Costume Collection (page 17)

Filming the news series of The Onedin Line. Filming on location in Falmouth, the sets were dressed to give a Liverpool background

Jill Gascoine, stars as Dorothy Brock in the West End musical 42nd Street, which opened in April 1987 at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London

Ken Dodd, the nut of Knotty Ash, opens his one man show - Ha Ha - at the Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool. 3rd April 1973

Young Verity met some old friends from Wind in the Willows when she got a sneak preview of the grotto at Rackhams, Birmingham, West Midlands. November 1987

Planet of the Apes i Urko and Galan and friends (currently appearing at Chipperfields Curcus) called on the Queen at Buckingham Palace, to give a hand with the Changing of the Guard

Model, Felicity Devonshire, who is a keen Chaplin fan, pays tribute to Chaplin today when she dressed up as him. Charlie Chaplin receives his knighthood at Buckingham Palace from the Queen tomorrow

Pro Europe Women wearing traditional costumes ahead of referendum, pictured in Solihull, West Midlands, England, 31st May 1975

Actor Michael Newport, 16, is playing the part of Jim Hawkins in a new BBC production of Treasure Island. 1st November 1968

Childrens television favourite, Worzel Gummidge, played by Jon Pertwee, signing some autographs for some young fans. 6th August 1981

June Brown dressed as a Pearly Queen. 24th January 1995

Alexandra Stevenson, professional actress and amateur painter, pictured 12th January 1965. She is currently starring as Prince Charming in the panto Cinderella at the Rotherham Theatre, London

Chinese New Year, Broad Street Mall. 24th February 1996

Christopher Lee, being photographed for poster, dressed as character Dracula in film, Dracula A.D. 1972, at Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire, 24th October 1971

Halloween hairdressers at Stuarts. 31st October 1987

Picture shows Eric Morecambe The Morecambe and Wise Christmas TV show 1980. Seen here filming Hamlet with Ernie Wise, Hannah Gordon as Ophelia

Hot Weather Scenes, Oasis Swimming Pool, Holborn, London, 12th May 1954

Martins Swimming Pool, Wokingham, Summer Weather Pix, June 1980

Conservative MP for Smethwick, Peter Griffiths with his wife Mrs Jeannette Griffiths, at an Edwardian Old Time Music Hall evening at Thimblemill Baths, Smethwick. 4th November 1965

Robbie Coltrane has enough trouble with a frog in his throat yesterday without having to contend with postman Stuart Noble as well

18-year-old Marita Lindahl of Finland is awarded the title of MIss World 1957 at the Lyceum Ballroom. 14th October 1957

Bunny Girl, Katy Aden from Arabia, 29th March 1972

Widow Twankey never looked so sweet! Huddersfield-born actor Keith Noble is aiming to add a bit of sugar and spice to is performances in a Christmas pantomime - by dressing up as a Nuttalls Mintoe

Angela Lansbury playing Rose and Stanley Fleet as George on stage during a special dress rehearsal for " Gypsy" at the Piccadilly Theatre. 17th May 1973

Pudsey Bear leads the toddlers round the park during the Great Toddle for Children in Need at Preston Park, Eaglescliffe. 29th September 1996

Coco the Clown, created by Nicolai Poliakoff OBE. Coco the Clown talking to children in Swansea on his pet subject, road safety. April 1964

Residents dressed up in period costume to greet the Britain in Bloom judges who toured the town this week. Saltburn qualified for the national finals after winning the small town section of

Billingham Forum Panto Dame Peter Dayson takes to the stage. 6th January 1993

A gang of 20 youths have mugged a 61 year old santa Claus who was bringing christmas joy to the lives of Cleveland children, 13th December 1988

Father Christmas sitting in his chair waiting for his next visitor, in his Grotto in Teesside. 10th December 1977

Police repelled a Viking invasion of Newcastle city centre on 10th December 1974. So they sailed off in their longboat to suburban Chapel House - where they met stiff resistance from seven-year-old

The girl horn blower: Ripons famous horn must always be sounded at curfew, at four corners of the Market Place. For centuries the city Horn blower has been performing the ceremony

