1968 Collection (page 16)

Cliff Richard sings for the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest finals, Albert Hall, London. 6th April 1968

Cliff Richard gives a press conference during Eurovision Song Contest rehearsals at Albert Hall, London. 3rd April 1968

Eurovision Song Contest rehearsals at Albert Hall, London. Pictured, Cliff Richard sings standing in the stalls. 3rd April 1968

Cliff Richard singing on stage during the Eurovision Song Contest rehearsals at Albert Hall, London. 3rd April 1968

Filming of Subterfuge in Westcott, Dorking, in January 1968. Pictured here is a young Joan Collins (now Dame Joan Collins) on set

Peggy Mount and Sid James with the scriptwriter of the new TV series " George and the Dragon" Mr Harry Driver (in wheelchair), at ATV Studios, Elstree, Hertfordshire. 16th November 1968

Dancer Lionel Blair, 37, has become a proud father. His wife Susan, 21, gave birth to their first child at a London clinic

Lionel Blair, star of "Lady Be Good"and his wife Susan with their
Lionel Blair, star of " Lady Be Good" and his wife Susan with their eight-day-old baby Daniel Mark at the Avenue Road Clinic, St Johns Wood. 14th August 1968

Cardiff Docks is at present enjoying a minor boom - thanks to a sudden spurt in the car export trade, with two ships now being loaded with almost 2, 200 vehicles between them

Cardiff Docks. 26th February 1968

George Lazenby, Australian male model and actor, is officially presented to the world as the new James Bond, at the Park Suite, Dorchester Hotel, London, Monday 7th October 1968

Leeds 11-10 Wakefield Trinity, Rugby League Challenge Cup Final match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday 11th May 1968. The match is also known as the WaterSplash Final due to the state of

Katharine, Duchess of Kent visits the Courtaulds factory in Wolverhampton. 14th February 1968

Katharine, Duchess of Kent visits Park Lane Fair at The Piccadilly Hotel. 12th November 1968

Anne Tomlin - West Hallam ploughing & hedgecutting competition at Ockbrook 15th September 1968

The Arlington Grange was one of the first of the Great Western Cos Grange classe of 4-6-0 mixed traffic locomotives to enter service in 1936

Joan Hughes, a World War II ferry pilot and one of Britains first female test pilots, pictured outside Aylesbury Crown Court, facing seven charges of flying low

Princess Margaret visits the Sparkbrook Association Family Centre. 20th November 1968

A memorial service was held at St Pauls Cathedral, London, for the late Martin Luther King Jr and was attended by a number of dignitaries. George Thomson, Commonwealth Secretary, and his wife

Press Reception held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel for Warren Mitchell, Una Stubbs, Dandy Nicholls and Anthony Booth. They are all due to appear in the film version of " Till Death Us Do

London stores are holding a shopping festival, the "Britain is Great"
London stores are holding a shopping festival, the " Britain is Great" exhibition. In Selfridges there was a charge of the tight brigade where seven lovely ladies with lovely legs appeared

Ideal Home Exhibition, press day at Olympia. Demonstrators in the R & A Main stand. 4th March 1968

Concorde prototype 002 makes its first official public appearance in the UK as it is towed from its hanger at Filton in Bristol, Thursday 12th September 1968

Pictured from the roof of the Sunday Mirror - the Concorde on its way to salute the Queen. 14th June 1969

En route to the Paris Air Show - Concorde 003 - a very British red bus. The bus was bought by a group of students in 1967

Sister Andrea pictured in London to plea for aid for the children of India who need assistance with food, education and clothing. 26th February 1968

Mother Teresa pictured in London to plea for aid for the children of India who need assistance with food, education and clothing. 26th February 1968

Early stage building of the Concorde 002 British prototype. 26th February 1968

Concorde 002, the British assembled second of the Anglo-French supersonic airliners, was rolled out from the British aircraft corporation assembly line at Filton, Gloucestershire, today

Working on the new bar at the Double Zero club are Michael Bennett, George Field, Jeff Smith, Terry Jones and Ken Comley. 16th October 1968

Working on the new bar at the Double Zero club. 16th October 1968

The Ian Campbell Folk Group will give all the proceeds of their saturday night Town Hall concert to the citys Double Zero Youth club as part of a fund raising appeal

World Champions on the Dodgems. Appearing in a new Granada TV fun show called " Nice Time" will be Grand Prix drivers Stirling Moss, John Surtees and Denny Hume

Young members of the Double Zero Club, Birmingham, made it a record-breaking " special delivery" for the " Argus"

Pregnancy tests being made at the Belmont Laboratory, Middlesex. July 1968

A do it yourself pregnancy test kit, made in Sweden. July 1968

David Watkins, former rugby union player with Newport, now rugby league player with Salford, pictured at halftime during their match against Bradford North at Abertillery Park. June 1968

Salford rugby league player Jim Mills in action as he breaks away with the ball during their match against Bradford North at Abertillery Park. June 1968

A pregnant woman standing in a doorway. 3rd May 1968

EQI ST ETIENNE VERSUS CELTIC SEPTEMBER 1968 EUropean football project Celtic RELAXING IN PRESTWICK AIRPORT BEFORE FLYING TO FRANCE BILLY MCNEILL RONNIE SIMPSON STEVIE CHALMERS AND WILLIE WALLACE JOHN

After a working holiday in Nice, Hayley Mills arrives back at London Airport today with Roy Boulting. 21st April 1968

Looking tanned and feeling fit, 24-year-old joiner Ron Kellerman relaxed at home last night after becoming the first Teessider to swim the Channel. 5th September 1968

Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy lawrence practices his penalty kicks with the clubs leading goalsorer Roger Hunt during a training session at Melwood. 21st December 1968

Portrait of Liverpool goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence during a pre season photocall at Anfield. July 1968

The old Customs House site, Liverpool. Circa 1968

The successful Llanelli team: Standing (left to right) N R Gale, C Davies, A Crocker, R Mathias, B Butler, D Quinnell, W D Thomas, C John, A James, A John and J Thomas

English League Division One match at Elland Road. Leeds United 1 v Liverpool 0. Norman Hunter with Chris Lawler. 21st August 1968

Nikki, with the expressive eyes. Last year it was lapel buttons. But this year, it seems, the eyes have it. Illustrating the point is Nikki, the model girl

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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.