ZUM4843639: May 05, 1953 - Chelsea Flower Show Opens.. Blooms From Australia-In Ice Unique blooms on show at the Chelsea Flower Show this afternoon. They are known as” Neutsia Floribunda” and are seen in the commonwealth Section of the Chelsea Flower Show.. They were flown from Australia for exhibition-in the block of ice. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4844190: May 05, 1953 - They recently held a vacuum cleaning contest between men and housewives an well-known Jungfernstieg in the center of Hamburg. This contest proved that men were much more perfect and faster than housewives. We are showing some snapshots of the side of the losers. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4840269: May 05, 1953 - British Minister in Paris Becomes Ambassador to Moscow - Mr. William Goodenough Hayter 46 year old British Minister in Paris was last night appointed Ambassador to Moscow in succession to Sir Alvary Cascoigne, who retires early in August. It was also announced that he has been appointed Knight Commander in the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Sir William and Lady Hayter have a 13 year old daughter Teresa who is now at school at Sevenoaks, Kent / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4840505: May 05, 1953 - St. Gangolf's pilgrimage and ride of Neudenau. As may be followed back in historical sources the farmers of Neudensau are riding out for centuries to the old Gangold's chapel, about two kilometers outside the gates of the small town, every year in may. The old chapel is one of the oldest buildings of Frankonisa originating from the 9th century. probably this old chapel may be traced back to be an old German sources - sanctuary and also the st. Gangolf's ride may have its origin in an old German habit of blessing the spring and the horses. Every year 150 to 200 horses and thousands of people are taking part in this horse pilgrimage. St. Gangolf's ride is especially meant for the adoration of this saint of the frankonian knights who is regarded from the oldest times to be the helper in need among the Christiana people and to be also the patron saint to the horses. saint always preserved its special character as genuine popular festival through the centuries / Bridgeman Images