MPX5075438: The Bermondsey dockers frequenting their felmongers arms got upset about this anti-prince Philip press report and decided to do something for him in respect of his polo playing. After all he founded a playing field in their area and arranged cheap holidays for them, so they are collecting to buy him a present. Which according to the sum they reach they may vary between a polo pony or a polo stick. Mr. Bobby Cadman aged 27 who is the donationist. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075492: Entertainment: The famous Talk of the Town theatre restaurant in London will be featured on the float entered by Fortes in this year's Lord Mayor's Show. Eight of the girls currently appearing in Robert Nesbitt's revue "Out of This World" at the Talk of the Town will add glamour to the occasion, dressed in show costumes. (left to right) Marion Mitchell, Pamela Lerena and Tina Harris members of the Talk of the Town. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075585: Entertainment. Military Navy: Twenty ships divers from H.M.S. Hermes joined in with 14 year old Janet Abercombie the English and Welsh Diving Champion, making a forbidding 45 ft dive into Portsmouth Harbour from the top deck of H.M.S. Hermes. It was all in aid of promotion shots for a special edition of Thames Television's "Opportunity Knocks" to be screened on 10th November. Janet in the water being picked up by divers. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
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
MPX5075683: World War II Home Front. Youth group run their own cottage. A picturesque century old cottage at Hammersmith has been taken over by the Cadby Hall Youth Group. Girls under 18 starting work continue to receive approved education, in their employers time, without loss of pay. In the cottage, housecraft, decorating, dressmaking, cookery, etc, is done by the girls, and at a creche nearby they get to know how to manage babies. Guest days at the cottage make them capable hostesses. L.c. c. teachers are helping in this interesting social and educational experiment. It is still in the formulative stage, but already shows good results, by extending the young peoples range of interests and encouraging them to become useful and responsible citizens. May 1945 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075816: Marines who have been building an awning to make a garden play area for the 'no-sunshine' boy Mark Diment at his new Chaneellor Grove West Norwood home, today handed over the completed shelter to the Diment family. As surprise extra presents, there was a car for Mark, a teddy bear for his 2 year old sister Michelle, and a swing them both. Mark Diment tries out his new swing with the help of the Marines. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075861: Entertainment Television: Barbara Murray of the power game's 'Lady Wilder', stars with Paul Daneman in London Weekend TV's popular domestic comedy series, 'Never a Cross Word' in which Barbara plays the part of a scatter- brained wife of a rising young executive Ronald Baldock (paul Daneman). Barbara Murray who plays Deirdre the scatter-brained wife, at the reception today. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075864: Entertainment Television: Barbara Murray of the power game's 'Lady Wilder', stars with Paul Daneman in London Weekend TV's popular domestic comedy series, 'Never a Cross Word' in which Barbara plays the part of a scatter- brained wife of a rising young executive Ronald Baldock (paul Daneman). Barbara Murray who plays Deirdre the scatter-brained wife, at the reception today. 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
MPX5075827: Marines who have been building an awning to make a garden play area for the 'no-sunshine' boy Mark Diment at his new Chaneellor Grove West Norwood home, today handed over the completed shelter to the Diment family. As surprise extra presents, there was a car for Mark, a teddy bear for his 2 year old sister Michelle, and a swing them both. Mark Diment tries out his new swing with the help of the Marines. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075899: The whole campaign of organizing this auction by Mr Wally Pope 58, of Barking Road, Plaistow was to save the life of a small boy Billy Taylor aged 5, of Lowe Avenue, Canning Town, who is suffering from Leukemia. The idea was to raise money and to send him to the clinic run by Dr Joseph Issells in Bavaria. The boy went there and is now back in this country, at the Great Ormond Street, Childrens Hospital. Over 200 birds were auctioned and the highest price raised was £65. One pigeon was supposed to be worth £150 reached only £45. The pigeons were all donated by Club members and people from the area. Mr William Bailey a pigeon fancier for 15 years, has a look at the pigeons to be auctioned. December 1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075868: Entertainment Television: Barbara Murray of the power game's 'Lady Wilder', stars with Paul Daneman in London Weekend TV's popular domestic comedy series, 'Never a Cross Word' in which Barbara plays the part of a scatter- brained wife of a rising young executive Ronald Baldock (paul Daneman). Barbara Murray who plays Deirdre, the scatter-brained wife of Ronald Baldock, Paul Daneman pictured at the reception today. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075938: Some of the "Miss World" contestants, wearing coats from Elgee, Miss Selfridge, Fifth Avenue, and just looking. (back row, left to right) The Misses, Philippines, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Malta, France, Argentine, Venezuela, Gibralta, and Iceland. (front row, left to right) The Misses Austria, U.S.A., Belgium, New Zealand, Israel, South Africa, Germany, Sweden, and Yugoslavia. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images