1961 Collection (page 4)

The wedding of Donella Webb, sister of Cliff Richard. Cliffs sister was mobbed by his fans at her wedding and fainted. He had to carry her into the church

Actor Leslie Phillips with his wife Penelope Bartley and their four children, Caroline, Claudia, Andrew and Roger, at Stanmore Riding School. 31st March 1961

Client: Vanity Fair - cotton maternity dress - April Ashley
Client: Vanity Fair - model April Ashley (1935-2021) in a striped cotton maternity dress, reading a letter- February 17, 1961. Location - 43 Campden Hill Road. Date: 1961

Client: Vanity Fair - cotton maternity dress - April Ashley
Client: Vanity Fair - model April Ashley (1935-2021) in a check cotton maternity dress, holding a tea tray- February 17, 1961. Location - 43 Campden Hill Road. Date: 1961

The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine - look what you get! A bargain at 39 guineas! Date: 1961

Ethel Gee, Portland Spy Ring
Ethel Elizabeth (Bunty) Gee (1914-1984), member of the Portland Spy Ring, arrested in 1961 and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Date: 1961

Henry (Harry) Houghton, Portland Spy Ring
Henry (Harry) Frederick Houghton, (1905-1985), member of the Portland Spy Ring. He was arrested in 1961 and sentenced to fifteen years in prison. Date: 1961

14 year old singer Helen Shapiro, who is still at school. She is making an appearance on BBC TV as a panelist in " Juke Box Jury" on 5th August

Helen Shapiro, the 15 year old pop singer, leaves Clapton Park Secondary School, a comprehensive school, to get on with her singing commitments. She was interviewed at the gate by a BBC TV team

Max Bygraves at daughter Christines wedding to Michael Richards - December 1961 04/12/1961

Laurence Olivier and wife Joan Plowright meeting Charlton Heston backstage after performance of Becket at the Hudson Theatre, New York - May 1961

CLIFF RICHARD WITH HIS MOTHER DOROTHY WEBB - MARCH 1961

Cleopatra film set at Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire. Cleopatra starred Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra and Richard Burton as Mark Antony, it also on this film set that they met and became a couple

Actress Juliet Mills and her fiance Russell Alquist. 4th October 1961

Newlyweds Roy and Ann Hudd cut short their honeymoon for Roy to do a spot in Midday Music-Hall on BBC radio at the Manchester Playhouse. 16th May 1961

Railway enthusiasts at the miniature railway at "Greywood"
Railway enthusiasts at the miniature railway at " Greywood", the garden of Sir John Samuel, at Burwood Park, Walton-on-Thames. 13th August 1961

Singer Marty Wilde and his wife Joyce at home in Chiswick after the christening of their children, Kim aged one, and Ricky, six weeks. 17th December 1961

The wedding of Donella Webb, sister of Cliff Richard. Pictured, the bride Donella Webb and Cliff Richard. Waltham Abbey parish church, Essex. August 1961

Actress Juliet Mills showing her engagement ring to sister Hayley Mills. 10th August 1961

Liverpool footballer Geoff Twentyman at home with his family. Here pictured with his wife Pat and t two year old son Geoffrey. 19th February 1961

Housing in Hulme, Manchester. Circa 1961

Zahrat, 23, of Billy smarts Circus. Original caption says : Shes a Sizzler ! Breakfast coming up Sir! And its cooked to a turn by a sizzler who ALWAYS blows hot

Singer Shirley Bassey with her fiance Kenneth Hume. 26th May 1961

Sheila Hancock April 1961 Actress in bikini

Boeing 377-10 Stratocruiser HC-AGA - ex N1040V
Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser HC-AGA (msn 15940) of Linea Internacional Aerea de Ecuador (LIA), named Princess Everatta Maria, at Quito International aiport

GARABANDAL The four visionaries confront the Virgin in ecstasy - Maria Dolores, Conchita, Jacinta and Maria-Cruz Date: june 1961

Late Neolithic Statuettes from Hacilar in north-western Anatolia, excavated during the 1960 season by James Mellaart, Assistant Director, The British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara. Date: 1961

Cage of Sir Winston Churchills pet budgerigar Toby
" Waiting" for its vanished occupant: The cage of Sir Winston Churchills pet budgerigar Toby which escaped from a hotel in Monte Carlo on February 14 1961

Preteign Station, Wales, 1961
A view of Preteign Station in Presteigne on the Welsh borders. Taken in 1961 after the station closed to passenger services, the image is looking down platform to the goods shed

