MPX5074721: More than two years ago Mr. R.C. Mees of Southall, Middlesex, decided to build himself a caravan, 16th July 1947 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074727: Enter the Coalmen - both in bowler hats. Two bowler-hatted gents turned up on Grandma Gwen Henstock's doorstep yesterday. They smilingly passed the time of day Then they humped coal into Mrs. Henstock's cellar. November 1965 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074733: Boy trainees take a 16 week course at the Colliery school before starting work in the pit. Arthur Clough, 15, George Davison, 17, and Peter Brown, 15, learn how a coal conveyor works from a model. Boys get free lunches and time off during the morning to drink a free half pint of milk. July 1954 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074757: Royal Ascot today. Horse power. June 1966 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074775: Model Lucy Willcox pictured in bra and Panty set with a crossword design. February 1978 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074805: Bultins Holiday Pwllheli: Mrs. Nellie McGrail, Pools Winner. Horse riding/Boating/Elephant/Roller skating/Family. The McGrail and a young holiday camper meet the camp elephant, Gertie. June 1960 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074814: Huge pile of coal at a a colliery. January 1941 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074832: Butlins Holiday Pwllheli. Mrs Nellie McGrail. Pools Winner. Horse riding/ Boating/elephant Rollerskating/family. Mrs. Nellie McGrail the £250,000 pools winner enjoys an Ice Cream cornet on holiday / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074865: Beach-Wear Fashions: Swimsuit designer Jean Voigt . January 1968 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074877: Bultins Holiday Pwllheli: Mrs. Nellie McGrail, Pools Winner. Horse riding/Boating/Elephant/Roller skating/Family. The McGrail girls go baoting - Irene rowing with Barbara and friend Brenda Parsonage. June 1960 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074880: Bultins Holiday Pwllheli: Mrs. Nellie McGrail, Pools Winner. Horse riding/Boating/Elephant/Roller skating/Family. Brenda Parsonage does Mrs. McGrailês hair in her chalet. June 1960 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074886: Bultins Holiday Pwllheli: Mrs. Nellie McGrail, Pools Winner. Horse riding/Boating/Elephant/Roller skating/Family. Now a ride the big wheel for Mrs. McGrail and Barbara. Trampolining. June 1960 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074925: Fashion 1960s. However chilly the weather, teenagers will feel warm in the new Kayser Bondor "Topper" and "Snugster", made of 100% pure wool. (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074943: David Hemery standing off in the 400 meter race at kirkby Liverpool. July 1972 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074952: Fashion 1960s: Three match pointers from an Ace (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074964: Fashion 1960's. Yesterday (Wednesday 27-5-64) at the Westbury Hotel, London, the Charles Macintosh group of companies showed their Autumn 64 collections. (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074994: Tennis player Vivian McGrath in action at Wimbledon Championships. June 1933 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075018: HMS Albion, Britain's newest aircraft carrier proceeding down the slipway at Wallsend on Tyne, may 47 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075030: Robot plane damage at East Lane, Walworth. A casualty being taken to ambulance with a friend comforting him after he had helped to get him out. June 1944 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074830: This jumpsuit with its high halter neckline is super for showing off a golden tan. In hot pink towelling. By Jersea of Sweden. May 1969 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074833: Bultins Holiday Pwllheli: Mrs. Nellie McGrail, Pools Winner. Horse riding/Boating/Elephant/Roller skating/Family. Now a ride the big wheel for Mrs. McGrail and Barbara. Trampolining. June 1960 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074866: Brightening up the beach scene-the jumpsuit, colourful in bold flower prints, or with just as much impact in plain, bright colour. May 1969 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074881: Bultins Holiday Pwllheli: Mrs. Nellie McGrail, Pools Winner. Horse riding/Boating/Elephant/Roller skating/Family. Brenda Parsonage does Mrs. McGrailês hair in her chalet. June 1960 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074941: Fashion 1960s. So cool for court cats. (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074950: Harold Wilson confers degree on Edward Heath. Harold Wilson and Edward Heath pictured in the robing room. October 1971 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5074983: Vivian Erzemim Bede McGrath, Australian tennis player. Circa 1937 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075010: Fashion. On Wednesday (26-6-68) the Royal College of Art Fashion School show - june 68 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075022: Fashion 1960's - London - Thirteen models presented the new collection of 17 suede and leatherwear manufacturers. (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075025: Coxswain Edwin Madron of Penlee, Cornwall awarded the silver medal for rescuing 8 men from H.M.S. "Warspite" when she was wrecked in a gale on April, 23rd 1947 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075052: Fashion 1960's. New swimwear. (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075055: This is clearly the look that says. "Be my Valentine". February 1972 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075119: Some of the younger end of the school-children, country-dancing at Stewart Park today. 1500 school-children took part in massed country-dancing, and there was European folk dancing by children in costume. It was promoted by the Middlesbrough Corporation. June 1947 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075171: Fashion 1960s. The latest collection of men's suits and casual wear from Sweden, were given their first British showing at the Carlton Towers, Cadogan Square, London, on Monday morning (11-9-67). The collection is by Schwartzman and will be on sale in this country. Modele Peter Wilson(left) wearing "Riviera" a grey and orange check beach jacket with matching Bermuda shorts and John Hardy, wearing "Paul, a grey and blue checked light-weight beach suit". September 1967 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075183: Girls who want to look sporty in bed, now can. A British manufacturer has produced a tracksuit nightie that needs the minimum of underwear. And the new bedtime fashion, made of towelling material, are also great for house-work and gardening. Sporty .... the new bedtime fashion. September 1978 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075198: Fashion - 1970's. Well Blessa Ma Soul what's sarong with me. The beaches and evening parties of the world soon will be all shook up when the latest daring fashion item, the sarong, takes hold. An old theme with a new twist, the sarong is really just a length of cloth cunningly shaped to cover the essentials--barely. But ladies wearing them should be careful not to get too shook up themselves -- and come unravelled. The beach version: sudden movement could be dangerous. bikini top with large hat and necklace. January 1978 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5075289: Horace The Hideaway Hamster. The hamster which was steadily eating its way through the mini cab of John Daly (D.M. 5th December) has - after taking 40 minutes to do so - been removed by fitter Bert Watson (42), after dismantling the facia of the dashboard. The hamster was bought by 16 year old Daniele, daughter of Lady Beaument, who was travelling in the mini cab when 'Horace' escaped. Fitter Bert Watson with the hamster. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images