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MPX5127371: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill pictured with King George VI after his North Africa visit in the Second World war, c. 1942 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127372: A view of a television beauty competition Holiday Girl not seen by the viewers. The programme was broadcast from Brighton. Left back Renee Jacobs, Mavis Ridgeway, June Scath and Marion Lewis. 10th August 1953 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127374: A secretary talking on the telephone in the office. June 1952 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127385: Mr. Churchill demonstrates the zipper on his siren suit to General Eisenhower while strolling along the platform during a halt of the special train in which the party travelled. 15th May, 1944 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127391: Five boy sailors fainted under the heat at an annual Trafalgar Day celebration in Trafalgar Square, 24/10/1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127394: The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, visited the troops in Normandy, Northern France. Soldiers cheered as they posed for a photograph with him. 24th July 1944 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127405: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill making a radio broadcast from Downing Street during the Second World War. November 1942 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127410: Alnwick Town Crier George Neighbour bellows to opens Alnwick Fair, with maidens Dorothy Brewis and Susan Knox 22 June 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127414: Sir Bernard Miles when he appeared as Long John Silver, in Treasure Island, at the Theatre Royal in December 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127417: Winston Churchill's visit to America; taken at the Port of Embarkation on board HMS Duke of York. At the Port of Embarkation. before the sailing of HMS Duke of York, the battleship in which he voyaged to America, Mr Churchill was seen off by his youngest daughter Mary, an N.C.O. in the A.T.S. Winston churchill returning his daughter Mary's salute as she wished her father "au revoir" and God-speed, before leaving the departing battleship. 27th January 1942 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127422: Ned Sherrin, a film and TV producer, who flew into Newcastle on 16 June 1972 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127427: Residents enjoy a street party in Newcastle 7 May 1960 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127429: Is there really a Basil Fawlty lurking deep within John Cleese? Not at all, says the star of Fawlty Towers, pictured in Newcastle, in November 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127435: As a cast Freddie Jones, left, Yvonne Mitchell and Gerald Flood couldnt be better suited. The balance is perfect, says Gareth Morgan, director of the Tyneside Theatre Companys newest production, Play Strindberg, January 5 1972 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127452: Donald "Ginger" McCain, the trainer of famous racehorse Red Rum, pictured celebrating in the bar following Red Rum's win in the Grand National race at Aintree, the first of his three victories. 31st March 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127455: Aldershot Serrchlight Tattoo Rehearsal. Dress rehearsals of the Searchlight Tattoo which begins on June 18, was held yesterday, May 23rd 1932 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127458: The view from the top of the pyramid of the Royal Artillery Motor Cycle Display Team . 21st April 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127459: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 31 May 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127461: The scorching sun and that heavy bearskin leave this groggy Grenadier wilting on royal parade in London. 16th May 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127464: The London Harness Horse Parade in Regents Park Hackney horse Roscourt Jason with a Rustic Car entered by W.T. Kingwell of London. 16th April 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127478: A soldier of the Scots Guard is stretchered off the parade ground during the Trooping of the Colour ceremony after fainting. 17th June 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127483: Three fellows playing Cycle polo which was invented in County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1891 by retired cyclist, Richard J. Mecredy. The sport is similar to traditional polo, except that bicycles are used instead of horses 19th September 1937 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127485: Punk singer and actress Toyah Willcox sleeping in her coffin in Battersea, London. 13th May 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127493: Prince Charles chats with Punks after a Polo match. 27th May 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127502: Drag Hunting: The hounds finally track down their 'fox' in the form of Henry Edwards who is still running in some 7th January 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127515: The annual festival at Paddock Wood, Kent of the Hop Season started. The Bardmaids race where they have to spring 100 yards, pour out a glass of beer, drink it and run back with the tray and bottle half full. 8th September 1949 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127516: Coracle conference at Cenart: Following a pattern evolved over two thousand years ago, coracle builders construct the oval, basket-shaped boats that were being used by ancient Britons when Caesar invaded the island. Willow and hazel rods are bent into shape and covered with tarred calico, making a small, light craft in which a single paddler sits. They are used mainly by salmon fishers along remote Welsh rivers, and coracle men have been responsible for adding measurably to Britain's fish supply during the war. When conditions are favourable the men often work for 19 hours a day, c. 1945 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127520: The Bowls Inn, Caerphilly, has shut down, 15th October, 2011 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127522: To cut a long story short, this is a bicycle made not for two, but twenty-two. It's 35ft. long, weighs two tons when laden, and is the big wheel of the bike world. It's said to be the longest in existence. 4th October 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127526: Morris dancer performing on the Spring Equinox. 22nd March 1972 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127535: Fans of the Bee Gees pop group march along Carnby-street, collecting signatures for a petition to protest against the Home Office's refusal to let the group's two Australian-born musicians stay on in Britain after September 17. The placard-carrying fans also collected an order from the policeman in the picture. Move on, he told them. August 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127538: Man Tossing the caber with Tania the elephant watching: on 20th May 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127548: Vauxhall Viva seen here on a road test 22nd September 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127559: The "Hood", a 600-yr-old custom which takes place on January 6th each year at Haxley, Lincolnshire. A leather hood is thrown into the crowd, no-one is allowed to run with or throw the hood; the game consists of one large rugby type scrum or 'sway' in which the Hood is pushed or pulled or 'swayed' in the desired direction. When it reaches one of the four local public houses, free beer is served and the Hood remains in the pub for the year. There are no official teams as such, all participants simply join in and attempt to move the hood to their favoured public house. 6th January 1948 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127560: Andy Gibb, younger brother of Bee Gees Barry, Maurice and Robin, arrives at Heatrow Airport from Los Angeles. 10th February 1981 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5127562: NCP car park on a bomb site in the City of London, c. 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images