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
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
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
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
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