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Deep in the heart of Northumberland the 'Whisky Bottle MK.1' emerged on an unsuspecting world. Out of a hangar that doubles as a hayshed, onto the tarmacadam test runway - the road which skirts Bolam Lake, this prototype was jokingly hailed as a revolutionary concept in aviation. Its designers and builders, Daniel Whaley and Roland Johnson, don crash helmets for a 'test flight' , 09/08/1973 (b/w photo)
Deep in the heart of Northumberland the 'Whisky Bottle MK.1' emerged on an unsuspecting world. Out of a hangar that doubles as a hayshed, onto the tarmacadam test runway - the road which skirts Bolam Lake, this prototype was jokingly hailed as a revolutionary concept in aviation. Its designers and builders, Daniel Whaley and Roland Johnson, don crash helmets for a 'test flight' , 09/08/1973 (b/w photo)

MPX5128558: Deep in the heart of Northumberland the 'Whisky Bottle MK.1' emerged on an unsuspecting world. Out of a hangar that doubles as a hayshed, onto the tarmacadam test runway - the road which skirts Bolam Lake, this prototype was jokingly hailed as a revolutionary concept in aviation. Its designers and builders, Daniel Whaley and Roland Johnson, don crash helmets for a 'test flight' , 09/08/1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Mr Jack Jones of the Transport and General Workers Union wearing a cloth cap which is well known for wearing in cold or wet weather, 10th December 1968 (b/w photo)
Mr Jack Jones of the Transport and General Workers Union wearing a cloth cap which is well known for wearing in cold or wet weather, 10th December 1968 (b/w photo)

MPX5128579: Mr Jack Jones of the Transport and General Workers Union wearing a cloth cap which is well known for wearing in cold or wet weather, 10th December 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

The Daily Herald Radio Show at the London Palladium, 2nd October 1949 (b/w photo)
The Daily Herald Radio Show at the London Palladium, 2nd October 1949 (b/w photo)

MPX5128591: The Daily Herald Radio Show at the London Palladium, 2nd October 1949 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Charlie Anderson, guitarist with The Selector, joined children on a Two-Tone float during Coventry carnival, 14th June 1980 (b/w photo)
Charlie Anderson, guitarist with The Selector, joined children on a Two-Tone float during Coventry carnival, 14th June 1980 (b/w photo)

MPX5128544: Charlie Anderson, guitarist with The Selector, joined children on a Two-Tone float during Coventry carnival, 14th June 1980 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

The Short SC1 vertical take off research jet aircraft pictured in sequence from vertical take off to transition to horizontal flight. 6th April 1960 (b/w photo)
The Short SC1 vertical take off research jet aircraft pictured in sequence from vertical take off to transition to horizontal flight. 6th April 1960 (b/w photo)

MPX5128559: The Short SC1 vertical take off research jet aircraft pictured in sequence from vertical take off to transition to horizontal flight. 6th April 1960 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

The Gossamer Albatross human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr Paul B MacCready (right). On June 12, 1979 it completed the first successful human-powered aircraft crossing of the English Channel to win the second Kremer prize of £100,000. Bryan Allen, 26, (left) pedalled and piloted the aircraft across the channel. The two men are seen here at the American Embassy in London with the plane. Circa : June 1979 (b/w photo)
The Gossamer Albatross human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr Paul B MacCready (right). On June 12, 1979 it completed the first successful human-powered aircraft crossing of the English Channel to win the second Kremer prize of £100,000. Bryan Allen, 26, (left) pedalled and piloted the aircraft across the channel. The two men are seen here at the American Embassy in London with the plane. Circa : June 1979 (b/w photo)

MPX5128571: The Gossamer Albatross human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr Paul B MacCready (right). On June 12, 1979 it completed the first successful human-powered aircraft crossing of the English Channel to win the second Kremer prize of £100,000. Bryan Allen, 26, (left) pedalled and piloted the aircraft across the channel. The two men are seen here at the American Embassy in London with the plane. Circa : June 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Jack Jones chairman of the TGWU listens with concern at James Callaghan speech to the Labour Party conference. 5th October 1976 (b/w photo)
Jack Jones chairman of the TGWU listens with concern at James Callaghan speech to the Labour Party conference. 5th October 1976 (b/w photo)

