Nineteen Sixties Collection (page 2)

Taiwan: Cement industry, 1962 (photo)
6009739 Taiwan: Cement industry, 1962 (photo) by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cement industry, 1962)

Taiwan: Cars being manufactured by Yue Loong Engineering Corporation, 1962 (photo)
6009725 Taiwan: Cars being manufactured by Yue Loong Engineering Corporation, 1962 (photo) by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

1962 Men standing on a street corner in East Grinstead, West Sussex watching girls go by. They are wearing drainpipe trousers and winkle picker shoes 1962

An early Georgian terrace of houses in Great Ormond Street, Bloomsbury, London. The Greater London Council has made a Preservation Order on these houses

Elephant doing tricks for the camera, Tanya rehearses at the London Palladium for the Royal Variety Performance, which will be attended by the Queen. 13th November 1967

Pontiac Grand Prix 1960s USA luxury gas guzzlers cars

Happy Housewife in Kitchen 1960s UK pans pots housewives

Paul Pincus 1962 1960s USA rklf albums records Music For Happy Occasions Mercury humour party itnt

Rooster Ties 1960s USA mens ties

GEC 1960 1960s UK housewives housewife cooking ovens kitchens homemakers women woman cookers

Pontiac 1960 1960s USA luxury gas guzzlers cars

Scientists 1960s USA rklf science laboratories experiments chemistry itnt bkpl illustrations

Phillips 1960 1960s UK womens shoes portraits

Hoover 1963 1960s UK schools children pupils students schoolgirls schoolboys

President Eamonn de Valera of Eire ( hatless ) assisted by a uniformed man lays a wreath in Dublins Garden of Rememberance in Parnell Square yesterday

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Looming above Tottenham Court Road in London is the nearly completed Post Office TV Radio Tower which was topped out yesterday

West side St Agnes Place, Kennington, South London, this terraced housing formed part of the squatted street, which resisted eviction orders for more than 30 years

Construction workers working on a building site in central London, England

Beatle Weds. London : Paul McCartney, the last remaining bachelor Beatle, 26, shields his bride, American divorcee, Linda Eastman, 27

Ronald Handfield ands T Morrell, both of RAF College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire, race down the steps of the Post Office Tower at the start of their challenge in the Transatlantic Air Race

J Hartle, riding an Italian MV Agusta yesterday won the Junior TT Race in the Isle of Man, at 96.70 mph - a new record. Second was John Surtees, seen here, also riding an MV Agusta. 16 June 1960

During a break in the days activities these infants at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, south east London enjoy a bottle of milk in the school hall. 12th January 1961

Lunch time at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Aerial view of the Swanscombe cutting in preparation for a new road to be built, near Dartford, Kent, England. 22 September 1960

Bathing Von Bruno - an 18 stone St Bernard 1963

John Bull 1960s UK holidays brochures planning magazines

Cepea Poplin 1959 1950s UK womens

Treasure 1963 1960s UK mcitnt sisters twins dogs childrens childrens dog magazines
Treasure 1963 1960s UK mcitnt sisters twins dogs childrens childrenÕs dog magazines

Romance 1961 1960s UK Oliver Brabbins womens story illistrations kissing cpi W kisses

Douglas DC-8 1960s UK aeroplanes embracing hugging

President Eamon de Valera, 83 year old Head of State and sole surviving commandant of the seven day Easter Rebellion in Ireland in 1916 which shook the British Empire and roused the Irish nation

President Eamonn de Valera admires the seven foot bronze statue of Irish patriot Robert Emmet after the statue had been presented to the government

The children of celebrities are busy rehearsing a show to raise funds for refugee children. The show is an adaptation of Little Bo Peep and other favourite childrens stories

Tchaikovskys Nutcracker Suite is being performed by the Festival Ballet and since the cast includes many youngsters the ballet mistress has decided that the children must not only rest between

School children are playing a prominent part in the Eltham Festival celebrations organised to mark the eight hundredth anniversary of the Parish of Eltham

A Ministry of Works Official examining one of the banners, which will be used in the decoration along the processional route down the Mall, during the wedding of Princess Margaret. 12th April 1960

Royal Opera Arcade. The Royal Opera Arcade in Pall Mall, is Londons oldest arcade. The design was completed by the famous architect John Nash and built in 1817. 13 May 1968

Two wedding presents for Princess Margaret are to be presented on behalf of the 7, 500 children in Dr Barnardos Homes, of which the Princess is President

Dressed in the uniform of the Greek royal guard, is 9-year-old Cypriot boy Constantin Tellalis presents a bouquet of flowers to Archbishop Makarios. 14 March 1961

Princess Margaret and her new husband, Antony Armstrong - Jones, walk hand in hand past the Royal family, after their wedding in Westminster Abbey 6th May 1960

Isle of Harris, Tweed Royal weaver of Harris, Mrs McDonald. These are wool
Isle of Harris, Tweed " Royal " weaver of Harris, Mrs McDonald. These are wool " roves" ready for spinning, and these are made by using the carders - teasing the wool

Preparations for Princess Margarets wedding The new guard for Clarence House marches up the Mall under special equipment, which is being used to erect the poles

A picture of the Silver Rose Bowl which is the wedding gift of Victoria, Australia, to Princess Margaret. 1960

Princess Margaret and Antony Armstong - Jones during their marriage service with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Geoffrey Fisher at Westminster Abbey, London. 6th May 1960

View of the five - tiered wedding cake made by Staff Sargeant Neil Smith, for Princess Margarets wedding. The cake, which is 7 foot high and weighs 170 pounds, is pictured at Aldershot

Burgess Hill, Sussex, England : Cycling in a classroom - one of the progressive
Burgess Hill, Sussex, England : Cycling in a classroom - one of the " progressive " pupils expresses herself in front of her fellow pupils 1962

Chartered Boeing 707 jet airliners are flying in hundreds of coloured immigrants (original text) from the West Indies to Britain at fares as low as £ 84

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The nineteen sixties was a decade filled with diverse and captivating moments. From the thrilling horse race where Pat Taaffe guided Irish-trained Arkle to victory, leaving English champion Mill House in its wake, to the questionable culinary choices of 1960s America with tinned Hormel meat spam becoming an unfortunate breakfast staple. In the realm of politics, Mr. Harold Wilson, leader of the Opposition, delivered a powerful speech at an eve of election rally, capturing the attention and hopes of many. Meanwhile, Rotherfield in East Sussex offered a picturesque view that transported one back in time. Agriculture also had its share of innovations as hops were loaded onto mechanical pickers at Brewers Hall Farm in Mereworth, Kent. The hardworking team consisted of five men and one girl - a twenty-year-old secretary proving that gender roles were slowly evolving. Denby Dale in Yorkshire made headlines by creating the world's largest pie - an impressive feat showcasing their love for meaty delights. And amidst all this excitement, London's Soho Square provided a vibrant summer scene where people gathered against the backdrop of planes soaring through the sky. But it wasn't just about grand events; sometimes simple moments brought joy too. Bob Noell tickling a gorilla on April 18th, 1968 showed that even wild animals could have playful interactions with humans. Fashion trends also took center stage as Michael Rainey and Christopher Gibbs heralded "The Return of the Dandy" at Hung On You boutique. Their unique style captured attention and became emblematic of this era's fashion revolution. Humor found its place on walls across homes thanks to Wallpaper Manufacturers Limited who introduced pineapple-themed wallpapers that brought smiles to housewives' faces during mundane chores. Lastly, children arriving at Jessop Primary School on January 12th showcased hope for future generations as they embarked on their educational journey in Herne Hill, SE London.