MPX5152251: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, The Royal Family in their robes after the Coronation, Back Row: The Duke of Gloucester, The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duke of Kent, Front Row: Princess Alexandra, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Anne, Princess Marina, Princess Margaret, The Queen, The Queen Mother, Princess Royal, The Duchess of Gloucester with Prince William and Prince Richard of Gloucester, 2nd June 1953 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5157357: Man looking at a Bedford Lucas Electric. Sandwell firms have helped to create a 'Super Van' that never needs petrol - and makes its own power as it goes along. The van, developed by Lucas, runs on electric power using a monster one-ton battery. It employs a special recharging system in which the energy drag created by the engine slowing down goes back into the battery, Birmingham, 3rd August 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5157426: Head of Laker Airways Freddie Laker in jubilant mood at Gatwick airport on the day of the inaugural flight of his transatlantic Skytrain service from Gatwick airport, London to JFK, New York. The flight can seat 345 passengers and will cost £59 for a ticket. Here he is pictured waving the English flag before the first flight. 26th September 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5157480: Trodden by the feet of generations, The Black Gate, once a main entrance to the city of Newcastle, remains little changed by the passage of time. The Black Gate was the last addition to the medieval Castle defences. Mrs Alice Pandrick standing outside the Black Gate, where she lived. 27th August, 1965 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images