1957 Collection (page 2)

Picture shows on the left, the curved building, The Great Western Hotel. The Great Western Hotel had been a grand building which curved around the junction of High Street and Alexandra Road

Southern Locomotive, Lydford, at Okehampton Station, 1957
A Southern Railway locomotive, no.34106 (named Lydford and part of the Battle of Britain class) sits at Okehampton Station in June 1957

Sheree Winton, English TV presenter, with her son 2 year old Dale Winton. Dale went on to become a major Television presenter himself. Picture taken 24th July 1957

Photo shows Gerald Durrell and Jacqueline Durrell with their pet Chimpanzee Cholmondley. Gerald Durrell was a British naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, author and television presenter

Judy Garland with her husband Sydney Luft at the Savoy Hotel in London October 1957

Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC
Beagle A.61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC (msn B.606, ex WE587), of the Airways Aero Club. Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B

Poster, Map of Royal Britain. 1957

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Zapotec Civilization. 1947. Mural Pre-Hispanic Mexico and Colony in the corridor of the north wall. Detail

Nato Headquarters, Izmir, Turkey - now the Allied Air Component Command Headquarters Date: 1957

Designer Ray Stits Kneeling by and Test-Pilot Bob ( Robe?
Designer Ray Stits Kneeling by and Test-Pilot Bob ( Robert ) Starr the Stits SA-2A Sky Baby Worlds Smallest Aircraft World-Record Record-Breaker Experimental Homebuilt Unusual-Design in 1952 Date

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). History of Mexico: from the Conquest to 1930. 1929 - 1931. Detail of the central wall with scenes

Boeing Stratocruiser G-AKGK BOAC, London Airport
The instantly recognisable fuselage shape of the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser. Canopus was one of the more famous BOAC Stratocruisers operating on the between 1950 and 1959

AC Aceca 1957 Red

Broadway Station, c. 1957
This photograph shows a steam locomotive at Broadway Station in Worcestershire, c.1957. Broadway opened in 1904 and closed in the 1960s

The first Fairey Delta 2 WG774 in 1957 markings
The first Fairey Delta 2, WG774, in 1957 markings as a showcase to the British aircraft industry. Date: 1957

From an American magazine
MARS BAR AD, 1957. From an American magazine

Queen Elizabeth II North America visit - with Nixon, 1957
The royal visit to North America, 1957. Vice president Nixon points out the surrounding landmarks on the steps of the Capitol to Queen Elizabeth II, who looks in the opposite direction. Mrs

FROZEN FOOD AD, 1957. Some Freeze Food... Birds Eye Freezes Flavor. advertisement for Birds Eye frozen foods, from an American magazine, 1957

Morgan Plus 4 Britain

Going with a Swing
Humorous illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing Gran pop the orang utan swinging on vines. Entitled Gran pop travels a la Carte

Poster for the 15th Monaco Grand Prix on the 19th May 1957

Donald E Keyhoe
Director of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena [NICAP], and author of three books on flying saucers

Ground floor of new mess hall at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 25th April 1957, which was opened today (by John Thompson)

Bill Haley on his first visit to England which was largely sponsored by the Daily Mirror. Fan Marie Imiah from Glasgow wearing her Rock around the Clock skirt awaiting Bill at Waterloo

West Indies cricket tour of England 1957, Our picture shows, Warwickshire v West Indies, 3 day match (7th, 8th, 9th August 1957) at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Roy Gilchrist

Chrysler Jupiter-C sounding rocket at Cape Canaveral on 8 August 1957 prior to the third and final sub-orbital test of a re-entry nose cone

Three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen
Photograph of three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen repairing the engine of an A Squadron, 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier, Malaya

Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBA BOAC Singapore 1957
Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBA of BOAC at Singapore on 9 December 1957 Date: 1957

LONG ISLAND: CLAMMING, 1957. Two nuns in habits, clam digging in the water off of Long Island, New York. Photograph by Toni Frissell, 1957

Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Nevada Test, 23rd July 1957

The West Indies Cricket Team - Tour of England 1957. Featured are the brilliant (Sir) Garfield (Gary) Sobers, Frank Worrell, Everton Weekes, (Sir) Wesley Winfield Hall and Sonny Ramadhin

Movie star Sophia Loren
Greece: 1957 Movie star Sophia Loren in a scene from the film Boy on a Dolphin

Firefighters in action in Commercial Road, East London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at business premises, 81/85 Commercial Road, East London, 18 June 1957. The first floor, a large tailors workshop

Martha of Norway
MARTHA, CROWN PRINCESS OF NORWAY Daughter of Princess Charles of Sweden, she married Crown Prince Olav of Norway in 1929. She died 3 years before Olav became King of Norway in 1957. Date: 1901 - 1954

HMS Warrior R31
Royal Navy - HMS Warrior R31, a Colossus-class light aircraft carrier, in March 1946. (Warrior was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy from 1946 to 1948 as HMCS Warrior)

Simone Silva french actress with compere McDonald Hobley during filming of ABC Television Show Bid For Fame, in their Birmingham Studio, Sunday 17th November 1957

Whittington Castle, Shropshire, which Mrs Lena Jones rents for 10s a week. 26th March 1957

Actor Cary Grant with Ingrid Bergman November 1957

A Vintage Season for Debutantes
Page from The Tatler by the magazines social editor, Jennifer, listing some of the events taking place during the Season of 1957, together with portraits of two debutantes

Natasha Parry on Tatler cover 1957
Actress Natasha Parry, wife of director Peter Brook, featured on the front cover of The Tatler and Bystander magazine, 20 November 1957

Sir Godfrey Baring, Vanity Fair, Spy
SIR GODFREY BARING, 1st Baronet (1871-1957) Liberal Member of Parliament for Barnstaple and the Isle of Wight. Caption: Isle of Wight Date: 1871 - 1957

Turkey - Istanbul - Princes Islands (Prinkipo) - Buyukada
Constantinople - Princes Islands - Buyukada - the largest of the nine islands (a place of exile for the Byzantine Empresses). Today, the rich inhabitants of Istanbul have their summerhouses here

Sputnik I prior to its launch on 9 October 1957. Date: 1957

A Couple Swing Dancing
United States: c. 1957 A couple swing dancing at a party

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

A model of Sputnik 1. Photograph, 1957
SPACE: SPUTNIK 1, 1957. A model of Sputnik 1. Photograph, 1957

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

LCC-LFB vehicle repair workshops, Lambeth HQ
The London Fire Brigade vehicle repair and maintenance workshops located within the extensive headquarters complex in Lambeth, SE1

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Step back in time to the vibrant year of 1957, where iconic moments and timeless creations shaped history. The Monaco Grand Prix Poster captures the thrill and elegance of this prestigious race, while Diego Rivera's artistry mesmerizes with its bold strokes and powerful imagery. Cruising through the streets is a stylish Morris Minor, evoking nostalgia for an era of classic cars. And who can forget the beloved Volkswagen VW Beetle, a symbol of freedom and adventure? In the world of sports, Sugar Ray Robinson showcases his legendary boxing skills during a gripping match. Meanwhile, the sleek CITROEN ID. 19 epitomizes French sophistication on wheels. Politics takes center stage with Konrad Adenauer's campaign poster, highlighting a pivotal moment in German history. Delve into Old English Proverbs and Sayings by Pauline Baynes to uncover wisdom passed down through generations. Witnessing nature's beauty at Pensax Court in Worcestershire reminds us of the importance of nurturing our surroundings. The Mercury Monterey Sedan dazzles in its red-and-black glory—a true embodiment of American automotive excellence. The Empress of England graces Gladstone Dock in Liverpool, capturing hearts as she sails majestically across oceans. Finally, we embark on an adventurous journey from Tarland to Aberdeenshire aboard a vintage 1925 vehicle that demands meticulous care along every mile traveled, indeed a remarkable year filled with unforgettable moments that continue to inspire us today.