1954 Collection (page 4)

1954 Nash Metropolitan. Creator: Unknown
1954 Nash Metropolitan

Vietnam, Dien Bien Phu, A1 Hill, Eliane, battle site of the final Vietnamese military victory over the French in 1954, French underground bunker

George Galloway, British left-wing politician, at his desk
George Galloway (b 1954), British left-wing politician, formerly a Labour MP, before founding the Respect Party. Seen here working at his desk. From 2001 Vice President of the Stop The War Coalition

Moby Dick himself takes shape: The monstrous leviathan, with whom Ahab and the whalers waged a feud to the death, is being constructed in Fishguard Harbour

Billboard advertisement - Surf Washing Powder
Billboard advertisement on Navigation Street, Birmingham, 12th August 1954 - Surf Washing Powder - Boils Spotless. 1954

NORMAN WISDOM ACTS AS A JOCKEY ON HIS DRESSING ROOM SEAT, LONDON PALLADIUM - MAY 1954

Freda Holland, Night Sister, Dellwood Maternity Home, Reading, recipient of the George Medal, with complete disregard for her own safety

The Number 1 lifeboat of Padstow Station, the Joseph Hiram Chadwick, seen against a backdrop of typical Cornish cottages before putting to sea. 1st October 1954

Launched and named by Sir Godfrey Baring, chairman of the RNLI, the Elliot Gill, new lifeboat for the Runswick station, lies at her moorings in East Cowes

New terminal at Renfrew Airport, Scotland, 1st November 1957

New Bond Minicar Mark C, Convertible with a Villiers Single cylinder 2 stroke engine, manufactured by Sharps Commercials Limited, and named after Lawrence Bond, aka Lawrie

Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet escort her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, travelling on the Royal Yacht HMY Britannia on her 200 mile journey from Tobruk, Libya to Malta on her Commonwealth tour

Anthony Quayle and Barbara Jefford rehearsing production of Othello - 16 March 1954

Young West Indian men standing outside the Brixton Labour Exchange looking for employment. 11th March 1954

John Umelo an apprentice engineer from Nigeria, who can only get employment as a bus cleaner due to the colour bar. 11th March 1954

Wedding Fashions show in Regent Street 4th March 1958

Eston County Modern School which will be formally opened by Mr R. Gould, general secretary. June 1st 1954

American evangelist Billy Graham visits Burtonwood in Lancashire to give a speech during his visit to England. Picture shows some of the huge crowd gathered to watch him. 11th May 1954

View of the Baptists Head pub in St Johns, Lane, London EC1. 19th May 1954

Shops on the seafront in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. 3rd August 1954

Roger Bannister, British Athlete runs the first sub 4 minute mile, at Iffley Road track in Oxford, Thursday 6th May 1954. The exact time was 3 minutes 59.4 seconds

Residents of Birmingham queue with their prams at the Coal Merchants in Green Lane awaiting their allocation and hoping there is enough coal to go round following earlier shortages. 6th February 1954

Daily Mirror Offices, Geraldine House, Fetter Lane, London, 8th April 1954

Pavement artist at work at Victoria Station, London, 21st May 1954

Dray horses at the Vaux Brewery being prepared for their delivery rounds in Sunderland and Newcastle. 28th April 1954

A rather unusual sight now a days is a salt hawker. Here is Mr Joseph Watton from Stafford who a lorry, his wife and a driver is hawking blocks of household and cattle salt all over the country

School boy Bernard Goodman (10) helps his father on his days off at the New Caledonian Street Market. Bernard is studying the level of the pepsi cola bottle which he is sharing with his father

The manager of the Coliseum Cinema located on the north-west side of Harrow Road beside the Regent Canal, in the west London district of Paddington

Storm damage on the coast at Seaford. Fierce gales have swept the British Isles during the past few days. Here at Seaford there is damage from exceptionally strong tides. November 1954

Storm damage on the promenade at Seaford. Fierce gales have swept the British Isles during the past few days. Here at Seaford the promenade has been broken away by the exceptionally strong tides

