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MPX5076575: A press reception was held at the Savoy Hotel, with the announcement of Anglo Amalgamated's new programme (about £15 million), Bernard Delfont, chairman and chief executive of associated British picture corporation, has now completed arrangements for the corporation to produce 28 new films all to mature within the next 18 months. the new Anglo Amalgamted programme is under the personal supervision of Nat Cohen, chairman of Anglo who was also at the reception. (left to right) Bernard Delfont with Nat Cohen. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076613: 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
MPX5076615: A press reception was held at the Savoy Hotel, with the announcement of Anglo Amalgamated's new programme (about £15 million), Bernard Delfont, chairman and chief executive of associated British picture corporation, has now completed arrangements for the corporation to produce 28 new films all to mature within the next 18 months. the new Anglo Amalgamted programme is under the personal supervision of Nat Cohen, chairman of Anglo who was also at the reception. (left to right) Bernard Delfont with Nat Cohen. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076038: actress Francis Dean who lives in Fairfax Road, N.W.6., wears a maxi-coat and it is made of synthetic fur by astraka. She was out today with daughter Belinda (2) and Belinda found maxis very cosy indeed especially with today's weather. They were waiting for a No. 31 bus where the pictures were taken. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076133: Playful poodle 'Florin' has a new toy, an old pleated plastic lampshade. As she pokes her nose through the shade - it becomes a fashionable cape - sometimes an out-size collar. 'Florin' is the 5 year old toy poodle pet of housewife Joyce Farley of Sussex. December 1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076143: World War II: Women. All the bombs the Germans may care to send will never crush the spirit of the Londoner, and nothing he can do will call a halt to nature. Here is a picture taken in the City of London, where wild flowers grow in colourful profusion, among the ruins and two typically happy city girls gather an armful to take away. August 1944 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076197: Education Equality: A new comprehensive school at Leigh Park, Havant, Hampshire, run by an attractive blonde head teacher, Miss Joan Gregory, has earned the name "unisex school". The girls and boys are given exactly the same curriculum - girls learning to shape metal on anvils in metal work classes etc., and boys learning the art of needlecraft and how to cook. Putting the tarts in the oven is 12 year old Michael Hiscock. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076216: Jackie Stewart, 1969 Formulla 1 World Champion racing driver at the Savoy Hotel received on his accession to the Presidency of the World Champion Drivers Club, the Champion Challenge Trophy. Handing it over was last year's President, Graham Hill who was along in his wheel chair to make the presentation. (left to right) Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart who received the trophy. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076007: The Bermondsey dockers frequenting their felmongers arms got upset about this anti-prince Philip press report and decided to do something for him in respect of his polo playing. After all he founded a playing field in their area and arranged cheap holidays for them, so they are collecting to buy him a present. Which according to the sum they reach they may vary between a polo pony or a polo stick. The docker at the felmongers arms inscribing donations. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076654: 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 with his instructor, Brian Davis (32), and watched by his dad, Bill Bishop (52) at the club. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images