MPX5118349: Clothing: Fashion: Dresses: Woman wearing Christmas tree dress. Model: Yvonne Buckingham, December 1961 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127516: Coracle conference at Cenart: Following a pattern evolved over two thousand years ago, coracle builders construct the oval, basket-shaped boats that were being used by ancient Britons when Caesar invaded the island. Willow and hazel rods are bent into shape and covered with tarred calico, making a small, light craft in which a single paddler sits. They are used mainly by salmon fishers along remote Welsh rivers, and coracle men have been responsible for adding measurably to Britain's fish supply during the war. When conditions are favourable the men often work for 19 hours a day, c. 1945 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5118370: Clothing: Fashion: Menswear: Men's fashion show in Central London, 1962 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127579: The finals of the North of England Juvenile Jazz Band Championships at Brough Park Greyhound Stadium in Byker, Newcastle on 8th October 1972 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127609: Harold Lever Labour MP seen here following his marrirage to Diane Zilkha at the Westminister Synagogue, March 1962 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5118385: Tennis at Beckenham. Randolph. Lycett and Capt. H.S.L. Barclay, 15th June 1925 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127627: Scottish Nationalist MP Winnie Ewing waves as she stands outside the House of Commons. Mrs Ewing took her seat in the Commons to become the first Scottish Nationalist to do so in more than 20 years. 16th November 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127630: Crowds at The Rolling Stones free concert in London's Hyde Park on 5th July 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127633: The home of Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones at Hartfield, Sussex where his body was found in the swimming pool. 3rd July 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5118394: American Walker Cup team, 09/05/1930 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5118433: Fashion: Hairstyle, May 1957 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129241: The Miss Tyne Tees Television beauty contest at Tynemouth Open Air Swimming Pool, 24 July 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129256: A man bobbing for apples at a Halloween part in November 1956 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129262: Model Jo Howard wearing the original costume worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film 'Bus Stop', which was auctioned at Christies in South Kensington today for £380.00, pictured August 1975 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129286: North East Festivals The tattered and battered windsock flying from the Newcastle Civic Centre to promote the Newcastle Festival, 3 October 1972 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129313: Michael Jackson in concert at Wembley, 15th July 1988 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129328: Pupils from Arcot Hall School in Cramlington carrying out a road safety project 24 April 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129331: Pupils from Heaton School in Newcastle, put on a pageant, July 8, 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129337: The Sunday Sun Jack Olubs Road Show at Westerhope Excelsior Social Club, 15 March 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129370: Michael Jackson seen here on stage in Prague, 8th September 1996 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129397: Michael Jackson seen here on stage in Prague, 8th September 1996 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129442: Michael Jackson seen here on stage in Prague, 8th September 1996 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129454: Newcastle Chronicle and Journal staff wearing gas masks as part of air raid precautions (A R P) training. Air Raid Wardens, c. 1940 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129460: Lib - A cat climbed to the top of the pole on a railway embankment on Shields Road in Newcastle. It spent more than 24 hours sitting watching the rescue attempts. Saturday, December 16, 1972 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129472: Michael Jackson can be seen performing on stage at Wembley during the Bad concert tour 14th July 1988 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129484: Michael Jackson can be seen performing on stage at Wembley during the Bad concert tour 14th July 1988 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129490: Michael Jackson can be seen performing on stage at Wembley during the Bad concert tour 14th July 1988 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5129493: Sandbags are placed for the protection of buildings in Newcastle in preparation for air raids, 03/09/1939 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5114679: Game keeper with baby gorilla on his shoulders, 24th May 1966 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5114688: A little girl hugs her canine companion, 22nd January 1962 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5114733: The return of the Pink Panther was shown in London today (Sunday), 4th January 1976 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5114781: Vernon Sollas won last nights European Boxing Championship when he knocked out Jimmy Revie in the fourth round, March 1975 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5114802: Three-year-old chimpanzee Monty is a keen painter, November 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5114811: Pig leaning out of car window, November 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5114847: Toad, c.1935 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5114853: Submariner Mr. Jim Chapman, aged 103, March 1975 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images