MPX5081633: Ray Ward aged 16 who played the title role in the West-End Hit Musical "Oliver" has given up acting to become a Postman. Today he was at London's West End Central Post Office as a messenger. Ray Ward having had a good lunch in the canteen comes back to the Chef to ask for more. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081638: Forestry Commission employees - brothers Eill and Charlie Kitcher (Leather Jerkin) are given a helping hand as the Christmas trees are cut for the festive season. Helping them cut trees near Brockenhurst in the New Forest, are local children - Simon Pulford (4), Timothy Anstey (4) (check coat), Jonathan White (4) (white collar to coat). December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081655: On a murky foggy December day between five to seven thousand Muslims of many nationalities assembled at a Islamic Cultural Centre in Regents Park to celebrate the Id-Ul-Fitr. Many marquees were put up for people to play in while the overspill knelt outside on prayer carpets, blankets and newspapers. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081707: About 1,000 striking members of the National Union of teachers took part in a march from Regent's Park to the Department of Education and Science in Curzon Street today, where a deputation presented a resolution and petitions to the minister Mr. Edward Short. The marchers in Portland Place. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081715: About 1,000 striking members of the National Union of teachers took part in a march from Regent's Park to the Department of Education and Science in Curzon Street today, where a deputation presented a resolution and petitions to the minister Mr. Edward Short. Mrs. Clarke a teacher at Charlton Boys Secondary School, wearing a maxi coat and pushing her 4 year old daughter Hannah. She is also pictured with her husband in the procession. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081729: About 1,000 striking members of the National Union of teachers took part in a march from Regent's Park to the Department of Education and Science in Curzon Street today, where a deputation presented a resolution and petitions to the minister Mr. Edward Short. The marchers in Oxford street showing the spirit of Christmas. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081739: For weeks, racing champion Graham Hill has been lying in plaster at University of College, Hospital, London following his accident. During the time he has spent in bed, he has finished writing a book published this week, titled "Life to the Limit". Today a cheerful Graham proudly displays the plasters, bare legs, and behind him a wall of good wishes. He also opens the biggest "Get Well" card ever. The words "They're Off" means something new today. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081745: About 1,000 striking members of the National Union of teachers took part in a march from Regent's Park to the Department of Education and Science in Curzon Street today, where a deputation presented a resolution and petitions to the minister Mr. Edward Short. Children (pupils) of Fitzjohn Primary School, Hampstead in procession. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081795: Miss World 1969. (left to right - front row) The Misses, Argentine, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France and Gambia. (left to right - centre row) The Misses, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guyana, Holland, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Liberia, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, and Nigeria. (left to right - back row) The Misses, Norway, Philippines, Seychelles, South Africa, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Venezuela and Yugoslavia. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081824: There was a photocall at the £1/4-million climatic chamber at the Institute of Aviation Medicine at the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough this morning. The conditions created at the test centre are used to test the efficiency of flying clothing. At the moment they are testing underwear cooled by circulating water, cooled air being pumped through piping and cooled air being sucked through the same piping. Test subject George Bryant a conveyor belt testing the efficiency of his water cooled underwear in one of the hot chambers. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081846: "Miss Canada", 21 year old Jacquie Perrin attended and spoke at the luncheon for the Ship and Boat Builders National Federation's 24th Annual General Meeting at the Connaught Rooms. Walking along the table top - the only woman amongst the 150 guests, Jacquie Perrin "Miss Canada" gives the guests a preview of her "Miss World" contest walk. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081893: Office workers and dock hands attending the midday service at Holy Trinity Church, Hull, yesterday, when the preacher was the Archbishop of York, were invited by the Vicar, Canon F. Boreham, to bring along their sandwiches and food. Seen here the workers having their alfresco meal after the service. March 1943 / Bridgeman Images