ZUM4872469: Aug. 09, 1953 - The curiosity of these children was not to be denied as they peered through the glass at this troop of Indians who had come to Germany for the Karl May Festival. The troop only played for 20 minutes, which was a huge scandal, and the children chased the Indians all the way to the exhibition hall where they sought safety. Police had to calm down the raucous group of kids. / Bridgeman Images
ETE4872778: Second World War (1939-1945), Liberation of Metz, November 17, 1944: Soldiers of the 2nd Beat of 377th RI of the 95th US DI “” Victory Division””” pass the sign “” Metz”” at the north entrance of Woippy (WWII, Battle of Metz, Moselle, Lorraine, France, 17th November 1944) Photography / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4884002: Oct. 10, 1953 - Also the bicycle becomes quicker; This construction will to be see the first time during the bicycle exhibition at Frankfurt/Main. Producer is the engineer Edgar Steller from Hannover. Steller constructed a new gear ratio at a usual bicycle which enables a quicker driving by a simple way. he put the pedal bearing 10 cm higher and lengthened the pedal itself for 5 cm. At the end of the pedal he fixed a ball bearing and at that the pedal at a 7 cm long arm. By this way he gave an agreement for the normal movement of the legs. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4884339: Oct. 10, 1953 - French And Belgian International Dancers Arrive Lady From Leige Gets A 'Lift' From Frenchman: Les Cramingnons Liegeois of Belgium - and Les Dancseurs Chanteurs due Marais Vendeen of France arrived at Victoria Station this morning. They Went to the Royal Albert Hall - where they are taking party in the International Dance Festival / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4875759: Sep. 09, 1953 - Test Pilot” Lucky” Lithgow to make attempt on world air speed record.: It was announced today that Test Pilot” Lucky” Lithgow (Lieut. Commander Michael Lighgow) is to make an attack on the new world air speed record set up last week by Neville Duke. He will fly a Vickers Supermarine Swift swept-wing jet fighter at Castel Benito, Italy. Standing by in case of need will be Lithgow's Colleague. Fly. Lieutenant David Morgan. The attempt will be made in Tripoli as the drier conditions are more suitable for high speed flying. Commander Lithgow and lieut. Morgan were both to be seen at the Farnborough Air Show this afternoon / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4875802: Sep. 09, 1953 - India's Prime Minister plays Cricket. Dr. Radhakrishnan leads his team: Mr. Nehru the Prime Minister of India scored ONE - Not Out - in a cricket match in New Delhi between two teams comprised of M.P. ' s captained by himself and Dr. Radhakrishnan the Vice President. The match which was drawn -raised about ~ 7,500 for flood relief / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4875950: Sep. 09, 1953 - Opening of the Colchester oyster season.: The Colchester oyster season was officially opened today. The opening proclamation aboard the” Native” followed by the Loyal Toast and the hauling of the first dredges of the Season by the Mayor, alderman Miss L.E. Sanders, A.R.R.C., J.P / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4876063: Sep. 09, 1953 -” Virgins Crown” Honor Revived At A Funeral: Theme diagonal costume of carrying a virgin's crown was carried out at a funeral at Abbott's Ann, near Andover, Hants, today for the first time in 32 years.It is the only place in England where the ceremony is still observed in England where the ceremony is still observed. Virginia's crown is awarded on the death of an un-married person of unblemished character who as born, baptized and confirmed in the parish, and was a communicant of the church there. the crown, made of hazel wood and parchment, is carried at the head of the coffin by two young Virginia of the parish. It is then placed on the front of th church for three weeks. If by tghe ned of that tome no one has challenged of disproved the dead person's right to the honor the crown is hung in the church until it decays. The funeral at which it was arranged to confer the honorary today was that of 72-year-old Miss Florence Jane Wisewell, of Little Ann / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4876169: Tue 03, 1953 - Queen Mary (Mary de Teck, 1867-1953): Procession to Westminster Hall/The Royal Dukes follow the cortege in the mall.: Photo shows The four Royal Dukes - Edinburgh; Windsor; Gloucester and Kent follow the Cortege along the mall - on way to Westminster Hall for the Ling-in-Stae of Queen Mary this afternoon. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4876178: Tue 03, 1953 - CRNs Mental Fountain in a for Square.. The Artist Looks on: Work is progressing at the Morris is Singer Foundry, Dorerest Road, on the ornamental foundation to be cast in bronze-and which is to stand in Sloane Square. It is the work of Mr. Gilbest Ledward R.A. it will be 11 feet high- and it is to be a gift from the Lord Leighton Fund. It was hoped to have the fountain in place before the Coronation-but as a bill will have to be passed in Parliament before it is allowed to be place in the Square-This will not be possible / Bridgeman Images