Dress
Client: Mary Black - White/Blue Lace/Net Evening Dress - March 12, 1953 Date: 1953

American classic car Super 88 1953 Rear
Beate Gube

Decorations on E P Rose & Son Ltd Department Store, Bedford
Decorations outside E P Rose & Son Ltd Department Store in Bedford - Coronation of Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
1766850 A pair of Wedgewood mugs commemorating the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1953 (ceramic) by Ravilious

Dr Alexander Fleming, the inventor of Penicillin marries Dr. Amalia Koutsouri-Vourekas, a Greek colleague, at Chelsea Registary Office

LEFT TO RIGHT Sitar Gombu, Lord Hunt, Daku Tensing, Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay) and Sherpa Gombu, the man who has been to the summit of Everest twice

Cannes Film Festival 1953. Actress Roxanne Tunis. D3118-033

Handley Page HP. 80 Victor 1st prototype WB771
Handley Page HP.80 Victor 1st prototype WB771 lined up for take-of, at the SBAC 1953 Farnborough Air Show. Visible in the right background are the Short SB.5 WG768, Short Seamew AS.1 XA209

1952 Jowett Jupiter. Creator: Unknown
1952 Jowett Jupiter

Queen at wedding of Lady Palmer and Alexander Abel Smith
The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, at the wedding at Queens Chapel, Malborough Gate, between Lady Palmer, widow of Sir Anthony Palmer and lady-in-waiting to Her Majesty, and Mr

Fall / Schipperke / 1953
CHAMPION FANCY OF SCHIPPLAND Owned by Ludford. Date: 1953

USA, Florida, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Classic 1953 Pontiac Chieftan Automobile Lucite Hood Ornament, Indian Chief Pontiac Head

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Tears, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

All that remained of a cliff at Beltinge near Herne Bay on the North Kent coast where residents were concerned about the level of erosion. Date: 1953

The Outward Bound Trust Centre at Aberdovey, Snowdonia, North Wales. Date: 1953

Dolgoch - narrow gauge steam loco of the Talyllyn Railway
Dolgoch a narrow gauge 0-4-0 well tank steam locomotive built by Fletcher, Jennings & Co in 1866, still in active service to the Talyllyn Railway. Date: 1953

Lady Anne Coke, later Lady Glenconner, one of the Queens maids of honour at the 1953 Coronation. She was the eldest daughter of the Earl and Countess of Leicester and married Colin Tennant

Coronation Parade in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Saturday 30th May 1953, ahead of next weeks Coronation Day, with Church Steeple Hall and Tower in background

The Queen shaking hands with Glynis Johns watched by Kack Hawkins, James Robertson Justice and Kay Kendall at premiere of Rob Roy - October 1953

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visits Hillfields, Bristol. Pictured, guides waiting to see the Duke of Edinburgh. 6th November 1953

George Skibine and Maria Tallchief, Ballet Dancers performing routine on the beach at Biarritz in France, Tuesday 1st September 1953

Upholsterers seen here at work at the Greaves and Thomas furniture makers at their Amherst Works in Northwold Road, Clapton. 17th March 1953

Children playing indoors by dustbins in a house in Hull. 9th July 1953

Moira Shearer, Lady Kennedy, ballet dancer and actress, pictured rehearsing at the Royal Opera House, London, Tuesday 3rd February 1953

Blackett Street, Newcastle. 30th July 1953

The British Grand Prix held at Silverstone, Northamptonshire. The race was run to Formula Two rules, rather than the Formula One regulations normally used

Joan Hughes, MBE was a World War II ferry pilot and one of Britains first female test pilots. (Picture) Joan Hughes in aeroplane. 25th May 1953

Birmingham Co-Operative milkman with his dairy float and horse, which has been dressed in flowers to celebrate May Day 1st May 1953

Coins for money feature. 19th June 1953

The Queen in the Gold State Coach passing Hyde Park Corner on her return from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace following her coronation. 2nd June 1953

The Queen in the Gold State Coach passing Charring Cross Road, Trafalgar Square on her way to Westminster Abbey for her coronation. 2nd June 1953

The Carriage Procession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with the Second Division, Captains Escort with Standard of the Household Cavalry just after passing through Admiralty Arch

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"1953: A Year of Triumphs and Icons" In the midst of a changing world, 1953 marked a year filled with remarkable achievements and unforgettable moments. Queen Elizabeth II, captured in all her regal splendor by Pietro Annigoni in the ILN, ascended to the throne amidst great anticipation. The Daily Sketch Coronation Number immortalized this historic event, showcasing the grandeur and pageantry that surrounded her coronation. But it wasn't just royalty that captivated the world's attention. Sir Edmund Hillary, an intrepid New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, etched his name into history alongside Tenzing Norgay as they conquered Mount Everest on May 28th. Their awe-inspiring feat symbolized human determination and resilience. Meanwhile, on more grounded terrain, the Willys Jeep became an emblem of adventure and freedom for many enthusiasts seeking thrilling escapades off-road. Its rugged design allowed people to explore uncharted territories with unparalleled confidence. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh stood steadfastly beside Queen Elizabeth II throughout her reign - their partnership becoming an enduring symbol of love and support amidst royal responsibilities. For those seeking leisurely delights closer to home, Prestatyn Holiday Camp beckoned families for a true seaside getaway experience. With sun-soaked beaches and endless fun-filled activities for all ages, it offered cherished memories that would last a lifetime. The Verdi Opera advertisement transported culture enthusiasts back to 1953's vibrant arts scene while Emmwood's depiction of Goodwood showcased the excitement surrounding motorsports during this era. Harvey Nichols' advertisement epitomized timeless elegance as fashionistas flocked to its doors in search of exquisite style trends that defined their generation. And let us not forget about Ford Popular (Hot Rod) 1953 green - a car that embodied both speed and style; it roared down streets leaving trails of envy in its wake.