MPX5125781: The replica of Henry Bell's pioneer steamship Comet, flanked by an escort of 200 decorated ships including steamers, motor-boats and yachts, is given an enthusiastic welcome as it crosses the River Clyde from Port Glasgow to Helensburgh during celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the ship's launch. 7th September 1962 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125791: The Young Wives of the Parish of Caerphilly show the hottest line in fashions....at a show organised by them and held at Penyheol Community Centre, Caerphilly. The event was to raise money for the Tenovus cancer research fund. The line-up (from left) Mrs Glenys Williams, Mrs Eirwen Thomas, Mrs Elsie Harding, Mrs Peggy Williams and Mrs June Taylor. 10th March 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125858: YvonneNapier arrives for her wedding to Arnold Phelops in London. The bride's dress which was designed by David Garrat, was made of poult satin with lace bodice and panels. There was 100 yards of material and also 25 yard sof steel tape to make the hoop of the dress. One of the lace panels formed a train at the back. 16th November 1958 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125915: 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. Pictured in the gondola are (l, to, r) Captain Angus Weir McColl and Mr J W Long, coxswain. 13th September, 1929 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125916: A 1957 500cc Velocette motor cycle owned by Charles Bartlett, aged 19 of Arden Street, Earlsdon, Coventry. He had partially built it up as a Chopper when a fire destroyed a lot of his hard work. From the remains he built this bike which he has named 'Speed Freak'. The term chopper comes from the American bike fanatics who take a standard production machine and "chop" off all the unwanted bits and pieces(such as panniers, mirrors and heavy duty seats). 5th May 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125924: Youngsters from Sydenham Middle School, Leamington, who have struck a high note in the musical world. They will be augmenting St Mary's Church Choir from Warwick in two performances of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem." The first is tonight at Coventry Cathedral. Tomorrow night they will perform at Central Hall, Westminster. Also taking part in the performances are the University of Warwick Chorus, the university's orchestra and chamber ensemble and the London Corale, a London-based choir. The pupils are talking to Mr Alan Baker, the assistant choirmaster at St. Mary's and a music teacher at the school. 14th March 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125926: About 3,000 people are expected at tonight's Christmas charity carol concert at Warwick castle. Roast chestnuts will be served and the singers will be joined by the Salvation Army Coventry Band and the St. Mary's Church choir of Warwick. More than a hundred lanterns are being placed around the castle and there will be a dozen braziers in the courtyard. The gates open at 7 p.m. The event is jointly organised by the castle, Warwick Rotary and Lions Clubs and Friends of St. Mary's Church. Tickets cost 20p, with children half-price. Proceeds will be split among several local charities. "The tickets have been selling well, but there are still some left and they will be on sale at the gates," said Mr Alan Coppin, assistant manager at the castle. "We may have to shut the gates if it gets too crowded." Hot punch will also be served but it's doubtful whether the same recipe will be used as the one they put about a century ago in the garrison pot shown in our photograph. The pot held 18 gallons of brandy, 18 gallons of rum and 100 gallons of water with sugar and lemons used to add flavour. Our photograph shows Mr. Michael Corp, general manager at Warwick Castle, and two members of staff, Sue Swainson (left) and Jane Reeve, around a giant punchbowl - the former castle garrison cooking urn - last used in 1872. 20th December 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images