MPX5128574: Jack Jones chairman of the TGWU listens with concern at James Callaghan speech to the Labour Party conference. 5th October 1976 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

The Daily Herald Radio Show at the London Palladium, 2nd October 1949 (b/w photo)
The Daily Herald Radio Show at the London Palladium, 2nd October 1949 (b/w photo)

MPX5128589: The Daily Herald Radio Show at the London Palladium, 2nd October 1949 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Olga Korbut and members of the Soviet Union Gymnastics Display Team attend a reception - hosted by the Daily Mirror - at the Carlton Towers Hotel in London, 4th May 1973 (b/w photo)
Olga Korbut and members of the Soviet Union Gymnastics Display Team attend a reception - hosted by the Daily Mirror - at the Carlton Towers Hotel in London, 4th May 1973 (b/w photo)

MPX5128607: Olga Korbut and members of the Soviet Union Gymnastics Display Team attend a reception - hosted by the Daily Mirror - at the Carlton Towers Hotel in London, 4th May 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Is there really a Basil Fawlty lurking deep within John Cleese? “Not at all,” says the star of Fawlty Towers, pictured in Newcastle, in November 1977 (b/w photo)
Is there really a Basil Fawlty lurking deep within John Cleese? “Not at all,” says the star of Fawlty Towers, pictured in Newcastle, in November 1977 (b/w photo)

MPX5127429: Is there really a Basil Fawlty lurking deep within John Cleese? “Not at all,” says the star of Fawlty Towers, pictured in Newcastle, in November 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Aldershot Serrchlight Tattoo Rehearsal. Dress rehearsals of the Searchlight Tattoo which begins on June 18, was held yesterday, May 23rd 1932 (b/w photo)
Aldershot Serrchlight Tattoo Rehearsal. Dress rehearsals of the Searchlight Tattoo which begins on June 18, was held yesterday, May 23rd 1932 (b/w photo)

MPX5127455: Aldershot Serrchlight Tattoo Rehearsal. Dress rehearsals of the Searchlight Tattoo which begins on June 18, was held yesterday, May 23rd 1932 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 31 May 1978 (b/w photo)
Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 31 May 1978 (b/w photo)

MPX5127459: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales during his visit to the North East 31 May 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

The scorching sun and that heavy bearskin leave this groggy Grenadier wilting on royal parade in London. 16th May 1979 (b/w photo)
The scorching sun and that heavy bearskin leave this groggy Grenadier wilting on royal parade in London. 16th May 1979 (b/w photo)

MPX5127461: The scorching sun and that heavy bearskin leave this groggy Grenadier wilting on royal parade in London. 16th May 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

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)
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)

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

Punk singer and actress Toyah Willcox sleeping in her coffin in Battersea, London. 13th May 1979 (b/w photo)
Punk singer and actress Toyah Willcox sleeping in her coffin in Battersea, London. 13th May 1979 (b/w photo)

MPX5127485: Punk singer and actress Toyah Willcox sleeping in her coffin in Battersea, London. 13th May 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

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)
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)

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

Vauxhall Viva seen here on a road test 22nd September 1963 (b/w photo)
Vauxhall Viva seen here on a road test 22nd September 1963 (b/w photo)

MPX5127548: Vauxhall Viva seen here on a road test 22nd September 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

A female butcher seen here at work in her shop with her colleague 1963 (b/w photo)
A female butcher seen here at work in her shop with her colleague 1963 (b/w photo)

MPX5127621: A female butcher seen here at work in her shop with her colleague 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

