MPX5128177: Driver Mr. Fred Hart gives the 'thumbs up' after his record breaking trip on the new service linking London and the North East on 4th May 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128189: British Caledonian Airways sales staff, Pat Neill (left) and Gilly Penny. Pat, 23, and Gilly, 24, were part of a six strong sales force meeting travel agents and top industry and commerce businessmen on Tyneside and Teesside. They were publicising the Dan-Air Newcastle-Gatwick service which was about to begin as British Caledonian's inter-continental flights leave from London's second airport, 20/04/1974 (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

MPX5127935: The stage is full of children during a performance by scouts and guides taking part in the Warwickshire Scout Council's Gang Show at The Royal Spa Centre, Leamington, 24th November 1975 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127938: Evening Gown, March 1931 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127947: A railway tunnel arch frames the church of St. John the Baptist, Hillmorton, Rugby, 14th April 1964 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127959: A view of Broadgate, Coventry city centre. The Owen Owen department store is in the background with the Lady Godiva statue shown on the grassy area. The Hotel Leofric is to the left of the image, 13th June 1962 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127986: Reveille Fashions. September 1946 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128046: The board game Othello is child's play to four year old Elizabeth Perella in April 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128058: The Rolling Stones on stage at their free concert in London's Hyde Park on 5 July 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128073: British writer William Somerset Maugham photographed at home. April 1959 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128079: Steptoe and Son photocall to announce that a new feature film of the successful comedy series is to be made by Anglo EMI. Called 'Steptoe and Son' the film - released 1972 - starring Wildred Brambell as Albert Steptoe, Harry H Corbett as his son Harold Steptoe, and Carolyn Seymour as wife Zita, pictured Thursday 7th October 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128082: Jack Warner, famous as the TV policeman, Dixon Of Dock Green, made a surprise appearance at a police social evening in Byker, Newcastle, to say "Evening All", 20th December 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128085: The Duke and Duchess of Kent visit the North East, 20 June 1979 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128088: Clement Freud dining with Mitsonori Seki, c, 1968 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128094: Steptoe and Son, film released 1972, starring Wildred Brambell as Albert Steptoe, Harry H Corbett as his son Harold Steptoe, and Carolyn Seymour as wife Zita, pictured on location at St John's Church, Ladbroke Grove, London, Thursday 28th October 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128115: Prince Edward of Kent - The Duke and Duchess of Kent North East Royal Visits The Duchess of Kent at Carlisle Civic Centre 22 November 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128130: Students playing the new Chinese board game GOin April 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128139: Actor and former journalist Alan Browning visiting Newcastle, 13/06/1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128154: Thousands of new produced Austin cars stored on Wythnal Airfield shortly after coming off the production line at Longbridge, Birmingham, 2nd October 1966 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128160: Gerald Harper, star of the TV series Hadleigh, was on Tyneside in November, 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128172: Gerald Harper, star of the TV series Hadleigh, was on Tyneside in November, 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127918: The British Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, is inspecting members of Coventry's Warden Service in Broadgate during his visit to Coventry, 26th September 1941 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127921: Fashion Clothing, 1928 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127924: The first of many hopes. Mr. Don Yielding as he wheels a semi-completed motor cycle on to the assembly track at Meriden. Today the workers' co-operative began the first production at the factory for 18 months, 10th March 1975 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127936: Speedway, Liverpool v Hanley, Doug Serurier (Liverpool) takes the lead from Lindsay Mitchell and Gil Blake (Hanley) 11 July 1949 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127951: Sequined blouse made from powder blue georgette. This is tailored with a square yoke and sequin clusters in silver to make a comtrasting trimming. 'Bishop' sleeves resemble those of a cassock. They are cut very full and gathered at the forearm. Dress designed by Roecliffe and Chapman, 1940 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127981: Clothing: Fashion Men Wear Hats: Ascot Gold Cup Day. A contrast in headgear, August 1944 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5127984: Clothing: Fashion Men Wear Hats: This is what the well-dressed University student must wear in Turin, Italy, and this is Rosso Giovanni, 23, wearing it London yesterday. It's the same as a cap and gown at Oxford (well, almost). It means that Rosso is a student of economics. September 1948 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128020: Hertford Street, Coventry circa 1936 This image shows the Empire Cinema with the Lounge Cafe adjacent. Hertford Street is now part of the Precinct which began construction after 1957 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128038: England v Australia Ashes 3rd Test match at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, July & August 1977. England won by 7 wickets. Picture shows: England batsman Tony Greig is bowled by Aussie Jeff Thomson for 11 in the 1st innings, July 1977 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128068: The Rolling Stones on stage at their free concert in London's Hyde Park on 5 July 1969 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128071: Steptoe and Son photocall to announce that a second feature film of the successful comedy series is to be made. Called 'Steptoe and Son Ride Again' the film - released 1973 - stars Wildred Brambell as Albert Steptoe, Harry H Corbett as his son Harold Steptoe, and Diana Dors, pictured Thursday 15th February 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128089: A major milestone has been reached in the restoration of an historic windmill near Coventry. The original 11-ton roof has been craned back into position at Berkswell Windmill. The sails are due to be fitted early next year. It is all part of a five-year English Heritage-funded project to bring the 185-year-old mill back to its former Georgian glory. It is being overseen by The Friends of the Berkswell Windmill, which formed a charitable trust to part-fund the project. It is hoped the mill will be grinding corn and open to the public by the summer. Jeanette McGarry, who has owned the Grade II-listed building near Balsall Common with her husband since 2004, said: "The cap, or roof, has been returned. The mill is now water-tight and ready for winter." She added: "Windmills are just magical. So many people said 'you could turn that into a really nice house', but that would be sacrilegious. It will be fantastic when it's finished." The 40-ft tall mill is the only one in the West Midlands with its original all-wooden machinery still in place. It was built in 1826 on the site of a much older wooden windmill. It was worked by wind until 1927, and then by diesel engine until 1948 when it closed and fell into disrepair following the death of miller John Hammond. Some initial repairs were carried out in the 1970s. Jeanette said: "It is one of the most complete windmills in the country, having been left as it was when it was last used in 1948. "It's like the Marie Celeste in there. "It's a typical Warwickshire tower mill, with neat brick tower, boat shaped cap and endless chain. "There is still lots more work to be done and the charity is always looking for new volunteers. "For example, more than 500 spring and summer bulbs need to be planted around the mill. "The sails will come back in March and, who knows, flour may once more be produced at this historic mill." 9th December 2011 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128098: Steptoe and Son, film released 1972, starring Wildred Brambell as Albert Steptoe, Harry H Corbett as his son Harold Steptoe, and Carolyn Seymour as wife Zita, pictured on location at St John's Church, Ladbroke Grove, London, Thursday 28th October 1971 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

MPX5128113: Prince Edward of Kent - The Duke and Duchess of Kent North East Royal Visits The Duke and Duchess of Kent arriving at Newcastle Airport 26 February 1974 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images