MPX5080677: A display the largest in London, was put on by Courtalds for their 11th Christmas presentation in Hanover Square, especially for the children. The theme of the display was of the Dick Whittington's famous story, "From Rags to Riches". Children including their fathers expressed keen interest in the display. (left to right) William Lewis (2 1/2) of Barnehurst, Kent, Mark Powell (4) of Lower Kingswood, Surrey, with their parents in London for Christmas shopping thought they were in a veritable paradise. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4902630: Sep. 09, 1975 - Israeli Defence Minister Shops for Jets in the United States OPS: Israeli Defence Minister, Shimon Peres tries out the cockpit of a mock up model of the US F-16 fighter plane at the American Air Force Association's annual meeting in Washington. It is no secret that Israeli is “” shopping”” around for a new jet for the country's defence purposes. On the right is Neil Anderson, chief test pilot for the F-16 fighter for General Dynamics / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4858688: Jul 07, 1953 - Unique Sports Car on Show in New York... Tandy and the Electric Lucciola... The annual sports car show was opened in the Grand Central Hotel, New York, recently... The latest cars from Europe and America were on show for sportsman... Keystone Photo Shows: Pretty Miss Tandy Summers adds to the grace of this all electric Lucciola, driven by batteries, and which can be garaged in the hallway or under the stairs... Just the thing for shopping., Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
TEC4659953: Le Pavillon Baltard des Halles de Paris in Nogent sur Marne (Val de Marne). Construction 1854-1866, architect Victor Balard (1805-1874) and Felix Emmanuel Callet (1791-1854). In 1962, he decided to transfer the Marche des Halles to the Marche d'Interet National de Rungis. In 1969, the transfer being made, the Halles were chosen to demolish. There is only one exile in Nogent sur Marne. Before agreement is reached on what should be done above the underground station and the shopping centre of the Forum des Halles, there will be a hole in the middle of Paris, the Trou des Halles. / Bridgeman Images
MPX5126617: Transport Cycles: Model Ann West (left) finds that three wheels are easier than two when she carries her bag of dresses to a job. Attached to her bike is the new Cyclemate trailer which can carry loads of up to 100 pounds and is designed for shopping bags, picnic baskets or toolkits. Made by Capital Cycles of Great Sutton Street, London, EC1, it will be launched at the International Festival of Cycling at Harrogate in July and will Cost £39.95, 1975 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080618: Education. Industrial Disputes: Teachers Strike: All the schools in the Ealing area were closed for the day because of the teachers pay claim dispute. "I'll be glad when I can get back to school" thinks 7 year old Billy Fuller of Stanhope Junior School, Greenford, as he carries his mother's shopping home in Greenford today. Little Billy was just one of the many children who found themselves helping mum due to the teachers strike. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4873933: Tue 03, 1953 - John Christie Is Found On London.. Scene Outside Putney Police Station: John Reginald Halliday Christie, the man who Scotland Yard believes can help them in their investigations into the Notting Hill Murders was found today in Putney.. P.C. Ledger saw him when on his beat this morning and invited him to come to Putney Station - which he did. Pot Shows Women with their shopping sneakers awaiting outside Putney Police Station this morning. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4855037: Jun. 18, 1953 - Ho-Building occupied by striking workers: In a broadcast aired last night, the Soviet-controlled East Berlin broadcasting station reported that” Imperialistic gangsters and their East Berlin followers have 'Virtually' destroyed the Ho-building, one of the few big Soviet-controlled shopping centers. The crowd stormed the building, penetrated, bills and papers right thru the windows into the sidewalk and on to the street while raging youngsters burned the” rest of the Ho-red-tape”. After the building was burned / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080636: Education. Industrial Disputes: Teachers Strike: All the schools in the Ealing area were closed for the day because of the teachers pay claim dispute. "I'll be glad when I can get back to school" thinks 7 year old Billy Fuller of Stanhope Junior School, Greenford, as he carries his mother's shopping home in Greenford today. Little Billy was just one of the many children who found themselves helping mum due to the teachers strike. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080628: Education. Industrial Disputes: Teachers Strike: All the schools in the Ealing area were closed for the day because of the teachers pay claim dispute. "I'll be glad when I can get back to school" thinks 7 year old Billy Fuller of Stanhope Junior School, Greenford, as he carries his mother's shopping home in Greenford today. Little Billy was just one of the many children who found themselves helping mum due to the teachers strike. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images