1956 Collection (page 3)

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

Marilyn Monroe actress outside her home at Parkside House Englefield Green Surrey June 1956

Marilyn Monroe with husband Arthur Miller in Englefield, Surrey. July 1956

Royal Air Force Percival P. 56 Provost T. 1 XF912
Royal Air Force Percival P.56 Provost T.1 XF912 (msn PAC/56/421), delivered on the 27 March 1956 and scrapped during 1962 at No.71 MU RAF Bicester. Date: circa 1959

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

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

Sheila Kaye-Smith - 3
SHEILA KAYE-SMITH Writer, notably of novels about Sussex such as Sussex Gorse. Date: 1887 - 1956

De Havilland Comet 1956
The Comet is the first commercial jet-liner, carrying 36 passengers at 800 km/h, half as fast again as any other airliner currently in commercial service

Suez Crisis 1956 Royal Engineers in Port Said in Egypt build a Bailey Bridge over the Suez Canal 1956 These British troops were posted in Egypt to fight in what became known as the Suez Crisis

Printed matching shorts and shirt outfit, 1956
Gaily patterned Italian shorts and shirt in a multi-coloured cotton from Finnigans. Date: 1956

Miss A. A. Windle who flew Miles Magister, G-AKUA, and Wh?
Miss A.A. Windle who flew Miles Magister, G-AKUA, and Whitney Straight, G-AFGK, at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

Bristol 173 / 3 XE286 hovering at Old Mixon in November 1956
Bristol 173/3, XE286, hovering at Old Mixon in November 1956. Date: 1956

Anglo-Russian Festival
A Russian sailor watching part of the huge crowd waiting to get on board the Soviet ships during the Portsmouth Festival of Friendship. Date: April 1956

Russians Visit Oxford
Crowd control police on motorbikes during a visit of Soviet leaders to Oxford, England. Date: April 1956

Poster advertising motor coach tours in Greece, arranged by the National Tourist Organization in cooperation with the travel agencies in Greece

Margery Fry and students
Margery Fry (1874 - 1958), Principal of Somerville College, Oxford from 1926 to 1930, governor of the BBC from 1937 to 1939, and brother of the artist Roger Fry, at a reception given at County Hall

Jewellery set by Dior
A " Tuileries" topaz jewellery set by Christian Dior consisting of a necklace, bracelet and head adornment. Worn with complementing make up - lipstick and nail varnish by Lancome

Open Gateway
An open gateway with a fine gas lamp hanging at the point of the arch and two large wooden doors both opened fully. The open portal reveals a view though to an attractive small stone house in

Mistinguett / Leopard
MISTINGUETT (Jeanne Bourgeois) French actress and dancer with a leopard wrapped around her neck - just for decoration, you understand

Beatrix / Dutch / 1956
BEATRIX, QUEEN OF HOLLAND Seen here on the right, with her sisters Irene, Mary Christina and Margaret

Sheila Kaye-Smith
SHEILA KAYE-SMITH Writer; known especially for her novels set in Sussex

Jaguar Lightweight E-Type

Actress Diana Dors surrounded by autograph hunters at Cannes Film Festival May 1956

Actress Diana Dors at Cannes Film Festival May 1956

Client: Tricosa - location: BOAC Terminal
Client: Tricosa - Beige White Suit - location: BOAC Terminal - November 1956 (Agency: S. C. Peacock) Shoot date: November 28, 1956 Date: 1956

Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models
Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Three models posing in colourful lace evening dresses - Models:s Lynch, H Dehn and H Bunny (?) - Shoot Date: August 27, 1956. (2/2) Date: 1956

Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Trio of models
Client: Linzi Dresses Ltd. - Three models posing in colourful lace evening dresses - Models:s Lynch, H Dehn and H Bunny (?) - Shoot Date: August 27, 1956. (1/2) Date: 1955

Shirley Hitchings, aged 15, of Wycliffe Road, Battersea, who is being haunted by a poltergeist. 20th February 1956

Martine Carol and Sean Connery on the set of "Action of the Tiger"
Martine Carol and Sean Connery on the set of " Action of the Tiger". 19th November 1956

Anita Ekberg, Swedish actress in Rome, Italy, where she is filming Interpol known in the USA as Pickup Alley, Thursday 23rd August 1956. Our Picture Shows

Glasgow Central station. 9th July 1956

Classified and Personal Adverts on Notice Board outside shop, West London Feature, 9th May 1956

Men looking at local classified and personal adverts on notice board outside shop, West London, 9th May 1956

Amanda Barrie, aged 20, appearing in Five Past Eight at the Kings Theatre, Edinburgh.16th February 1956

Marilyn Monroe 1956. Actress Marylin Monroe at publicity shoot for their movie " The Prince and the Showgirl" in 1956. News Press Conference. July 1956

Diana Dors in the dress she wore to the premiere of the film An Alligator Named Daisy at he Odeon, Marble Arch. The dress hass 100000 sequins arranged to resemble alligator skin

John Mayall aged 23 with his wife Pamela. He went on to form John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers in 1963. 7th May 1956

Animals Chimps Tea Party at London Zoo

Piper J-3 Cub G-AFFJ with the Everell single-blade propeller
Piper J-3 Cub G-AFFJ (msn 1165), seen with the Everell patented single-blade automatic variable- pitch propeller. The single propeller blade was balanced by a counterweight and was free to pivot

The Queen & Prince Philip on Royal Tour of West Country, 9th May 1956
This image shows the Queen and Prince Philip in a car outside a decorated Grampound Road station in Cornwall, while on a Royal Tour of the West Country, 9th May 1956

Goodyear GA-33 Inflatoplane
Goodyear Ga-33 Inflatoplane Unusual Rubber Inflatable Light-Aircraft Design Taking-Off Flown by Pilot Dick Ulm Date: 1956

Christmas decorations at Paddington Station, 1956
The Lawn at Paddington Station is decorated for Christmas in this view from 1956. A Santas Grotto is in the centre of The Lawn raising money for the Greater London Fund for the Blind

Statue of Apollo at Place Massena, Nice, South of France

Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar 1956
3610035 Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar 1956 by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

1956 AMC Rambler 4-Door Sedan Custom

Buick pulling an Airstream Trailer in Pisa, Italy as part of a Wally Byam 1956 European Caravan

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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.