Parking Meter Collection

Jenny Clare seen here posing with her Leyland Mini 6th October 1972

Jenny Clare seen here posing with her Leyland Mini 6th October 1972

Pattie Boyd returns to modelling for the first time since her marriage to Beatle George Harrison in January. She is pictured in Brook Street, Mayfair, London

Pattie Boyd returns to modelling for the first time since her marriage to George Harrison, London. She is pictured in Brook Street, Mayfair, London

Sylvester McCoy, David Rappaport and Cinderella principal boy June Shand in December 1979

Whit Monday walks in Collyhurst, Manchester. A demonstration of affection between Terrance Coltan, aged 7, and Deidre Cairns, aged 7, walking with St Oswalds. 3rd June 1963

CM25 7880 Parking Meter
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Model and actress Twiggy in London. 2nd June 1976

Manchester Church of England Whit Monday walks. Alison Lawson, aged 7, of Gay St Mission parks by this meter on the long long walk. 3rd June 1963

Simon Le Bon and Roger Taylor of Duran Duran, music group, 7th August 1981

Basil Fawlty, in the shape of John Cleese, was in Newcastle to promote the book of scripts written by himself and his wife Connie Booth for the hit TV series Fawlty Towers

Jill Gascoigne and Bryan Marshall who are appearing in The Gentle Trap at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on 21st July, 1981

Clothing: Mannequins: Twenty four of Britains models have spent nearly one thousand hours rehearsing for Britains biggest ever fashion show which marks the opening of London Fashion Week on May 7th

Three stars relax in Newcastle on February 16, 1972, before getting ready to take part in a beheading at the Theatre Royal

Parking Meters being checked using a stopwatch in the factory prior to dispatch all around the world April 1965

A horse tied to a parking meter

DJ Tiger Tim Stevens 8th November 1989

Is there really a Basil Fawlty lurking deep within John Cleese? " Not at all, " says the star of Fawlty Towers, pictured in Newcastle, in November, 1977, to launch his book of the same name

A car driver protesting to traffic wardens after they put a ticket on his car in Paris April 1975 75-2079-005

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Mrs. Edwina Roberts and sister Mrs. Louise Lancefield both traffic wardens in Chelsea. January 1975 75-00363

In the dark of an early morning at Caxton Hall, the Marquess of Lansdowne (57), a prominent opposition leader in the House of Lords, married the Hon Mrs. Carnegie (33) daughter of Viscount Eccles

Mrs. Edwina Roberts and sister Mrs. Louise Lancefield both traffic wardens in Chelsea. January 1975 75-00363-001

Parking meter with Los Angeles parking control officer 1958. Creator: Unknown
Parking meter with Los Angeles parking control officer 1958

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Solar-powered parking meter. This parking meter is powered by electricity generated from the solar panel (black), mounted on top of the meter. Photographed in Nanaimo, Vancouver, Canada

A solar powered parking meter in the Grounds of the University of Cumbria, Ambleside Campus, Cumbria
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"Capturing Moments in Time: The Evolution of the Parking Meter" In this captivating collection of photographs, we journey through time to explore the fascinating world of parking meters. From iconic figures like Jenny Clare striking a pose with her Leyland Mini on that memorable day in October 1972, to Sylvester McCoy, David Rappaport, and Cinderella's principal boy June Shand gracing us with their presence in December 1979. Pattie Boyd makes a triumphant return to modeling after her marriage to Beatle George Harrison, reminding us that even love can't keep a good model away from the camera. We catch glimpses of CM25 7880, an emblematic parking meter that has witnessed countless stories unfold on bustling streets. Los Angeles' parking control officer stands proudly next to a vintage parking meter in 1958 – an image shrouded in mystery as its creator remains unknown. Twiggy, the renowned model and actress, adds glamour and style as she struts through London on that unforgettable day in June 1976. The Whit Monday walks bring forth heartwarming scenes of affection between friends and family during this cherished tradition held in Collyhurst, Manchester. Alison Lawson steals our hearts at just seven years old during Manchester Church of England Whit Monday walks. Simon Le Bon and Roger Taylor from Duran Duran grace us with their presence on August 7th, 1981 – forever capturing the essence of music intertwined with urban landscapes. And who could forget Basil Fawlty himself? John Cleese takes Newcastle by storm while promoting his book about his beloved character. These images serve as reminders that behind every parking meter lies a story waiting to be told – tales filled with joyous moments frozen in time for all eternity. So let these snapshots transport you back into history's embrace as we celebrate the humble yet significant role played by these unassuming sentinels dotting our city streets.