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MPX5158242: Proud father, Barry Thorns, at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier yesterday, 2nd October 1968, that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning during which six children - four boys and two girls - were delivered., 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5160036: Tomorrow, North Housing Group's first 'new build' scheme will be completed at Blackfell, Washington New Town. The occasion will be marked at 2.30pm by a tree planting ceremony, performed by Sir James Steel, chairman of Washington Development Corporation. This small attractive scheme consists of 21 dwellings built in the traditional brick style with timber frame windows and tiled pitched roofs, and with gas central heating. 27th April 1976 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5157741: This was the grave and historic moment in Rome last week when his Holiness Pope Paul met British Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Foreign Secretary George Brown. The three talked together for 45 minutes and (top right) exchanged gifts. Then, in the Vatican, they pose for this picture. January 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images