It was the end of six weeks' public dieting for the 12 Sunday Sun slimmers last Thursday. A packed audience came to Jopling's store, Sunderland, to see the final weigh-in of our brave contestants, and to watch two fast-moving fashion shows in which all the models were Sunday Sun readers 18 April 1974 (b/w photo)
It was the end of six weeks' public dieting for the 12 Sunday Sun slimmers last Thursday. A packed audience came to Jopling's store, Sunderland, to see the final weigh-in of our brave contestants, and to watch two fast-moving fashion shows in which all the models were Sunday Sun readers 18 April 1974 (b/w photo)

MPX5127569: It was the end of six weeks' public dieting for the 12 Sunday Sun slimmers last Thursday. A packed audience came to Jopling's store, Sunderland, to see the final weigh-in of our brave contestants, and to watch two fast-moving fashion shows in which all the models were Sunday Sun readers 18 April 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

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

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

A young girl stands outside Buckingham Palace protesting against the proposed deportation of the two Australian members of the Bee Gees pop group by the Home Office. August 1967 (b/w photo)
A young girl stands outside Buckingham Palace protesting against the proposed deportation of the two Australian members of the Bee Gees pop group by the Home Office. August 1967 (b/w photo)

MPX5127593: A young girl stands outside Buckingham Palace protesting against the proposed deportation of the two Australian members of the Bee Gees pop group by the Home Office. August 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Dewhurst Butchers shop window, picture taken during Lamb Chop Week, February 1963 (b/w photo)
Dewhurst Butchers shop window, picture taken during Lamb Chop Week, February 1963 (b/w photo)

MPX5127648: Dewhurst Butchers shop window, picture taken during Lamb Chop Week, February 1963 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

The Jack O'Clubs Sunday Sun Road Show at the Bedlington Social Club in Northumberland featuring North East comedian Bobby Thompson 28 April 1974 (b/w photo)
The Jack O'Clubs Sunday Sun Road Show at the Bedlington Social Club in Northumberland featuring North East comedian Bobby Thompson 28 April 1974 (b/w photo)

MPX5127629: The Jack O'Clubs Sunday Sun Road Show at the Bedlington Social Club in Northumberland featuring North East comedian Bobby Thompson 28 April 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

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)
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)

MPX5127681: 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

A tangle of bodies during the ballet sequence from the play Uranium 235 representing the splitting of the atom. The play written by Ewan MacColl and starring Harry Corbett, was staged at Joan Littlewood's Theatre Worskhop, 16th May 1952 (b/w photo)
A tangle of bodies during the ballet sequence from the play Uranium 235 representing the splitting of the atom. The play written by Ewan MacColl and starring Harry Corbett, was staged at Joan Littlewood's Theatre Worskhop, 16th May 1952 (b/w photo)

MPX5127644: A tangle of bodies during the ballet sequence from the play Uranium 235 representing the splitting of the atom. The play written by Ewan MacColl and starring Harry Corbett, was staged at Joan Littlewood's Theatre Worskhop, 16th May 1952 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Telephone girl Anne Hunt, 22, from Belfast, General Post Office Personality Girl of the year, speaking on the telephone, 11th July 1968 (b/w photo)
Telephone girl Anne Hunt, 22, from Belfast, General Post Office Personality Girl of the year, speaking on the telephone, 11th July 1968 (b/w photo)

MPX5127717: Telephone girl Anne Hunt, 22, from Belfast, General Post Office Personality Girl of the year, speaking on the telephone, 11th July 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber, with an American Air Force B52 in the background, c. 01/02/1979 (b/w photo)
A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber, with an American Air Force B52 in the background, c. 01/02/1979 (b/w photo)

MPX5127726: A RAF Avro Vulcan V-bomber, with an American Air Force B52 in the background, c. 01/02/1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Mick Jagger, his girlfriend Bianca Macias and Charlie Watts arrive at Coventry Theatre where they will be on stage along with other members of ther Rolling Stones band tonight. They were an hour later than expected and got a cool reception. 6th March 1971 (b/w photo)
Mick Jagger, his girlfriend Bianca Macias and Charlie Watts arrive at Coventry Theatre where they will be on stage along with other members of ther Rolling Stones band tonight. They were an hour later than expected and got a cool reception. 6th March 1971 (b/w photo)

