MPX5166967: Princess Diana the Princess of Wales. (North East visits). Katherine Mundy, 8, hands flowers to Princess Diana on her visit to St Peter's Basin, Newcastle. 3rd April 1991 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5167015: Yachting at Cowes Aug 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166719: Winner of the 'Miss Margate' beauty pageant posing with trophy at the Winter Gardens Margate. June 1960 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166722: Third division Bristol Rovers from the West of England achieved the biggest success in their history on Saturday when they beat Sheffield united in the final of the pre season Watney Cup. They won 7-6 on penalties. Picture shows: Jubilation in Bristol Rovers dressing room after they won. 5th August 1972 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166725: Don Bradman Australian cricketing legend autographs a Don Bradman cricket bat which will be auctioned next month in aid of the Lord Mayor of London's Children Fund. Bradman was created a knight in January 1949 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166740: The scene at Cramlington Aerodrome as the AD1 (ADI), (G-FAAX) the first non-rigid airship built in the UK since World War One, came out for its first flight. It's progress was keenly followed by members of Newcastle Aero Club and officials of Cramlington Aerodrome. The airship was later destroyed in a storm in Belgium in 1930. Captain Angus Weir McColl (left) fastening white heather to the wires of the airship for luck and Mr J W Long, coxswain, ready for the start. 13th September, 1929 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166752: A twin engine RAF Supermarine Stranraer (K3973) flying boat lying in the River Wear, after making a forced landing owing to bad visibility, 16th September 1936 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166773: The picture shows the air raid shelter sign on Northumberland Street, Newcastle during the Second World War, 14th December 1939 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166791: Newcastle students went to a lot of trouble to raise money for charity with their Rag Parade, 7th November 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166797: Newcastle students went to a lot of trouble to raise money for charity with their Rag Parade, 7th November 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166812: A butcher shows his method of giving everyone a 'turn' for off the ration meats, 28th January 1947 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166818: The ruins after a German air raid on a North East of England town, a concrete air raid shelter in which people were killed, May 1942 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166866: Cilla Black at the Cavern Club, Liverpool, c.1963 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166869: Jazz Pianist Count Basie at a photocall at the Royal festival Hall, April 1957 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166893: Carnaby Street, London, 2nd October 1966 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166899: Magnus Magnusson television presenter, December 1987 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166923: Weightlifter Louis Martin training in Rawdon street where he lives in Derby, 1965 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166944: Actress Patricia Neal arriving at London Airport, 20th May 1965 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166956: Muhammad Ali v Henry Cooper, June 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166959: Actor Jack Hawkins 1968 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166968: Princess Diana the Princess of Wales. (North East visits). Lee McAndrew presents the princess with some flowers. 3rd April 1991 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5167695: A rail quad cycle seen here over taking a stationary steam locomotive has the driver and the fireman scratching their heads in amusement, May 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166974: Princess Diana the Princess of Wales. (North East visits). Jonathon Whyman presents the princess with some flowers. 07/12/1989 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5166992: Princess Diana the Princess of Wales. (North East visits). Princess Diana meeting the public during her visit to the Dr Barnardo's home in South Shields. 22/05/1986 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5167728: Field of corn waving in the breeze, c.1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5167010: Colin Farrell and Charlotte Howard - June 1967 "As You Like It" - opens in London at the Vaudeville Theatre in the Strand. Actors wearing Mod Style Clothing, 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5167028: Fashion 1960s Model weaing Black Swimsuit with rings and chains, a black headscarf and Jackie O sunglasses. September 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5168100: Actor Michael York and co-star Actress Sue George in the film A Strange Affair, 12th September 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5168142: Oliver Reed actor doing press-ups on the bar at the Jamaica Inn Guernsey Currently filming Lion of the Desert, February 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5168151: John Paul Getty oil Baron trying out a racing car A Lotis Junior Formula at the Goodwood race track, February 1962 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5168157: The Rolling Stones backstage before their appearance on Sunday Night at the London Palladium, 22nd January 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5168205: TV Programme Dad's Army, July 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5167058: THE roles haven't exactly been flooding in for Bad Girls actress Antonia Okonma since the show was axed last year., 10/04/2007 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5167061: Rock group U2 in concert in USA - May 1987 The Edge enjoying a beer, 1987 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5167091: Frank Sinatra seen here arriving at Heathrow airport in the summer of 1961 with Dean Martin men singers entertainment, 1961 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5167106: Burt Lancaster at Celebrity golf tournament August 1976 (photo) / Bridgeman Images