MPX5075623: If only I were younger! Mrs. Florence House of Battersea could not resist the temptation of sitting on the throne which the Miss World contestant (winner) will sit in tomorrow night at the Royal Albert Hall. Flo in one of the several women cleaners who go in daily to the Royal Albert Hall. Mrs. Florence House sitting on the Miss World throne complete with bucket (crown) and mop, with her two runners-up, (left) Mrs. Jean Cave from Battersea, and (right) Mrs. Trudi Lockwood from Barnes. Also pictured at the back is Mrs. Marty Hamilton from Notting Hill. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075651: Fashions of the 11th Annual Poultry Feather Hat Competition were being shown at the Caf Royal, Regent Street . Irene Moffatt took a trip down to Smithfield market to show the porters what a good bird should look like! She is wearing the prize winning entry in the Garment section called "Fluffy Chick" a swimsuit, hat, slippers and goggles made entirely of turkey feathers. The outfit was made by Mrs. N. Murphy of Cork, Eire, who wins £35, and took her 40 hours to make. Irene is pictured, 'weighing in' on the turkey scales. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075673: 6 year old Robbie Bishop has been learning karate for 5 months, and is grade 8th kyu. He is instructed by Brian Davis, grade 2nd kyu, under the direction of Mr. Tatsou Suzuki, grade 7th Dan (apparently the best in world), who examined Robbie two weeks ago for his 8th kyu grade. It is expected that Robbie will be at 7th kyu in two months time. 6 year old Robbie Bishop demonstrating karate at the club. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075674: War salvage: Pictures taken in a German smelting yard at Hamburg which shows the shortage of German metal for Munitions. Here are Bronze statues and Church Bells collected from occupied countries piled in a heap ready for smelting irrespective of their value. The end of the war may save some of the more valuable ones. June 1945 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075739: 55 year old Commander Ian Forbes detective from Scotland Yard, was appointed today to one of Britain's top police jobs - National Co-ordinator of the 600-strong network of nine regional crime squads. Commander Forbes takes over his new post on 1st January, replacing Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Bliss. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075765: Clothing: You should have seen the heads turn when Sharon Lynne turned up at London Airport (right). Looking absolutely smashing in her green and white "mattress ticking" suit from Sunset. Feeling like a million dollars for her holiday in the Bahamas. The great thing is, this gear is just as holiday-happy if you are heading for Benidorm, Blackpool or any-where your fancy takes you. May 1973 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073091: Clothing - Fashion: 17 yr old Hazel Waterhouse, a design student at the Jacob Kramer College Leeds, models a plain and check maxi coat with mini buttons, high-standing funnel neck, over a plain white mini dress, at a fashion parade last night (Tues) of dresses. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073097: Clothing - Fashion: 17 yr old Hazel Waterhouse, a design student at the Jacob Kramer College Leeds, models a plain and check maxi coat with mini buttons, high-standing funnel neck, over a plain white mini dress, at a fashion parade last night (Tues) of dresses. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073106: Clothing - Fashion: 17 yr old Hazel Waterhouse, a design student at the Jacob Kramer College Leeds, models a plain and check maxi coat with mini buttons, high-standing funnel neck, over a plain white mini dress, at a fashion parade last night (Tues) of dresses. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073141: Model Vida revives the "oomph" of Betty Grable. Ankle length black and white print daisy dress is by Osie Clark for Radley. Loop and button opening runs from neck to hem-fasten it high or low as you like-and ruffles emphasise the shoulders above sheer sleeves. Price £17.45 sizes 10.14. October 1971 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073159: Entertainment. Theatre: 17 year old Jackie Pallo, Junior who wants to make a career of acting, will be playing supporting roles with his father Jackie Pallo the famous wrestler when they both appear in the pantomine "Goldilocks and the three Bears" at the Theatre Royal, Norwich. the show opens on 23rd December. The stars of the show are Ronnie Hilton, George Lacey, and Jackie Pallo Snr. Jackie Pallo Junior (9 1/2 stone) demonstrates his supporting role for his 12 stone 2lbs dad. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073162: Entertainment. Theatre: 17 year old Jackie Pallo, Junior who wants to make a career of acting, will be playing supporting roles with his father Jackie Pallo the famous wrestler when they both appear in the pantomine "Goldilocks and the three Bears" at the Theatre Royal, Norwich. the show opens on 23rd December. The stars of the show are Ronnie Hilton, George Lacey, and Jackie Pallo Snr. Jackie Pallo Junior (9 1/2 stone) demonstrates his supporting role for his 12 stone 2lbs dad. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073174: Military Army Humour: A Royal Marine Commando is to become Britain's first specialist unit fully equipped and trained in mountain and arctic warfare. The Snow Commandos will be part of the U.K. commitment to the defence of the North flank of NATO. Picture of Sgt. Patrick Chapman of the Infantry Training Centre, Royal Marines in Lympstone, Devon, is a reconnaiscenee leader and specialist in cliff climbing, snow rescue and arctic snow wefare and will be instructor to 45 Commando. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073179: Military Army Humour: A Royal Marine Commando is to become Britain's first specialist unit fully equipped and trained in mountain and arctic warfare. The Snow Commandos will be part of the U.K. commitment to the defence of the North flank of NATO. Picture of Sgt. Patrick Chapman of the Infantry Training Centre, Royal Marines in Lympstone, Devon, is a reconnaiscenee leader and specialist in cliff climbing, snow rescue and arctic snow wefare and will be instructor to 45 Commando. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073182: Military Army Humour: A Royal Marine Commando is to become Britain's first specialist unit fully equipped and trained in mountain and arctic warfare. The Snow Commandos will be part of the U.K. commitment to the defence of the North flank of NATO. Picture of Sgt. Patrick Chapman of the Infantry Training Centre, Royal Marines in Lympstone, Devon, is a reconnaiscenee leader and specialist in cliff climbing, snow rescue and arctic snow wefare and will be instructor to 45 Commando. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073183: Military Army Humour: A Royal Marine Commando is to become Britain's first specialist unit fully equipped and trained in mountain and arctic warfare. The Snow Commandos will be part of the U.K. commitment to the defence of the North flank of NATO. Picture of Sgt. Patrick Chapman of the Infantry Training Centre, Royal Marines in Lympstone, Devon, is a reconnaiscenee leader and specialist in cliff climbing, snow rescue and arctic snow wefare and will be instructor to 45 Commando. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073197: The cast of "Hair" led by Victor Spinetti took a coach ride from London to Wales to meet up with Victor's mum, Mrs. Lily Spinetti in Cwm, South Wales. The cast of the musical "Hair" led by Victor Spinetti (extreme right with cap), chair mum, Mr.s Lilian Spinetti at her home in Cwm, South Wales.December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5073201: Military Army Humour: A Royal Marine Commando is to become Britain's first specialist unit fully equipped and trained in mountain and arctic warfare. The Snow Commandos will be part of the U.K. commitment to the defence of the North flank of NATO. Picture of Sgt. Patrick Chapman of the Infantry Training Centre, Royal Marines in Lympstone, Devon, is a reconnaiscenee leader and specialist in cliff climbing, snow rescue and arctic snow wefare and will be instructor to 45 Commando. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images