Naturalist David Bellamy carries Neptune, alias Mr Phil Lodge out of the surf on the Blue Flag beach at South Shields on 11th July 1990

Dame Edith Evans seen here as as Grandmamma during rehearsals of The Gamblers. 27th December 1967

Dame Edith Evans seen here during rehearsals of The Gamblers. 27th December 1967

Prince Philip as a young boy dressed in traditional Greek costume. September 1930

Cardiff City supporters dressed in Arab costume doing the Ayatollah circa 1993

Toyah Willcox who plays Hermia in Shakespeares "A Midsummer Night
Toyah Willcox who plays Hermia in Shakespeares " A Midsummer Nights Dream" at Birmingham Repertory Theatre with four of the youngsters from the West Midlands who play the parts of "

Stephen Lewis actor a. k. a. Inspector Cyril "Blakey"
Stephen Lewis actor a.k.a. Inspector Cyril " Blakey" Blake in the LWT sitcom On the Buses, was the star attraction at a party held for eighty under priviledged children in Woodford, Essex

Boxer Frank Bruno and footballer Gary Lineker dressed in cowboy costume, December 1989

Carl Paulsen, Director of the Oldham Repertory theatre Clubs Coliseum venue in Fairbottom Street, Manchester discussing the role of Coronation Street actress Pat Phoenix (right)

St Davids Day - Young girl from Oaklands Primary school, Aberaman, amongst the daffodils. 1st March 1999

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward (T. E. ) Lawrence, an officer in the British army known
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence, an officer in the British army known for his role in the Arab revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-18 during World War One

Actor Colin Baker, who plays Doctor Who in the BBC science fiction programme, photographed with Bonnie Langford at the Aldwych Theatre

Model Janet Slaven seen here helping putting her mince pies into the oven December 1982

Bunny Girls of the Playboy Club at a football stadium. December 1981 P018495

Bobby Moore West Ham & England footballer pictured with wife in fancy dress as Pearly King and Queen April 1975 Wearing costumes with mother of pearl buttons

Prince Charles attending a Blackfoot Indian tribal ceremony Calgary Canada to commemorate the day 100 years ago when a representative of Queen Victoria smoked the pipe of peace with the Balckfoot

Gertrude Shilling in conical hat at Royal Ascot in June 1972

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"Unveiling the Timeless Artistry: A Journey through Costume" Step into a world of Gypsy Splendour as Laura Knight's brushstrokes bring Elsie on Hassan to life, adorned in vibrant and intricate garments. Marvel at the Gold mask of Tutankhamun, a mesmerizing relic from ancient Egypt that showcases the opulence and grandeur of their costume traditions. Transport yourself to Perranporth beach in 1922, where surfers donned their casual yet stylish attire, capturing the essence of summertime fashion. Travel back in time to Polperro in the 1860s-1870s, where four fishermen proudly display their rugged outfits, reflecting both practicality and tradition. Enter the realm of nostalgia with Sailor from 1955's Players Please collection; his uniform exudes charm and adventure on high seas. Witness the haunting presence of a Plague doctor from centuries past. This eerie costume serves as a reminder of humanity's struggle against disease throughout history. Indulge in laughter alongside Laurel and Hardy, whose timeless comedic genius is enhanced by their iconic costumes that have become synonymous with comedy itself. Experience chills down your spine as Lon Chaney Jr. Embodies The Wolfman's terrifying persona through his transformative costume design - an embodiment of horror cinema at its finest. Immerse yourself in living history during a Civil War re-enactment near Edgehill. Witness participants meticulously recreate period costumes, paying homage to those who lived through tumultuous times. Take a stroll through Victorian London captured beautifully in OP15919 photograph. The diverse array of costumes worn by individuals reflects societal norms and aspirations during this era. Celebrate American cowboy culture alongside Roy Rogers (1912-1998) as he poses elegantly with his beloved horse Trigger – an emblematic figure dressed impeccably for every rodeo performance. Costume transcends time and place; it tells stories woven within fabric, capturing the essence of individuals and eras.