MPX5093674: The two furnace operators, David Norris and Daniel Murray at the Royal Mint, have got at the moment, a very exclusive job, because in two days time the halfcrown coin will no longer be legal tender and David and Daniel pour £2,000 worth of coins, each, into the furnace every hour. They both work an 8-hour day, so between them they get through £32,000 per day. Daivd Norris pouring £200 worth of halfcrowns into the furnace. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5093723: Jane is a young actress who has been stepping in and out of films and television shows as fast as each has been completed. She was born in Gidea Park Essex and now lives in Chiswick, where is her spare time she settles down to writing, studying accents, and when possible just lying in the sun. Her name is Jane Walker, blue eyed, dark brown haired, 5 feet 5 inches of go-getting. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5093859: Two New Zealander brothers met this morning at the foot of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square at 10 am. One brother left New Zealand on October 18 with his wife and travelled to London through the United States; the other brother left New Zealand with his girl friend on November 26 and travelled via the Philippines and across Russia to Britain. The two brothers are now comparing notes about Russia and America in New Zealand House, Haymarket. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images