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1954 Collection

Background image1954 Collection: Wilhelm Furtwangler

Wilhelm Furtwangler
WILHELM FURTWANGLER Widely recognised as one of the great musical conductors of the twentieth century

Background image1954 Collection: Advert, Vickers Viscount, BEA

Advert, Vickers Viscount, BEA
Advert, Vickers Viscount Airplane flown by British European Airways, with Rolls Royce engines Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Royal Australian Air Force - Douglas Dakota A65-80

Royal Australian Air Force - Douglas Dakota A65-80 at K-16 Air Base, near Seoul, in Korea. Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Colonel Norton, at 28, 000 ft, on Everest, 1924

Colonel Norton, at 28, 000 ft, on Everest, 1924
Photograph showing Colonel Edward Felix Norton (1884-1954) climbing Everest, at a height of about 28, 000 feet, 1924

Background image1954 Collection: R. Bannister Runs Mile

R. Bannister Runs Mile
Roger Bannister of Great Britain, with a time of 3 mins 59.4 seconds, becomes the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, at the Iffley Road Sports Ground, England

Background image1954 Collection: HRH Queen Elizabeth II

HRH Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). She is wearing the George IV State Diadem or Diamond Diadem. Date: circa 1954

Background image1954 Collection: 1954 Jaguar C type

1954 Jaguar C type at Aintree, J. Kelly

Background image1954 Collection: Kayser Bondor advertisement

Kayser Bondor advertisement
Advert for Kayser Bondor nylon stockings featuring the fabulous legs of a lady, revealed under a fluttering skirt

Background image1954 Collection: Ford V8 Pilot 1954 Green light

Ford V8 Pilot 1954 Green light

Background image1954 Collection: Jane Russell in The French Line

Jane Russell in The French Line (1954) - an RKO Radio Picture. Directed by Howard Hughes Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: BSA A7 Shooting Star 1954 Green

BSA A7 Shooting Star 1954 Green

Background image1954 Collection: Ely Cathedral in the snow by Ernest Uden

Ely Cathedral in the snow by Ernest Uden
Ely Cathedral pictured in the snow

Background image1954 Collection: Dior dress and Fath suit, 1954

Dior dress and Fath suit, 1954
A dress in diaphanous floral chiffon with a 3D rose at the shoulder and a leather belt at the waist by Christian Dior

Background image1954 Collection: Fashions for 1954

Fashions for 1954
On the left, a caramel coloured restaurant suit in heavy silk shantung, its melting shoulder line, vertically seamed jacket, slanting pockets " are all allies for your pleasant evening"

Background image1954 Collection: Blackpool / Pleasure Beach

Blackpool / Pleasure Beach
Blackpool, Lancashire: the Pleasure Beach

Background image1954 Collection: BSA A7 Shooting Star 1954 Green

BSA A7 Shooting Star 1954 Green

Background image1954 Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured together in the Grand Entrance in Buckingham Palace in 1954

Background image1954 Collection: TV DINNER, 1954. Packaging for Swansons turkey TV dinner

TV DINNER, 1954. Packaging for Swansons turkey TV dinner, 1954, designed to resemble a television set

Background image1954 Collection: Seven women police officers in netball team

Seven women police officers in netball team
Seven women police officers in the 1954 Met Police netball team, posing with a ball and a netball post. They include Heather Walker, Nora Blacklock, June Barrett and Pat Stacke. Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: 1950s Cinema - Childrens Saturday Matinee

1950s Cinema - Childrens Saturday Matinee. Boys and girls looking up at the screen and laughing. Two of the boys are wearing ABC badges -- the name of the cinema. Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Saffron Walden by Madge Howard

Saffron Walden by Madge Howard
Saffron Walden in Essex, East Anglia, UK, showing a peaceful high street with half-timbered houses with pageting (decorated plaster work typical of the region) during the summer months

Background image1954 Collection: Boy and Bicycle by the River Severn

Boy and Bicycle by the River Severn
A boy and his bicycle on the banks of the River Severn at Bewdley Bridge, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Background image1954 Collection: Darbishire Ufo Fake

Darbishire Ufo Fake
Schoolboy Stephen Darbishire photographs this Adamski-type UFO at Coniston, Lancashire : it will be many years before he will admit it is a fake

Background image1954 Collection: Ufos / Reich Device

Ufos / Reich Device
One of Wilhelm Reichs weather-influencing devices which also affect UFOs, and could perhaps destroy them

Background image1954 Collection: Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1954 Le Mans. Creator: Unknown

Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1954 Le Mans. Creator: Unknown
Jaguar D type, Mike Hawthorn 1954 Le Mans

Background image1954 Collection: Roger Bannister - First sub-4 minute mile - Iffley Road