An intermission between sessions at the 22nd Congress o?
An intermission between sessions at the 22nd Congress of the Soviet Communist Party in the Kremlin Congress palace. From left: Major Herman Titov, V. Gaganova, N. Mamai, Major Yuri Gagarin and E

Capt Leroy Cooper, right, with Admiral Hills and Joachi?
Capt Leroy Cooper, right, with Admiral Hills and Joachim Kuettner at Cape Canaveral after witnessing the launch of a Mercury capsule carrying a chimpanzee on top of a Redstone launcher

From left: Alan Shepard Jnr, John Glenn and Malcolm Sco?
From left: Alan Shepard Jnr, John Glenn and Malcolm Scott Carpenter during training at Langley Field, Virginia, for their forthcoming Mercury space flights, 11 January 1961. Date: 1961

Ufo / Simonton / Eagle River
While eating his breakfast in Eagle river Wisconsin, Joe Simonton is visited by aliens who provide him with a jug, and ask him for some water. In return, they give him pancakes

Photograph of Highwayman PH, Camberley, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Charter Inn, Epsom, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1939

Eric Ravilious
11th anniversary poster for the Golden Cockerel Press, an Englishfine pressoperating between 1920 and 1961. The private press made handmade limited editions of classic works

Empire Theatre, Coventry, West Midlands. 20th February 1961

Fifteen year old Helen Shapiro pictured during the filming of "Its Trad, Dad
Fifteen year old Helen Shapiro pictured during the filming of " Its Trad, Dad!" at Shepperton film studios. 6th December 1961

14 year old singer Helen Shapiro, trying on clothes at "Mary Fair"dress shop
14 year old singer Helen Shapiro, trying on clothes at " Mary Fair" dress shop, Baker Street, London. 17th August 1961

Swansea Docks showing the Prince of Wales Dock, and the Kings Dock in the foreground is the dry dock. 25th September 1961

War-shattered St Luke s, Liverpool, at the top of Bold Street, where the trees grow in the forlorn chancel. 21st January 1961

Leslie Phillips with Albert Lieven, Mary Peach and Liz Fraser at London Airport on way to film festival - January 1961

ELIZABETH TAYLOR & EDDIE FISHER AT LONDON AIRPORT - FEBRUARY 1961

Dame Margot Fonteyn says goodbye to Rudolph Nureyev at the door of her Hammersmith home - 25th October 1961 25/10/1961

Mrs Dorothy Hammerstein, widow of Oscar hammerstein, unveiled a plaque commemorating her late husbands work in Southwark Cathedral

CLIFF RICHARD WITH HIS MOTHER DOROTHY WEBB IN 1961

Thats my brother says the young man on the left, thats my son, says the doting mother. And the boy they re both heaping their attention on is Joe Baker, Turins £ 65, 000 buy from Hibs

Children enjoying the snow in a Bristol park 31st December 1961

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"1961: A Year of Literary Legends, Political Tensions, and Technological Triumphs" In the realm of literature, 1961 witnessed the publication of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren. This timeless tale captivated readers with its enchanting narrative and exploration of chivalry. Meanwhile, in the world of psychology, Carl Gustav Jung continued to delve into the depths of human consciousness, unraveling mysteries that lay within our collective unconscious. On a political stage filled with intrigue and controversy, Ernest Hemingway found himself entangled in discussions surrounding Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba. Their meeting sparked debates about revolution and ideology that would echo throughout history. Amidst these intellectual pursuits, HMS Victorious (R38) made its majestic approach towards the Persian Gulf. Symbolizing Britain's naval prowess during this era, it stood as a testament to their global influence. The automotive industry also experienced an iconic moment when Jaguar unveiled their E-Type Series 1 Coupe in 1961. Its sleek design and powerful performance captured hearts worldwide. While Erwin Schrodinger delved into quantum mechanics' enigmatic principles behind closed doors, a couple on a tennis court showcased their athleticism - with a woman gracefully leaping into action in the foreground. Their energy mirrored society's growing enthusiasm for sports during this time. Queen Elizabeth II forged diplomatic ties across continents as she met with the Kennedys - John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - fostering relationships between nations while symbolizing cultural exchange. And there it was again – Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3. 8-litre Coupe painted dark green – epitomizing elegance on wheels as it roared down streets around the globe. Finally, humanity reached new heights when we embarked on our first manned space flight in 1961—a monumental achievement that expanded our understanding of what lies beyond Earth's boundaries.