1959 Collection (page 3)

LCC-LFB Recruit firemen training at Brigade HQ, SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here the recruit squad are rescuing by carrying down on the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder pitched to the third

LCC-LFB Interior of Brigade Control Unit
The inside of the control unit and the preparation of the fire ground map, showing the layout of the affected building. It is used for planning the disposition of crews and lines of attack on the fire

Triumph Italia 2000

Conservative party television team
The Conservative Party television team and some election posters for the General Election of 8th October 1959. The Conservatives broadcast five television programmes of 15 or 20 minutes each starting

James Chadwick cotton mill, Lancashire
Finishing : pulling down cloth at James Chadwick & Co, Lancashire

Old Berkeley Hunt Ball
Miss Beatrice Caine with F/Lt J.B. Walton, from the R.A.F. Education Branch, at the Old Berkeley Hunt Ball, held in the R.A.F

Mercedes-Benz 190SL 1959 Cream
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Family pose for a group photograph in late afternoon light
September, 1959 Date: 1959

Photograph of Hoop & Grapes PH, Aldgate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Mayor Leonard D. V. Wordingham and lady mayoress ride the dodgem cars at the Reach Fair, May 18th 1959 In 1201 King John granted a charter for the holding of a fair in Reach

Daily Mirror Blackpool Week, 28th July 1959. Hosted by comedians Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise

Sport - Football - Swansea Town - Portsmouth v Swansea - Swanseas defence clear during a Portsmouth attack - 10th January 1959

SaB 91 Safir F-BHAJ
SaB 91B Safir F-BHAJ (msn 91298), parked next to Safir F-BHAG, at Biggin Hill in 1959. Air France bought five 91B Safirs in 1955 and used them for their Aero Club

Burrell General Purpose Traction Engine TA369 Red Gauntlet (msn 3798) at the 1959 Andover Steam Fair. (Charles Burrell & Sons were builders of steam traction engines, agricultural machinery)

Bagpiper in Glen Coe, Highlands of Scotland
Bagpiper in Macdonald tartan, playing in Glen Coe, Highlands of Scotland. Date: 1959

Plymouth Guildhall, Devon, England, was designed by local architects Alfred Norman and James Hine in the Victorian Gothic style. Rebuilt after the World War Two Blitz. Date: 1873 and 1959

JIMMY HOFFA (1913-1975?). American labor leader. Photograph, 1959

Albert Batchelor flew in a helicopter from Helston Air Station on 18 February 1959 to celebrate his 90th birthday. Date: 1959

Jaguar MK1

austin-healey 100 / 6
austin-healey 100/6

austin-healey sprite mk 1

Triumph TR3A, R. J. E. Dangerfield. B. A. R. C. event at Goodwood 1959. Creator: Unknown
Triumph TR3A, R.J.E. Dangerfield. B.A.R.C. event at Goodwood 1959

Woman patient, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London
LFB Special Services trying to help a woman patient at St Marys Hospital, Paddington, London, on 15 April 1959. She has climbed out of a ward window at fifth floor level

Wenworth / Fingerprint
THE FINGERPRINT (Patricia Wentworth) One of the Miss Silver series. Date: 1959

Sunday afternoon in Glasgow Wilma Tyre, 25, at Wellmeadow Road, taking a stroll through a square in Glasgow WomenIs Mirror Weather Cold Wet Rain Clothing Jacket Skirt Handbag Umbrella Gloves

Actress Jackie Lane lying in bed naked talking on the telephone March 1959

American classic car Sedan Deville 1959 Rear
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American classic car Sedan Deville 1959 Rear
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American classic car Sedan Deville 1959 Rear
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American classic car Sedan Deville 1959 Rear
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American classic car Sedan Deville 1959 Rear
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Loco No. 2257 at Stratford on Avon
Locomotive number 2257 at Stratford on Avon on 13th June 1959, showing a signal box and the different lines of track

Loco. No. 5070 Leaving Stratford on Avon, 1959
A view of locomotive number 5070 (84A) and nine coaches leaving Stratford on Avon on 29th August 1959, travelling between St Austell and Birmingham Moor Street

Dance classes at Mary Linwood Girls School, Leicester, 1959

Actress Nanette Newman and her husband Bryan Forbes, with their baby daughter Sarah Kate at their home in Virginia Water, Surrey. 18th October 1959

Julie Andrews with Alec Clunes and his wife backstage during My Fair Lady at the Theatre Royal, Dury Lane, London - March 1959

Irene Hogan, aged 20 years old, from Liverpool, is crowned Miss Littlewood 1960, at the Liverpool Stadium, Thursday 12th November 1959, she was one of seven finalists selected from 10

Daily Mirror Treasure Hunt, Fistral Beach, Cornwall, Tuesday 7th July 1959. Daily Mirror Pirates are staging a Summer treasure hunt on a tour of UK seaside resorts

Liz Fraser, English actress, pictured at Durnsford Road Baths, Bounds Green, London Borough of Haringey, North London, Thursday 20th August 1959

Rock n Roll singer Marty Wilde and his fiance Joyce Baker making last minute arrangements at the home of Martys parents in Greenwich, ahead of their wedding tomorrow. 1st December 1959

Marty Wilde with his sweetheart Joyce Baker. They are to be married tomorrow. 1st December 1959

The wedding of Miss Ann Findley and Mr Bruce Welch, Cliff Richard is the best man, pictured kissing the bride. London, August 1959

Head balancing act in the ring at the Bertram Mills Circus in Cambridge April 1959

Norman Cornish, the miner-artist from Spennymoor, who still works underground at the Dean and Chapter Colliery, will be having an exhibition of his paintings

Julie Andrews and her husband Tony Walton. 30th June 1959

Charleson-Smith Trawlers Ltd trawler Stella Carina seen here leaving St Andrews Dock, Hull for the northern fishing grounds. 1st September 1959

St Andrews Steam Fishing Co Ltd trawler seen here tied up at St Andrews Dock, Hull. 13th January 1959

Storey Arms Cafe, Brecon Beacons, Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 13th January 1959

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"Step back in time to 1959, a year of historical moments and cultural icons. Witness the artistry of Dry Stone Walling as skilled craftsmen create enduring structures that stand the test of time. The majestic HMS Hermes (R12) sails proudly through the seas, symbolizing Britain's naval prowess. In a solemn tribute, Old Bill kneels before the Cenotaph in Whitehall, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Meanwhile, speed enthusiasts revel in the sleek design of the Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite Mk 1, a true marvel on wheels. Travel further back with the Catalan Atlas from the 14th century, an exquisite map showcasing ancient cartography techniques. In political arenas, Labour Party election posters and television speakers echo promises of progress and change. Amidst bustling streets filled with Police Officers London maintaining order and safety, Hollywood heartthrob Errol Flynn captivates audiences as both Robin Hood and Warner's charismatic leading man. Sports fans cheer on Chelsea Football Club during their thrilling 1959-1960 season – a testament to teamwork and determination. On roads adorned with vibrant colors like Dodge Coronet Green 2-tone or Jaguar XK150s Roadster White - automotive masterpieces that turn heads wherever they go. " Experience an era where history intertwines with innovation; immerse yourself in all that made 1959 truly unforgettable.