MPX5089477: Flying from Ireland to U.S.A. At dawn (June 24th) Major Kingsford Smith, the famous Australian airman, took off in the Southern Cross, from Portmarnock near Dublin with three companions, hoping to reach New York this evening. If all goes well he intends to proceed to San Fransico, and son complete a round-the-world flight in his famous monoplane. The Southern Cross surrounded by a crowd before the start. June 1930 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5089653: Alan Price, former member of The Animals pop group, visiting the North of England Development Council stand and the Tyne and Wear stands at the Ideal Home Exhibition, Olympia. He spoke on behalf of the region after being invited by the NEDC. Mrs Gillian Brady is seen here showing Alan Price some ofthe displays. 12/03/1975 / Bridgeman Images