MPX5124649: Hundreds of happy youngsters enjoyed the treat of their lives at a party that brought a "ghost town" back to life. The party, held in six different streets of Deptford, East London, was organised to recreate something of the old war time spirit amongst its current residents, to help people get to know each other. 1st June 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5124667: Plans for a defiant burn up by six turbaned Sikh motorcyclists spluttered out abruptly. The Sikhs had hoped to have lead a London march by 3000 "Save the Turban " supporters down Whitehall to 10 Downing Street. But their bikes wouldn't start because of five flooded carburettors and one broken clutch cable. Co the procession went without them. The procession carried banners saying "Wearing crash helmets over turbans is not practicable". Another requested "No Helmets Please We are Sikh, Our picture shows: A policeman booking two Sikh motorcyclists for not wearing crash helmets. 10th September 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5124725: This 21 year old, ratty haired, green eyed Katy Manning was picked from an audition of 70 actresses to play the assistant Jo Grant in the new Dr Who series. Katy is the daughter of the well known sports writer J. L, Manning, and is seen here on the banks of the River Thames near Strand on the Green 2nd August 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125881: A Musicians' Union dispute blacked out the recording of a BBC Christmas show by Andy Williams at Warwick University. Musicians refused to play for him and 1,300 fans were told the show was cancelled. But the 50-year-old star decided some sort of show should go on. Backed by a pianist instead of the anticipated full concert orchestra, he gave a 45-minute stage performance. And Midlands-born comedian Lenny Henry, who was also due to have been in the show, stayed on to add another 25-minute act. 18th October 1981 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125917: Singer Vince Hill who is performing in "Tonights the Night" at the Talk of the Town Theatre, seen here back stage during a break in rehearsals on the stage door telephone ringing his wife at home. She is expecting their first child within the next few days. 23rd September 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5125935: The Maypole Grocery store in Warwick is to close down at the end of the week after more than 50 years trading in the town. Allied Suppliers Ltd., the group owning the store, have decided to cease operations in the Elizabethan buildings at 25, Market Place, because it is no longer a viable financial proposition. The staff employed at the shop will be offered other jobs in the area. A spokesman for Allied Suppliers in London said: "The premises are not big enough for the trade we do today. The rates and costs of the building do not justify it. It's an attractive building but it's just not practicable." He said the group would be on the look-out for more suitable premises in the town. 30th December 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images