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MPX5139170: When Vera Robinson started raising funds for Redcar lifeboats, they were still powered by oars and launched by horses. And as the former teacher turned 100 yesterday, she said she had no plans to stop her efforts. Vera is one of the RNLIs longest-serving fundraisers and her birthday was marked with a special ceremony hosted by the Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland. Speaking at the event, Vera said: Although Ive given up a lot of activities, I wont give up the Remembrance and lifeboat work. Today will make no difference to my activities. Im not just going to sit at home because Im 100. I like to be out and meeting people. Im very fond of fresh air. I like to get out and about. I do my own shopping. Vera has been raising funds for the Redcar RNLI lifeboat station since the age of 16. Vera Robinson MBE when she was in the girl guides in the 1930s (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5139298: Billy Smart's Circus, once a regular sight in Hills Meadow, Reading made a dramatic spectacle when its largest participants arrived by train. Its elephant performers arrived at Reading General station in August 1970 and paraded their way up Station Hill, through Forbury Road, along Vastern Road and over Reading Bridge. Members of the public lined the streets for some free entertainment. Parade is seen here in George Street before entering Christchurch Meadows Park August 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5139481: Tony Bennett In London Concert. American singer Tony Bennett starred in a concert with the London Philharmonic Orchestra at London's Royal Albert Hall on Sunday (31-1-71). Wielding the baton at the charity concert, in aid of the L.P.O. appeal fund, was Bennetts friend Robert Farnon. The first part of the concert was devoted to light classical music written by Farnon. In the second half, Bennett sang twenty of his hit songs, backed by 90 musicians: the entire L.P.O. less its woodwind section, combining with 15 of London's leading jazz players. Tony Bennett rehearsing for his concert at the Albert Hall. 31st January 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5140140: Helen Day has a collection of 1,500 Ladybird children's books including the first she signed as a four year old, the collection spans from the 1960s up to 1984 and covers all the languages the books have been printed in. A 1960's version Boys and Girls with Peter and Jane, in Scots Gaelic. / Bridgeman Images