MPX5090014: American Lightnings, the plane used by the United States Army Air Force for long range bomber protection, waiting to be assembled at a base in England in record time and sent for use with the squadrons preparing for the defeat of Germany in occupied France February 1944 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5090041: A new type of kitten has been born in Hoddesdon, Herts. The two ten week old Lilac Pointed Devon Rex Kitten, were bred by Mrs. Glenda Worthy of Hoddesdon and are the only two in the world. They have both been given exotic names Sayonara Lilac Frosting (female) and Sayonara Lilac Time (male). Both kittens are the offspring of prize winning male Self Lilac Devon, Sayonara Lilac Warrior and a Blue Pointed Queen. January 1972 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092527: Children watch mother rehearsal of 'The Dance Dress' play: Helena Hughes, (Mrs. Helena Gannon) aged 24, London born actress who has one of the two new leading parts in the 3 character play "The dance dress" by 28 year old Michael Voysey, opening at the Embassy Theatre, London tomorrow (Tuesday). This is Helena's first leading role in London. Her two children Joe, 4, and Tessa 2, watched her rehearsals an orphan girl in London's East End. November 1953 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092542: American film actress Alexis Smith who arrived in London today Friday. She is here to make a new British film at Nettlefold studios to be called "Sleeping Tiger" Alexis were a pale blue dress with chiffon overskirt, black leather shoes with diamond buckle. November 1953 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092642: Lena Zavaroni in the Bachelors Show. Lena Zavaroni 10 yrs old has a school lesson in the make up room at the BBC theatre London with the tutor Ellis Gilmer 25 from New Zealand. Lena Zavaroni with Champers a poodle dog in one of the scenes. The Bachelors Lena Zavaroni and director Ernest Maxim. Lena Zavaroni has fun with Bachelor John (with moustashe). A big hug for Lena from Bachelor John. February 1975 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092690: Can-Can Dancers: Table Decorations: Due to the Mild winter we are enjoying new Cauliflower from Brittany is reaching this country 5 weeks early. Four Can-Can dancers Biba Brookman, Diana Regal, Robbie Hart and Nicky Billiyard introduced the delicious vegetable is a spirited Can Can which they call the Cauli Can Can. January 1975 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092693: About 80 000 members of the World War One veterans paramilitary group "Steel Helmet - League of Front Soldiers" assembled in the Lustgarten in Berlin to march past their leader Herr Franze Seldte before the palace of the ex-Kaiser. Police aeroplanes circled overhead and mounted and foot police tried to control the crowds. Over 49 arrests were made as fighting broke out between fascists and communists May 1927 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5092741: Scotland Yard today started a massive hunt for Mrs. Muriel McKay wife of Mr. Alex McKay a director of the News of the World. She vanished from her home in Arthur Road, Wimbledon (Monday night). There were signs of a forced entry. Today police combed Wimbledon Common and were led by Chief Supt. William Smith who was in charge of the case, and Det. Insp. Johnny Mynors. On left is Chief Supt. William Smith and behind him Det. Insp. Johnny Mynors outside the house tonight. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091730: Its great being circus kids for Carol aged 4 and Grace aged 2 daughters of clown Carlos McManus from Plymouth. For whilst mums away Carlos gets the job of looking after the kids and they can be a handful. Carol plays with daddies false nose and shows her sister Grace how well she can balance. For she hopes to be a circus artist herself when she grows up. They arrived in Manchester to take part in the Belle Vue Circus. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091818: Military Navy Ships Aircraft Carriers: Carrier Ark Royal after a 3 years £32,000,000 refit left Devonport Dockyard today (Monday) on preliminary sea trials. The high wind made her departure hazardous in the River Tamar and Plymouth Sound where she was escorted by four tugs. Ark Royal sailing down the river and in Plymouth Sound. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091881: A square bashing event was started today by Monsignor Canon G.A.Tomlinson, Cardinal Heenan's personal representative, at Paternoster Square near St. Paul's Cathedral. The idea is to visit as many of the 80 London squares within selected boundaries as possible by the walkers most of whom are from the University at Guildford Cathedral. Monsignor Canon G.A. Tomlinson (centre) with the walkers. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091890: Winner of this year's Horse Trotting Exhibition along the Highway, Stepney, was 10 year old gelding, High Road Pride driven by greengrocer, Wally Hart of Stepney. Three horses took part in the exhibition for charity. The proceeds to go to helping make a happy Christmas for the Old Age Pensioners of the Derby and Joan Club in Deancross Street, E.1. The winner in the Three Swedish Crowns Pub after the exhibition with the owner and Billy Walker there to see fair play. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091899: Winner of this year's Horse Trotting Exhibition along the Highway, Stepney, was 10 year old gelding, High Road Pride driven by greengrocer, Wally Hart of Stepney. Three horses took part in the exhibition for charity. The proceeds to go to helping make a happy Christmas for the Old Age Pensioners of the Derby and Joan Club in Deancross Street Billy Walker one of the judges looking at the competitors. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images