ZUM4860712: Jul 07, 1953 - Famous jazz pianist arrives in London from America.: Gerland Wilson, the famous jazz pianist, arrived in London today from the United States. He will open his tour at a night club in London and will appear in radio and t.v. programs in this country. He calls his music” Music for the Ear” / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4860836: Jul 07, 1953 - Third World Congress of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions in Stockholm. The opening ceremony took place on Saturday July 4th in the Concert Hall. Picture shows Mr. George Meany from American Federation of Labor speaking during the ceremony. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4861154: Jul 07, 1953 - Duke Of Edinburgh Meets Members Of The Everest Expedition At Government Reception: The Duke of Edinburgh with members of the Everest Expedition at the Government reception at Lancaster House last night. On his right, in the front row, is Sir Edmund Hillary, and on his left Mr” Tiger” tensing, G.M., beside whom is Colonel Sir John Hunt. On the extreme left of the picture is Lord Woolton. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4861257: Jul 07, 1953 - Adlai Stevenson arrives at the U.S. Embassy watched by the girls: Adlai Stevenson the unsuccessful Democratic Candidate for Presidency of the U.S. last year - visited the American Embassy in London this morning.. He arrived here last night on a fort's visit / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4896930: Nov. 28, 1953 - The Priest Was There: A French Priest giving the last Sacrement to a victim of a road accident near Lezignan (South Eastern France). The victim, M. Pauligne, a wealthy land owner who was at the wheel of his car and his wife who was with him were killed as the car collided with a truck. A priest who happened to pass-by gave the extreme unction to the victim. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4897226: Dec. 02, 1953 - Police And Foresters Guard The Christmas Trees... Conference In Heart Of The New Forest. Police officers from Winchester park their deep in the forest for a conference. Guards with staves are assisted by tracker dogs.. They are co-operating with the Foresters in guarding the valuable Christmas tree in the ~ 6,000,000 estate.. Forestry Commission headquarters had heard that a large scale raid had been planned - a raid by bandits that would have cost the Government thousands of pounds. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4897350: Dec. 04, 1953 - Dutch Painter sees world in Showman's wagon. Bruno Martens, Dutch painter from Utrecht, busy Painting a Paris scene on the Seine quayside while wife holds paints and Brushes. Bruno Martens uses for his traveling throught Europe a showman's wagon. “Here today and off Tomorrow” / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4897449: Dec. 06, 1953 - This picture was taken on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the handing over of Salvatorkirche to the Greeks in Munich. Pictured from left to right: Bishop Meiser, Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, archimandrite Mathodjos Fugias, and Greek general consul Nikolaus Combus from Frankfurt. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4897584: Dec. 09, 1953 - They call him” Tarzan” - and he is after a championship.: Linda Charles of Brixton is never happier than when she is attending to” Magyar Yanos” who at 2 1/2 years of age has many Cat Championship Titles to his name, among being that of” Best in the Show” at last years Festival Cat Show. He is a splendid Blue Persian and he has great hopes of topping all his other achievements by being selected Champion in the final of the National Cat Show, which is being held at the Horticultural Hall today. He is owned by May E. Beedell of Brixton / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4887796: Oct. 10, 1953 - Investiture at the palace: Photo shows Mr. S.C Tarry, who lost his sight during the Battle of the Somme in 1915, went to the Palace today where he received the M.B.E for his public services. He is a Founder member of the British Legion, was a Councillor of the Battersea Borough Council, and was one of the members of St. Dunstan's. He is seen here showing his award to his daughter in law, Mrs. Parry. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4888416: Oct. 10, 1953 - British Troops arrive by air in British Guiana.. Landing aboard commercial viking aircraft: British troops are now guarding and patrolling the streets of Georgetown, British Guiana as the first moves to combat the threats of the Communist factions led by pro-communist Prime Minister Dr. Cheddi Jagan.. They arrived by air in Viking Commercial aircraft and aboard the cruiser Superb and the frigates Bigsbury Bay and Burghead Bay now anchored off the shore. Dr. Jagan has issued a protest demanding the withdrawal of the troops / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4888552: Oct. 10, 1953 - Parade Of The Swiss Army And Air Force Armoured Cars And Vampires in Review: Photo Shows The impressive scene during the big parade of the Swiss Army in the Kantonsstrasse near Scolothurn and Biesel.Tanks and armoured vehicles of the Amx type can be seen while flying overhead are Vampire aircraft which are now being produced in licence in Switzerland. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4888639: Oct. 10, 1953 - NATO Adopts Emblem: Lord Ismay, Secretary-General Of The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Announced This Afternoon That The North Atlantic Council Had Adopted The Above Design For The Official NATO Flag And Emblem. He Explain That The Symbolism Of The Flag Might Be Described As” A Four-Pointe-Star Representing The Comppass That Keeps Us On The Right Road, The Path Of Peace, And A Circle Representing The Unity That Binds Together The 14 Countries Of NATO”. The Emblem Is White, On A Navy-Blue Background, Henceforward The Official Colours Of The Atlantic Alliance. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4888682: Oct. 10, 1953 - Final Preparation For The London To New Zealand Air Race: Aircraft and crews taking part on the London to New Zealand Air Race which starts on Thursday - were to be seen at London Airport this afternoon.Photo Shows David Shepherd a 22 year old artist from Camberley, Buck - busily at work painting the Royal Dutch Air Lines aircraft D.S.A. This machine a Transport Aircraft is favorite for its section in the race. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4888753: Oct. 10, 1953 - End of the Khaki-age: From Nov. 1st the American soldiers in Germany may wear civil clothes during the are off duty. And now it is the question how to dress, thought all PX shops cared for to satisfy the 'civilrequirements' of the soldiers most of them prefer to buy in German shops / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4888946: Oct. 10, 1953 - Pre-view of the motor show. The Buick - with T. V. rear mirror.: Photo shows view of the Buick Centurion which is fitted with a Television lens in the rear which shows the driver what is happening behind ~ a dashboard screen at the motor show pre view today, at Earls Court. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4888967: Oct. 10, 1953 - Nurses to join British Red Cross teams in Malaysian Re-settlement Villages; Two British Red Cross trained nurses, Miss Dora C. Whitehead, of Broadchalks, nr. Salisbury, Wilt and Miss Maureen Rance, of Catford, leave London next Monday to join the British Red Cross and eams working in the re-settlement villages in Malaya. They are the first Red Cross nurses, going overseas, to be issued with the new Red Cross uniform designed by Mr. Norman Hartnell / Bridgeman Images