MPX5121486: Norman PlummerLeicester City reached the FA Cup final for the first time in their history in 1949, captained by Norman Plummer, losing 3-1 to Wolves. However, the club was celebrating a week later when a draw on the last day of the season ensured survival in Division Two (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5121519: The Tyne Bridge spanning the River Tyne, North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne with Gateshead. It was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson and was built by Dorman Long and Co. of Middlesbrough. It was officially opened on 10 October 1928 by King George V. It is a fine example of a Compression arch bridge with a suspended-deck, January 1966 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5121552: Here is Milburn about to score the first of his two great goals for Newcastle United against the Wolves. Pritchard was not fast enough to prevent the Newcastle centre-forward getting in his shot. October 1948The pick of UnitedÍs youngsters was Jackie Milburn, in action scoring against Wolves in 1948. He quickly caught the eye and was to be the MagpiesÍ top scorer as they claimed a promotion spot. He was soon elevated to the international scene as well (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5121567: Bolton Wanderers, On 9 March 1946, crowd congestion led to 33 Bolton Wanderers F. C. spectators losing their lives through asphyxiation and hundreds suffering injuries in a crowd estimated to be in excess of 85,000 people, whilst watching their team take on Stoke City F. C. in the Sixth Round second-leg of the FA Cup [2] (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5121422: Honeymoon couples on the sunny Isle of Jersey. 140 couples gathered at St Brelades Bay for a champagne tea given by the Tam Night Club. Before sitting down for tea they gathered in a heart shape on the sands for a souvenir photograph. A number of couples brought their wedding forwards to beat the taxman and the change in the married couples tax allowances, April 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5121542: Liverpool F. C. Players who have played in the first team in 1948. Back row left to right. E. Spicer, Ray Lambert, Laurie Hughes, Bill Shepherd, Cyril Sidlow, Bill Jones, Phil Taylor, Bill Fagan, Jen Brierley, Albert Shelly (trainer). Front row. Jimmy Payne, W. Watkinson, D. McAvoy, George Kay (manager), Councillor S. Ronald Williams (chairman), Jack Balmer (captain), C. Done, Bob Paisley. October 1948 (photo) / Bridgeman Images