Showbusiness Collection

The famous St Hilda Colliery Band, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England - World Champions in 1912, 1920, 1921 and 1924. Date: 1924

Marilyn Monroe pictured at the window of The Savoy Hotel, greeting the many fans who have gathered below to get a glimpse of her

Singer Bob Dylan performing at the Pheonix Festival, Long MarstonAirfield, Stratford-upon-Avon. 14th July, 1995

Bay City Rollers performing on stage during the concert at the Odeon, New Street, Birmingham. 13th September, 1976

Meet the Beatle Bobbies. When the Merseyside pop group arrived at the stage door they stepped out of the police van wearing helmets

Tony Hancock pictured here from his hospital bed, 2nd August 1957

Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath farming at his staffordshire home. 28th July, 1976

Arthur Askey - English comedian
Arthur Askey (1900-1982) English comedian with the catchphrase - hello playmates Date: circa 1940

Promotional card for Margarita Spanish Restaurant, London
Promotional postcard for the Margarita Spanish Restaurant, 17 Cork Street, London. - Spectacular Cabaret - Spanish Music and Dance featuring Alec Alexander and his music (during Dinner and Dancing)

Tommy Cooper making his 30 years in show business speech at The Variety Club of Great Britain event at The Savoy Hotel in The Strand, London

Tom Jones, (singer from Wales) arrives in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, South Wales, November 1998, for a concert and to visit his home town and to meet the fans

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

Bernard Manning outside at The Embassy Club in Manchester. Bernard Manning owned the famous comedy club on Westbourne Grove, Manchester M9 4XJ Picture taken 24th May 1988

Ken Dodd - comedian from Liverpool. Ken Dodd with his assistants Kim Lonsdale of Southport and Carol Woods of Old Swan play Traffic Wardens in Liverpool

Tony Hancock talks with Donald Zec in his flat The White House, Regents Park this evening. 28th September 1965

Rod Stewart performing on stage during a concert at the NEC. 17th December, 1978

Pop Group Bay City Rollers. Back left to right: Eric Faulkner, Les McKeown, Stuart Wood. Front: Derek Longmuir and Ian Mitchell. 9th September, 1976

Bruce Springsteen performing on stage during a concert at Villa Park, Aston Villas Football Ground, Birmingham. 21st June, 1988

Diana Dors - British Actress
Diana Dors (1931-1984), British actress. Date: circa 1950s

June Tripp and Violet Loraine
June Tripp (1901-1985), sometimes known just by her stage name June, and Violet Loraine (1886-1956) appearing in the revue show Fanfare at the Prince Edward Theatre. Date: 1932

Stanley Lupino (1893-1942) came from a celebrated theatrical family. His career embraced acting, dancing, writing and directing. Date: circa 1932

Playtime at the Piccadilly
Performers in Playtime at the Piccadilly, a cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel. The artists pictured are Mimi Jordan, Rene Lorrimore, Evelyn Wrentmor, Amelia Allen

Melville Gideon at the Piano
Melville Gideon (1884-1933) was an American composer, lyricist and performer. Here he is appearing in The Co-Optimists, a variety revue show that originally opened in London in 1921

Freddie Schweitzer and Marion Bellet
Sketch depicting variety acts Freddie Schweitzer and Marion Bellet & The English Brothers. Presumably they were supporting Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch at the London Palladium. Date: 1939

Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch
Sketch depicting comedians Arthur Askey (1900-1982) and Richard Murdoch (1907-1990). Their radio show Band Waggon had been a hit in 1938, and was turned into a stage show which they took on tour

Maurice and Cordoba, dancers
Dance partners Maurice and Cordoba, appearing at the Savoy Hotel. Date: circa 1939

"Standy By, Mary, "cries the call boy to Private Marks
" Standy By, Mary, " cries the call boy to Private Marks, and seconds later the dress rehearsal of " Salute the Soldier" which opens at Stoll Theatre, London, gets under way

Cilla Black drove 200 miles to Manchester for a TV date after her plans were cancelled in London. She arrived ten minutes before the programme ended

