MPX5078492: Most gardeners would use a lawn mower. But the man in the patched trousers is a cut above that, He prefers to Hoover the grass. Weekend mowers of suburban lawns, tempted to call out ÒHey mate, youÕve got it wrongÓ should hesitate. That is no way to address Henry Frederick Thynne, sixth Marquess of Bath, Viscount Weymouth, Baron Thynne and ninth Baronet. Nor is that ordinary grass. Thousands of feet trampling over his LordshipÕs stately lawns at Longleat in Wiltshire, Left bare Patches. The Marquess replaced it with artificial grass. No more mowing. Just a quick sweep of the vacuum cleaner each day and the carpet of green looks as fresh as a daisy. September 1972 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075179: Fashion 1960s. The moll flanders look. All demure and frilled up to the eyebrows. That's the new look for bedtime as seen at the Angela Gore show of nightwear in Mayfair yesterday (15-9-64). "We were inspired by Moll Flanders - heroine of Daniel Defoe's novel - in her mobcap", says designer Angela Boyes, whose latest ideas include floor-length housecoats and dressing gowns in fine spot or check lawns in easy-care synthetics with nighties to match. And, of course, the mobcap matches, too. Seen here, a full length housecoat in green and white check Dacron that will be in the shops later this year at 12 guineas. September 1964 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5076883: Leaping from an aircraft, 12,000ft up, is the sort of thing few people would contemplate. But to the "Falcons", RAF Parachute display Team, it is just part of their job. (left to right) Team leader, flying officer Geoffrey Greenland, sgt. Joe Featherstone and Flt. Sgt. Terry Allen. Circa 1970 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5075821: Hundreds of blind workers today staged a protest in Belgrave Square, London, for better wages. They want an increase of £1.5. a week on the £14.5s. Basic pay of 3,500 blind workers. At No. 41, Belgrave Square, a meeting was being held to discuss their wage claims. The Blind workers with their placards during the protest in Belgrave Square. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images