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ZUM4943103: Oct. 10, 1954 - Ingrid Bergman at Variety Club Luncheon; Ingrid Bergian, who is in London to star in Jack Hylton's presentation of Honaggar's opera” Joan of Arc at the Stake', was guest of honour at a luncheon given by the Variety Club of Great Britain at the Savoy Hotel today / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4942838: Oct. 10, 1954 - Beer By Remote Control: A beer barrel that rolls around in all directions under radio control was one of the electronic exhibition on the lighter side at a radio show in London. It is a real brewer's barrel containing Guinness stout and a soft drink, either of which can be drawn off and drunk. In addition it holds an electronic motor, batteries., radio receiver and controls. The barrel ha two speeds forward and two backward and can turn left to right / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4943670: Oct. 10, 1954 - Admiral Mountbatten says farewell to president Tito: Admiral the earl Mounbatten of Buran, K.G., K.C.B., G.C.V.O., G.M.S.I., D.S.O, flying his flag in the dispaton vessel Surprise, arrived off the island of Brioni, Yugaslavia, recently. After firing a personal salute to president Tito on the North Side of the Island in sight of the President's House, H.M.S. surprise are horde off the harbor on the South side of the island. Admiral Mountbatten was paying a farewell call on president Tito before relinguishing his command of the Mediterranean Flest later this year. Admiral Mountbatten, accompanied by his personal staff, and Mr. John Shattock, H.M. charge D'Affaires at Belgrade, landed and proceeded to the president's House for his official Call. In attendance with the president were General Gosnjak, Secretary of State for Defence Vice Aderni, Commander-in-Chief of Yugoslav Flast, / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4943719: Oct. 10, 1954 - Viscount Montgomery Unveils Alamein Memorial Inspectected The Cloisters: Five thousand people attended the ceremony at El Alamein yesterday - when Viscount Montgomery unveiled the memorial to the man who is lost their lives in the great desert victory of twelve years ago / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4944591: Nov. 03, 1954 - Princess Margaret sees display of French fashions. presents certificates to Christian Dior.: Princess Margaret this afternoon saw a special display of Christian Dior fashions at Blenheim Palace - in aid of the British Red Cross Society. About 1,600 guests paid five guineas each to attend the show which was staged by thirteen models - flown from Paris / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4944172: Oct. 19, 1954 - 19-10-54 Preview of the International Motor Show - The Docker's new Daimler. Keystone Photo Shows: Lady Docker seen inside the luxurious grey interior of their new silver-plated Daimler by Hooper's at Earls Court today, where the International Motor Show opens tomorrow. Lady Docker is seen examining some of the fittings in the rear of the car / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4944349: Oct. 23, 1954 - Princess Margaret Tours Housing Estate: H.R.H. Princess Margaret his afternoon made a tour of the London County Council housing estate at boreham Wood, Hertfordshire. During the visit she called at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vining, in Rossington- evenue. Keystone press: Mrs. Vining had to assist her 4-year Old son Brian to present a bouquet of roses to Princess Margaret, when she arrived at the Vining's home in Rossington- avenue. Mr. Walter Vining, Looks on (center) / Bridgeman Images