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Fifties Collection

Background imageFifties Collection: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, c1953

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, c1953. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Wearing the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace made by Cartier, the George IV State Diadem and the insignia of the Order of the Garter

Background imageFifties Collection: Queen Elizabeth II in coronation robes, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron

Queen Elizabeth II in coronation robes, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron
Queen Elizabeth II in coronation robes, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London

Background imageFifties Collection: New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Artist: Norman Wilkinson

New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Artist: Norman Wilkinson
New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Paintings of power stations (artists in brackets): Cliff Quay, near Ipswich, Suffolk (Norman Wilkinson); Poole

Background imageFifties Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on their coronation day, Buckingham Palace, 1953

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on their coronation day, Buckingham Palace, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on the day of their coronation, Buckingham Palace, 1953. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageFifties Collection: Ford V8 Pilot, 1950 Monte Carlo rally. Creator: Unknown

Ford V8 Pilot, 1950 Monte Carlo rally. Creator: Unknown
Ford V8 Pilot, 1950 Monte Carlo rally

Background imageFifties Collection: Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Humphrey Lyttelton and Sidney Bechet at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1956

Background imageFifties Collection: Start of 1959 Tourist Trophy race at Goodwood. Creator: Unknown

Start of 1959 Tourist Trophy race at Goodwood. Creator: Unknown
Start of 1959 Tourist Trophy race at Goodwood

Background imageFifties Collection: Her Majesty the Queen Mother with her pages, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron

Her Majesty the Queen Mother with her pages, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron
Her Majesty the Queen Mother with her pages, 1953. Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002), the mother of Queen Elizabeth II, in the robes she wore for the coronation of her daughter on 2 June 1953 at

Background imageFifties Collection: HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace, 12th March 1953

HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace, 12th March 1953. The Queen is shown wearing the Diamond Diadem, the sash, badge and star of the Order of the Garter

Background imageFifties Collection: 1958 Austin - Healey Frogeye Sprite. Creator: Unknown

1958 Austin - Healey Frogeye Sprite. Creator: Unknown
1958 Austin - Healey Frogeye Sprite

Background imageFifties Collection: HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton

HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton
HM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953. In selecting six Maids of Honour instead of pages to bear her velvet train throughout

Background imageFifties Collection: Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952. Artist: Lisa Sheridan

Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952. Artist: Lisa Sheridan
Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952

Background imageFifties Collection: Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1954 Le Mans. Creator: Unknown

Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1954 Le Mans. Creator: Unknown
Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1954 Le Mans

Background imageFifties Collection: Alfa Romeo 158, Nino Farina winning International Trophy race at Silverstone in 1950

Alfa Romeo 158, Nino Farina winning International Trophy race at Silverstone in 1950

Background imageFifties Collection: Female ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael Walters

Female ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist: Michael Walters
Female ICI employees enjoy a dance, South Yorkshire, 1957. A couple of girls from the ICI Detonator factory in Denaby Main (near Doncaster)

Background imageFifties Collection: Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Elizabeth Taylor, English-American actress, c1950s(?). Elizabeth Taylor made her screen debut as a child in Lassie Come Home in 1943

Background imageFifties Collection: Mike Hawthorn in Vanwall, International Trophy Race at Silverstone 1955. Creator: Unknown

Mike Hawthorn in Vanwall, International Trophy Race at Silverstone 1955. Creator: Unknown
Mike Hawthorn in Vanwall, International Trophy Race at Silverstone 1955

Background imageFifties Collection: Aston Martin DB3S, Stirling Moss in paddock at Goodwood International Sports Car Race 1956

Aston Martin DB3S, Stirling Moss in paddock at Goodwood International Sports Car Race 1956

Background imageFifties Collection: Surreal study, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham

Surreal study, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Surreal study, 1952. Illustration for a poem by TS Eliot. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Background imageFifties Collection: Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955. Artist: Denis Williams

Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955. Artist: Denis Williams
Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

Background imageFifties Collection: Seated Lohan, 907-1125, (c1950). Creator: Unknown

Seated Lohan, 907-1125, (c1950). Creator: Unknown
Seated Lohan, 907-1125, (c1950). Life-size, seated figure of a luohan (arhat), made of lead-glazed stoneware. Sculpture in the British Museum, London

Background imageFifties Collection: Advert for Barkers of Kensington, 1951

Advert for Barkers of Kensington, 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Background imageFifties Collection: 1956 Hillman Minx. Creator: Unknown

1956 Hillman Minx. Creator: Unknown
1956 Hillman Minx

Background imageFifties Collection: 1958 Ford Thames 400e van. Creator: Unknown

1958 Ford Thames 400e van. Creator: Unknown
1958 Ford Thames 400e van

Background imageFifties Collection: Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron

Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron
Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London

Background imageFifties Collection: 1959 Vauxhall Cresta PA. Creator: Unknown

1959 Vauxhall Cresta PA. Creator: Unknown
1959 Vauxhall Cresta PA

Background imageFifties Collection: Wath Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist

Wath Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist
Wath Main Colliery, Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1956. The pit was originally sunk in 1876 to a depth of 382 yards

Background imageFifties Collection: Sloppy Joes Bar, Havana, Cuba, 1951

Sloppy Joes Bar, Havana, Cuba, 1951. The world famous Sloppy Joes welcomed tourists for over four decades, and offered over 80 cocktails in addition to the bars own brand of 12 year old rum

Background imageFifties Collection: HM Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, 12th March 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron

HM Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, 12th March 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron
HM Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, 12th March 1953. The Queen is shown wearing the Diamond Diadem, the sash, badge and star of the Order of the Garter, and the Greville Chandelier earrings

Background imageFifties Collection: 1954 Beardmore MKVII London taxi. Creator: Unknown

1954 Beardmore MKVII London taxi. Creator: Unknown
1954 Beardmore MKVII London taxi

Background imageFifties Collection: 1951 Standard Vanguard Phase 1. Creator: Unknown

1951 Standard Vanguard Phase 1. Creator: Unknown
1951 Standard Vanguard Phase 1

Background imageFifties Collection: 1954 Morris Oxford Series II. Creator: Unknown

1954 Morris Oxford Series II. Creator: Unknown
1954 Morris Oxford Series II

Background imageFifties Collection: 1953 Jowett Jupiter. Creator: Unknown

1953 Jowett Jupiter. Creator: Unknown
1953 Jowett Jupiter

Background imageFifties Collection: Ana Gloria & Rolando - Queen and King of Mambo, c1950s. Creator: Unknown

Ana Gloria & Rolando - Queen and King of Mambo, c1950s. Creator: Unknown
Ana Gloria & Rolando - Queen and King of Mambo, c1950s. Dancers Ana Gloria Varona and Rolando Garcia performed at the Tropicana Club in Havana, Cuba

Background imageFifties Collection: Picnic, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham

Picnic, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Picnic, c1950. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Background imageFifties Collection: The Scapegoat, 1856, (c1950). Creator: William Holman Hunt

The Scapegoat, 1856, (c1950). Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Scapegoat, 1856, (c1950). Scene inspired by the Bible: a goat on the salty shore of the Dead Sea at Osdoom with the mountains of Edom in the distance

Background imageFifties Collection: RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Creator: Unknown

RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Creator: Unknown
Aston Martin of Tony Brooks leading Duncan Hamilton in a Jaguar D type, RAC Tourist Trophy, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Brooks and Stirling Moss won the race with Hamilton

Background imageFifties Collection: Jaguar C type, Duncan Hamilton Goodwood 1951. Creator: Unknown

Jaguar C type, Duncan Hamilton Goodwood 1951. Creator: Unknown
Jaguar C type, Duncan Hamilton Goodwood 1951

Background imageFifties Collection: Jaguar D type, Bueb / Hawthorn 1955 Le Mans. Creator: Unknown

Jaguar D type, Bueb / Hawthorn 1955 Le Mans. Creator: Unknown
Jaguar D type, Bueb/Hawthorn 1955 Le Mans

Background imageFifties Collection: 1959 Stirling Moss in Cooper Borgward, next to Graham Hill in Lotus Climax. Creator: Unknown

1959 Stirling Moss in Cooper Borgward, next to Graham Hill in Lotus Climax. Creator: Unknown
1959 Stirling Moss in Cooper Borgward, next to Graham Hill in Lotus Climax

Background imageFifties Collection: 1954 Kieft 1. 5 litre at Prescott. Creator: Unknown

1954 Kieft 1. 5 litre at Prescott. Creator: Unknown
1954 Kieft 1.5 litre at Prescott

Background imageFifties Collection: Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955
Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner at Marcos Restaurant after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

Background imageFifties Collection: The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
The Count Basie Orchestra in concert. Sonny Payne on the drums

Background imageFifties Collection: The Danish Bacon Company factory, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1957

The Danish Bacon Company factory, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1957. The reception area of the Danish Bacon Company which ran a depot from its Kilnhurst site until it moved to larger premises nearly

Background imageFifties Collection: Insignia of the Order of the British Empire, 1953

Insignia of the Order of the British Empire, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA

