MPX5088179: The City Literary Institute marked its 50th anniversary with an 'open day' today. As well as displaying students 'arts and crafts' the Drama class gave a lively panto which would have been a credit to the West-end stage. The ugly sisters in the City Lit Panto were played by John Hines (left) and John James, enthusiastic members of the City Lit Drama group. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5088226: By Ann Chubb. The shapely cheek - jacketed suits in silky fabric are both from Brave New World. The fishtail number costs approximately £30, the one with the pencil skirt approximately £28. Both, sizes 10-14. The spotted pillbox costs £2.50, the little hat £2.50, both from Mr. Freedom, Kings Road, London, SW3. Gloves also from Mr. Freedom. Jewellery by Peter Robinson. The bike is a Triumph Tiger 750cc from Harvey Owen. July 1973 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5088177: The biggest national event in the world of young pianists for two years, the Final of the National Junior Piano Playing Competition 1969, sponsored by the British piano makers, was held at the Purcell Room of the Royal Festival Hall this morning. The contestants in the Junior section are reflected in the top of the grand piano they played during the contest (left to right) winner Francis Rayner (9) from Glamorgan, 3rd, 12 year old Peter Dobson, 2nd Timothy Carey (13) Christine Gott (10) Stephen Hough (7) (back row) Valerie Ashworth (13) Lucy Peacock (13) Valeria Ashworth (13). December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5088204: Clothing: Sharron Lynne. Buy a bandeau. It is the cheapest way to a sensational new fashion look. But do not keep it just for the beach. For a surprise effect wear it beneath a crisp tailored trouser suit and add a neckful of golden charms. Jersey bandeau top, £2.25, from Fenwicks, New Bond Street, London, W.1, available in many colours. Cotton salari jacket, £7.50, trousers, £4.95, by Trinitoy, sizes 10 to 14, in white, peach or yellow, from Way In, Harrods, Kightsbridge, London, S.W.1. Mail order is 25p extra. August 1973 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5088210: The biggest national event in the world of young pianists for two years, the Final of the National Junior Piano Playing Competition 1969, sponsored by the British piano makers, was held at the Purcell Room of the Royal Festival Hall this morning. The winner in the Junior section, 9 year old Francis Rayner from Glamorgan pictured playing an encore after being awarded the first prize. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5082856: Ian Newman (19) a car salesman in Hounslow was getting worried as every time he got a new girlfriend and took her to dances other men who took a fancy to his girl would steal off with her and so Ian was left girl-less. But now he has the solution provided for him by hairdresser Len Pountney who has designed a long pigtail from Ian's hair that connects to Gloria Wootton (15) a florist, so that now everywhere the couple goes they are linked together. Ian Newman and Gloria Wootton linked in the high street today. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images