MPX5137529: Resisting temptation... pupils of Scissett Middle School try to resist tucking into this celebratory cake, made to mark the, 50th¿niversary of the school. The four youngsters were the stars of a special production called A Trip Down Memory Lane, written by teacher Mrs Ruth Smith and produced by deputy head Mrs Judith Turner, who also made the cake. They are (from left) Philip Harrison, Sophie Mannion, Laura Kenny and Richard Brookes. The school held an open week in which visitors, who have had any connections with the school over the past, 50 years, were invited to look around. The was a display of memorabilia dating back to 1940 when the school was opened as Skelmanthorpe Modern. It change to Scissett Middle School in 1974. Today was a 1940s day when the children and staff wore clothes of that period., 10th October 1990 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5137047: A Press Conference was held at the Sobell Centre, Islington, London, announcing that John Conteh, Britain's former World Light-Heavyweight Champion, would fight a top American at the Sobell Centre on February 7th. The name of his opponent would be announced in the very near future. Boxer John Conteh pictured at the Press Conference . January 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5137053: Margaret Thatcher seen here handing over the keys, a can of paint and a set of brushes to Mr. and Mrs. Linford at 91, Bathurst Gardens, Kensal Green, N.W. 10 London. It was the first G.L.C. homestead that the Linford's won in a draw, it's a dilapidated house, in return for renovating it they will pay no, mortgage for three years. Mrs Thatcher with the Linford's look out of the window. April 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5137095: Berwick-upon-Tweed By-Election, Lord Lambton whose resignation over the 'Call Girls' affair caused the election - goes to vote at the polling Station at Doddigton near Wooler, Northumberland. In 1973, Lord Lambton's liaisons with prostitutes were revealed in The News of the World. 11th November 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5137170: Berwick-upon-Tweed By-Election, Lord Lambton whose resignation over the 'Call Girls' affair caused the election - goes to vote at the polling Station at Doddigton near Wooler, Northumberland. In 1973, Lord Lambton's liaisons with prostitutes were revealed in The News of the World. 11th November 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images