MPX5071195: These sailors are being trained in Torpedo and Submarine work to become future crew of vessel, they are taking a torpedo from a crane to be handed down to a submarine at a Naval Base. October 1942 P012195 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5071196: Next seasons togs being made by Burns Utility Club supporters. Left to right: Geo. Pointing, Utility inside right, being fitted by Mrs. D. Yates for a flourbag shirt. Miss V. Revell is busy at the machine. Colwell, outside right, has his measurements taken by Mrs. Wernick, at the club headquarters at Chadwell Heath. April 1944 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5071197: Albert at foot of steps playing to appreciative audience of children leaving school. April 1949 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5071199: 23 year old actress singer Thelma Taylor sits on the stage at the London Palladium during the Royal Variety show rehearsals although she will not appear in the show. Thelma was chosen from many girls to sit on stage to have the TV colour camera line up on her because of her blonde hair and colouring. This is the first Royal Variety show to go out in colour TV. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5071217: Harvey Morris recording Autumn leaves by a fountain with the aid of 22 year old Jane Drabble rustling old tapes and cracking twigs and 23 year old Marsail MacCuish pouring water into a bucket - crazy, but on tape it sounds right. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5071223: World War II: Wounded. A wounded seaman on crutches seen here discussing the situation with a friend. April 1944 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5071226: Soldiers unloading sugar and oil. May 1942 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5071235: Not such a silly ass. Little Miss Muffet, fluffy little baby donkey, is only a month old, but she is already the belle of the Blackpool beach. Worn out with all the admiration showered on her, Miss Muffet decides to sleep it off. Father's boots make a fine pillow and won't he be surprised when he returns from his swim to find such an unusual watch dog. June 1947 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064646: Cilla Black in her dressing room before her performance at the Coventry Theatre in "The Birthday Show" which ran until November 15th. A few days after this photo was taken Cilla had a miscarriage and was rushed to Coventry's Walsgrave hospital. She was over 6 months pregnant at the time with a long-for daughter. She was back singing in the show two and-a-half weeks later and there were emotional scenes at the end of her performance when she was showered with flowers and bouquets from fans. The audience rose to give her a standing ovation after a 50-minute performance of songs and chat. / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064649: Stormont MP John Hume seen here at the inauguration of Northern Irelands alternative Parliament at Dungiven. November 1971 71-10372-010 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064654: Leo Sayer in concert at Coventry's Apollo theatre / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064670: Northern Ireland October 1971. A man is tarred and and feathered for theft in the Bogside, Londonderry. November 1971 71-10372-006 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064673: Christmas shopping in Coventry Precinct. / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064677: Asians playing cards in Gosford Park, Coventry. / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064689: Tom O'Connor (left), Pauline Whitaker (centre) and Peter Butterworth( Far right) who all appeared in the pantomime "Aladdin' at the Coventry Theatre. / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064691: Cilla Black shows off her stage clothes which she will wear for "Cilla's Spring Show" at Coventry Theatre. / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064708: Cilla Black and her husband Bobby Willis stayed at the Brooklands Hotel, Holyhead Road, Coventry when she was appearing in "Cilla's Spring Show". They paid 55 shillings a night. Some potted palms have been brought in and champagne is laid on at midnight. Breakfast is served at any time which is just as well because it was nearly 11am before Cilla emerged, sleepy-eyed but talkative, from the newly-created "bridal suite" which was once P.J. Proby's room before he went bankrupt and had to leave England. Cilla's feeling a bit bothered because yesterday was Frankie Howerd's birthday and she forgot to send him a card. Bobby's bothered because the Rolls, which he drives himself, looks a mess. They had thought of staying at the Leofric but it's fully booked up until the 20th. / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064748: John Thaw and Dennis Waterman - December 1976 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064759: Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) training at the B.B.B. of C gym , Haverstock Hill London in preparation for his fight against Brian London. / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064762: Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) training at the B.B.B. of C gym , Haverstock Hill London in preparation for his fight against Brian London. / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064776: Orange Day Parade through the streets of Belfast. Troops of the British Army protect Catholic area's of the city as the march takes place. July 1970 70-6808-002 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064783: Jacky Ickx in the John Player Special Lotus at British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 8th September 1975 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064788: Northern Ireland Londonderry February 1970. Londonderry riots, Army riot squad arresting rioters as injured soldiers are being led away. February 1970 70-1608 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064796: Orange Day Parade in Pomeroy Co. Tyrone. Northern Ireland. July 1970 70-6810-010 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064811: Cliff Richard, pictured with two of his fans, backstage at the Coventry Theatre. / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064816: Orange Day Parade through the streets of Belfast. Troops of the British Army protect Catholic area's of the city as the march takes place. July 1970 70-6808 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064826: Renee Jeanmaire age 28 who is the co star with N Danny Kaye in the Film "HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON" in her room at the Savoy Hotel before she left for the first night of the film at the Carlton, her dress is made by DIOR of Paris the colour is Rose. December 1952 C6281 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064828: Northern Ireland Londonderry February 1970. Londonderry riots, Army riot squad arresting rioters as injured soldiers are being led away. February 1970 70-1608-001 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064833: Barry and Patricia Sinclair, the two principal actors of the comedy "Friendly Relations" which opens at St. Martin's Theatre on Boxing Day. The spanking takes place in one of the last scenes. December 1952 C6341 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064836: 1948 Olympic Games / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064844: June Thorburn. November 1952 C5809-001 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064855: Baby-craft competition. Ian Stewart demonstrating how to bath a baby. October 1952 C5339-001 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064866: Evelyn Keyes. October 1952 C5070-001 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064868: The origininal bubble bath / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064894: Olympic Games 1948 Finish of the 80 metres hurdles at Wembley Stadium - won by Fanny Blankers Koen from Holland with Maureen Gardner of Great Britain 2nd and Shirley Strickland of Australia 3rd - Fanny Blankers Koen a dutch housewife won four Golds at the London Olympics (100m 200m 80m hurdles and 4x100 relay) Sport Womens Athletics Hurdles Action / Bridgeman Images

MPX5064917: Northern Ireland September 1969. Reverend Ian Paisley seen here with his wife and Dr Carl McIntyre. They were speaking at the International Council of Churches. / Bridgeman Images