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MPX5136214: He' is the name of a very plush gents hairdressers in the High Street, Plaistow, E.13. With teak formica tops, knotty pine wood on the walls and padded seats for the customers. Then came the power cuts, so the staff not wanting to disappoint their customers, moved their chairs onto the pavement, and carried on as usual, using instant shave from a can and hand clippers. 10th December 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5136255: Freedom fighters seen here breaking into a house via the coal cellar. The house had been a stronghold of the AVO (Secret Police) and the body of the sentry left on duty can be seen in the foreground . By the end of October 1956 the fighting between the pro soviet communists and hastily organised militias had almost stopped. The new government formally disbanded the State Security Police and pledged to re-establish free elections. They also announced their willingness to negotiate with the USSR the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Hungary and the country's withdrawal from the Warsaw pact. On November 4th a large Soviet force invaded Hungary. In the retaking of the country 700 Russian soldiers and over 2500 Hungarians were killed in the fighting. The Hungarian revolt was finally supressed on November 10th 1956 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5136296: Mary Tamm is to join 'Dr. Who' in his adventures when the long-running series returns to BBC-1 in September. She plays 'Romana', a Time Lady, who assists the Doctor (Tom Baker) in his search for the Key to Time. Our Picture Shows: Mary Tamm and actor Tom Baker with the "Tardis". April 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5136302: A clutch of newsmen gathered outside Margaret Thatcher's home (now nicknamed Hatchery) to greet her the morning after her victory. Mrs. Thatcher first appeared to put out the milk bottles and collect the day's Parliamentary circular before setting out for the House and a full day's business. February 1975 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5137047: A Press Conference was held at the Sobell Centre, Islington, London, announcing that John Conteh, Britain's former World Light-Heavyweight Champion, would fight a top American at the Sobell Centre on February 7th. The name of his opponent would be announced in the very near future. Boxer John Conteh pictured at the Press Conference . January 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5137053: Margaret Thatcher seen here handing over the keys, a can of paint and a set of brushes to Mr. and Mrs. Linford at 91, Bathurst Gardens, Kensal Green, N.W. 10 London. It was the first G.L.C. homestead that the Linford's won in a draw, it's a dilapidated house, in return for renovating it they will pay no, mortgage for three years. Mrs Thatcher with the Linford's look out of the window. April 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5137061: A Press Conference was held at the Sobell Centre, Islington, London, announcing that John Conteh, Britain's former World Light-Heavyweight Champion, would fight a top American at the Sobell Centre on February 7th. The name of his opponent would be announced in the very near future. Boxer John Conteh pictured at the Press Conference . January 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images