1956 Collection (page 2)

Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward Coupe, 1956, Beige
Bentley S1 Continental Park Ward Coupe 1956 Beige

The Queen salutes on horseback
The Queen salutes whilst taking part in the Birthday Parade at Buckingham Palace after the ceremonial Trooping of the Colour. She wears the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. Date: 1956

Fiat 600 Multipla

D. H. Lawrence & Wife
D H LAWRENCE English novelist, with his German wife Frieda (1879 - 1956)

Marilyn Monroe pictured at the window of The Savoy Hotel, greeting the many fans who have gathered below to get a glimpse of her

Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Roadster, 1956, Blue, & silver
Mercedes-Benz 300 SC Roadster 1956 Blue & silver

Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, 25 February 1956. A mother is reunited with her son after a dramatic rescue by Sub Officers Kirby and Temple under dangerous conditions

ERNEST HEMINGWAY (center) with Cuban sportsman Elicio Arguelles, Jr. and fishing-boat captain Gregorio Fuentes in Cuba during the filming of " The Old Man and the Sea" in 1956

Queen Elizabeth II at Iona
The first reigning monarch to set foot on Iona for nearly a thousand years, Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by Sir Charles Maclean is followed by Prince Philip

BASEBALL: FENWAY PARK, 1956. Game between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on opening day of the American League baseball season, 17 April 1956

Jaguar XK140 Roadster

Pe Class / Melton Mobray
Physical Exercise - Fitness class in progress at Sarson School for Girls, Melton Mowbray

Burnley Miners / 1956
Miners coming off their shift, at Cape Bank Hall Pit, in Burnley, Lancashire

Ufos / Kerska / S. F
In broad daylight, two saucers (the other indicated by arrow) flew over San Francisco, seen only by Joe Kerska who luckily took this photo or we might not believe him

Suez Crisis 1956, The aircraft carriers HMS Theseus (nearest camera) and HMS Bulwark docked at Portsmouth, In the background can be seen the cruiser HMS Glasgow July 1956

United States Air Force - Martin NRB-57D Canberra 53-3973 31 May 1956 accepted by the 4080 Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 1959-61: AFSC. Converted to WB-57D

United States Air Force - Convair B-36A Peacemaker 44-92015 (msn 12) This aircraft was the first B-36 delivery to an operational unit when it taxied under its own power from Air Force Plant 4 to

Naval personnel watch H-bomb test, Malden Island
British naval personnel in special protective clothing watch a thermonuclear H-bomb test over Malden Island in the central Pacific Ocean. Date: 1956

Jaeger advertisement, 1956
Advertisement for quintessential British fashion brand, Jaeger showing two smart but casual looks in Bedford cord and cashmere. Date: 1956

PAULI MURRAY (1910-1985). American civil rights activist and author. Presenting a copy of her book Proud Shoes to Llyod Garrison. Photograph, 1956

The first Wichita-built Boeing B-52D Stratofortress, 55-?
The first Wichita-built Boeing B-52D Stratofortress, 55-49, flew for the first time on 14 May 1956

Mr and Mrs J. D. Profumo (Miss Valerie Hobson) at the 195?
Mr and Mrs J.D. Profumo (Miss Valerie Hobson) at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

Actress Grace Kelly
Hollywood, California: April, 1956 Actress Grace Kelly just a few days before she left for Monaco to marry Prince Ranier III

Swinging Patty Berg
Pebble Beach, California: June 28, 1956 Patty Berg swings at a golf driving demonstration

HMS Warrior R31
Royal Navy - HMS Warrior R31, a Colossus-class light aircraft carrier, in March 1946. (Warrior was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy from 1946 to 1948 as HMCS Warrior)

Taylorcraft DC-65 XK-ATY (msn 0-4247. built as an L-2A ), at Mangere, NZ. (The aircraft and pilot Alexander N. Clark went missing on 23 November 1956, and were found in the bush 30 months later)

