MPX5132585: Trodden by the feet of generations, The Black Gate, once a main entrance to the city of Newcastle, remains little changed by the passage of time. The Black Gate was the last addition to the medieval Castle defences. A couple sit by the gardens in front of the building with castle keep looming in the background. 19th June, 1948 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5132699: Principle Lighthouse Keeper Andy Bluer on the Bishops Rock Lighthouse, some seven miles out into the Atlantic, off the Isle of Scilly has taken up golf, and during his 28 days " stint" on the lighthouse practises with a returnable ball on the helicopter pad. Says Andy, " When the wind is in the west as it is today, it is a 3,000 miles to the nearest green (The Azores). Tomorrow if the wind changes it will be easier - seven miles to the St Mary's course - a six iron! April 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5132827: The Boys from Syracuse cast are showered with "My Fair Lady" ticket stubbs during a pre opening night party. Left to right Ronnie Corbett, Paula Hendrix, Lynn Kennington, Sonny Farrar and Denis Quilley, standing with the sack is Bob Monkhouse. 18th October 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images