MPX5081328: Today at Chelsea Barracks, Stable Lads Boxing Association started their annual championship and for at least one was the experience of his first knock-out. It must be pointed out that officials running the tournament ensure that the boys suffer no great punishment and bouts are stopped before distress goes too far. Fierce expressions from who youngsters as they battle for boxing honours they are Graham Matthews (15) from Ron Smythe's Epsom stable (left), and Marshal Dalrymple (17) from Staff Ingham's stable who was the winner. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081285: Actor John Hurt is off to The Antarctic on December 1 when he starts his new film "Forbush and The Penguins". For the film he has had to have a special wardrobe designed for him for the Antarctic and a special fur lined coat of white and black P.V.C. lined throughout with black Coney seal worth £250 is amongst his 'keep warm' gear. The coat was designed by John Furness and made at the theatrical costumiers M.Berman of Orange Steert, W.I. - The film is being produced by Henry Trettin and Director Al Diola for A.B.P.C.A. John Hurt is his £250 fur-lined coat in The West End yesterday. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081294: Entertainment Music Opera: Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom plays Melisande when she opens on Monday night at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in the opera "Pelleas et Melisande" by Debussy. The male lead in the opera - Pelleas is played by George Shirley the American tenor. Pictured back-stage having her wig combed by wig manufacturer, Albert Sargood, is Elisabeth Soderstrom. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081368: Entertainment Music Opera: Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom plays Melisande when she opens on Monday night at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in the opera "Pelleas et Melisande" by Debussy. The male lead in the opera - Pelleas is played by George Shirley the American tenor. Pictured back-stage having her wig combed by wig manufacturer, Albert Sargood, is Elisabeth Soderstrom. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080687: Politics. Fred Mulley Minister of Transport outlined his plans for a Christmas safety drive to Sunday Mirror motoring correspondent Roy Spicer this afternoon. Amongst the literature was a large poster and a driving manual which Mr. Mulley suggested (the manual) would be an ideal Christmas present for every driver. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images