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Coventry's town clerk Mr Fred Smith(right) and the scrutineers taking the Coventry West Division Services postal voters' boxes into St, Mary's Hall counting room. They were brought there under police guard from the place where they have been stored under constant guard since July 5th. The declaration of the results will be made simultaneously from the steps of the Council House and also posted in the window of The
Coventry's town clerk Mr Fred Smith(right) and the scrutineers taking the Coventry West Division Services postal voters' boxes into St, Mary's Hall counting room. They were brought there under police guard from the place where they have been stored under constant guard since July 5th. The declaration of the results will be made simultaneously from the steps of the Council House and also posted in the window of The

MPX5124116: Coventry's town clerk Mr Fred Smith(right) and the scrutineers taking the Coventry West Division Services postal voters' boxes into St, Mary's Hall counting room. They were brought there under police guard from the place where they have been stored under constant guard since July 5th. The declaration of the results will be made simultaneously from the steps of the Council House and also posted in the window of The "Coventry Evening Telegraph" offices at 19, Hertford Street, Coventry, 25th July 1945 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Nepalese market traders seen here in Durbar Square, Katmandu in the mountain kingdom of Nepal, February 1961 (b/w photo)
Nepalese market traders seen here in Durbar Square, Katmandu in the mountain kingdom of Nepal, February 1961 (b/w photo)

MPX5124117: Nepalese market traders seen here in Durbar Square, Katmandu in the mountain kingdom of Nepal, February 1961 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Country views of Herfordshire around Bredwardine, Symonds Yat and the river Wye. c.1970 (b/w photo)
Country views of Herfordshire around Bredwardine, Symonds Yat and the river Wye. c.1970 (b/w photo)

MPX5124127: Country views of Herfordshire around Bredwardine, Symonds Yat and the river Wye. c.1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Queen Elizabeth II with the Duke of Northumberland head the Royal Party as they walk up the hill during a visit to Holy Island, 19/06/1958 (b/w photo)
Queen Elizabeth II with the Duke of Northumberland head the Royal Party as they walk up the hill during a visit to Holy Island, 19/06/1958 (b/w photo)

MPX5124133: Queen Elizabeth II with the Duke of Northumberland head the Royal Party as they walk up the hill during a visit to Holy Island, 19/06/1958 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Elderly couple sunbathing on the pebble beach at Brighton July 1958 (b/w photo)
Elderly couple sunbathing on the pebble beach at Brighton July 1958 (b/w photo)

MPX5124134: Elderly couple sunbathing on the pebble beach at Brighton July 1958 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo)
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo)

MPX5124135: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Clifford Castle, Herefordshire 9th May 1939 (b/w photo)
Clifford Castle, Herefordshire 9th May 1939 (b/w photo)

MPX5124142: Clifford Castle, Herefordshire 9th May 1939 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo)
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo)

MPX5124145: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour, 1977 (b/w photo)
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour, 1977 (b/w photo)

MPX5124150: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour, 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Family help a young boy to get changed as they sit on their deckchairs on the beach at Brighton July 1958 (b/w photo)
Family help a young boy to get changed as they sit on their deckchairs on the beach at Brighton July 1958 (b/w photo)

MPX5124152: Family help a young boy to get changed as they sit on their deckchairs on the beach at Brighton July 1958 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo)
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo)

MPX5124156: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Pop Group Spandau Ballet, November 1982 (b/w photo)
Pop Group Spandau Ballet, November 1982 (b/w photo)

MPX5124168: Pop Group Spandau Ballet, November 1982 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

The Searchers pop group from (l-r) Chris Curtis, drummer, John McNally, rhythm guitar, Tony Jackson, Bass and Mike Pender, lead guitar, 30th January 1964 (b/w photo)
The Searchers pop group from (l-r) Chris Curtis, drummer, John McNally, rhythm guitar, Tony Jackson, Bass and Mike Pender, lead guitar, 30th January 1964 (b/w photo)

MPX5124394: The Searchers pop group from (l-r) Chris Curtis, drummer, John McNally, rhythm guitar, Tony Jackson, Bass and Mike Pender, lead guitar, 30th January 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo)
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo)

