MPX5068457: One of the pioneers of the modern system of "intensive" or fully mechanised mining, the Lothian Coal Company, Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland, are specialists in Colliery efficiency. They've had plenty of practise, for the coal-field was first started by monks in the 12th. Century! 1946 P017720 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5068589: Clothing Beach. Here's a piece of candy that will give everybody a sweet tooth! It's candy-striped bikini in Brinylon and rubber. The bra is French-formed, with preshaping for a secure silhouette. A real sweetie, at 72s. 6d. Model wears shoes and holds wicker bag. April 1961 P017987 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5068467: A miner goes to college. Bill Millington, 21, an underground filtter at Bickershaw Colliery, has just won one of a hundred scholarships awarded by the National Coal Board in mining, engineering and allied subjects. He is going to Nottingham University. September 1948 P017724 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5068594: Clothing Beach. Seen at the Slimma show in London today, (left) navy and white striped poplin slipover top with navy striped-trimmed shorts to match. (Right) striped poplin overblouse with navy pants. Slipover 110s 9d. Shorts 25/- Overblouse 116s. Pants 114s 3d. November 1961 P017988 / Bridgeman Images