MPX5084834: The top fireman Alex Myles had his height against him when he first tried to join the Fire Brigade, 18th November 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084864: Brian Hewson is here seen lapping the track with his greyhound "Clonalvy Romance".. during a training spell this afternoon, 13th August 1959 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084870: Twenty four old model and actress Madeleine Mono of Hampstead, 10th June 1960 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084879: Darlene Hard the American tennis star photographed at Wimbledon today, 7th June 1960 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084906: The Archbishop of Canterbury seen here addressing a conference on V.D, March 1943 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084964: Randy Sandy sports a natty cap as he arrives for a work out for the fight, 11th May 1959 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084979: Journalist Donald Zec and actress Sophia Loren, 10th June 1960 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084090: Chief Nana Kwabena Kenh II of the Gold Coast made a picturesque sight when he strolled in Lincolns In Fields, 13th August 1953 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084093: Queen Elizabeth with Prince Philip arriving for a reception at the Civic Hall, Leeds, 12th July 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084156: Bear in the bath, that's Daley the black Canadian bear, c.September 1960 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084174: Radar, the Alsatian seen here answering the telephone, 5th September 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084186: Jockey Tommy Jenning pictured after his only ride on Poke Johnny in the 2.30 at Ascot, 24th November 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084244: Alan Melville prepares to dispose of the body, 7th January 1961 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084292: Asian workers leaving the Three Mill Lane brewery and are questioned by police concerning the previous night's attack, 6th July 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084307: North East group Lindisfarne busking opposite Newcastle Civic Centre, 30th September 1987 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084379: This corner of the nursery school has gone topsy-turvy, 11th May 1953 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084382: n the dark of an early morning at Caxton Hall, the Marquess of Lansdowne (57) a prominent opposition leader in the House of Lords, married the Hon Mrs. Carnegie (33) daughter of Viscount Eccles, 22nd December 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084431: The scene in the recreation room at a railway station where drivers and guards relax after their meals, 28th November 1943 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084443: Boxer Johnny Caldwell, training for a fight, c.1960 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084449: Barges tied up at Kingston as the River Thames freezes, 18th January 1940 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084512: Applause so loud from the fans that Liberace leaves his piano and smilingly bows to his audience, 8th October 1956 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084530: Durham Miners Gala, Young girls enjoy the parade, 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084686: Durham Miners Gala, Crowds enjoy the march, 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085021: Sir Alec and Lady Douglas Home on their way to the House of Commons, January, 1965 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085033: A couple enjoying the open air and the music as well as each other's company. July 1970 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085042: Reveille Fashions. Roma Reeves April 1962 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085045: Action: Motorsport: Isle of man TT Races. June 1971 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085048: Bank holiday at Tynemouth. Bathing Girls. June 1960 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085066: Motorsport: Action: I.O.M. TT Racing: 250cc, 500cc and 750cc Production Races in progress. June 1971 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085102: Orkney Island of Rousay Story: January 1970 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085108: Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh: Athletics. Finish of women's 100 meters final. R. A. Boyle (414) wins from A Annum (no 551). July 1970 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085114: Sophia Loren filming "The Millionairess" at London Bridge. June 1960 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085162: Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh: Athletics. Austrialia gets first and second place in 10 miles walk. Winer was Freeman (number 16) and second Gardiner No 17. July 1970 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085201: Wimbledon Tennis Championships 1970 1st Day. R.J. Moore (South Africa) complete with headband, in play against R.E. Homberg (U.S.A.) at Wimbledon today. June 1970 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5085243: Yolande Donlan American actress who has been banned by Equity and will shortly be returning to America. November 1953 / Bridgeman Images

MPX5084385: Woman wearing a long sleeveless dress with black gloves and high heel shoes, 11th September 1958 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images