MPX5161455: Some of the principal guests at the opening ceremony and consecration of the new Cardiff United synagogue at Tygwyn Road. Seated left to right are: Mrs Israel Brodie, Chief Rabbi of Great Britain and the Commonwealth Israel Brodie, President of the Synagogue Mr Gershon Cohen, Mrs Gershon Cohen, and the Lord Mayor Cardiff Alderman George Ferrier. January 1955 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5161461: The opening ceremony and consecration of the new ardiff United synagogue at Tygwyn Road. Speaking at the opening ceremony is Mr Harry Sherman (centre) flanked by Mr Abraham Sherman (left) and President of the Synagogue Mr Gershon Cohen (right). January 1955 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5161262: Orlando Martin the Lagos actor plays the part of Stephen Kumalo father of Absalom in the play 'Cry the Beloved Country' which is being presented in the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London. The play deals with the need for colour reform in South Africa. 5th February 1954 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5161265: Listening to the band... It's an old British custom, and a good way of taking the weight off your feet. All you need is a deckchair - and an away from it all sense of laziness. The bandmaster tirelessly urges on his men. And if you are in the audience - well, everyone knows that there is joy in seeing someone else work. Chessington, London, 24th April 1954 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5161319: Forty French boys and girls aged between 9 - 11 from Boulogne are starting a fortnight's schooling at Cannonbury Primary School, Islington, London, N1. They came with forty Islington children who stayed with them in Boulogne, and in whose homes they will stay now. The exchange was the idea of Mrs Hilda Wurr headmistress of Cannonbury School where all the children are taught French from the age of 8. In Boulogne the English children had tuition all in French at the Ecole Cary for boys and girls at the Ecole Frederic Sauvage. But now it is the turn of the French children to have their lessons in English in a double mixed class with English boys and girls. Our Picture Shows: French pupils learning maths. 19th June 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5161379: 1968 East African Asian Crisis. Following Kenya achieving independence in 1963 Asians living in Kenya, were given two years to acquire Kenyan citizenship which in turn meant they had to renounce their British passports. Out of approximately 180,000 Asians fewer than 20,000 had submitted their applications by the deadline. Those Kenyan Asians without citizenship soon became subject to increasing discrimination. By 1967 the Kenyan Government enacted the Kenyan Immigration Act which required them to acquire work permits, whilst a Trade Licensing Act passed in the same year limited the areas of the country in which non-Kenyans could engage in trade. The Asian community became increasingly threatened as the Kenyan government cast them as a scapegoat group. Many choose to utilise their British passport and settle in the United Kingdom. This influx from East Africa lead the UK government to introduce The Commonwealth Immigration Act 1968 This Act took away the right of residence unless the passport holders were 'patrials' - descendents of people (parents or grandparents) born, adopted or naturalised in the UK. While the people coming from Kenya had British passports, many had not been to the UK before. The 1968 Act effectively revoked British citizenship and made thousands of people stateless. Our Picture Shows: Children of a young Asian family arriving at Heathrow fleeing political turmoil in Kenya, waiting at the airport to be collected by friends. 27th February 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5161415: Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.; January 17, 1942) is an American former professional boxer, generally considered among the greatest heavyweights in the sport's history. A controversial and polarizing figure during his early career, Ali is widely regarded for the skills he displayed in the ring plus the values he exemplified outside of it. (Pictures shows) Cassius Clay on the canvas after taking a left hook from British challenger Henry Cooper. 18th June 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5161522: Tiny Tim (born Herbert Khaury; April 12, 1932 - November 30, 1996) was an American singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist. He was most famous for his rendition of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" sung in a distinctive high falsetto/vibrato voice. (picture shows) Tiny Tim with gramophone on his visit to London. 28th October 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5161567: Tiny Tim (born Herbert Khaury; April 12, 1932 - November 30, 1996) was an American singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist. He was most famous for his rendition of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" sung in a distinctive high falsetto/vibrato voice. (picture shows) Tiny Tim preparing for his wedding at the Manhattan tailor's shop. 13th December 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images