GIE4919151: Portrait of writer Louise Welsh. 10/2007 / Bridgeman Images

GIE4917050: 9/09/2007 Portrait of Indian writer Kiran Desai. Photo Gurdo / Bridgeman Images

GRZ4917058: BARBARBARA HUTON AT VENICE LIDO BEACH 1957 approx. / Bridgeman Images

GRZ4917080: BARBARA HUTTON AT VENICE LIDO BEACH / Bridgeman Images

GIE4917088: portrait of journalist and writer Corrado Augias. / Bridgeman Images

GRZ4917139: THE MAID LAURA DE LAURI - MILAN - 1950 / Bridgeman Images

GIE4917158: portrait of journalist and writer Corrado Augias. / Bridgeman Images

GRZ4917169: THE MAID LAURA DE LAURI - MILAN - 1950 / Bridgeman Images

ZUM4917187: Tue 03, 1954 - Sir Laurence And Jack-At Charity Show Rehearsal Preparing For” Midnight Cavalcade”: Photo shows. Sir Laurence Olivier does a spot of tap-dancing, watched by Jack Buchanan during rehearsal at the London Palladium today, for” Midnight Cavalcade” -to be held at the Palladium on Thursday next, in aid of the Actors! Orphanage Fund. They both have dance spots in the show / Bridgeman Images

GIE4917193: portrait of journalist and writer Corrado Augias. / Bridgeman Images

GIE4917474: Portrait of the Argentine writer Rolo Diez (born 1940) / Bridgeman Images

GRZ4917564: THE PAINTER AND WRITER MINO MACCARI - ROME / Bridgeman Images

GRZ4917616: THE COUNT MARZOTTO GIANNINO WITH HIS WIFE AT VENICE LIDO - 1958 / Bridgeman Images

ZUM4917622: Tue 03, 1954 - Rik Van Steenbergen Wins Milan San Remo Cyclist Race: The Belgian Rik Van Steenbergen with the traditional Bouquet of the flowers after winning the popular Italian cyclist race on the stretch Milan-San Remo (Italian Riviera) / Bridgeman Images

GIE4917359: Portrait of the Argentine writer Rolo Diez (born 1940) / Bridgeman Images

ZUM4917386: Tue. 03, 1954 - His big job will go far: At the General Electric Company's works at Witton, Birmingham, England, men are at work on an alternator which when finished will be shipped across the world to Tasmania and installed in the Tungstinsh hydro-electric power station. The latest products of British manufacturers of electrical apparatus will be displayed at this year's British Industries Fair, being held in London and Birmingham, May 3-14 / Bridgeman Images

GIE4917415: Portrait of the Argentine writer Rolo Diez (born 1940) / Bridgeman Images

ZUM4918223: Tue 03, 1954 - Rehearsals for” the pearl fishers” at sadler's wells theater: A dress rehearsal of the opera” The pearl Fishers”, which opens tomorrow at sadler's wells theater, was held there today / Bridgeman Images

CUB4918255: Cleome hassleriana “” Sparkler” / Bridgeman Images

GIE4918281: February 1977: concert of rock band Pink Floyd at the Paris Pavilion: Rick Wright, keyboardist of the band. / Bridgeman Images

GIE4920259: Portrait of the Nepalese writer Sabine Kuegler. 2005 / Bridgeman Images

ZUM4920288: Tue 03, 1954 - President Neguib taken to hospital condition said to be serious.: President Neguib collapsed at Cairo Airport this morning after seeing off King Saudi of Saudi Arabia he was rushed to hospital after an injection of atropine his condition was said to be slightly improved. President Neguin had earlier attended a meeting of the Revolucion Council with others including his Second-in-Command-Colonel Nasser, with King Saud as the host at Midnight in the Tahira Palace. The King acted as mediator between the President and members of the Council. The President wants the Council dissolved but others of the Council think it should continue / Bridgeman Images

GIE4920304: Portrait of the Nepalese writer Sabine Kuegler. 2005 / Bridgeman Images

GIE4920324: Portrait of the Nepalese writer Sabine Kuegler. 2005 / Bridgeman Images

GRZ4920326: THE PRINCESSES GIOVANNA AND MARIA JOSE BORGHESE - SAINT MORITZ - 1949 / Bridgeman Images

GRZ4920358: THE ARTISTS LUCIENNE BOYER AND JACQUES PILLS - LAUSANNE - 1948 / Bridgeman Images

GRZ4920373: THE ARTIST JACQUES PILLS - LAUSANNE - 1948 / Bridgeman Images

ZUM4920374: Tue 03, 1954 - They fight it out-but for fun: Young actor Gerard Philipe (left) having a friendly fight with Noel Roquevert, screen comedian. Picture taken in a champs elysees cabaret where the screen's” Daredevils” celebrated the 6th Anniversary of their club / Bridgeman Images

ZUM4920413: Tue 03, 1954 - RomEtrial may Have Serious Consequences For The Italian Cabinet.: Soon after having received a vote of confidence from the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Signor Scelba, the Prime Minister is threatened with a political upset in his cabinet. The danger has a risen from accusations made by Signora Anna Maria Moneta Caglio (25) a witness in the Rome trial of Silvano Muto, a journalist who is charged with publishing false reports of the death last April of 21 year old Wilma Montesi, daughter of a Carpenter. The names of Christian Democratic leaders have been mentioned in accusations - and also that of the son of Signor Picconi, the Foreign Minister, who expressed a wish to resign so that he can defend himself and his son from the accusations. According to tomaccussations on a beach South of Rome. Investigation into the death of the girl and to the traffic in drugs is being carried on / Bridgeman Images

IMB4920448: Interior of the Biblioteca Palatina, Parma, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe. Photography / Bridgeman Images

GIE4919935: Portrait of 'the American rival Lisa See. 09/2006 / Bridgeman Images

ZUM4919966: Tue 03, 1954 - Getting the” Inside Story” Jonah, the World's only flesh and bone showpiece whale, which is 65 feet long and weighs 69 tons - is now on show near Waterloo Bridge, on the South Bank side. The preserved whale - has a refrigeration plant inside it - and yesterday among the visitors, was Amy Landreth, a news paper reporter, who certainly got the” inside” story of Jonah. Keystone Photo Shows: Amt Landreth seen typing her story while seated in the chasm which is the whale's throat / Bridgeman Images

GIE4919986: Portrait of 'the American rival Lisa See. 09/2006 / Bridgeman Images

GRZ4920186: THE ACTRESS MARA BERNI - ROME - 1958 / Bridgeman Images

ZUM4920198: Tue 03, 1954 - American Decoration For British Colonel: Colonel. A.M. Man, DSO, OBE, HQ North-Umbrian District, Catterick Camp, Yorks, Receives The Legion Of Merit In The Degree Of Legionnaire From The U.S. Army Attaché General R.E.S. Williamson (Left) At To-Day; s, Mar 19, American Investiture At London's Winfield House. Colonel Man Was Decorated For Distinguished Service When Leading The 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, In The British Commonwealth Division During The Fighting In Korea. In One Action Personally Led His Men Across A Footbridge Over The Nakton River Under Heavy Artillery Fire From The Enemy / Bridgeman Images

GIE4920230: Portrait of the Nepalese writer Sabine Kuegler. 2005 / Bridgeman Images