MPX5126379: Jeffrey Matthews of Rumney, Cardiff, has recently discovered family in the United States Of America. Jeffrey at home. *A GRANDAD has been reunited with siblings he never knew he had after being inspired by the Echo. Jeffrey Matthews, of Rumney, Cardiff, researched the history of his biological father and uncovered a half-brother and half-sister living in America. Mr Matthews went to New York on Easter Monday to be reunited with his long-lost family. The 67-year-old had given up on finding out about his dad, but was encouraged to continue after reading a story in the Echo. Mr Matthews biological father, the late John Juavinett, was an American medical corps GI of Italian descent who was stationed in South Wales in the 1940s. 11th, May, 2011 (photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5126503: The De Havilland Comet 3 airliner of the B.O.A.C. airline, arrives at London Airport after completing a 30,000 mile globe circling flight piloted by De Havilland's chief test pilot John Cunningham and his assistant Peter Bugge. Looking on is the memorial to Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitten Brown who made the first non-stop transatlantic flight 28/12/1955 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5124465: Car park behind Bush House, London two days after the end of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and the strike began on 3 May 1926. Millions obeyed the strike call, bringing transport systems to a halt while newspapers were not printed. The government responding by using volunteers to run trains and buses and sent in troops to move supplies from the London docks. There were clashes between police and crowds in many areas and at least 4000 strikers were arrested. There were attacks on buses and trains, including the derailing of the Flying Scotsman. The strike was called off unilaterally by the TUC on 12 May with no guarantees of fair treatment for the miners who fought on to bitter defeat in October. 14th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5124586: The Battle of Red Lion Square. Police try to keep opposing demonstrators apart. Trouble flared up when members of the National Front clashed with supporters of various left wing groups who had gathered in the square following Roy Jenkins the Home Secretary decision to grant amnesty to a number of illegal immigrants. One demonstrator died in the clashes. 16th June 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5124627: Tip for all anglers... the ponies are biting really well. This wasn't exactly the bite that angler Ian Prytherch hoped for when he set out for a day's sport on Dartmoor Devon. But it was the only sort he got all day. Ian who is 15 had hardly cast his line when he caught this pony...nosing in his lunch bag. Lured by the smell of a freshly baked Cornish Pasty. Later Ian tried eating an apple. He ended up sharing it with the persistent pony and swiftly departed for a new fishing ground, 24th October 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5124715: Actor Jon Pertwee, Dr Who in the TV series, has had a flying saucer style car made for his personal use, which is also being used in the new TV series. The car and its owner are seen here shooting a scene at Moorgate for the story entitled " The Invasion of the Dinosaurs". The car has a basic Imp engine and is capable of speeds in excess of 100 mph. The car is also equipped with a computer, TV, telephone and stereo, 23rd September 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images