1951 Collection (page 8)

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip return home from the Royal Tour. On the platform at Euston Station the first family greetings are given

Crowds in Liverpool to see Prince Elizabeth and Prince Philip.Hundreds of thousands of ordinary people thronged to the vantage points through the city of Liverpool from which they planned to see

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in Liverpool. The Royal couple at Lime Street Station. Pictured in Liverpool after their return from a Royal Tour. November 1951

Directors of Liverpool Football Club at their special meeting when they decided on a shortlist of candidates for the managership of the club

Portsmouth v Newcastle United, League Division One, Fratton Park. Final score 3-1 to Portsmouth. Pictured, Newcastle goalkeeper, Ronnie Simpson. 27th October 1951

Bernard Cribbins, star of stage, film and TV fame, went fishing at Walton-on-Thames. 18th January 1951

Entrance to the West Wycombe Caves also known as The Hell Fire Caves which are a network of man-made chalk and flint caverns which extend a quarter of a mile underground below the village of West

Tourist in the West Wycombe Caves also known as The Hell Fire Caves which are a network of man-made chalk and flint caverns which extend a quarter of a mile underground below the village of West

Its all a matter of saving fuel although miners wives seeing the new-style ranges to be installed in their South Moor homes

Woodhorn Colliery, Ashington. 2nd March 1951

Simone Silva, french actress pictured at film premiere of Cyrano de Bergerac, London, 28th September 1951

Princess Elizabeth smiles at the crowds along the route during her visit to the West Midlands. June 1951

Patients from the Childrens Hospital watch Princess Elizabeth as she passes through Ladywood. 9th June 1951

Alderman Sir Wilfrid Martineau (left), chairman of Birmingham Education Committee, greeting Princess Elizabeth at Villa Park. With them is Lord Willoughby de Broke, Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire

Actress Julie Andrews. 10th December 1951

Road improvement Cwmcarn and Abercarn will mean enclosing the canal between the two communitys and covering over the pipe works with earth and cement to form the foundations for a wider road

Torquay United manager Eric Webber, pictured in front of the old grandstand in October 1951

Bristol 1950s Union Street

1951 Bristol Rovers Geoff Bradford in action against Leyton Orient at St James Park the old south stand in the background. 13th January 1951

Historical pageant on The Downs as the country celebrated the Festival of Britain in 1951. Dressed as Cavaliers, 17th century costume

Bristol Colston Hall was reopened by the Duke of Gloucester in 1951, the same year as the Festival of Britain

1951 Bristol City v Bristol Rovers derby at Ashton Gate 15th September 1951

Princess Margaret inspecting cadets at BRNC Dartmouth during a visit in April 1951. Her Royal Highess arrived by train at Kingswear where she was met by Earl Fortescue for the barge trip over

Sefton Park Palm House, Liverpool, 15th May 1951. Renovations underway ahead of The 1951 Liverpool Festival - Merseyside 22nd July - 12th August, Part of the Festival of Britain

Manchesters Lord Mayor Colonels P Dawson and the commanding officer of the Manchester Regiment, Colonel Edward F Woolsey, inspect the regiments colours and silver drums

The Manchester Regiment led by the band seen here marching pass Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester. 11th May 1951

Arabian stallion Rustum Bey, owned by Mrs Freda Williams, pictured with the foal he sired from a wild Dartmoor mare. 27th April 1951

Covent Garden Flower Show 12th June 1951 Pearly Kings and Queens seen here arriving at the Covent Garden Flower Show

Covent Garden Flower Show 12th June 1951 Herbert Morrison MP seen here meeting the children of the Pearly Kings and Queens at the opening of the Covent Garden Flower Show

Porters from Covent Garden Flower and Vegetable market race with baskets stacked on their head as part of the Covent Garden Flower Show 12th June 1951

Covent Garden Flower Show 12th June 1951 Drinking competition at the Covent Garden Flower Show

Primo Carnera v Larry Gains, Wrestling match, 23rd October 1951. Both are former professional heavyweight boxers, nicknames, Ambling Alp and Larrupin Larry

This is the other chorus at Londons Drury Lane Theatre. The line that gets no applause from the audience The cleaners start work when the ballerinas of the show " Carousel" have gone home

Two and half year old David Leigh looks up to a Control Officers Brian Wells. David wants to be a a patrol man when he grows up. 16th October 1951

Beer delivery for the Old Shambles, Manchester, October 12th 1951

They make the feathers fly. Pauline Wills, aged 20, of Tunbridge wells helps baillifs wife Mrs. Gladys Banks, at home farm, Whiligh Estate, East Sussex, to prepare the Christmas geese

The Albert bridge illuminated at night in London 1951

A Butcher at work at Davids Smith Butchery, Coventry Circa 1951

Children on boating lake at Festival of Britain 1951 in Battersea pleasure gardens

Visitor enjoying big dipper and other rides at the Festival of Britain pleasure gardens. 11th May 1951

Room at Mount Batten Airport. Circa 1951

Dizzy Gillespie and Johnny Richards at Discovery Records Hollywood. Circa 6th June 1951

Stoke centre-half Frank Mountford diving to head away a George Robledo shot at Newcastle. 19th August 1951 P009917

Holidays: Children Sayes Court Gardens, Deptford: Dennis, complete except for bathing costume heads for the water, and the fun and games of the pool. June 1951 P024479

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Children: Fancy Dress: Wishford Fair Fancy Dress Contest. Wendy Goodman. May 1951 P024239

Children - Fancy Dress: This squad of toddlers have lots to learn about soldiering. But, as Chelson Pensioners complete with sticks, medals

Cardiff Speedway riders line up for a practice at the new Penarth Road Stadium, Cardiff - 3rd March 1951

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Step back in time to the year 1951, where a parade at Cleethorpes brought joy and excitement to the streets. Meanwhile, an advertisement for the Triumph Renown motor car showcased elegance and sophistication on four wheels. In another corner of advertising, Reagan Chesterfield enticed smokers with their smooth cigarettes. The Festival of Britain was a spectacle to behold, offering breathtaking views from its South Bank location in London. The iconic Skylon stood tall as a symbol of progress and innovation during this grand event. Visitors were transported into fantastical realms through Pauline Baynes' enchanting illustrations in Goblin Market. Amidst political turmoil, Chairman Mao's Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster captured attention and stirred emotions around the world. Yet within the comfort of a living room at the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition in London, visitors delved into mysteries alongside literature's greatest detective. Sports enthusiasts eagerly awaited the Spanish Grand Prix as depicted on an eye-catching poster that promised thrilling races and fierce competition. And what better way to explore British roads than behind the wheel of an MG TD? This classic British car embodied style and adventure. As we reflect on 1951, we are reminded of how artistry merged with history during the Festival of Britain – a celebration that left an indelible mark on culture and design alike.