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Pop singer Cilla Black visits the missile destroyer HMS London to open the closed circuit
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Pop singer Cilla Black visits the missile destroyer HMS London to open the closed circuit
Pop singer Cilla Black visits the missile destroyer HMS London to open the closed circuit TV station that has been installed on board. After the ceremony she met members of the crew and joined the Londons own pop group " The Londoners". 10th July 1964
Roy Illingworth
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
DM S6190
Media ID 21902212
© Mirrorpix
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the swinging 1960s as pop singer Cilla Black pays a visit to the formidable missile destroyer HMS London. The occasion? To inaugurate the installation of a closed circuit TV station on board. On that eventful day, July 10th, 1964, Cilla Black not only fulfilled her official duties but also took the opportunity to meet and mingle with members of the ship's crew. Little did she know that an unexpected surprise awaited her – an invitation to join "The Londoners". HMS London's very own pop group. With her radiant smile and unmistakable talent, Cilla gladly accepted their offer and became an honorary member of this seafaring musical ensemble. This unique collaboration between a renowned pop star and naval servicemen epitomizes the spirit of entertainment during that era. Roy Illingworth expertly captures this momentous occasion in his photograph, showcasing both joyous camaraderie and mutual admiration between Cilla Black and the crew members. It serves as a testament to how music can bridge gaps between different worlds. This remarkable image is not just a glimpse into history; it encapsulates an era when popular culture intertwined with military life aboard one of Britain's most powerful warships.
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