ZUM4940020: Aug 08, 1954 - The British Empire Leprosy Relief Association at horse guards parade: The British Empire Leprosy Relief Association, founded in 1924, with the aim of spreading the Knowledge that modern science could treat and finally prevent the spread of Leprosy opened their exhibition this morning at the Horse Guards Parade / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4943463: Oct. 10, 1954 - Dickie Valentine Weds, Fans Clamour for autographs. Bobby-sox idol, 24-years old crooner, Dickie Valentine, was married at Carton Hall, Westminster yesterday, to 21 year old Ice-skater, Betty Flynn. Large crowds of fans waited outside to watch the couple leave after the ceremony / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4943765: Oct. 10, 1954 - Italian General Arrives for trieste take-over. major-general, Sir John Winterton, British commander of the Anglo-American occupation forces, received Major-General de Rinsi, at Duino Castle, Trieste, when the Italian General attended a conference at which the transfer of authority in Zone A was discussed / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4943826: Oct. 10, 1954 - Chataway Beats Kuts In 5,000 Metres Race At The White City: Britain's Chris Chataway last night won a great 5,000 metre race against Vladimir Kuts, the Russian world and European record-holder, in a match between London and Moscow at the White City. He won by little more than a yard, and, to the delight of the 40,000 spectators, he beat the world record by five seconds / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4944180: Oct. 19, 1954 - Boxing at Harringay. Jake Tuli v Dai Dower? The Flyweight Championship of the British Empire between Jake Tuli (South Africa), the holder, and Dai Dower (Wales), took place this evening at Harringay. Bippa Photo Shows: Jake Tuli sends out a right, during the fight tonight / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4942835: Oct. 10, 1954 - Chataway beats Kuts in 5,000 meters race at the White City: Britain's Chris Chataway last night won a great 5,000 metre race against Vladimir Kuts, the Russian world and European record-holder, in a match between London and Moscow at the White City. He won by little more than a yard, and to the delight of the 40,000 spectators, he beat the world record by five seconds / Bridgeman Images