MPX5127824: Mick Jagger, his girlfriend Bianca Macias and Charlie Watts arrive at Coventry Theatre where they will be on stage along with other members of ther Rolling Stones band tonight. They were an hour later than expected and got a cool reception. 6th March 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Political journalist David Frost in New York for his appearance on the American version of satirical television show, 'That was the week that was' 16th March 1965 (b/w photo)
Political journalist David Frost in New York for his appearance on the American version of satirical television show, 'That was the week that was' 16th March 1965 (b/w photo)

MPX5127771: Political journalist David Frost in New York for his appearance on the American version of satirical television show, 'That was the week that was' 16th March 1965 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Punk band The Tubes at Newcastle City Hall in November 1977 (b/w photo)
Punk band The Tubes at Newcastle City Hall in November 1977 (b/w photo)

MPX5127848: Punk band The Tubes at Newcastle City Hall in November 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Richard Neville Felix Dennis & Jim Anderson ex editors of Oz magazine who were sentenced for obscene publications were at the Royal shakespeare company theatre for a new play based on them, 21/11/1971 (b/w photo)
Richard Neville Felix Dennis & Jim Anderson ex editors of Oz magazine who were sentenced for obscene publications were at the Royal shakespeare company theatre for a new play based on them, 21/11/1971 (b/w photo)

MPX5127813: Richard Neville Felix Dennis & Jim Anderson ex editors of Oz magazine who were sentenced for obscene publications were at the Royal shakespeare company theatre for a new play based on them, 21/11/1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Unloading goods at Liverpool Docks, 5 December 1938 (b/w photo)
Unloading goods at Liverpool Docks, 5 December 1938 (b/w photo)

MPX5127878: Unloading goods at Liverpool Docks, 5 December 1938 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

The British Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, is inspecting members of Coventry's Warden Service in Broadgate during his visit to Coventry, 26th September 1941 (b/w photo)
The British Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, is inspecting members of Coventry's Warden Service in Broadgate during his visit to Coventry, 26th September 1941 (b/w photo)

MPX5127918: The British Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, is inspecting members of Coventry's Warden Service in Broadgate during his visit to Coventry, 26th September 1941 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Residents of a Liverpool terrace pose for the Daily Herald photographer, 2nd March, 1933 (b/w photo)
Residents of a Liverpool terrace pose for the Daily Herald photographer, 2nd March, 1933 (b/w photo)

MPX5127893: Residents of a Liverpool terrace pose for the Daily Herald photographer, 2nd March, 1933 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Fashion Clothing, 1928 (b/w photo)
Fashion Clothing, 1928 (b/w photo)

MPX5127921: Fashion Clothing, 1928 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Woman modelling the trends of 1926. The biggest trend of the 1920's though was in hairstyles. Women began to cut their hair shorter and shorter. Infact the trend was so great that it led to an explosion in the number of hairdressers. The style of the 1920's was young and sporty, with an almost 'boyish' look to it. Wearing flapper dress beige cobweb lace over a black velvet underdress string of pearls, November 1925 (b/w photo)
Woman modelling the trends of 1926. The biggest trend of the 1920's though was in hairstyles. Women began to cut their hair shorter and shorter. Infact the trend was so great that it led to an explosion in the number of hairdressers. The style of the 1920's was young and sporty, with an almost 'boyish' look to it. Wearing flapper dress beige cobweb lace over a black velvet underdress string of pearls, November 1925 (b/w photo)

MPX5127911: Woman modelling the trends of 1926. The biggest trend of the 1920's though was in hairstyles. Women began to cut their hair shorter and shorter. Infact the trend was so great that it led to an explosion in the number of hairdressers. The style of the 1920's was young and sporty, with an almost 'boyish' look to it. Wearing flapper dress beige cobweb lace over a black velvet underdress string of pearls, November 1925 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images


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