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MPX5091826: Part of the Coldstream Guards Band went to the children's ward at St. Thomas's London, and played their band music to the kiddies. The soldiers played Christmas Carols and happy marches. Some of the children even played some of the musical instruments. The nurses, children and soldiers joined in musical chairs. Then they all had tea, and the Tots Tattoo drew to a close. Banging the Kettle Drum is Sedat Akdemir aged 11 from Ankara in Turkey. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091844: Part of the Coldstream Guards Band went to the children's ward at St. Thomas's London, and played their band music to the kiddies. The soldiers played Christmas Carols and happy marches. Some of the children even played some of the musical instruments. The nurses, children and soldiers joined in musical chairs. Then they all had tea, and the Tots Tattoo drew to a close. General view of the guardsmen, patients, parents and nursing staff. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091874: Sheba The Alsation who raised the alarm of fire at the Crofton Hotel, Queen's gate, London and was the means of saving several lives went to the R.S.P.C.A. headquarters in Jermyn Streets, London today (Tuesday) with her mistress Miss Kim Vandyke who works at the hotel. There this lovely wooly coated alsation received the RSPCA plaque awarded for sagacity. Five yrs old "Sheba" smelt smoke and barked to wake her owner which is the assistant accountant at the hotel. January 1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091930: Six women met in a hillside cottage in Snowdonia yesterday (Sun) - to plan an expedition it will take them 2,000-ft up to Himalayas. The objective of the all-women expedition is the unexplored Padar region near Kashmir. They will try to climb some of the eight unconquered peaks in the area, all of them more than 2,000-ft high. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091975: Married today at Caxton Hall Registrar Office was Lord Cooper, General Secretary of the Municipal and General Workers Union. His bride was childhood sweethart Joan Rogers, aged 58. The Bride and Groom running through the rain to a reception at a nearby Hotel. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091977: Married today at Caxton Hall Registrar Office was Lord Cooper, General Secretary of the Municipal and General Workers Union. His bride was childhood sweethart Joan Rogers, aged 58. The Bride and Groom running through the rain to a reception at a nearby Hotel. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092005: Actress Jacki Piper will take over the name part in William Douglas Home's successful comedy "The Secretary Bird" at the Savoy Theatre. Since the play opened on 16th October, 1968, this part has been played by Judith Arthy. Jacki Piper photographed in London . December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092030: Actress Jacki Piper will take over the name part in William Douglas Home's successful comedy "The Secretary Bird" at the Savoy Theatre. Since the play opened on 16th October, 1968, this part has been played by Judith Arthy. Jacki Piper photographed in London . December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092045: 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. Discussing the area to be patroled on Wed. am (L to R), F/O Allan Hopper (Pilot), Flight/Sgt. Mike Kinch (Crewman), F/O Clive Chandler (another pilot who was flying as navigator). December 1969 / Bridgeman Images