1954 Collection (page 5)

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

Actress Julie Andrews learning to Ballet dance. 12th April 1954

Aerial view of the British Oil & Cake Mill, on the banks of the River Hull, Stoneferry, Hull. 1st September 1954

The Duke of Edinburgh stopped to have a word with W. Simpson, one of the students in the brick laying class at Llandaff Technical College

Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham. 3rd March 1954

Trawler, The Lord Mountevans seen here leaving Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 11th June 1954

The trawler Loch Tulla seen here leaving Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 29th November 1954

The Boyd Line Fleet sidewinder trawler Arctic Invader seen here leaving the St Andrews Dock, Hull 11th June 1954

Watton Mount Building, County Council offices in Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 24th February 1954

Orpington Carnival, Kent. 7th June 1954

Second hand clothes shop in Milk Street, now nearby Radiant House, Horsefair, Bristol. Circa 1954

Romany gypsies caught by the candid camera on the Usk, Newport Road. They walk up to 25 miles a day barefooted across all types of roads

Feeding birds in Leicester Square, London, during lunch hour. 8th March 1954

Wendy Dixon and Ruth Mason, two girls who live in the Tower of London. 2nd July 1954

Newark Mill, Pyrford, Surrey. 22nd April 1954

The water has been drained from Roath Park Lake for winter cleaning. Pictured is the lighthouse memorial in the lake at Roath Park

Scenes in Hampstead, north London. 24th September 1954

Agatha Christie January 1954 with Margaret Lockwood, signing contract for new play Mirrorpix

Rebuilding Coventry, Aerial view of the City Centre looking South from the Cathedral, Monday 7th June 1954

Michael Pitt-Rivers leaving Winchester Hotel March 1954 Michael Pitt-Rivers is accused with Lord Montagu of Beaulieu and Peter Wildeblood on charges of Conspiring to incite 2 RAF men John Reynolds

Jane Russell actress with Jean Craine November 1954

Jon Pertwee actor and Jean Marsh actress Dbase MSI

These youngsters of the Lion Boys Club, in Hoxton, spend their spare time keeping themselves in fighting trim. Some are champions in the making. December 1954 P003891

Queen Elizabeth II seen here with Prince Philip during their visit to Gibraltar on one of her many royal tours of the Commonwealth following her Coronation. Circa 1954

USAF - Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 52-6993 - buzz number FS-993 - of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing at RAF Wethersfield, possibly en-route for delivery to Chaumont-Semoutiers Air Base

Boeing 367-80 N70700 (msn 17158) taking off out of Boeing Field. N70700, first flown on 15 July 1954, was the prototype of the Boeing 707 - 717 - Stratotanker family

United States Navy - Goodyear ZSG-3 airship K-120 (BuAer number 33512), based at Oakland Naval Air Station in California, being used as a recruitment billboard for the US Naval Reserve

Grumman - F7F-3P Tigercat G-RUMT (ex N7235C - 80425)
Grumman F7F-3P Tigercat G-RUMT (msn C.167) (ex BuAer No. 80425 - US civil registration N7235C) at RAF Fairford for a Royal International Air Tattoo air show

Westland Whirlwind Series 1 G-ANFH and Bell 47B-3 G-AKFN
Westland Whirlwind Series 1 G-ANFH (msn WA15) at Gatwick. Built 1953 and delivered from Yeovil to Gatwick on 2 November 1954 for British European Airways

Who put that building there?
Ray Amms Proboscis Norton lies crumpled against a barrack wall at Aintree in 1954. Ray escaped unhurst

1954 Monte Carlo Rally, Volkswagen Beetle. Creator: Unknown
1954 Monte Carlo Rally, Volkswagen Beetle

Nave - Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire - looking west. Date: 1954

Market Square and Corn Exchage, Saffron Walden, Essex Date: 1954

Perons Car, Coche Justicialista, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Coupe Justicialista, President Juan Domingo Perons Car, Argentina, 1954

Fall / Chihuahua on Books
ROZAVEL MIGUEL Owned by Gray. Sitting on three London telephone directories which shows how tiny it is. Date: 1954

FALL / POINTER / 1954
CILLDARA SERENADE OF IDE Owned by Braddon. Colour: liver and white. Date: 1954

Fall / Dachshund / Long / 1954
SMOKY HOLE KLEIN ARAMINTA SMOKY HOLE KLEIN ARABELLA Owned by Waddington. Two dachshunds sitting together. Date: 1954

Fall / Bassett Hound / 1954
ROSSINGHAM ARTFUL Owned by Keevil. Date: 1954

USA, Arkansas, Little Rock, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, site of 1954 school desegregation battles

USA, Kansas, Topeka, Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site, site of school desegregation battles in 1954, Monroe Elementary School

HMS Theseus R64
Royal Navy - HMS Theseus R64, a Colossus-class light fleet aircraft carrier, in July 1954 Date: 1954

Austin A40 or A50 Cambridge Saloon car Date: 1954

Biarritz, France - The Municipal Casino and the Beach. Date: 1954

HMS Albion R07
Royal Navy ?? HMS Albion R07, a Centaur-class aircraft carrier, in September 1954. Date: 1954

Poster, Acropolis of Lindos, Rhodes, Greece Date: 1954

Douglas R4D-8 50772
United States Navy - Douglas R4D-8 50772 (MSN 43337) (ex USAAF 43-49092 / 14908/26353). Modified to R4D-8 with new MSN 43337 and operated as JM 772 from September 1952 to June 1954

Vietnamese Poster - Memory of victory of Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam War - Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Victory and Dien Bien Phu - defeat of the French forces in 1954 remembered as a rallying call for further success

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Remember Dien Bien Phu (victory for Vietnamese forces against the French after a four-month siege led by Vietnamese nationalist Ho Chi Minh in May 1954)

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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.