ZUM4922509: Tue. 23, 1954 - The Dockers go down a mine - Sir Bernard Docker, head of the Daimler Car Company and his wife the fabulous Lady Docker went down a 600 ft. deep mine at Leeds during the weekend. After their visit they invited a number of miners to a cruise round the Isle of Wight on their famous yacht “” Shemara””. Sir Bernard Docker (left) and Lady Docker interested in a piece of coal after their visit to the mine workings at Leeds / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4875225: Sep. 08, 1953 - 8-9-53 Bob Hope and Gloria de Haven in London. Showing off his cuff-links - A reception was held Savoy Hotel this afternoon for American stars Bob Hope and Gloria de Haven who are to appear at the London Palladium. Keystone Photo Shows: Bob Hope points out his “” Bob Hope”” Cuff-links, during the reception at the Savoy this afternoon. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4875278: Tue 03, 1953 - Municipal Councilor Walks For 24 Hours: M. Robert Ruaux (Center), Municipal Councilor Of The 15th District, Snapped During His 24-Hour-Walk In The Streets Of His Section. The Walk Was The Result Of A Wager And The Money Collected Will Be Turned Over To The Schools Of The District. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4875347: Tue 03, 1953 - NEW ITALIAN AMBASSADOR TO EGYPT PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIALS. Snr. Pasquale Yannelli (1917-1980), the new Italian Ambassador to Egypt recently presented his credentials to the temporary regent prince Abdel Moneim (1899-1979) at the Abdin Palace.. Keystone Photo Shows: - Snr. Pasquale Yannelli leaving the Palace after presenting his credentials. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4924747: Apr. 04, 1954 - A.E. Matthews makes great stage cuccess - Travels by true to West End Theatre.: Photo shows A.E. Mathews, the 84-year old actor - and squire of Bushey Heath - wears a deerstalker as he boards a tube grain at Bushey, enroute to the Duchess Theatre - for the second night of the new play” The Manor of Newstead” - in which he scored a great success Lord List / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4924937: Apr. 04, 1954 - Illegal measure of SSD a new kidnapping in Berlin: Dr. Alexander Trsuchnowitsch, (right) one of the leading men in the Russian resistance movement NTS in Western Berlin was kidnapped, when he was visiting Heinz Glaske, the chairman of the organization of returning prisoners of war, in his flat. As witnesses say Dr. Tr. has been carried out of the flat unconscious and brought to a waiting car in the sovjet sector. Glaske himself disappeared since the accident. In the Flat of Glaske police found blood spots. When our photographer tried to interview Frau Glaske a man opened the door and said Mrs Glaske is not here anymore and the door was closed again (left) / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4925141: Apr. 04, 1954 - President Neguib gives Dinner party to members ~ revolution command council.: Although still sick at his residence, members of the Revolution Command Council, Photo Shows President Neguib, wearing dressing gown, sorrounded by members of the Revolution Council during the dinner party. behinf Preseident Neguib is a valuable carpet presented to him by King Saud / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4925936: Apr. 04, 1954 - Sally Was Very Worried - But Nick Made It... “Escape” In River Thames: Nick Jansen went to the River Thames by Westminster Bridge during thr weekend to demonstrate his prowess in escaping.. He allowed his assistants to handcuff him - put him in a mailbag and drop him in the River.. Sally Chinnon his finances was very worried - until Nick popped up - free - at last.. Keystone Photo Shows: - Over the side goes Nick Jansen - in his tied up mailbag.. It was not very long before her turned up again - a free man / Bridgeman Images