Scotts the Hatter horse and carriage used to deliver their top hats to London clients. 19th March 1954

A window dresser sets about her task of creating a scene in one of the windows of Selfridges department store on Londons Oxford Street

Opening of the Queen Elizabeth II Oil Dock at Eastham. The Oil Tanker in the photograph, on whose bridge the new dock was named, is the 28.000 ton STS Velletia

A conformateur, a head-measuring device invented in France by Alli-Maillard seen here being used to take measurements of a customers head at Scotts the Hatters at their Old Bond Street premises in

Scottish fish lassies in Great Yarmouth preparing herrings for Russia. 10th November 1954

Mrs Robina Jenkins of Piersfield Place, Cardiff, seen here taking her dogs Pedro and Sandy out in the pram. 1st March 1954

Catholic Truth Society seen here kneeling at Speakers Corner, Marble Arch, London. 1st March 1954

Chiquito Coffee shop and Cafe in Soho 18th February 1954

Group of miners standing outside the Boot Hotel in Aberdare, South Wales 1st March 1954

Child standing outside a shop with a poster advertising a religious meeting at the Seymour hall, Westminster, London 1st March 195

Watermark painter Mr Arthur Hainis in one of Cardiffs dry docks painting marks on the Norwegian tanker Erling Borthen which is undergoing repairs. 1st March 1954

Little Peter MacNeil (10) has a laugh at himself in the distorted mirrors at the Louis Tousaud Chamber of Horrors in Brighton Sussex 5th March 1954

Ronnie Waldman and his wife Lana Morris attend the first night of " Wedding in Paris" at the London Hippodrome. 3rd April 1954

Simone Silva, actress, returns to the UKafter being asked to leave the 1954 Cannes Film Festival, pictured in London, 5th May 1954

Mrs Annie Berry takes in her coal, which is delivered in a heap in the street. Stanleytown, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. 1st March 1954

Children pressing their noses against the window of "Mary s"sweet shop
Children pressing their noses against the window of " Mary s" sweet shop, Anniesland, Glasgow. Left to right, Michael Martin (7), Georgia Allison (4) and Theo Templin (5). 15th November 1954

The Cole quads are 4 years old (one of them not pictured). 13th September 1954

Harold Collins, age 8, of the canal boat "Whitley and Bayswater"
Harold Collins, age 8, of the canal boat " Whitley and Bayswater" painting a cabin block decoration. When the boats are laid up

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"1954: A Year of Milestones and Iconic Moments" In 1954, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. HRH Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, ushering in a new era for the British monarchy. Meanwhile, Roger Bannister etched his name into sporting legend by becoming the first man to run a mile in under four minutes at Iffley Road. Colonel Norton's daring expedition to Everest in 1924 captured imaginations worldwide, but it was not until 1954 that mountaineers finally conquered its treacherous summit. At an astonishing altitude of 28, 000 feet, Colonel Norton's triumph became a symbol of human perseverance and determination. On the roads, Ford V8 Pilot received a green light in 1954 with its sleek design and powerful performance captivating car enthusiasts. The vibrant green color added an element of excitement as drivers embraced this stylish automobile. Amidst snowy landscapes stood Ely Cathedral immortalized by Ernest Uden's lens. Its majestic beauty against nature's white canvas showcased architectural brilliance and evoked a sense of awe-inspiring tranquility. The silver screen dazzled audiences with Jane Russell starring in "The French Line, " capturing hearts with her undeniable talent and allure. Her presence epitomized Hollywood glamour during this golden age of cinema. BSA A7 Shooting Star motorcycles roared through streets painted in striking shades of green while Kayser Bondor advertisements adorned billboards showcasing fashionable trends for men and women alike. These iconic images reflected society's obsession with style and individuality during this transformative decade. Notable conductor Wilhelm Furtwangler mesmerized audiences around the globe with his musical genius, leaving listeners spellbound by his interpretations of classical masterpieces. His performances transcended boundaries and united people through their shared love for music.