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MPX5127489: Coracles 1945: Following a pattern evolved over two thousand years ago, coracle builders construct the oval, basket-shaped boats that were being used by ancient Britons when Caesar invaded the island. Willow and hazel rods are bent into shape and covered with tarred calico, making a small, light craft in which a single paddler sits. They are used mainly by salmon fishers along remote Welsh rivers, and coracle men have been responsible for adding measurably to Britain's fish supply during the war. When conditions are favourable the men often work for 19 hours a day, c. 1945 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127504: Mr. & Mrs. L. Edwards of Shepshed, Leices, are ardent bellringers and when their son Nolan was born they used to carry him and lay him on the seat in the bellfry while they rang the bells. Now Nolan, six years of age, goes with his parents and takes part in ringing the bells at various places. He rings the tenor bell and later he will be on the more heavy ones. Mr. & Mrs. Edwards and Nolan practising at Shepshed parish church Leicestershire. 12th December 1944 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127506: Mrs Sonia Williams, wife of a Kingshurst newsagent in Birmingham, wanted to ride the streets of Kingshurst naked, riding a white horse. Things turned out differently after talking to the police, she wore underwear and a body stocking. Then her horse, borrowed from a local riding school took fright so the mother of four finished her tour of Kingswood riding on a car roof rack! 4th November 1972 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127521: One of the biggest bonfires to be burnt is the huge 50 ft. high pyre erected in to ground of the Aldersbrook Childrens Homes, Wanstead, London. This pyre took a month to build and is the remnants of all the waste branches and rubbish that local firms and people wish to dispose of. These children, toddlers, and those up to the age of 15, watch this huge nobfire burn and are given a display of fireworks bought from donations and collections from well wishers. The toddlers are not told about Guy Fawkes because many of them are very upset when they see him burning. They are told it is a bag of straw. Before the bonfire is lit the children and nursesplay ring-a-roses round the base which is 50 yards round. 4th November 1948 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127525: Clothing: Men Kilts: There is much more to a kilt than meets the eye and draping a kilt-length round a girl is one pleasant way of proving it. Yes, it takes all that cloth to make my kilt. Eight yard of 28-inch-wide MacLeod tartan to fit model Jan Burdette out for the evening, complete with headscarf. Eight yards of 28-inch Royal Stewart to make my kilt.2nd May 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127534: The Bee Gees pop group return to the small Manchester suburb of Chorlton cum Hardy with a message that will thrill their British fans. The boys are back - for good. Now that their families are growing up, the Gibb brothers have decided to leave America and settle in England. The three Gibb brothers left to right: Barry, Maurice and Robin, meet Mr Peter Bartosiewicz, aged 74, who is now living in the boys' old house. November 1981 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127542: Four young ballerinas seen here performing a scene from the ballet Sleeping Beauty at the Scala Theatre, Charlotte Street, London. The performance was to raise funds for the Ockenden Venture charity, which is an organisation that helps children of displaced persons who cannot be admitted to other countries because of disease. 7th July 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127551: The Wobblies: Parading guardsmen threw a fit of the wobblies on Saturday (9-6-79). The weather was go humid they just could not toe the line during the final rehearsal for the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London on Saturday (16-6-79). In an unguarded moment, two young soldiers fainted. Thousands of tourists, crammed into Horse Guards Parade, watched as the two were carried away on stretchers - and the thin red line became a little thinner. Unguarded Moment....It's all too much for this guard, as he hits the deck. 9th June 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127573: Mr. & Mrs. L. Edwards of Shepshed, Leics, are ardent bellringers and when their son Nolan was born they used to carry him and lay him on the seat in the belfry while they rang the bells. Now Nolan, six years of age, goes with his parents and takes part in ringing the bells at various places. He rings the tenor bell and later he will be on the more heavy ones. Nolan practising under the watchful eye of his mother in the belfry of Shepshed Parish Church in Leicestershire. 12th December 1944 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125891: The scene at Cramlington Aerodrome as the AD1 (ADI), (G-FAAX) the first non-rigid airship built in the UK since World War One, came out for its first flight. It's progress was keenly followed by members of Newcastle Aero Club and officials of Cramlington Aerodrome. The airship was later destroyed in a storm in Belgium in 1930. 13th September, 1929 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125921: Radio London: Pirate Radio Station. General scene around the Motor Vessel Galaxy which is home to Radio London. Whilst the disc jockeys broadcast to the nation, the skipper ensures that they keep 12 miles off shore, the chef prepares a meal and the technicians ensure that equipment is working. 1965 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125938: These children at a Leamington school stepped back in time to celebrate a centenary. The youngsters at St Peter's Roman Catholic School dressed in Victorian clothing for a day to get a taste of what school life was like 100 years ago. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the main school block in Augusta Place, although a school was established next door by nuns as early as 1852. There are now 83 pupils but at one time there were as many as 700, said Sister Marie, of the Sisters of Charity Convent, in Milverton Terrace. Sister Marie, who taught at the school for 15 years, joined the children for their celebrations. The headmistress, Mrs. Winifred Swarbrick, said: "It has been a great success. All the children really entered into the spirit of it and came along in Victorian clothing." The youngsters will have a chance to dress up again tomorrow when they take part in the Leamington Carnival. 12th July 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125945: Lady White Murder 14th March 1922 On the morning of 14th March 1922, Lady Alice White was found with her skull crushed in,but still alive, in her room at the Spencer's Hotel, Portman Street, London, she died a few hours later. A pantry boy at the hotel, Henry Julius Jacoby, was found guilty of her murder. The jury added a strong recommendation to mercy, but he was hanged. Our Picture Shows: Henry Julius Jacoby in the dock at Marylebone court during the trial. 7th April 1922 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images