MPX5136390: Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Coventry for the consecration of the new cathedral. She is seen here signing the distinguished visitors' book at the Council House, watched by the Lord Mayor, Alderman Arthur Waugh. In the background are Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon. 25th May 1962 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5136587: RMS Mauretania (1938), built for the newly formed Cunard White Star company following the merger in April 1934 of the Cunard and White Star lines. Pictured. Being refitted after use during Second World War. Clearing tables used by troops in one of the main lounges of the ship. Gladstone Dock, Liverpool, 11th September 1946 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5136609: Life lines to free West Berlin. Helmstedt a major checkpoint at the border separating The Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) and the Communist East Germany. Here a Soviet officer is walking outside the headquarters of the Western Allies (Great Britain, France and the United States of America) at the border. Under the existing agreements, Allied Military and civilian personnel are dealt with by Soviet officials, but Germans arriving at the control point must deal with officials of the Communist government of East Germany. 1st November 1959 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5136661: Actress Susan Hampshire seen here in St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, London demonstrating for the abolition of VAT to the live performing arts - theatre, music, opera, ballet, owing to spiraling costs. Also in the demonstration today was Sheila Hancock, Richard Briers, Jane Lapotaire, Anna Carteret (National Theatre). February 1975 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5136670: A clutch of newsmen gathered outside Margaret Thatcher's home (now nicknamed Hatchery) to greet her the morning after her victory. Mrs. Thatcher first appeared to put out the milk bottles and collect the day's Parliamentary circular before setting out for the House and a full day's business. February 1975 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images