MPX5124779: Dusty Springfield backstage at a charity event in Blackpool, 9th June 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5124794: General view of Fillan Valley with the mountain Ben More in the background, c. 1945 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5124800: Former Beatle John Lennon with his wife Yoko Ono leaving Heathrow Airport for the Cannes Film festival where two of their films "The Fly" and "Apotheosis" are being shown. 14th May 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125710: American pop group The Beach Boys at a photocall held at EMI House in Manchester Square. They are left to right: Carl Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love, Brian Wilson and Dennis Wilson. 2nd November 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125734: Princess Alexandra talks with teachers and children from Broad Street school after the opening ceremony in the tiny village of Cherington(population 200), near Stratford-upon-Avon. 30th November 1978 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125740: In March 1974, The Evening Chronicle reported on one womans geodesic dome greenhouse. Which raised the problem of why anyone would want an ultra-modern greenhouse at the bottom of their garden. The answer is that Mrs Hall of Low Gate, near Hexham, had always wanted a greenhouse. But her garden is on an exposed hillside and the standard type of greenhouse just couldnt stand the battering from the wind. However, her problem was solved when she saw an advert for the dome in a womans magazine. Her husband was left with the complicated job of putting the dozens of triangular glasses together, 19th March 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125755: Flat dwellers look down on a huddle of crumbling outhouses in Hillfields, Coventry. 11th February 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125764: The new lifeboatmen of Longhope, the tiny village on the Orkney island of Hoy. Eight men from the village lost their lives in the Lifeboat Day disaster in March, going to help a cargo ship in distress. 15th May 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125821: The 66,000 ton Liner 'France', flagship of the French Line at Southampton. 9th January 1962 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125848: There are no jokes about women drivers from the two latest recruits on a Midland Red driving course in Leamington - for they are women. They are the first of a group of 10 bidding to become the first women to earn their place behind the wheel at the Leamington garage. Miss Althea Litwinski. and Miss Alma Watkis have both been conductresses with the company for a number of years, and have now decided to exchange their ticket machines for the driving wheel. Miss Litwinski, of Avenue Road, Leamington, explained: "It is no joke. We are already doing a man's job conducting, so I do not see why we should not drive as well. "I have never driven anything before I have only ridden a bike but it does not worry me. There is no reason why women should not be every bit as good as men." Miss Watkis, of Warwick Place, Leamington, agreed. "I am looking forward to driving. Once we have got through the six-week course we will be a match for any man." They admitted they had taken some good-humoured banter from their male colleagues, but they are determined to show their driving is no laughing matter. The garage's chief instructor, Mr. Douglas Newey, said that if they pass the course they would be as good as any male bus driver "and 100 per cent. better than the average motorist." "This is a really tough course -And no concessions will be made because they are women. "If, after the first week, we do not think they have the makings of drivers they will be dropped. We give them our own rigorous test and this is followed by the company test and finally the Traffic Commissioners put them through a further one. "If they get through all that they are real drivers and will be able to drive any vehicle in this or any other garage," said Mr. Newey. 18th May 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125744: Julie Rogers Singer pictured at home, 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125762: Bulldozers are clearing away the old Hillfields streets to make way for the high-rise flats. Our photograph shows some of the remaining buildings still to be demolished with the new flats looming up through the old archway. 11th February 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125742: Diana Ross and The Supremes, November 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125757: Thames paddle steamer 'Queen of the South' goes back into service. 8th June 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125834: Neil Diamond singer, 1980 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125864: Julie Rogers, April 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125799: Robin Askwith and cast filming 'Confessions from a holiday camp' on Hayling Island. Robin Askwith removes bikini top from Janet Edis with husband Mike Savage watching who then throws him in the pool. 24th March 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125808: The Empress of Canada moored on the Mersey at Liverpool 27th April 1961 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125948: Parents of Robin Knox Johnston wave goodbye as he departs Falmouth for the 1968-69 Sunday Times Golden Globe Round the World race. June 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125811: A piece of Alnwicks history went under the auctioneers hammer in September 1971. In this picture from our archives, auctioneers clerk Mark Marshall examines the stone statue of a soldier believed to have stood guard at Alnwick Castle for 1,000 years. The 5ft statue of a soldier wearing a plumed helmet and carrying a shield used to stand on the castle ramparts, until it was removed during alterations and taken to the front garden of Ravensmount, a house in Alnwick whose contents were being auctioned. Mark said: Its not very often you get something like this to auction. Its the sort of thing that would go nicely in a country garden, but not my flat in Jesmond. 31st August 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125984: Newspaper coverage of the London Olympics 1948. GBR John Mark 22, carries the Olympic torch on the last stage of it's journey, rounding the track at Wembley Stadium. Published: 30th July 1948 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125832: Aerial view of the sea front at Bournmouth. September 1926 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5124826: John Ellis, public hangman for 23 years who was found dead at his home with wounds to his throat and a razor nearby. He was responsible for hanging many notorious criminals including Dr Crippen, Seddon, Roger Casement and Smith of the brides in the bath murders. September 1932 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125040: Queue for Rolling Stones Concert in Manchester. February 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5124865: Reading Pop Festival. Young festival goers carrying the Union Jack flag as they make their way to the main stage, 24th August 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5124883: Reading Pop Festival. A group of fans listening to a group on stage at the main stage, with their plastic sheets ready to protect them from the rain, 26th June 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125094: Queue for Rolling Stones Concert in Manchester. February 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125152: Pastry Chef seen here at work in his Kitchen, 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125164: Clothing: Fashion: Stockings and garters. Model sitting in armchair with telephone, 1965 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125163: Pastry Chef seen here at work in his Kitchen, 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125170: Pastry Chef seen here at work in his Kitchen, 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125166: Small girl playing in the garden of her home with a ball, 1954 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125175: Actress Carole Lesley, 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125209: Radio London: Pirate Radio Station. General scene around the Motor Vessel Galaxy which is home to Radio London. Whilst the disc jockeys broadcast to the nation, the skipper ensures that they keep 12 miles off shore, the chef prepares a meal and the technicians ensure that equipment is working, 1965 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125205: Japanese artist and singer Yoko Ono, 1967 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5125257: Rolling Stones' concert for Nicaragua. Held at The Forum, Inglewood, Los Angeles. January 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images