MPX5076772: Mr. Fred Mulley, Minister of Transport is sending a personal letter to over 800 newspaper editors throughout the country about road safety at Christmas. Each one is individually signed by Mr. Mulley . The minister at his desk in the Ministry with a pile of letters already signed, and another pile waiting for signature. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075193: Fashion - Misc. Rock fashions through the ages. You can rock around the clock with this great, new idea in reversible clothes that convert into a variety of gear - including a carrying bag. Designed by three artist musicians, the Jac-Pac leaves plenty of room for those other essential bits and pieces. The Jac-Pac, for girls of all ages, costs from £35 at Splash. Take your pick.....The Jac-Pac. July 1982 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075220: Fashion - 1970s. From bloomers to briefs. Bloomers, droopy drawers, passion killers, knickers, panties, briefs - no matter what they have been labelled in the past 100 years, women's unmentionables have always done vital undercover work in the wonderful world of fashion,. Demure or daring, naughty or nice practical or fun, all these things have had their place in this century of undie-wear. There were baggy bloomers and rib-crusher corsets of the 1880s which hoisted bosoms to wondrous heights and made a girl think twice about sitting down. Next came the excruciating waist-nippers of the 1900's that had maidens striving for an 18-inch middle and dropping like flies in a faint to get one. On to the high-kicking 1920s and it was boop-boop-a-doop elasticated knicker-legs and down with the bust in a flat-as-a- pancake bra. Come 1940 things were looking decidedly sexy with saucy oo-la-la camiknickers that made mum fear her daughter would catch her death of cold. Then in the 60s the squeeze was on bottoms with wriggle-on roll-ons that were the despair of every enthusiastic bottom-pincher. And finally we come to 1977 and the freedom-loving liberated girls who have made brief-is-beautiful the rule of the day. 1977 keeping down to the bare essentials. November 1977 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075171: Fashion 1960s. The latest collection of men's suits and casual wear from Sweden, were given their first British showing at the Carlton Towers, Cadogan Square, London, on Monday morning (11-9-67). The collection is by Schwartzman and will be on sale in this country. Modele Peter Wilson(left) wearing "Riviera" a grey and orange check beach jacket with matching Bermuda shorts and John Hardy, wearing "Paul, a grey and blue checked light-weight beach suit". September 1967 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075244: Clothing. Bright flares. The revolution is over. Long live trousers! Now that they are here to stay, trousers have gone all wide and cheeky. Sumptuous in crep, brocade, satin. Flaring really wide from the knee, or ending in cuffs. The bell bottom hip hip hoorays. On top go slinky blouses, glittery jackets, or a demure chemise top. Like the ones we show here. All in the shops now making autumn swing. October 1972 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075183: Girls who want to look sporty in bed, now can. A British manufacturer has produced a tracksuit nightie that needs the minimum of underwear. And the new bedtime fashion, made of towelling material, are also great for house-work and gardening. Sporty .... the new bedtime fashion. September 1978 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075198: Fashion - 1970's. Well Blessa Ma Soul what's sarong with me. The beaches and evening parties of the world soon will be all shook up when the latest daring fashion item, the sarong, takes hold. An old theme with a new twist, the sarong is really just a length of cloth cunningly shaped to cover the essentials--barely. But ladies wearing them should be careful not to get too shook up themselves -- and come unravelled. The beach version: sudden movement could be dangerous. bikini top with large hat and necklace. January 1978 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075289: Horace The Hideaway Hamster. The hamster which was steadily eating its way through the mini cab of John Daly (D.M. 5th December) has - after taking 40 minutes to do so - been removed by fitter Bert Watson (42), after dismantling the facia of the dashboard. The hamster was bought by 16 year old Daniele, daughter of Lady Beaument, who was travelling in the mini cab when 'Horace' escaped. Fitter Bert Watson with the hamster. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075438: The Bermondsey dockers frequenting their felmongers arms got upset about this anti-prince Philip press report and decided to do something for him in respect of his polo playing. After all he founded a playing field in their area and arranged cheap holidays for them, so they are collecting to buy him a present. Which according to the sum they reach they may vary between a polo pony or a polo stick. Mr. Bobby Cadman aged 27 who is the donationist. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075607: The singing Karlins Evelyn, Elaine, and Linda have just helped make a new record for the manager of the Langham branch of Abbey Life Insurance. They have just taken out a policy for £70,000 which has given Mr. Clive Holmes a total of over £1,000,000 of business for the month. L-R (girls) Evelyn, Elaine and Linda with Mr. Clive Holmes in his office in Margaret Street, W1. This morning. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075598: Entertainment. Theatre: Flying High that exactly what Hayley Mills will be doing shortly - across the stage the New Victoria Theatre, where she opens on the 19th of December as the 39th 'Peter Pan', Today at the Garrick Theatre Hayley met her co stars Louise Rush (20) who plays 'Wendy' and Bill Travers who plays her villainous enemy 'Captain Hook'. Bill Travers helps Hayley Mills (left) and Louise Rush to travel with their feet off the ground. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075683: World War II Home Front. Youth group run their own cottage. A picturesque century old cottage at Hammersmith has been taken over by the Cadby Hall Youth Group. Girls under 18 starting work continue to receive approved education, in their employers time, without loss of pay. In the cottage, housecraft, decorating, dressmaking, cookery, etc, is done by the girls, and at a creche nearby they get to know how to manage babies. Guest days at the cottage make them capable hostesses. L.c. c. teachers are helping in this interesting social and educational experiment. It is still in the formulative stage, but already shows good results, by extending the young peoples range of interests and encouraging them to become useful and responsible citizens. May 1945 / Bridgeman Images