1968 Collection (page 14)

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

A section of British Industrial Plastics factory under construction in Windy Arbor Road, Whiston. Whiston, Knowsley in Merseyside. 19th February 1968

Knowsley Hall, Knowsley, Merseyside. July 1968

Norma Charlton, wife of Manchester United ace Bobby Charlton, catches the Manchester United Club Train at Manchester Piccadilly station, with minutes to spare

Spurs forward Jimmy Greaves relaxes today at Roehampton away from the snow, reading an appropriate magazine. 2nd April 1968

Lord Fiske (left) and Sir Hugh Conway at the unveiling of the new fifty pence piece at a press conference held by the Decimal Currency Board at Standard House Northumberland Avenue, London

Sir Hugh Conway measuring the new fifty pence piece after it was unveilled at a press conference held by the Decimal Currency Board at Standard House Northumberland Avenue, London

Sally Ann Howes, English actress and singer, in London to attend Royal World Premiere of her new musical film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, in which she plays the character of Truly Scrumptious

Miss Pamela Lester, who will be Matron of the new Northwick Hospital, with a picture of the new building in the background. 11th July 1968

Nurses receiving instruction from Miss V Thomas (in surgical gown) on patient care, a dummy is being used for demonstration. This is for the future hospital which will be Northwick Park

Nurses wearing new style uniforms. Left to right, Miss M McGrath, Miss W G Neville, Mrs K Veall and Miss B Yellow. They are training for the future hospital which will be Northwick Park

Nurses training with their dummy patient. This is for the future hospital which will be Northwick Park. 11th July 1968

Vanessa Redgrave (actor) pictured during a filming break, with a cigarette, on set during the filming of Isadora, the biopic based on the life of celebrated American dancer Isadora Duncan

Ivan Cooper, (right) Chairman and founding member of the Derry Citizens Action Committee, and John Hume, founder member of Derry Credit Union

Imported Volkswagen cars at Manston Airport, Kent. 17th March 1968

Len Coldwell opens the Len Caldwell Pavilion at Newton Abbot, Devon. August 1968

Women on the assembly lone at Berkey Technical Limited, Thetford. Where they make theatrical lighting.Celebrate the news that they will be paid the same rate of pay as male assembly line workers

Nine women at Berkey Technical Limited, Thetford, celebrate the news that they will be paid the same rate of pay as male assembly line workers over a cup of tea. 8th May 1968

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visits the College of Art and Design, Coventry. 25th June 1968

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Council House, Coventry. 25th June 1968

Minister of State for Education and Science Shirley Williams. 3rd December 1968

Harry Redknapp of West Ham 1968

The League of Friends of Landsdowne Hospital, Broad Street, Cardiff, present a Solarium to the hospital, and is officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Ald

Towering above Butetown, Cardiff, a block of flats under construction in Loudon Square give a splendid birds eye view of the city. 8th July 1968

The disused Stockingford Station, Nuneaton, which may turned into an old folks centre. 10th April 1968

The road leading to Stockingford Station, Nuneaton. The station is on the left, on the right is the area British railways hope to develop. 12th June 1968

Bobby Charlton on holiday in Cala San Vicente, Majorca with his wife Norma and daughters Suzanne and Andrea. 12th June 1968

Petrol Queues for the Motor Mart garage on London Road. Long queues are forming in a bid by motorists to beat the 6pm deadline, after which a 5d increase will be applied. 22nd November 1968

Manchester United training at Old Trafford. Brian Kidd and fans. 23rd April 1968

Welsh Nationalists outside Caernarfon Crown Court, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales, Thursday 15th February 1968. Our Picture Shows

Billie Jean King was the two-time defending champion and successfully defended her title, defeating Judy Tegart in the final, 9-7, 7-5

Four years old today, Master James Ogilvy, goes out with mother, Princess Alexandra and father, Hon. Angus Ogilvy at Thatched House, Richmond

Four years old today, Master James Ogilvy, goes out with mother, Princess Alexandra, at Thatched House, Richmond. He went to see his father into his car on the way to the office

The Hover caravan, making its first public appearance in London. The caravan could nip holiday makers straight across the Channel for a continental holiday

Princess Margrethe of Denmark (not pictured) and her husband Prince Henrik (left) are visiting the Danish Food Centre in Manchester during the " Denmark in Britain 68" festivities

Princess Margrethe of Denmark visits the Owens Park Hall of residence, Wilmslow Road, Manchester. September 1968

Christmas Carols, Czechoslovakia style, at Liverpool Cathedral. Members of the Liverpool Federation of the Townswomens Guild (music section) held their carol service. 12th December 1968

George Phillips Daily Herald / Sun Photographer 19th February 1962
George Phillips Daily Herald/Sun Photographer 19th February 1962

Baroness Clementine Spencer-Churchill with Mrs Christopher Soames, looking at a bust of Sir Winston Churchill, at the unveiling of the bust in the Conservative Party Central Office. 4th April 1968

UEFA European Championship Group 8 match at Hampden Park. Scotland 1 v England 1. Martin Peters of England. 24th February 1968

Comedian Roy Hudd who is appearing the Floral Hall, Scarborough, pictured as he makes-up for the nights show, in the foreground is a framed picture of his idol Dan Leno. 19th September 1968

Comedian Roy Hudd. 5th April 1965

Bill Haley arrives at London Airport. Leather clad rockers from his fans club were at the airport when their idol arrived. 28th April 1968

Bill Haley is in town again. He was supposed to appear at the Speakeasy in Margaret Street but unfortunately the place has burnt down and Bill will be switched to The Revolution in Bruton Street

Olav V, King of Norway, visits Newcastle, Thursday 14th November 1968. Our Picture Shows... King Olav V inspects the guard of honour provided by the Green Howards before entering Newcastles new 5

Wedding of Polish film director Roman Polanski and his bride, American actress Sharon Tate, at Chelsea Register Office, London. 20th January 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.