1956 Collection (page 4)

Diana Dors in the dress she wore to the premiere of the film An Alligator Named Daisy at he Odeon, Marble Arch. The dress hass 100000 sequins arranged to resemble alligator skin

John Mayall aged 23 with his wife Pamela. He went on to form John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers in 1963. 7th May 1956

Animals Chimps Tea Party at London Zoo

Piper J-3 Cub G-AFFJ with the Everell single-blade propeller
Piper J-3 Cub G-AFFJ (msn 1165), seen with the Everell patented single-blade automatic variable- pitch propeller. The single propeller blade was balanced by a counterweight and was free to pivot

The Queen & Prince Philip on Royal Tour of West Country, 9th May 1956
This image shows the Queen and Prince Philip in a car outside a decorated Grampound Road station in Cornwall, while on a Royal Tour of the West Country, 9th May 1956

Goodyear GA-33 Inflatoplane
Goodyear Ga-33 Inflatoplane Unusual Rubber Inflatable Light-Aircraft Design Taking-Off Flown by Pilot Dick Ulm Date: 1956

Christmas decorations at Paddington Station, 1956
The Lawn at Paddington Station is decorated for Christmas in this view from 1956. A Santas Grotto is in the centre of The Lawn raising money for the Greater London Fund for the Blind

Statue of Apollo at Place Massena, Nice, South of France

Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar 1956
3610035 Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar 1956 by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

1956 AMC Rambler 4-Door Sedan Custom

Buick pulling an Airstream Trailer in Pisa, Italy as part of a Wally Byam 1956 European Caravan

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Launceston Station, 9th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen & Prince Philip on platform 1 at Launceston Station on 9th May 1956, as part of their Royal Tour of the West Country

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen & Prince Philip at Launceston Station, 9th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen & Prince Philip being greeted on platform 1 at Launceston Station on 9th May 1956, as part of their Royal Tour of the West Country

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Liskeard Station, 9th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen being welcomed at Liskeard station in Cornwall as part of her Royal Tour of the West Country on 9th May 1956

Royal Tour of West Country - The Queen at Barnstaple Station, 8th May 1956
This photograph shows The Queen inspecting troops at Barnstaple station in North Devon as part of her Royal Tour of the West Country on 8th May 1956

Royal Visit from H. M. The Queen to Bristol Temple Meads, 17th April 1956
This image shows H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on a visit to Bristol Temple Meads station on 17th April 1956. Her majesty is being greeted by the Lord Mayor

Hiller YH-32 Hornet 55-4963
United States Army - Hiller YH-32-UH Hornet 55-4963 (msn 7), at an air display on a US Naval Air Station, (note the single-bladed tail-rotor and the hand-held starting engine)

Actress Jinx Falkenburg arrives in Monte Carlo ahead of the wedding of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier. 14th April 1956

Swansea West Pier which has been closed to the public because of dangerous conditions of its timber. 10th April 1956

Portraits of Grace Kelly at the Princes Palace of Monaco ahead of her wedding. April 1956

The wedding of Prince Rainer and Princess Grace Kelly. Monaco 19th April 1956

The marriage of Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Pictured, Princess Grace kneels at the altar during benediction at the Chapel of Sainte Devote

The arrival of Grace Kelly in Monte Carlo for her wedding to Prince Rainier III in the following days. Pictured, three British girls at Monte Carlo harbour, they are (from left) Norma Arnould

Sir Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and John Mills in the 1956 Royal Variety Show

Anthony Quayle and wife Dorothy Hyson sitting by fire place of their London home - 24 November 1956

Soho Fair leg contest held at the Mandrake Club in Meard Street, Soho. The winner Miss Karen Shaw of Notting Hill Gate, London with admirers. 12th July 1956

Bandleader Roy Kenton, 25, marries 18-year-old singer of the band Jean Barry at St Philips Church, Kensington. The band came along and blew them a fanfare as they left the church. 3rd September 1956

A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton seen here trimming shoes 26th April 1956

Shoes being finished and trimmed at the H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham. 30th July 1956

