MPX5075687: 6 year old Robbie Bishop has been learning karate for 5 months, and is grade 8th kyu. He is instructed by Brian Davis, grade 2nd kyu, under the direction of Mr. Tatsou Suzuki, grade 7th Dan (apparently the best in world), who examined Robbie two weeks ago for his 8th kyu grade. It is expected that Robbie will be at 7th kyu in two months time. 6 year old Robbie Bishop demonstrating karate with his instructor, Brian Davis (32), and watched by his dad, Bill Bishop (52) at the club. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075702: Entertainment. Film. Actress Vanessa Redgrave left Heathrow Airport to fly to Madrid to be with her son's father Franco Nero. She was carrying her baby Carlo in what looked like a large raffia shopping basket. Vanessa Redgrave wearing all-leather clothes, with her baby Carlo in the large basket at Heathrow. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075760: 55 year old Commander Ian Forbes detective from Scotland Yard, was appointed today to one of Britain's top police jobs - National Co-ordinator of the 600-strong network of nine regional crime squads. Commander Forbes takes over his new post on 1st January, replacing Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Bliss. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075763: Education School: Miss Marjorie Wilson, sister of the Prime Minister, did not join in the Teachers Strike but attended her school at Biscoveey, Cornwall. In the absence of staff teachers, headmistress Miss Wilson shepherds the children out of school and into the school bus. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080705: Politics. Fred Mulley Minister of Transport outlined his plans for a Christmas safety drive to Sunday Mirror motoring correspondent Roy Spicer this afternoon. Amongst the literature was a large poster and a driving manual which Mr. Mulley suggested (the manual) would be an ideal Christmas present for every driver. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080771: Engineer and sculptor's clever animal toys. A skilled engineer, Mr. Harry Sebel, and a sculptor, R.A exhibitor, Mr. George Morwood, have combined their skill to produce animal toys that naturally walk, true to life, by the foot pedal control of the rider. The USA has been impressed and have sent their buyers who have asked for big supplies. Mr. Morwood, from his studies at the zoo, is producing the sculptored models in his studio, and Mr. Sebel has worked through many long nights devising the mechanism, to give the natural movements to the animals. The toys vary from a tortoise to a giraffe. A £100,000 factory is being equipped to start production. February 1947 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080807: The latest thing in air travel is a dance floor for passengers on Air Canada's Jumbo Jet service from Toronto to London. Air Canada, in their efforts to attract more passengers, have installed a dance floor and taped music for passengers who would like to dance at 30,000 ft. on their way across the Atlantic. May 1972 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080942: Records: Humour: Children: Meet Guenter Kuhn the 14 years old world champion orange eater, who today (Sat) made sure of his title when he devoured 19 oranges in 2 minutes then went on to eat 34 (repeat 34) more just to show that he was a real champ. Participates take part in the orange eating competition. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5074576: Clothing Beach: Anita Hubbard wearing "Panama" hat in black/white straw and flowers. In front of her (left) called "Palm Springs" in taffeta in flame, yellow and white. (right) called "Sundae" in floral nylon in pink/white, or blue/white, and (ront) called "Gi Gi" a frilly white nylon cap trimmed with blue petals. September 1965 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5086915: The biggest national event in the world of young pianists for two years, the Final of the National Junior Piano Playing Competition 1969, sponsored by the British piano makers, was held at the Purcell Room of the Royal Festival Hall this morning. The winner in the Junior section, 9 year old Francis Rayner from Glamorgan pictured playing an encore after being awarded the first prize. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5081136: The Waitress' - 1970 Style: A new restaurant - night club called "Bumburs" in Coventry Street, London, in the old Corner House building, will have some of the lovely waitresses in England. The girls have been picked for their loveliness, as well as their experience. They will wear rather fetching outfits, including see-thru tops .. and see-in tops. December 1970 / Bridgeman Images