MPX5080154: Electric Car/Hybrid Car: New car invention. Mr. John de Grunchy. He has developed a car which he claims gives upwards of 150 miles to the gallon by combining petrol and battery power. His prototype. His Petelec, based on a fiat 500, uses four heavy duty 12-volt car batteries in conjunction with a 3-h.p. garden rotorvator engine. December 1974 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5082736: Edward Mann brings back the star system in his spring '70 collection of millinery - he calls his collection "Million Dollar Baby" - hats to grow-your-own-glamour, 1970 style. Veils are back on several styles. Frances O'Toole in (8109) floppy hat, and white toweling bikini. Girl holding hats is Penny John who works at the milliners. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5082847: Ian Newman (19) a car salesman in Hounslow was getting worried as every time he got a new girlfriend and took her to dances other men who took a fancy to his girl would steal off with her and so Ian was left girl-less. But now he has the solution provided for him by hairdresser Len Pountney who has designed a long pigtail from Ian's hair that connects to Gloria Wootton (15) a florist, so that now everywhere the couple goes they are linked together. Ian Newman waits patiently outside the ladiesê whilst Gloria is powdering her nose. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5082880: The Fleetwood Mac pop group back in London. Members of the "Fleetwood Mac" pop group, arrived at Heathrow Airport today from the U.S.A. where they have been on a three month tour. Also accompanying the group was Jenny Boyd (sister of Patty) who is supposed to be engaged to Mick Fleetwood of the pop group. Our Picture Shows: Jenny Boyd holding baby Dikon Spencer, the baby of one of the members of the group. February 1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080238: Unusual/Humour: Outdoor Haircuts: 'He' is the name of a very plush gents hairdressers, in the High Street, Plaistow, E.13. with teak formica tops to the basins, Knotty pine wood on the walls, padded seats for the costomers, Then came the power cuts- so the staff not wanting to dissapoint their costomers, moved their chairs onto the pavement, and carried on as usual, using instant shave from a can and hand clippers. December 1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080280: The Waitress' - 1970 Style: A new restaurant - night club called "Bumburs" in Coventry Street, London, in the old Corner House building, will have some of the lovely waitresses in England. The girls have been picked for their loveliness, as well as their experience. They will wear rather fetching outfits, including see-thru tops .. and see-in tops. December 1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5080442: Teachers in the Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne schools, if they were to casually walk near wayside Benwell, any afternoon after 4 p.m. would soon find the cause for that extra bit of unrest and anticipation towards the end of the days schooling... for "Uncle Andy" the toy man is at the kerbside displaying his Xmas fare. Andy Bell of Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, is "Uncle" to hundreds of kiddies in the area. Each afternoon his little black Van is packed to the roof with dolls, train sets , blackboards, modeling sets, mouth organs and everything the Toddlers could wish for. October 1949 / Bridgeman Images