MPX5139298: Billy Smart's Circus, once a regular sight in Hills Meadow, Reading made a dramatic spectacle when its largest participants arrived by train. Its elephant performers arrived at Reading General station in August 1970 and paraded their way up Station Hill, through Forbury Road, along Vastern Road and over Reading Bridge. Members of the public lined the streets for some free entertainment. Parade is seen here in George Street before entering Christchurch Meadows Park August 1970 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5139485: Three people who are responsible for guiding the fortunes of the Infantile Paralysis Fellowship (IPF) in Birmingham are (left to right) founder of the Birmingham branch Mrs Edna Collins, Mr Walter Treadwell (secretary) and Mr Harold Burke (chairman). 5th April 1960 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5139483: American singer Tony Bennett has never made any secret of his love for actress Sandie Grant. But when they finally married in New York just after Christmas it was in secret. Singer Tony on Tuesday (4-1-72) with his bride Sandie and daughter Joanna. 4th January 1972 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images