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1960 Collection (#7)

"1960: A Year of Contrasts and Controversies" In the midst of a heated political climate, an anti-Nixon poster emerged in 1960

Background image1960 Collection: The wedding of Captain Richard Abel Smith and Marcia Kendrew at St

The wedding of Captain Richard Abel Smith and Marcia Kendrew at St. Mary Abbotts Church, Kensington, London. 28th April 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Ruperra Street, Butetown, Cardiff. 27th February 1960

Ruperra Street, Butetown, Cardiff. 27th February 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Regina Kolesnikova, a budding Russian film star, with Ivan, the male model

Regina Kolesnikova, a budding Russian film star, with Ivan, the male model, show what the well-dressed Soviet bride and bride-groom should wear. 26th October 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Pop singer Marty Wilde and his 19-year-old wife Joyce on the beach at Shell Bay, Dorset

Pop singer Marty Wilde and his 19-year-old wife Joyce on the beach at Shell Bay, Dorset. They are living in Sandbanks while Marty is appearing at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth

Background image1960 Collection: Cliff Richard pictured at his new house in Winchmore Hill, North London

Cliff Richard pictured at his new house in Winchmore Hill, North London. His family is moving there soon from their present council house in Cheshunt, Herts. March 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Tommy Steele marries Ann Donoghue at St Patricks Church, Soho Square, London

Tommy Steele marries Ann Donoghue at St Patricks Church, Soho Square, London. 18th June 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Ann Donoghue arrives for her wedding at St Patricks Church, Soho Square, London

Ann Donoghue arrives for her wedding at St Patricks Church, Soho Square, London. 18th June 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Norman Reeves showroom and garage, High Street, Uxbridge, Circa 1960

Norman Reeves showroom and garage, High Street, Uxbridge, Circa 1960

Background image1960 Collection: The wedding of Jackie Collins and Wallace Austin at Grosvenor House. 13th December 1960

The wedding of Jackie Collins and Wallace Austin at Grosvenor House. 13th December 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Vera Lynn and her husband Harry Lewis pictured after she was given judgement in a music

Vera Lynn and her husband Harry Lewis pictured after she was given judgement in a music copyright. A judge ruled that the song " Travellin Home", which Miss Lynn sang three years ago

Background image1960 Collection: Maggie Smith November 1960 Actress holding a hand of playing cards Photocall

Maggie Smith November 1960 Actress holding a hand of playing cards Photocall for new play Strip The Willow at the Newcastle Theatre - Pictured in a state of undress as she plays strip poker

Background image1960 Collection: Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger aged 17, pictured as captain of the school basketball team

Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger aged 17, pictured as captain of the school basketball team at Dartford Grammar School, 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Boeing 377-10 Stratocruiser HC-AGA - ex N1040V

Boeing 377-10 Stratocruiser HC-AGA - ex N1040V
Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser HC-AGA (msn 15940) of Linea Internacional Aerea de Ecuador (LIA), named Princess Everatta Maria, at Quito International aiport

Background image1960 Collection: Late Neolithic Statuettes from Hacilar in north-western Anatolia

Late Neolithic Statuettes from Hacilar in north-western Anatolia, excavated during the 1960 season by James Mellaart, Assistant Director, The British Institute of Archaeology at Ankara. Date: 1961

Background image1960 Collection: Charles Hawtrey 1967

Charles Hawtrey 1967
Carry On Film Star Charles Hawtrey 1967

Background image1960 Collection: Leeds City Varieties Theatre 1964

Leeds City Varieties Theatre 1964

Background image1960 Collection: 1960 Vauxhall Victor. Creator: Unknown

1960 Vauxhall Victor. Creator: Unknown
1960 Vauxhall Victor

Background image1960 Collection: Perranporth Beach Halt, Cornwall, c. 1960

Perranporth Beach Halt, Cornwall, c. 1960
The Perranporth beach halt was opened in 1931 as a more convenient stop for holidaymakers to Perranporth. The halt closed with the closure of the Newquay to Truro line in 1963

