ZUM4847039: May 18, 1953 - St. Gangolf's Pilgrimage and Ride in Neudenau. As may be followed back in historical sources the farmers of Neudenau are riding out for centuries to the old Gangolf's chapel, about two kilometres outside the gates of the small town, every year in May. The old chapel is one of the oldest buildings of Frankonian originating from the 9th century. Probably this old chapel may be traced back to be an old German source-sanctuary and also the St. Gangolf's ride may have its origin in an old German habit of blessing the spring and the horses. Every year 150 to 200 horses and thousands of people are taking part in this horse-pilgrimage. St. Gangolf's ride is especially meant for the adoration of this saint of the Frankonian knights who is regarded from the oldest times to be the helper in need among the Christian people and to be also the patron saint of the horses. Saint Gangolf's ride is one of the oldest German horse-pilgrimages and it always preserved its special character as genuine popular festival through the centuries. Mounted Catholic clergy, the first of them carrying a holy relic. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4849904: Jun. 06, 1953 - Countess Exhibits Swiss Watches In An Exotic Dance In Tokyo; German Countess Vera von Lehndorff, better known by her childhood name of” Veruschka”, and called” The most beautiful in the world” is shown performing an exotic dance at a Tokyo hotel to publicize Swiss watches (Rolex) which are inset in rings worn on her fingers. Countess Verushka was born in Prussia, and has appeared in motion pictures, and featured in magazines, including” Playboy ' / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4848681: Jun. 06, 1953 - British Helicopters And The Netherlands Floods: The Royal Navy's 705 helicopter Squadron (Lieut. Gd. H.R. Spedding) with nine machines, brought 752 people to safety from the flooded parts of Holland and helped to re-established communications. They had the honour to fly H.M. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands to the davasted areas / Bridgeman Images