MPX5121594: When this naval liberty boat is completed in the yard of Midland Town, which used to be a football field, it will go on a journey through the streets of Nottingham before it is launched in the Trent to begin its 95 mile voyage to the coast. Believed to be the only ship to be built so faraway from sea. November 1944 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5121617: Peter Shilton, Tony Waddington's record signing reported to Stoke FC ground for the first time as a Stoke player. First to greet him was Gordon Banks and then down to some serious training. Fast lapping with Gordon Banks urging him on, the Gordon showing him that he would only ask what he, Gordon, could do, a flying duet to a ball bound goalward, 22/11/1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5121684: Mod fashions in winter, Janet Lyle and Michael Fish held a preview of their summer fashions in the middle of winter. After the show models braved a flurry of snow flakes for the photographers with their smiles, and their bikinis. The show was held in Clifford Street and caused a crowd of lunchtime shoppers to stop and watch, Jan De Souza wearing "Knockout" made of see-through lace.....and Stuarte De Randall wearing an embroider white more skirted coat, March 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5121690: Margot and Rudolf in "Pelleas et Melisande". A photocall was held for the new Roland Petit ballet, "Pelleas et Melisande", for Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. The ballet will have its premiere. During the run-through Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev, who portray Melisande and Pelleas, March 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5121692: Mad Hat: The London Tourist Board in London held the finals of their Easter Bonnet Competition. The winner in the Mad Hat Class was made by full time student Miss Wendy MacInnes aged 18 of The London College of Fashion, her prize was £15 The Mad hat was called Bouquet Garnis A giant picture hat massed with spring flowers, the brim is circled by a picket fence and agate with a trellis and covered with rambling roses. March 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images