MPX5124402: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the North East Leg of The Jubilee Tour to celebrate the Silver Jubilee, 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Spandau Ballet POP Group in concert at Wembley Arena, 1986 (b/w photo)
Spandau Ballet POP Group in concert at Wembley Arena, 1986 (b/w photo)

MPX5124410: Spandau Ballet POP Group in concert at Wembley Arena, 1986 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

General scene in Regents Street on the 10th day of the General Strike. Volunteers can be seen acting as bus conductors. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and a lock out, 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. 12th May 1926 (b/w photo)
General scene in Regents Street on the 10th day of the General Strike. Volunteers can be seen acting as bus conductors. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and a lock out, 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. 12th May 1926 (b/w photo)

MPX5124418: General scene in Regents Street on the 10th day of the General Strike. Volunteers can be seen acting as bus conductors. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and a lock out, 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. 12th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Pop Group Spandau Ballet
Pop Group Spandau Ballet

MPX5124425: Pop Group Spandau Ballet "True Tour", April 1983 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Special constable seen here with his patrol car in the City of London on the 9th day of the General Strike. The barbed wire across the windscreen is to protect the driver from attacks from strikers. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and a lock out, 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo)
Special constable seen here with his patrol car in the City of London on the 9th day of the General Strike. The barbed wire across the windscreen is to protect the driver from attacks from strikers. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and a lock out, 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo)

MPX5124427: Special constable seen here with his patrol car in the City of London on the 9th day of the General Strike. The barbed wire across the windscreen is to protect the driver from attacks from strikers. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and a lock out, 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Workmen seen here digging latrines in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the dispute and rapidly transformed into great milk and petrol dump. The General Strike 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, 4th May 1926 (b/w photo)
Workmen seen here digging latrines in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the dispute and rapidly transformed into great milk and petrol dump. The General Strike 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, 4th May 1926 (b/w photo)

MPX5124428: Workmen seen here digging latrines in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the dispute and rapidly transformed into great milk and petrol dump. The General Strike 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, 4th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Actor Kenneth More as King Arthur and John Le Mesurier as Sir Gawain at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland with director Russ Mayberry in 1978 (b/w photo)
Actor Kenneth More as King Arthur and John Le Mesurier as Sir Gawain at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland with director Russ Mayberry in 1978 (b/w photo)

MPX5124430: Actor Kenneth More as King Arthur and John Le Mesurier as Sir Gawain at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland with director Russ Mayberry in 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Commuters crowd onto buses whilst others make their way home from work on foot, seen here at Kensington, on the second day 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, 4th May 1926 (b/w photo)
Commuters crowd onto buses whilst others make their way home from work on foot, seen here at Kensington, on the second day 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, 4th May 1926 (b/w photo)

MPX5124432: Commuters crowd onto buses whilst others make their way home from work on foot, seen here at Kensington, on the second day 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, 4th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Pop Group Spandau Ballet
Pop Group Spandau Ballet

MPX5124434: Pop Group Spandau Ballet "True Tour", April 1983 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

The army escort a food convoy past commuters making their way to work near The Bank in the City of London, on the 9th day 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo)
The army escort a food convoy past commuters making their way to work near The Bank in the City of London, on the 9th day 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo)

MPX5124440: The army escort a food convoy past commuters making their way to work near The Bank in the City of London, on the 9th day 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Dr. Keith Simpson arriving at the scene of a crime in Brewer Street, Soho, 7th October 1963 (b/w photo)
Dr. Keith Simpson arriving at the scene of a crime in Brewer Street, Soho, 7th October 1963 (b/w photo)

MPX5124443: Dr. Keith Simpson arriving at the scene of a crime in Brewer Street, Soho, 7th October 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Detective Inspector Frederick Smeed being appointed Chief of Police in Newport, 2nd April 1952 (b/w photo)
Detective Inspector Frederick Smeed being appointed Chief of Police in Newport, 2nd April 1952 (b/w photo)

MPX5124451: Detective Inspector Frederick Smeed being appointed Chief of Police in Newport, 2nd April 1952 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Music fans surrounded by empty cans at The Isle of Wight Festival, 30th August 1970 (b/w photo)
Music fans surrounded by empty cans at The Isle of Wight Festival, 30th August 1970 (b/w photo)