A Nigerian dancer from the Efik tribe stops at the end of a traditional dance for The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh during their Royal Tour

People enjoying a trip down the canal. September 1956

Jean Rogers (23) of Liverpool, won the first heat in the Miss Blackpool £; 1000 bathing beauty contest in an old swimsuit after hitch-hiking from Liverpool. 14th June 1956

14-year-old Arthur Waterworth of Droylsden shows off his tattooed forearms. 13th January 1956

Suez Crisis 1956 The Egyptian Destroyer Ibrahim El Awal is escourted into Haifa Harbour by Israeli warships. The ship (previously HMS Cottesmore)

Suez Crisis 1956 Soldiers on the troopship Empire Ken as it prepares to leave for the Mediterranean. For reasons known only to himself one of the men on the left hand side of the picture is holding

St Helens 13-2 Halifax, Rugby League Challenge Cup Final match, Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday 28th April 1956

Belinda Lee, British actress previews the evening dresses she will be wearing this year at the Cannes Film Festival, pictured April 1956

Porters John Healy and and Robert White armed with brooms pause to look at the new magpie sweeper as driver Alfred Warner drives past in Central Station, Glasgow. 16th April 1956

Singer and actor Tommy Steele says goodbye to his mother outside their home in Bermondsey, London, to go to Cafe de Paris. 22nd January 1957

Singer and actor Tommy Steele. 29th December 1956

Marilyn Monroe and her husband, playwright Arthur Miller, pictured in Englefield, Surrey. The couple had married on 29th June of 1956

21-year-old actress Anne Reid at home in Kensington packing her bags before leaving for London Airport. She is going to Beirut with the Regents Park Shakespearean Company for two weeks

American singer Pat Boone in the UK for a series of television and variety engagements. 22 year old Pat is a father of three children. He has sold 14, 000, 000 records in two years

The Marriage of Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier
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Street Vendor selling adult content magazines in West London, 9th May 1956. Magazines on sale include the following titles, Wink, Whisper, Detective Weekly, Confidential, The Lowdown, Kippling

Jean Shelford, 25, sunbathing near her home at Richmond, Surrey, wearing a bikini swimsuit she designed and made. 7th May 1956

Newington Trawlers Ltd sidewinder trawler Warwick Deeping (H151) seen here leaving St Andrews Dock for the northern fishing grounds. 13th September 1956

Vivien Leigh during rehearsals for the play South Sea Bubble, by Noel Coward. The Opera House, Manchester. 19th March 1956

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In 1956, a pivotal year in history, the world witnessed remarkable events and cultural icons that left an indelible mark on society. American civil rights advocate Rosa Parks fearlessly took her seat at the front of a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama, challenging segregation and igniting a movement for equality. Seated behind her was reporter Nicholas C. Criss, capturing this powerful moment that would forever change the course of history. Meanwhile, as people dreamt of exploration and adventure, posters showcasing glamorous travel options emerged. The Cunard Line poster beckoned travelers to embark on luxurious voyages across vast oceans. The Monaco Grand Prix Poster enticed adrenaline junkies with promises of thrilling races through picturesque streets. For those seeking relaxation amidst stunning landscapes, an Aegean cruise was advertised as the perfect escape from everyday life. And while some embarked on physical journeys, others delved into captivating stories within the pages of "Stories of the Old Testament" by Pauline Baynes. On the roads of America, a Ford F100 pickup truck painted in mesmerizing blue metallic captured attention with its rugged charm and reliability. This iconic vehicle became synonymous with hard work and determination. Across continents, royalty graced towns during momentous visits - such as Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Abingdon on November 2nd - symbolizing unity and tradition amidst changing times. Bright lights illuminated Blackpool as tourists flocked to witness its enchanting annual display known as Blackpool Illuminations - a spectacle that brought joy to all who beheld it. In popular culture, Robbie the Robot from "Forbidden Planet" captivated audiences' imaginations with his futuristic allure and technological marvels. Magazines like Tatler adorned their covers with elegance and sophistication reminiscent of an era defined by gracefulness and refinement.