MPX5078338: Mr. John Watson of Ryburgh, near Fakenham, Norfolk Farm has taught his wife to sow seeds with the old fashion fiddle or broadcaster, this helps to solve the man power shortage. It is possible to sow 20 acres with these instruments which fling the seeds three yards, Pictures show the farmer and his wife, She is learning to sow hay seed with her husband. March 1948 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5078467: The Institute of Directors annual conference at the Albert Hall, more improperly known as 'The Picnic' from the practice of serving lunch in picnic boxes to the 3,000 odd, directors who attend, was addressed today by such diverse speakers as Barbara Castle, Ronald Reagan, Governor of California, Ian McLeod and John Betjeman. Governor Ronald Reagan rejects the knife and fork approach to his cold chicken. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5078438: Dutch Air Liner Crash. Six people, two of them Englishmen, were killed and three seriously injured, when a Dutch air liner, carrying twenty persons, crashed and burst into flames at Schephol Aerodrome, Amsterdam. Photo Shows. The remains of the air liner still smouldering showing the engines. July 1935 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5078441: The Institute of Directors annual conference at the Albert Hall, more improperly known as 'The Picnic' from the practice of serving lunch in picnic boxes to the 3,000 odd, directors who attend, was addressed today by such diverse speakers as Barbara Castle, Ronald Reagan, Governor of California, Ian McLeod and John Betjeman. How to have a peaceful lunch - Gov. Ronald Reagan tucks into his picnic box while photographers picture every bite. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5078465: The Institute of Directors annual conference at the Albert Hall, more improperly known as 'The Picnic' from the practice of serving lunch in picnic boxes to the 3,000 odd, directors who attend, was addressed today by such diverse speakers as Barbara Castle, Ronald Reagan, Governor of California, Ian McLeod and John Betjeman. Governor Ronald Reagan rejects the knife and fork approach to his cold chicken. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
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
MPX5078538: Lovely Karin Dor, the young German born actress is in London for the opening of her latest film "Topaz" in which she plays a sensuous counterspy in the sophisticated, but equally treacherous world of espionage. Karin who flew who flew in today from Munich was chosen by Alfred Hitchcock for the role of Juanita a Cuban agent after seeing her in the James Bond picture "You Only Live Twice". November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5077796: Lulu the baby elephant at Chessington Zoo, was weighed-in, for Lulu was the star of a competition organised by Tyne Brand, for contestants to judge what Lulu's weight would be on this date. Amongst the judges was boxing champion Henry Cooper, Mr. H. A. Snazle Gen. Manager of Chessington Zoo, and Mr. R.W. Hampson, Marketing Manager of Spillers Ltd. Lulu on the scales being watched by her keeper Alex Smith, and Henry Cooper. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5077869: At Temple Primary school in Keynsham, Somerset, Jackie the jackdaw, a few months old, dropped into school when he fell down the chimney. He was retrieved by headmistress Mrs. Dorothy Rudderham and he now joins in with school activities. Jackie the jackdaw pictured with pupil 10 year old Paula Stevens. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5078094: Military Army: The 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles, many whom have seen action in Borneo, are visiting England especially to take part in the Lord Mayor's show on Saturday (No. 8) These 35 Gurkhas, who have come from Hong Kong, were playing their pipes and drums on the steps of St. Pauls Cathedral, dress in their colourful rifle green dress uniforms. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5078103: Lulu the baby elephant at Chessington Zoo, was weighed-in, for Lulu was the star of a competition organised by Tyne Brand, for contestants to judge what Lulu's weight would be on this date. Amongst the judges was boxing champion Henry Cooper, Mr. H. A. Snazle Gen. Manager of Chessington Zoo, and Mr. R.W. Hampson, Marketing Manager of Spillers Ltd. Lulu on the scales being watched by her keeper Alex Smith, and Henry Cooper. November 1969 / Bridgeman Images