1968 Collection (page 13)

Postmaster General John Stonehouse, on the eve of the introduction of his two tier postal system, the MP for West Bromwich, unsuccessfully attempts to by a stamp from the machine at Westbury

West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project, which aims to raise ten thousand pounds, 200 people took part

West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project, which aims to raise ten thousand pounds, 200 people took part

Scenes on the River Cam in Cambridge showing people enjoying a spot of fishing on their punts. July 1968

The new eight storey city council flats at Newtown, Cambridge. November 1968

Cambridgeshire police officers beside a Ford Zephyr Police car, October 1968

Picture shows Sawston County Junior School Headmaster Mr D. W. John, leaning agains the sign post of his school with his young pupils playing behind him during their break time

Picture shows Matt Busby, instructing his Manchester United team, during a training session ahead of the 1968 European Cup Final against Benfica, at Wembley

A grand ball at the reopening of the Salle Europe room at Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco. Guests wore period costume clothes. Pictured, Nanette Newman and her husband Bryan Forbes. March 1968

Middlesbrough Football Team, Pre-season Photocall, July 1968, William Lazenby Gates aka Bill Gates (top left)

Bill Gates, Middlesbrough Football Player, Pre-season Photocall, July 1968, William Lazenby Gates

Coleridge Football Team - 29 / 08 / 1968
Coleridge Football Team - 29/08/1968

The largest department store group in the country, Debenhams Ltd, who control 120 stores all over the country, started a " Back Britain"

Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco at Heathrow Airport. 15th January 1968

Prince Rainier of Monaco and his daughter Princess Stephanie visit Billy Smarts Circus at Clapham Common, London. 5th November 1968

Rehearsals for Royal Show, at the Palladium, London. Pictured, Des O Connor. 8th May 1968

Des O Connor during rehearsals for the Royal Variety Performance, at the Palladium, London, 17th November 1968. Desobit

Rehearsals for "A Special Royal Performance"at the Palladium, London
Rehearsals for " A Special Royal Performance" at the Palladium, London. Pictured, Des O Connor and the McGregor Brothers. 12th May 1968. Desobit

Walsall signings Mick Tindall (left), from Villa, and John Burckitt, from Coventry, with Manager Ray Shaw. 24th May 1968

West Bromwich Albions John Talbut. 30th January 1968

Sir Arthur Harris in uniform at farewell to bomber command - May 1968 22 / 05 / 1968
Sir Arthur Harris in uniform at farewell to bomber command - May 1968 22/05/1968

Honor Blackman in costume for her role in stage play Mr and Mrs - December 1968

ROGER MOORE AND LUISA MATTIOLI - 7TH AUGUST 1968

Richard Harris leaving church - 19th April 1968

Julia Foster wearing bold check mini dress over trousers - 19th March 1968

Samantha Eggar with children Nicholas and Jennie at daughters christening - April 1968

Harold Wilson - February 1968

Joan Collins with Topol, Olinka Berova and Richard Chamberlain at Royal Command Performance photo call - March 1968

Scotland 1 v England 1. UEFA European Championship Group 8 match at Hampden Park, Scotland. (Picture) Englands Geoff Hurst bringing the ball out of defence. 24th February 1968

CLIFF RICHARD AND CILLA BLACK - MARCH 1968

Cliff Richard, singer, in a new roll - as drummer for the Shadows at the Talk of the Town. The groups drummer, Brian Bennett, was taken ill with appendicitis - January 1968

Members of Newcastle City Council take their seats for the first time in the new council chamber at the Civic Centre. 3rd July 1968

King Olav V of Norway officially opens the new Civic Centre in Newcastle. 14th November 1968

Engelbert Humperdinck says goodbye to his old flat in Hammersmith, London. 20th December 1968

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at Heathrow Airport to travel to India. 20th January 1968

Engelbert Humperdinck receives a god disc at the Decca headquarters in Great Marlborough Street, London, for the success of his song " The Last Waltz"

Life in 1960s Colonial Hong Kong, with a rapidly growing population of more than 4 million people, many are forced to live in squatter shacks and shanty towns, Pictured January 1968

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr presents a Grammy Award to 22-year-old EMI recording engineer Geoff Emerick at EMI Studios in Abbey Road, St Johns Wood. They are watched by George Martin. 7th March 1968

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visits University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology. 21st May 1968

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visits Salford University, where he is Chancellor. Fourth-year student Robert Archibald explains the mysteries of a rotary vacuum filter in the department of chemical

Ted Dexter and Sean Connery playing golf at Coombe Hill Golf course. 25th October 1968

Alderman John grundy steadies the page as Queen Elizabeth II signs the visitors book outside Hyde Town Hall on during her visit to Cheshire. 16th May 1968

A regal curtsey for Queen Elizabeth II from 11-year-old Sheila Murray at Stockport Station. 16th May 1968

Out of hospital for the royal occasion awaiting an operation on his foot was the Mayor of Hyde, Councillor Ira Stopford. Queen Elizabeth II asks him how he is progressing. 16th May 1968

Robert John Graham Boothby, Baron Boothby, KBE (12 February 1900 - 16 July 1986), often known as Bob Boothby, was a British Conservative politician

Queen Elizabeth II meets schoolboys Graham Booth and Paul Allen, both 13, of the Willows Secondary School, as she toured Top Lock and Possett Bridge, Marple. 16th May 1968

Queen Elizabeth II greets the cheers of the crowds at Worsley Bridge with a smile. 17th May 1968

Queen Elizabeth II visits the Bridgewater Canal, Lancashire. 17th May 1968

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"1968: A Year of Revolution, Resilience, and Cultural Shifts" In the midst of the Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly displayed the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Their powerful gesture resonated worldwide, as Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. Meanwhile, across continents, China was engulfed in a fervent Cultural Revolution led by Chairman Mao. His iconic poster became a symbol of this tumultuous period that reshaped Chinese society. Amidst these global events, Earthrise photograph captured our planet's beauty from space – a reminder of our shared humanity and fragile existence. Closer to home in Britain, automotive enthusiasts reveled in sleek designs like the Ford Cortina Mk2 1600E and Triumph TR5. The Jaguar E-type epitomized elegance on wheels while the Ford Capri showcased British ingenuity. Entertainment took center stage with Barbra Streisand's roller-skating performance in "Funny Girl, " a film celebrating American comedienne Fanny Brice's life. Meanwhile, English football fans witnessed an intense match at Anfield between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur that ended with a 1-1 draw. Throughout it all, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers stood steadfastly representing their country's values. Whether driving their Volvo P1800 or donning their uniforms with pride – they embodied resilience amidst an ever-changing world. 1968 marked a year where sportsmanship collided with activism; where revolutions unfolded alongside cultural milestones; where cars roared down streets while films brought laughter to screens; where football united communities while soldiers protected nations. It was a year etched into history as one filled with passion for change and unwavering determination for progress.