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing 1956 Silver
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Premium Bond 1956 £1 A©Mirrorpix
Premium Bond 1956 £ 1 © Mirrorpix

Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk. 10 RD758, Bahrain
Built as a Beaufighter TF.X (Torpedo Fighter version) RD758 was converted to a TT.X, for target towing Date: 1956

Mill Hill School, main entrance
The main entrance of Mill Hill School, an independent school in north west London. This is a view of the north side facing the main road called the Ridgeway

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion. Showing men training their hoses on the east face of a building

LIONEL BUSTER CRABB Commander Crabb, underwater sabotage agent and alleged double-agent, who disappeared whilst investigating the Russian cruiser Ordkhonikidze Date: 1910 - 1956

Ferrari 410 Sport (Ex Peter Collins) 1956 red

Road widening in Brixham, Devon
Road widening in Middle Street, Brixham Devon, with an Albion lorry and mechanical digger

The Sketch debutante number front cover 1956
Front cover of The Sketch magazines debutante number, featuring the face of a woman wearing pink gloves, hiding partially behind a small posy of violets

Kangol advertisement 1956
Advertisement for Kangol hats showing three chic, elegant women wearing Kangol hats (of course) at an event, possibly a private view at an art gallery

Princesses of Schleswig-Holstein
Princess Marie-Louise and Princess Helena Victoria (Thora) of Schleswig-Holstein, the daughters of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

Dame Florence Simpson
Dame Florence Edith Victoria Simpson, nee Way, other married name Burleigh Leach, controller of Queen Marys Womens Army Auxiliary Corps during World War One & beyond

Maud Allan Salome
Maud Allan dancing during a performance at the Varietes, Paris

A Playful Goat, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Juliana / Dutch / 1956
JULIANA, QUEEN OF HOLLAND Queen of Holland, with her daughter Beatrix in 1956

Kitten on Books
A small tabby and white kitten lies comfotably on top of some books

Fairs / Electric Cars / 1956
Monte Carlo Rally electric car ride at Dreamland, Margate

Power Plus Humber Hawk (Mk VIA) car brochure Date: 1956

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

The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1956. The race was held from the starting point at Putney Bridge on The River Thames in London

Suez Crisis 1956 Troops aboard the Empire Fowey at Southhampton enjoy a cup of tea before they embark for the Middle East H8890

8 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting, escaping with only a soot mark on his right cheek

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In 1956, a pivotal year in history, the world witnessed remarkable events and cultural icons that left an indelible mark on society. American civil rights advocate Rosa Parks fearlessly took her seat at the front of a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama, challenging segregation and igniting a movement for equality. Seated behind her was reporter Nicholas C. Criss, capturing this powerful moment that would forever change the course of history. Meanwhile, as people dreamt of exploration and adventure, posters showcasing glamorous travel options emerged. The Cunard Line poster beckoned travelers to embark on luxurious voyages across vast oceans. The Monaco Grand Prix Poster enticed adrenaline junkies with promises of thrilling races through picturesque streets. For those seeking relaxation amidst stunning landscapes, an Aegean cruise was advertised as the perfect escape from everyday life. And while some embarked on physical journeys, others delved into captivating stories within the pages of "Stories of the Old Testament" by Pauline Baynes. On the roads of America, a Ford F100 pickup truck painted in mesmerizing blue metallic captured attention with its rugged charm and reliability. This iconic vehicle became synonymous with hard work and determination. Across continents, royalty graced towns during momentous visits - such as Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Abingdon on November 2nd - symbolizing unity and tradition amidst changing times. Bright lights illuminated Blackpool as tourists flocked to witness its enchanting annual display known as Blackpool Illuminations - a spectacle that brought joy to all who beheld it. In popular culture, Robbie the Robot from "Forbidden Planet" captivated audiences' imaginations with his futuristic allure and technological marvels. Magazines like Tatler adorned their covers with elegance and sophistication reminiscent of an era defined by gracefulness and refinement.