MPX5159828: When the world's biggest airliner landed at London Airport today (Friday 8-2-63) it turned out to be an even bigger handful than airport staff and Ministry of Aviation officials had expected. Russia's giant Tupolev TU114 came in - its first ever visit ot Britain - to take a private party of 170 business tycoon, industrialists, financiers and advertising magnates for a week - end junket in Moscow. 8th February 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5159862: Spence the 'blanket man' managed to raise a laugh at Birkenhead Market. That was quite an achievement among traders shocked by a 50 percent drop in business on their first Saturday trading since part of the market was destroyed by fire. Wirral, Merseyside, 22nd February 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5160369: The Secretary of State for Wales, Mr George Thomas talking to press and television reporters at the scene of a bomb explosion in the control tower of a practice bombing range at Pembrey, Carmarthenshire. The shattered windows of the control tower can be seen behind Mr Thomas. 9th September 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5160372: The first meeting of Bootle Borough Council was held last night in the new coCouncil Chamber. Pictured is the scene at the commencement of business with the Mayor of Bootle (Alderman Simon Mahon, M.P) centre, and Councillors immediately below on each side. Left and right in the immediate foreground is the public gallery. The new chamber has cost £20,000 and is part of the Civic Centre redevelopment scheme which is costing £275,000. 5th September 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images