Background imageFifties Collection: Ava Gardner, American actress, 20th century. Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Ava Gardner, American actress, 20th century. Artist: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Ava Gardner, American actress, 20th century. Ava Gardners cinematic career began in 1941, but she did not become a star until she appeared opposite Burt Lancaster in The Killers in 1946

Background imageFifties Collection: Scene from All About Eve, Twentieth Century Fox film, 1950. Artist: Joseph L Mankiewicz

Scene from All About Eve, Twentieth Century Fox film, 1950. Artist: Joseph L Mankiewicz
Scene from All About Eve, Twentieth Century Fox film, 1950. Starring Bette Davis and Anne Baxter. Producer: Darryl F Zanuck. Director: Joseph L Mankiewicz

Background imageFifties Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Clement Attlee, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Clement Attlee, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Clement Attlee, 1950s, (2023). Attlee (1883-1967) was a British statesman and Labour MP for Limehouse from 1922

Background imageFifties Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alan Turing, 1950s, (2023). British mathematician, logician and code breaker Alan Turing (1912-1954) joined the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park

Background imageFifties Collection: Ronnie Scott, The Old Place, Gerrard Street, London, 1959. Creator: Brian Foskett

Ronnie Scott, The Old Place, Gerrard Street, London, 1959. Creator: Brian Foskett
Ronnie Scott, " The Old Place", Gerrard Street, London, 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: Austin A40 Devon for export, Cardiff 1950. Creator: Unknown

Austin A40 Devon for export, Cardiff 1950. Creator: Unknown
Austin A40 Devon for export, Cardiff 1950

Background imageFifties Collection: 1958 Bedford CA 10-12cwt van. Creator: Unknown

1958 Bedford CA 10-12cwt van. Creator: Unknown
1958 Bedford CA 10-12cwt van

Background imageFifties Collection: 1953 Alvis TA21 on 1954 R. A. C. Rally. Creator: Unknown

1953 Alvis TA21 on 1954 R. A. C. Rally. Creator: Unknown
1953 Alvis TA21 on 1954 R.A.C. Rally

Background imageFifties Collection: La Loge, 1874, (c1950). Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

La Loge, 1874, (c1950). Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
La Loge, 1874, (c1950). La Loge (The Theatre Box): a couple watch a performance. Renoirs brother Edmond and Nini Lopez, a model from Montmartre known as Fish-face, posed for the picture

Background imageFifties Collection: View of the west side of Tower Bridge, London, c1950

View of the west side of Tower Bridge, London, c1950
View of the west side of Tower Bridge, Stepney, London, c1950, from the beach at Tower Wharf, showing children playing. Barges pass along the river in the background

Background imageFifties Collection: Staff from Schonhuts butchery factory, Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire, 1955. Artist

Staff from Schonhuts butchery factory, Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire, 1955. Artist
Staff from Schonhuts butchery factory, Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire, 1955. In this photograph, Mr George Schonhut can be seen on the far left of the group

Background imageFifties Collection: George Schonhuts butchers shop in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1955

George Schonhuts butchers shop in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1955
George Schonhuts butchers shop, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1955. George Schonhuts butchers shop in All Saints Square in Rotherham, with its elegant Columbaged facade

Background imageFifties Collection: Front cover of a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Front cover of a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exhibition was held throughout Great Britain

Background imageFifties Collection: Gene Kelly (1912-1996), American dancer, actor and director, c1940s

Gene Kelly (1912-1996), American dancer, actor and director, c1940s

Background imageFifties Collection: Connaught B-Alta of Ken McAlpine, British Grand Prix, Aintree, Merseyside, 1955

Connaught B-Alta of Ken McAlpine, British Grand Prix, Aintree, Merseyside, 1955. McAlpine retired from the race after 30 laps due to oil pressure

Background imageFifties Collection: President Eisenhower with Hugh Dryden and T. Keith Glennan, August 19, USA, 1958

President Eisenhower with Hugh Dryden and T. Keith Glennan, August 19, USA, 1958. US President Dwight D. Eisenhower (centre) swears in Dr. T

Background imageFifties Collection: Ticket to a boxing match between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson, June 25, 1959

Ticket to a boxing match between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson, June 25, 1959
The World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between African-American Floyd Patterson (1935-2006) and Swede Ingemar Johansson (1932-2009) was held at the Yankee Stadium in New York City

Background imageFifties Collection: Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1956 Le Mans. Creator: Unknown

Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1956 Le Mans. Creator: Unknown
Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1956 Le Mans

Background imageFifties Collection: Alfa Romeo 158, Fangio, Belgium Grand Prix at Spa 1950. Creator: Unknown

