ZUM4900639: Dec. 12, 1953 - The committee for the populist poetry prix met today at Sophie Stambat's to decide who to award the prize. It was given to two candidates: Mr. Robert Edouard for “Saturday Poems” and Roger Michel for “Poetry from Land to Land”. Roger Michel and Robert Edo / Bridgeman Images
ELD4901384: Entertainment and parties in the Middle Ages:” Representation of mystery plays in the 15th century in france feasts performances of many days focused on the reproduction of bible stories on public squares) Engraving from “History-Populaire-de-France” by Lahure, 1866 Private Collection / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4902284: Dec. 12, 1953 - Children's Party.: A party for Stepney children, provided by friends in Rhode Island New York, was held at the Toc H centre, Old Talbot House, Stepney, this afternoon. A Christmas tree was given by the Queen Mother, and each child received a small souvenir from the American Embassy / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4902629: Dec. 18, 1953 - Lion Cubs Born On Paris Train - Arrive In London. Looking Very Tough - Is Elizabeth.. Elizabeth a Circus lioness on way to the Earl's Court Circus - gave birth to quads on a Paris train - causing delay in the train departure time. The Circus officials had to apply for four extra animals to be brought into the country.. The Lioness and her babies crossed to Dover - and travelled by train to London today. Keystone Photo Shows: - Elizabeth looks very ferocious as she guard her babies - on arrival at West Brompton Station this morning - on way to the circus / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4901565: Dec. 12, 1953 - Models Model Clothes for Royal Dress Show. 40 Models are today showing British fashions to the Queen Mother. They will wear clothes of the Top Ten - The Incorporated Society of British Fashion Designers - and are showing them at the home of Lady Clark, the Society's President. Keystone Photo Shows:” Grand Tier” a Digby Morton gown - worn by Marla Scarafia. It is a pale topaz satin ball gown relying for effect on the cut of the fabric and carefully worked bodice drapery which swatches the ribs / Bridgeman Images