MPX5071447: Accidents. York Terrace, Ragents park, gutted by fire: Standing at the end of a turntable ladder 50 feet above the ground facing smoke and flames a fireman plays a jet of water on to part of a five storey building destroyed by fire in York Terrace, Ragents park last night. The fireman was one of Ioo called to deal with the blaze in a part of York Terrace which was being reconstructed. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5071492: Shown at London's first post-war non-austerity fashion show, a black taffeta frock with a huge bustle at the back, just right for cocktails or a party. The double frill of stiff white lace round the neckline is repeated again on the slip underneath to peep out as the skirt swings while walking. It is topped by a hat made of the same lace and black ribbon. May 1946 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5071196: Next seasons togs being made by Burns Utility Club supporters. Left to right: Geo. Pointing, Utility inside right, being fitted by Mrs. D. Yates for a flourbag shirt. Miss V. Revell is busy at the machine. Colwell, outside right, has his measurements taken by Mrs. Wernick, at the club headquarters at Chadwell Heath. April 1944 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5071199: 23 year old actress singer Thelma Taylor sits on the stage at the London Palladium during the Royal Variety show rehearsals although she will not appear in the show. Thelma was chosen from many girls to sit on stage to have the TV colour camera line up on her because of her blonde hair and colouring. This is the first Royal Variety show to go out in colour TV. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5071235: Not such a silly ass. Little Miss Muffet, fluffy little baby donkey, is only a month old, but she is already the belle of the Blackpool beach. Worn out with all the admiration showered on her, Miss Muffet decides to sleep it off. Father's boots make a fine pillow and won't he be surprised when he returns from his swim to find such an unusual watch dog. June 1947 / Bridgeman Images