MPX5124452: Music fans surrounded by empty cans at The Isle of Wight Festival, 30th August 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Tepee at Free Hyde Park Pop Festival featuring Canned Heat, Eric Burdon & War and John Sebastion. 12th September 1970 (b/w photo)
Tepee at Free Hyde Park Pop Festival featuring Canned Heat, Eric Burdon & War and John Sebastion. 12th September 1970 (b/w photo)

MPX5124454: Tepee at Free Hyde Park Pop Festival featuring Canned Heat, Eric Burdon & War and John Sebastion. 12th September 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Bus driven by a volunteer seen here during the 10th day of the General Strike. The policeman and the barbed wire on the bonnet were there to deter strikers from tampering with the engine. 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo)
Bus driven by a volunteer seen here during the 10th day of the General Strike. The policeman and the barbed wire on the bonnet were there to deter strikers from tampering with the engine. 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo)

MPX5124457: Bus driven by a volunteer seen here during the 10th day of the General Strike. The policeman and the barbed wire on the bonnet were there to deter strikers from tampering with the engine. 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Food transport lined up in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the strike and was rapidly transformed into great milk and petrol dump 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, 4th May 1926 (b/w photo)
Food transport lined up in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the strike and was rapidly transformed into great milk and petrol dump 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, 4th May 1926 (b/w photo)

MPX5124460: Food transport lined up in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the strike and was rapidly transformed into great milk and petrol dump 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, 4th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Seating outside the circular Godiva Cafe in the Lower Precinct, Coventry city centre - a popular place for a quick snack and to meet friends and family. 17th June 1964 (b/w photo)
Seating outside the circular Godiva Cafe in the Lower Precinct, Coventry city centre - a popular place for a quick snack and to meet friends and family. 17th June 1964 (b/w photo)

MPX5124463: Seating outside the circular Godiva Cafe in the Lower Precinct, Coventry city centre - a popular place for a quick snack and to meet friends and family. 17th June 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street London on the 9th day 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo)
Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street London on the 9th day 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo)

MPX5124473: Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street London on the 9th day 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. 11th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Californian band, Stone Ground at the free Hyde Park Pop Festival featuring Canned Heat, Eric Burdon & War and John Sebastion. 12th September 1970 (b/w photo)
Californian band, Stone Ground at the free Hyde Park Pop Festival featuring Canned Heat, Eric Burdon & War and John Sebastion. 12th September 1970 (b/w photo)

MPX5124477: Californian band, Stone Ground at the free Hyde Park Pop Festival featuring Canned Heat, Eric Burdon & War and John Sebastion. 12th September 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Free Hyde Park Pop Festival featuring Canned Heat, Eric Burdon & War and John Sebastion. 12th September 1970 (b/w photo)
Free Hyde Park Pop Festival featuring Canned Heat, Eric Burdon & War and John Sebastion. 12th September 1970 (b/w photo)

MPX5124481: Free Hyde Park Pop Festival featuring Canned Heat, Eric Burdon & War and John Sebastion. 12th September 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Soldiers seen here patrolling the streets in and around the Bank of England in the City of London in their Austin armoured cars, on the 8th day 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. 10th May 1926 (b/w photo)
Soldiers seen here patrolling the streets in and around the Bank of England in the City of London in their Austin armoured cars, on the 8th day 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. 10th May 1926 (b/w photo)

MPX5124487: Soldiers seen here patrolling the streets in and around the Bank of England in the City of London in their Austin armoured cars, on the 8th day 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. 10th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street during the 10th day of the General Strike. The police escort was there to deter strikers from tampering with the engine. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and lock out, 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. 12th May 1926 (b/w photo)
Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street during the 10th day of the General Strike. The police escort was there to deter strikers from tampering with the engine. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and lock out, 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. 12th May 1926 (b/w photo)

MPX5124488: Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street during the 10th day of the General Strike. The police escort was there to deter strikers from tampering with the engine. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and lock out, 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. 12th May 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Music fans at The Isle of Wight Festival, 30th August 1969 (b/w photo)
Music fans at The Isle of Wight Festival, 30th August 1969 (b/w photo)

MPX5124211: Music fans at The Isle of Wight Festival, 30th August 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images


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