Roger Bannister - First sub-4 minute mile - Iffley Road
Roger Bannister of Great Britain (1929-2018), with a time of 3 mins 59.4 seconds, becomes the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes, at the Iffley Road Sports Ground, England on 6th may 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Jaguar XK120 Coupe, 1954, Blue

Jaguar XK120 Coupe, 1954, Blue
Jaguar XK120 Coupe 1954 Blue

Background image1954 Collection: Cargo ship Tresillian wrecked in storm, 1954

Cargo ship Tresillian wrecked in storm, 1954
Cargo ship Tresillian of the Hain Steamship Co. (St Ives) lost on the night of 29th to 30th November 1954 in St Georges Channel near Ireland with heavy loss of life

Background image1954 Collection: Hirwaun Station, Wales

Hirwaun Station, Wales
0-6-0 Pannier Tank locomotive No. 9473 steams into Hirwaun Station on 7th June 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Firefighters at the scene of a fire, Wildcroft Manor

Firefighters at the scene of a fire, Wildcroft Manor
Firefighters at the scene of a fire at Wildcroft Manor, Putney Heath, SW London

Background image1954 Collection: Rocky Marciano (left) defending his heavyweight title in a fight against Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx

Rocky Marciano (left) defending his heavyweight title in a fight against Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx
MARCIANO & CHARLES, 1954. Rocky Marciano (left) defending his heavyweight title in a fight against Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City, 17 June 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Portrait of Winston Churchill

Portrait of Winston Churchill
A colour tinted photograph of Winston Churchill stood in the gardens of 10 Downing Street during the second world war

Background image1954 Collection: Llanfaes Bridge, standing over The River Usk in Brecon, a market town

Llanfaes Bridge, standing over The River Usk in Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 24th February 1954

Background image1954 Collection: de Havilland DH. 112 Sea Venom F. A. W. 21 XA539

de Havilland DH. 112 Sea Venom F. A. W. 21 XA539
de Havilland DH.112 Sea Venom F.A.W.21 XA539, flying with the Aero Flight from RAE Bedford. First flown on 21 May 1954, delivered on 03 June 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Coveracks new lifeboat, 1954

Coveracks new lifeboat, 1954
Coveracks new lifeboat, William Taylor of Oldham, being hauled up the slipway on 24th July 1954. It cost 25, 000 to build. Cornwall. Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Fall / Pekingese / 1954

Fall / Pekingese / 1954
CHAMPION CAVERSHAM KU KU OF YAM. Owned by Lunham and De Pledge

Background image1954 Collection: Poster, River Thames at Westminster, London

Poster, River Thames at Westminster, London. Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Emeryson Jaguar at Goodwood, England

Emeryson Jaguar at Goodwood, England
1st Handicap Sports race, Paul Emerys Emeryson Jaguar in the pits at Goodwood, England Easter 19th April 1954. Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Left to right: NaCP attorneys George E

Left to right: NaCP attorneys George E
NaCP ATTORNEYS, 1954. Left to right: NaCP attorneys George E.C. Hayes, Thurgood Marshall and James Nabrit, Jr. celebrate their victory in the Brown vs

Background image1954 Collection: LCC-LFB fatal warehouse fire, Langley Street WC2

LCC-LFB fatal warehouse fire, Langley Street WC2
Three firemen died fighting this blaze in a Covent Garden warehouse in Langley Street. The first crews to arrive, from Clerkenwell fire station, found the warehouse well alight

Background image1954 Collection: ROBERT CAPA (1913-1954). Hungarian-born American war photographer

ROBERT CAPA (1913-1954). Hungarian-born American war photographer. Capa photographing a May Day demonstration in Tokyo, 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Lambretta 150 ld Scooter

Lambretta 150 ld Scooter

Background image1954 Collection: This is it! Your 1954 Holiday, Prestatyn Holiday Camp

This is it! Your 1954 Holiday, Prestatyn Holiday Camp
Cover illustration for This is it! Your 1954 Holiday, Prestatyn Holiday Camp. A smiling woman looks down at the holiday camp buildings

Background image1954 Collection: Humber Hawk advertisement

Humber Hawk advertisement
Advertisement for the 1954 Humber Hawk car, packed with power and aready to prove it

Background image1954 Collection: English Rose Corsetry advertisement

English Rose Corsetry advertisement
Advert for the new corselette from English Rose corsetry, exquisitely styled and entirely without bones

Background image1954 Collection: Two types of dresses, 1954

Two types of dresses, 1954
On the left, an 1890-inspired party frock in striped taffeta with the stand-up collar, tight bodice, near-crinoline skirt, and steel-buttoned

Background image1954 Collection: Queens Visit to Uganda

Queens Visit to Uganda
ELIZABETH II arrives with the Duke of Edinburgh who shakes hands with the Mugabi of Ankole at Katunguru during a short visit to Uganda in 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Pietro Annigoni