Bernard Manning performing at The Embassy Club in Manchester. Bernard Manning owned the famous comedy club in Manchester Picture taken 20th September 1978

Ken Dodd - comedian from Liverpool. Ken with trombone, playing with the Warrington Youth Band from Cheshire. Sir Kenneth Arthur Dodd, OBE (born 8 November 1927) is an English comedian

Ken Dodd - comedian from Liverpool. Ken plays snooker at The Knotty Ash Community Centre, where he challenged The Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Mrs Ethel Wormald) to a game

Mike Yarwood. TV Celebrity and Impersonator, playing Labour politician Michael Foot, in a character called Worzel Footage at the BBC Studios in Wood Lane. Picture taken 18th December 1980

Ringo Starr chats with smiling stage star Maggie Smith during the Variety Club Luncheon. The Beatles were guests at the Variety Club Showbiz Awards held at the Dorchester Hotel, London

The Eurythmics in concert. Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart performing at the NEC yesterday. 21st November, 1999

Photographs of Tony Hancock by Bela Zola, during his interview with Kenneth Eastaugh. 16th June 1967

Photographs of Tony Hancock by Bela Zola, during his interview with Kenneth Eastaugh. 16th June 1967

At 11. 45am at Marylebone Register Office, comedian Tony Hancock married publicist Freddie
At 11.45am at Marylebone Register Office, comedian Tony Hancock married publicist Freddie Ross. 2nd December 1965

Tony Hancock is now rehearsing at Elstree for his first series for A. T. V
Tony Hancock is now rehearsing at Elstree for his first series for A.T.V. The first programme is on January 3rd. In his programme he becomes involved with a film producer looking for new talent

Ursula Andress photographed at the Film Premiere of DR NO James Bond 7th October 1962

Ursula Andress at the Film Premiere of DR NO 7th October 1962

Film Premiere of DR NO 7th October 1962

Sean Connery and Zena Marshal attend the Film Premiere of DR NO James Bond 7th October 1962

Film Premiere of DR NO 7th October 1962

Lucky Engelbert Humperdinck - for not only has he just spent four months at the London Palladium with nine gorgeous chorus girls

Golden Disc for Engelbert Humperdinck, for his great success "The Last Waltz"
Golden Disc for Engelbert Humperdinck, for his great success " The Last Waltz". He celebrated his success in champagne, chicken legs and lamb cutlets, with the song writer Les Reed

Singing star, Engelbert Humperdinck, photographed in his Hammersmith Flat while talking to Mirror columnist Donald Zec. 10th October 1967

Barbara Dickson pictured in London for Bill Hagerty, Show Business. 20th January 1976

Tim RIce, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Barbara Dickson and Elaine Page pictured at the presentation of a silver disc for their No.1 hit " I know Him So Well"

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"Unveiling the Glitz and Glamour: A Glimpse into Showbusiness Through Iconic Moments" The famous St Hilda Colliery Band, with their harmonious melodies, captivated audiences worldwide. Bay City Rollers electrified the stage during their unforgettable concert at the Odeon on New Street. Meet the Beatle Bobbies – Merseyside's pop sensation that stole hearts and ruled the charts. Members of Heavy Metal group Black Sabbath found solace in scenic Wye River, letting loose amidst their musical journey. June Tripp and Violet Loraine graced stages with elegance, enchanting spectators through their mesmerizing performances. Stanley Lupino brought laughter to countless faces as he effortlessly showcased his comedic genius on stage. Playtime at Piccadilly was never dull when talented actors transported audiences to a world of imagination and joy. Melville Gideon's nimble fingers danced across piano keys, creating harmonies that resonated deep within souls. Tommy Trinder's charismatic presence commanded attention as he entertained crowds with his wit and charm. Freddie Schweitzer and Marion Bellet dazzled spectators with their graceful movements, leaving an indelible mark on dance floors everywhere. Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch formed an iconic duo whose comedic timing left audiences in stitches night after night. Maurice and Cordoba wowed crowds with their spellbinding dance routines, seamlessly blending passion and precision.