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MPX5091876: A square bashing event was started today by Monsignor Canon G.A.Tomlinson, Cardinal Heenan's personal representative, at Paternoster Square near St. Paul's Cathedral. The idea is to visit as many of the 80 London squares within selected boundaries as possible by the walkers most of whom are from the University at Guildford Cathedral. The walkers setting off on their square bashing today. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091913: Mr. Anthony Wedgwood Benn tours the Lucas factory at Burnley. . . . The Minister at the controls of an Electronics Simulator which sorts out the problems of Gas Turbines. Minister for Technology, Mr. Anthony Wedgwood Benn and Mr. S. R. Jackson, Director of the Lucas Company discuss the latest in jet engines during his tour of the Lucas factory at Burnley, Lancs. January 1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091932: Finance: Money. The private mint of Richard Williams was turning out thousands of ten shilling notes yesterday (Fri). And in the front window of a former Co-op shop at Deganwy, North Wales, where the notes are printed, a notice proclaimed: "English 50 new pence sterling notes available in exchange for coins." November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091909: Today, George Brown opened the Facit Office, of Workshop Landscape, at Facit Office Equipment Ltd., Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent. The Facit Group is one of the World's largest manufacturers of office machines - one of the largest industrial groups in Sweden. George Brown and Anne Kerr, Mp for Rochester and Chatham, sitting by the indoor fishpool. January 1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092053: These border patrols are flown by a detachment of 72 Squedron of the R.A.F., normally based at Odiham in Hampshire. In Ulster they are flying from the R.A.F. base at Aldegrove. They use Wessex helicopters for the patrols, and also other roles in support of the Army, moving VIP's and troops, mail runs, etc. One of the Wessex helicopters of 72 Squadron on patrol. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092336: David Frost Racing Driver: David Frost, TV personality is to drive in the first motor race at BrandÍs Hatch on Saturday. David will be amongst over prominent people who will line up on the starting grid in the personalities race at the John Player Grand Prix. Today David went to the BrandÍs Hatch circuit for practice and to get the feel of the car. After about ten laps he commented he was happier in an aeroplane. July 1974 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092527: Children watch mother rehearsal of 'The Dance Dress' play: Helena Hughes, (Mrs. Helena Gannon) aged 24, London born actress who has one of the two new leading parts in the 3 character play "The dance dress" by 28 year old Michael Voysey, opening at the Embassy Theatre, London tomorrow (Tuesday). This is Helena's first leading role in London. Her two children Joe, 4, and Tessa 2, watched her rehearsals an orphan girl in London's East End. November 1953 / Bridgeman Images