Pietro Annigoni (1910-1988) Italian artist most famous for his 1954 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, here painting in his studio

Background image1954 Collection: Epsom Derby - 1954

Epsom Derby - 1954
Epsom Downs, the Gentlemens Mobile Toilet, provided by Ewell Council 3rd June 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Cadburys advertisement, 1954

Cadburys advertisement, 1954
Advert for the Birmingham confectionary firm, Cadburys showing a young couple taking a tour of the companys Factory in a Garden at Bournville

Background image1954 Collection: Fall / Wire Fox Terrier / 54

Fall / Wire Fox Terrier / 54
CHAMPION TORRARD SUSAN Owned by Haisan. Head study. Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: JACQUES COUSTEAU (1910-1997). French oceanographer

JACQUES COUSTEAU (1910-1997). French oceanographer. Driving his underwater electric scooter in a scene from his film The Silent World, filmed in 1954-55 and released in 1956

Background image1954 Collection: MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress

MARILYN MONROE (1926-1962). American cinema actress. Marilyn. 100 pinup photographs of Marilyn Monroe selected by Sydney Skolsky, c1954

Background image1954 Collection: UFO Book

UFO Book
Michel CARROUGES, Les Apparitions de Martiens The incident depicted is the October 1954 encounter between Marius Dewilde and aliens at Quarouble, France Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Royal Enfield Bullet 350 cc G2 1954 made in England in India

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 cc G2 1954 made in England in India

Background image1954 Collection: Boeing Stratocruiser N1022V Pan Am Singapore

Boeing Stratocruiser N1022V Pan Am Singapore
N1022v was Pan Ams first Stratocruiser delivered. It had been Boeings prototype. Pan Am flew it as Clipper Nightingale until 1960. Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: The Number 1 lifeboat of Padstow Station, the Joseph Hiram Chadwick

The Number 1 lifeboat of Padstow Station, the Joseph Hiram Chadwick, seen against a backdrop of typical Cornish cottages before putting to sea. 1st October 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Nearly 700 West Indian men, women and children arrive at Plymouth on SS Auriga in a mass

Nearly 700 West Indian men, women and children arrive at Plymouth on SS Auriga in a mass immigration party to find homes

Background image1954 Collection: Ufos / Reichs Cloudbuster

Ufos / Reichs Cloudbuster
Wilhelm Reich finds that his weather-influencing devices also affect UFOs, and could perhaps destroy them; here he is operating one of his instruments

Background image1954 Collection: Steam Railway locomotive Princess Margaret Star Class

Steam Railway locomotive Princess Margaret Star Class 4-6-0 4000 Class No. 4056 Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Y2K Stirling Moss 1954 winning Aintree Trophy Race Liverpool in a Masserati motor car

Y2K Stirling Moss 1954 winning Aintree Trophy Race Liverpool in a Masserati motor car racing Stirling Moss became a legend in motor racing

Background image1954 Collection: Henley-on-Thames Station, Oxfordshire, 1954

Henley-on-Thames Station, Oxfordshire, 1954
A view of Henley-on-Thames station in Oxfordshire in 1954, showing the dead end of the terminus

Background image1954 Collection: HRH Queen Elizabeth II - wearing the George IV State Diadem

HRH Queen Elizabeth II - wearing the George IV State Diadem
HRH Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). She is wearing the George IV State Diadem or Diamond Diadem. Date: circa 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Fall / Staff. Bull Terrier

Fall / Staff. Bull Terrier
Three dogs together - CHAMPION GODFREYs PRIDE CHAMPION DELLA OF IMPKIN CHAMPION GO DELLAS PRIDE Owners: Ford and Dady

Background image1954 Collection: Music cover, Papa Loves Mambo, Perry Como

Music cover, Papa Loves Mambo, Perry Como
Music cover, Papa Loves Mambo, by Al Hoffman, Dick Manning and Bix Reichner, recorded by Perry Como, from an MGM film starring Lana Turner and Ricardo Montalban. 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANTY BOAC London Airport

Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANTY BOAC London Airport
BOAC Stratocruiser Coriolanus joined the fleet in 1954 flying the transatlantic route

Background image1954 Collection: Advert for Goblin teasmade 1954

Advert for Goblin teasmade 1954
How nice to receive a Goblin teasmade

Background image1954 Collection: Breakdown lorry from Lambeth fire station in action

Breakdown lorry from Lambeth fire station in action
The breakdown lorry, from Lambeth fire station, being deployed to move a lorry involved in a serious accident with the OXO lorry in the distance