Alfa Romeo 158, Fangio, Belgium Grand Prix at Spa 1950. Creator: Unknown
Alfa Romeo 158, Fangio, Belgium Grand Prix at Spa 1950

Background imageFifties Collection: 1953 Cunningham 5. 4 at Le Mans driven by Cunningham / Spear. Creator: Unknown

1953 Cunningham 5. 4 at Le Mans driven by Cunningham / Spear. Creator: Unknown
1953 Cunningham 5.4 at Le Mans driven by Cunningham/Spear

Background imageFifties Collection: Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham

Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster, 1951. Design for illustration to Dantes " Divine Comedy". Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Background imageFifties Collection: God crown you with a crown of glory and righteousness. 1953

God crown you with a crown of glory and righteousness. 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms

Background imageFifties Collection: Crystal Palace Station, Crystal Palace Parade, Bromley, London, 1955

Crystal Palace Station, Crystal Palace Parade, Bromley, London, 1955
Crystal Palace Station, Bromley, London, 1955. Empty platforms and canopy of the disused Crystal Palace (High Level) Station, viewed from the footbridge. Arched walls hold up the glass roof

Background imageFifties Collection: Federal Republic of Germany joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 1952

Federal Republic of Germany joining the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 1952. Dr Hans Riesser of the German Diplomatic Mission in the US signs the document making West Germany the 53rd member of

Background imageFifties Collection: Triumph TR3A, R. J. E. Dangerfield. B. A. R. C. event at Goodwood 1959. Creator: Unknown

Triumph TR3A, R. J. E. Dangerfield. B. A. R. C. event at Goodwood 1959. Creator: Unknown
Triumph TR3A, R.J.E. Dangerfield. B.A.R.C. event at Goodwood 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: 1957 Tourette Microcar. Creator: Unknown

1957 Tourette Microcar. Creator: Unknown
1957 Tourette Microcar

Background imageFifties Collection: Agricultural stand at the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, July 1954

Agricultural stand at the Royal Show at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, July 1954. Workers take a break whilst building a trade show stand for Crittall Grain Silos

Background imageFifties Collection: Ted Heath and his Band, c1959. Creator: Brian Foskett

Ted Heath and his Band, c1959. Creator: Brian Foskett
Ted Heath and his Band, c1959

Background imageFifties Collection: Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott, Ronnie Scott's, Gerrard Street, London, 1959. Creator: Brian Foskett

Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott, Ronnie Scott's, Gerrard Street, London, 1959. Creator: Brian Foskett
Tubby Hayes and Ronnie Scott, Ronnie Scott's, Gerrard Street, London, 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott's, Gerrard Street, London, 1959. Creator: Brian Foskett

Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott's, Gerrard Street, London, 1959. Creator: Brian Foskett
Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott's, Gerrard Street, London, 1959

Background imageFifties Collection: Asukayama Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing at Asukayama), 1950. Creator: Ando Hiroshige

Asukayama Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing at Asukayama), 1950. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Asukayama Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing at Asukayama). From the series Koto meisho (Famous views of the eastern capital), 1950

Background imageFifties Collection: Ray Playford driving a Healey Elliott, at Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk, 1953

Ray Playford driving a Healey Elliott, at Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk, 1953

Background imageFifties Collection: 1959 Vauxhall Cresta PA interior. Creator: Unknown

1959 Vauxhall Cresta PA interior. Creator: Unknown
1959 Vauxhall Cresta PA interior

Background imageFifties Collection: 1952 Studebaker Champion. Creator: Unknown

1952 Studebaker Champion. Creator: Unknown
1952 Studebaker Champion

Background imageFifties Collection: Sunbeam Talbot 90, Stirling Moss, 1954 Monte Carlo rally. Creator: Unknown

Sunbeam Talbot 90, Stirling Moss, 1954 Monte Carlo rally. Creator: Unknown
Sunbeam Talbot 90, Stirling Moss, 1954 Monte Carlo rally

Background imageFifties Collection: 1954 Nash Metropolitan. Creator: Unknown

1954 Nash Metropolitan. Creator: Unknown
1954 Nash Metropolitan

Background imageFifties Collection: 1957 Morris Oxford Traveller series 2. Creator: Unknown

1957 Morris Oxford Traveller series 2. Creator: Unknown
1957 Morris Oxford Traveller series 2

Background imageFifties Collection: Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at the time of their Silver Jubilee in 1935, 1951

Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at the time of their Silver Jubilee in 1935, 1951
Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at the time of their Silver Jubilee in 1935, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom

Background imageFifties Collection: Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary in their coronation robes, 1911, (1951)

Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary in their coronation robes, 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom



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