Background image1960 Collection: Culkerton Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1960

Culkerton Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1960
A view of Culkerton station and its platform in Gloucestershire, c.1960. Culkerton was on the Tetbury branch line between Tetbury and Kemble. The station opened in 1889 and closed in 1964

Background image1960 Collection: Holiday Beach Scene - Heacham, Norfolk

Holiday Beach Scene - Heacham, Norfolk - all the constituent features of the British beach holiday are here - multiple layers of clothing, a striped windbreak

Background image1960 Collection: Royal Wedding, Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones

Royal Wedding, Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones
Royal Wedding of Princess Margaret (1930-2002) and Anthony Armstrong-Jones (1930-2017) on 6th May 1960 - pictured at Buckingham Palace after the ceremony. Date: 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Ebony Shapes 1

Ebony Shapes 1
Project C

Background image1960 Collection: Ebony Shapes 3

Ebony Shapes 3
Project C

Background image1960 Collection: Ebony Shapes 2

Ebony Shapes 2
Project C

Background image1960 Collection: Elizabeth II on a Royal Visit to Cardiff, 5th August 1960

Elizabeth II on a Royal Visit to Cardiff, 5th August 1960
This image shows H.M. The Queen arriving at the station on a Royal Visit to Cardiff on the 5th August 1960. The Lady Mayor is with The Queen

Background image1960 Collection: Royal Visit to Cardiff & Station Decorations, 5th August 1960

Royal Visit to Cardiff & Station Decorations, 5th August 1960
This photograph shows the station decorations at Cardiff prepared in advance of the Royal Visit on 5th August 1960, with flags, banners and crests

Background image1960 Collection: Loco No 6848 Toddington Grange, at Honeybourne Junction

Loco No 6848 Toddington Grange, at Honeybourne Junction
Locomotive number 6848 Toddington Grange, seen here at Honeybourne Junction with signals and a water tower

Background image1960 Collection: Loco No 6847 Tidmarsh Grange, at Honeybourne Junction

Loco No 6847 Tidmarsh Grange, at Honeybourne Junction
Locomotive number 6847 Tidmarsh Grange steaming through Honeybourne Junction in Worcestershire on 6th August 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Loco No 6836 Estevarney Grange, at Honeybourne Junction

Loco No 6836 Estevarney Grange, at Honeybourne Junction
Locomotive number 6836 Estevarney Grange seen travelling through Honeybourne Junction on 6th August 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Loco No 6815 Frilford Grange, at Honeybourne Junction

Loco No 6815 Frilford Grange, at Honeybourne Junction
Locomotive number 6815 Frilford Grange steaming through Honeybourne Junction on the 6th August 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Photograph of Robin Hood PH, Clacton, Essex

Photograph of Robin Hood PH, Clacton, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background image1960 Collection: Photograph of Radnor Arms, Kensington, London

Photograph of Radnor Arms, Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Background image1960 Collection: Morris Minor parked in Crosshall Street, Liverpool, with opposing street signs

Morris Minor parked in Crosshall Street, Liverpool, with opposing street signs, on the left, allowing cars to park, on the right, no waiting, 23rd February 1960

Background image1960 Collection: The Ferryside Lifeboat William Maynard, Carmarthen Bay, Wales. Circa 1960

The Ferryside Lifeboat William Maynard, Carmarthen Bay, Wales. Circa 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Members of the crew pose in from of the lifeboat Caroline Oates Aver

Members of the crew pose in from of the lifeboat Caroline Oates Aver and William Maine as the Ferryside station prepares to be closed down at the end of the month. In the background is the Hon

Background image1960 Collection: Another bottleneck on the Swansea approach road from the east will shortly disappear

Another bottleneck on the Swansea approach road from the east will shortly disappear. The Ministry of Transport has approved plans for the replacement of the present narrow Tawe Bridge by a dual

Background image1960 Collection: Last journey of the Mumbles train, Swansea, Wales. A maintenance engineer