Background image1954 Collection: Bicycle taxi

Bicycle taxi

Background image1954 Collection: 1954 Morris Oxford Series II. Creator: Unknown

1954 Morris Oxford Series II. Creator: Unknown
1954 Morris Oxford Series II

Background image1954 Collection: Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANUC BOAC London Airport

Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANUC BOAC London Airport
Originally part of the United Airlines fleet servicing the Hawaii route, the Stratocruisers were sold to BOAC in 1954. This one was renamed Clio and became G-ANUC. Date: 1955

Background image1954 Collection: Pinball wizard Ford pop hot rod release signed

Pinball wizard Ford pop hot rod release signed
Ford Popular (Hotrod) 1954 Yellow

Background image1954 Collection: 1950s USA Arrow Magazine Advert (detail)

1950s USA Arrow Magazine Advert (detail)

Background image1954 Collection: A Boeing 377-10-28 Stratocruiser G-ALSD Cassiopeia of BOA

A Boeing 377-10-28 Stratocruiser G-ALSD Cassiopeia of BOA
A Boeing 377-10-28 Stratocruiser, G-ALSD, Cassiopeia, of BOAC at the 1954 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at London Airport. Date: 1954

Background image1954 Collection: WORLD CUP, 1954. Victor Rodriguez Andrade of Uruguay (left)

WORLD CUP, 1954. Victor Rodriguez Andrade of Uruguay (left) and Nathaniel Lofthouse of England face off during the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland

Background image1954 Collection: LCC-LFB Wandsworth Fire Station appliance room

LCC-LFB Wandsworth Fire Station appliance room
The newly opened fire station at Wandsworth, West Hill, with the stations appliances plus an Auxiliary Fire Service pump lined up in the appliance room

Background image1954 Collection: Horrabridge Station, Devon, August 1954

Horrabridge Station, Devon, August 1954
A view of Horrabridge Station in Devon, taken from the window of a train carriage at the station in August 1954, showing the platform, station building and signal box

Background image1954 Collection: MONROE & DIMAGGIO, c1954. Marilyn Monroe and her husband Joe DiMaggio

MONROE & DIMAGGIO, c1954. Marilyn Monroe and her husband Joe DiMaggio, waving to a crowd. Photograph, c1954

Background image1954 Collection: Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback

Background image1954 Collection: Nursery Characters - How Many Can You Spot? by Pauline Bayne

Nursery Characters - How Many Can You Spot? by Pauline Bayne
Stunningly detailed illustration by Pauline Baynes featuring no less than 56 different nursery rhyme characters. Can you spot them all? If not, there is a key to the picture in Holly Leaves, 1954

Background image1954 Collection: Accessories for Sunshine, 1954

Accessories for Sunshine, 1954
A woman sits enjoying the holiday sunshine surrounded by raffia accessories including a huge coolie hat, natural sandals, red sandals, a cone bag, an Ascher cotton square in diced blue and white

Background image1954 Collection: Ufos / Stanford / Padre Is

Ufos / Stanford / Padre Is
UFO seen by Ray Stanford at Padre Island, Texas, USA

Background image1954 Collection: Photograph of Matapan PH, Dagenham (Old), Essex

Photograph of Matapan PH, Dagenham (Old), Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background image1954 Collection: A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt

A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954



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"1954: A Year of Milestones and Iconic Moments" In 1954, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. HRH Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, ushering in a new era for the British monarchy. Meanwhile, Roger Bannister etched his name into sporting legend by becoming the first man to run a mile in under four minutes at Iffley Road. Colonel Norton's daring expedition to Everest in 1924 captured imaginations worldwide, but it was not until 1954 that mountaineers finally conquered its treacherous summit. At an astonishing altitude of 28, 000 feet, Colonel Norton's triumph became a symbol of human perseverance and determination. On the roads, Ford V8 Pilot received a green light in 1954 with its sleek design and powerful performance captivating car enthusiasts. The vibrant green color added an element of excitement as drivers embraced this stylish automobile. Amidst snowy landscapes stood Ely Cathedral immortalized by Ernest Uden's lens. Its majestic beauty against nature's white canvas showcased architectural brilliance and evoked a sense of awe-inspiring tranquility. The silver screen dazzled audiences with Jane Russell starring in "The French Line, " capturing hearts with her undeniable talent and allure. Her presence epitomized Hollywood glamour during this golden age of cinema. BSA A7 Shooting Star motorcycles roared through streets painted in striking shades of green while Kayser Bondor advertisements adorned billboards showcasing fashionable trends for men and women alike. These iconic images reflected society's obsession with style and individuality during this transformative decade. Notable conductor Wilhelm Furtwangler mesmerized audiences around the globe with his musical genius, leaving listeners spellbound by his interpretations of classical masterpieces. His performances transcended boundaries and united people through their shared love for music.

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