Last journey of the Mumbles train, Swansea, Wales. A maintenance engineer was determined to have the last ride on the train as it made its way into the depot

Background image1960 Collection: Piggy back race at a Scouts party at Stadefield Road, Cambridge. January 1960

Piggy back race at a Scouts party at Stadefield Road, Cambridge. January 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Newly opened shops on the Greengate Lane Estate, Birstall, Leicester. 13th August 1960

Newly opened shops on the Greengate Lane Estate, Birstall, Leicester. 13th August 1960

Background image1960 Collection: The Albion Inn, public house at the corner of Albion and Nile Street

The Albion Inn, public house at the corner of Albion and Nile Street, North Shields 13th August 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Margot Fonteyn dancing in ballet Cinderella at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane - December

Margot Fonteyn dancing in ballet Cinderella at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane - December 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Diana Rigg holding poodle with John Bird at Oxfam charity press call - November 1960

Diana Rigg holding poodle with John Bird at Oxfam charity press call - November 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Sir Winston Churchill wearing Knight of the Garter evening dress at official dinner

Sir Winston Churchill wearing Knight of the Garter evening dress at official dinner - April 1960 07/04/1960

Background image1960 Collection: The Queen and Prince Philip on board the Royal Train. 15th October 1960

The Queen and Prince Philip on board the Royal Train. 15th October 1960

Background image1960 Collection: The Three Monachs, Shirley Bassey and Ken Dodd seen here at the Coventry Hippodrome

The Three Monachs, Shirley Bassey and Ken Dodd seen here at the Coventry Hippodrome before the start of their Spring Show, which ran from the 18th April 1960 for six weeks

Background image1960 Collection: Street scene in Paris showing customers on board the bus bound for Square Des Batignolles

Street scene in Paris showing customers on board the bus bound for Square Des Batignolles. August 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Joan Collins and Warren Beatty at her sister Jackie Collins wedding - December 1960

Joan Collins and Warren Beatty at her sister Jackie Collins wedding - December 1960

Background image1960 Collection: Judi Dench and John Stride as Romeo and Juliet at the Old Vic directed by Franco

Judi Dench and John Stride as Romeo and Juliet at the Old Vic directed by Franco Zefferelli - October 1960 COPYRIGHT EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS/STAFF




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"1960: A Year of Contrasts and Controversies" In the midst of a heated political climate, an anti-Nixon poster emerged in 1960, questioning the trustworthiness of Republican presidential candidate Richard Nixon. The caption boldly asked, "Would YOU buy a used car from this man?" Reflecting widespread distrust, it encapsulated the sentiments of many Americans. Meanwhile, aboard the USS Intrepid (CV-11) in April 1960, a sense of pride and strength prevailed. This American aircraft carrier stood as a symbol of power during a time when tensions were high between nations. Across the Atlantic Ocean, London hosted its annual Film Festival in 1960. The festival's vibrant poster captured the essence of cinematic artistry that captivated audiences throughout that year. Back on home soil at York Railway Station, bustling with activity and excitement as people embarked on journeys to various destinations. It was a snapshot into everyday life during this transformative era. The automotive industry also experienced significant developments in 1960. The MG MGA 1600 Roadster painted red exuded style and sophistication while the Triumph Herald Convertible showcased elegance on wheels. From Hatfield's runway soared Handley Page Victor B1 XA930—an emblematic representation of technological progress achieved during this period. Its takeoff marked another milestone for aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Television series Gunsmoke brought entertainment to living rooms across America with its talented cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver gracing publicity photographs—a reminder of how television shaped popular culture back then. Sports enthusiasts eagerly anticipated events like Monaco Grand Prix—the prestigious race that attracted adrenaline-seeking spectators who reveled in speed and glamour amidst breathtaking scenery along Monte Carlo's streets. Amidst all these moments capturing society's pulse in 1960 was Chevrolet Corvair sedan—a sleek automobile embodying innovation but later facing controversy due to safety concerns—highlighting both progress and challenges faced by the automotive industry.