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1974 Collection (#7)

"Travel back in time to 1974, a year filled with iconic vehicles and unforgettable moments

Background image1974 Collection: Bill Haley and his wife Martha arrive at Heathrow Airport. 15th May 1974

Bill Haley and his wife Martha arrive at Heathrow Airport. 15th May 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Members of the Mott the Hoople group, including singer Ian Hunter. 7th March 1974

Members of the Mott the Hoople group, including singer Ian Hunter. 7th March 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The Carpenters - Pop Group arriving at Birmingham airport February 1974

The Carpenters - Pop Group arriving at Birmingham airport February 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The Carpenters - Pop Group Karen Carpenter arriving at Birmingham airport

The Carpenters - Pop Group Karen Carpenter arriving at Birmingham airport. February 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Michael Palin of the Monty Python team with girls from Sidcup during the charity Twits

Michael Palin of the Monty Python team with girls from Sidcup during the charity Twits Walk, to raise money for the British Council for Rehabilitation for the Disabled. 7th October 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Bob McNab Football Player Arsenal Jan 1974 is tackled by Martin Buchan during a

Bob McNab Football Player Arsenal Jan 1974 is tackled by Martin Buchan during a Manchester United v Arsenal match Old Trafford

Background image1974 Collection: Lanchester Polytechnic Halls of Residence, viewed from Fairfax Street, Coventry

Lanchester Polytechnic Halls of Residence, viewed from Fairfax Street, Coventry, 18th April 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Spon End flats, in surroundings softened by lawns and trees. 5th June 1974

Spon End flats, in surroundings softened by lawns and trees. 5th June 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Tony Blackburn at home in Cookham Dean, Berkshire, with his wife Tessa Wyatt

Tony Blackburn at home in Cookham Dean, Berkshire, with his wife Tessa Wyatt. 5th September 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Binns shop in Middlesbrough. 1974

Binns shop in Middlesbrough. 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The fashion floor in the Marks & Spencer Birmingham store is something special

The fashion floor in the Marks & Spencer Birmingham store is something special. Luxuriously carpeted, it offers plenty of space to study the vast selection

Background image1974 Collection: Stirling Moss and his daughter Allison (aged 7) with her horse Happy

Stirling Moss and his daughter Allison (aged 7) with her horse Happy. Pictured at Stirlings mothers farm in Tring, Hertfordshire. 26th June 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Cast of Dads Army at opening of exhibition at the Imperial War Museam

Cast of Dads Army at opening of exhibition at the Imperial War Museam The Real Dads Army. Captain Mainwaring Arthur Lowe Private Godfrey Arnold Ridley Sergeant Wilson John Le Mesurier ARP Warden Bill

Background image1974 Collection: Singer Neil Diamond arrives at Heathrow airport to appear in the Shirley Bassey Christmas

Singer Neil Diamond arrives at Heathrow airport to appear in the Shirley Bassey Christmas show. 6th December 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Couples enjoying a night out at the Seighford Hall Circa June 1974

Couples enjoying a night out at the Seighford Hall Circa June 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Chef preparing the evening meal at the Seighford Hall Hotel Circa June 1974

Chef preparing the evening meal at the Seighford Hall Hotel Circa June 1974

Background image1974 Collection: A decorated VW Beetle drives along Bridge Road, Stafford to promote the new '

A decorated VW Beetle drives along Bridge Road, Stafford to promote the new " Herbie Rides Again movie showing at the Odeon. Circa May 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Actress Joanna Lumley. 5th September 1974

Actress Joanna Lumley. 5th September 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Secretary of State for Energy Lord Carrington accompanies Prime Minister Edward Heath

Secretary of State for Energy Lord Carrington accompanies Prime Minister Edward Heath on a country walk to the Plough Pub during the General Election campaign. 16th February 1974. Carringtonobit

Background image1974 Collection: Aftermath following the General Election result which produced a hung parliament

Aftermath following the General Election result which produced a hung parliament. Secretary of State for Energy Lord Carrington pictured arriving at Number 10 Downing Street. 2nd March 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Sylvia Kristel, Dutch actress in the UK to promote new film, Emmanuelle

Sylvia Kristel, Dutch actress in the UK to promote new film, Emmanuelle, pictured relaxing in her hotel room after arriving (from Paris), London, Friday 24th October 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Italian actress Sophia Loren and her two children leaving Heathrow Airport for Rome

Italian actress Sophia Loren and her two children leaving Heathrow Airport for Rome. August 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Richard Burton and Sophia Loren pictured at Brockenhurst Railway station where they are

Richard Burton and Sophia Loren pictured at Brockenhurst Railway station where they are filming ATVs brief encounter. 29th July 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Liverpool manager Bill Shankly and assistant Bob paisley pictured on the way to Wembley

Liverpool manager Bill Shankly and assistant Bob paisley pictured on the way to Wembley for the FA Cup Final against Newcastle. May 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Celebrations for Liverpool led by manager Bill Shankly and Peter Cormack as Liverpool win

Celebrations for Liverpool led by manager Bill Shankly and Peter Cormack as Liverpool win the Charity Shield following victory over Leeds United at Wembley. 10th August 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Ken Dodd - comedian from Liverpool. Ken Dodd with his assistants Kim

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

Background image1974 Collection: FA Cup Semi Final Replay at Villa Park. Liverpool 3 v Leicester City 1

FA Cup Semi Final Replay at Villa Park. Liverpool 3 v Leicester City 1. Peter Cormack mobbed by fans who have invaded the pitch during celebrations at the end of the match. 3rd April 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Former Walsall FC footballer Tony Richards. 19th January 1974

Former Walsall FC footballer Tony Richards. 19th January 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Female workers of the Tate and Lyle sugar refinery in Liverpool make their way to

Female workers of the Tate and Lyle sugar refinery in Liverpool make their way to the staff canteen to consider action to offset the threat to the sugar factory

Background image1974 Collection: Slade band members Don Powell, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Noddy Holder on the set of their

Slade band members Don Powell, Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Noddy Holder on the set of their film " Slade in Flame" on location at Willesden. October 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Twenty new almshouses at Greenside, Greatham, were dedicated

Twenty new almshouses at Greenside, Greatham, were dedicated and blessed by the Bishop of Durham, John Habgood. He was assisted at the ceremony by the Rt

Background image1974 Collection: Actor David Jason pictured at Thames TV. He is playing Edgar Briggs in the TV series The

Actor David Jason pictured at Thames TV. He is playing Edgar Briggs in the TV series The Top Secret Life of Edgar Briggs. 19th September 1974

Background image1974 Collection: FA Charity Shield match at Wembley Stadium. Liverpool 1 v Leeds United 1

FA Charity Shield match at Wembley Stadium. Liverpool 1 v Leeds United 1. (Liverpool win on penalties). Peter Cormack of Liverpool puts his arm around Johnny Giles of Leeds after he has punched Kevin

Background image1974 Collection: Carlisle was at Crossroads or at least Crossroads was at Carlisle when Noele Gordon

Carlisle was at Crossroads or at least Crossroads was at Carlisle when Noele Gordon, Meg Richardson of the TV series, was in town to open a do-it-yourself store in St Nicholas. 13th April 1974

Background image1974 Collection: American actor John Wayne working on his first London based film called Brannigan which

American actor John Wayne working on his first London based film called Brannigan which was shot at Shepperton Studios in Middlesex

Background image1974 Collection: 17-year-old Carrie Fisher at the Savoy Hotel. 31st July 1974

17-year-old Carrie Fisher at the Savoy Hotel. 31st July 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Aerial view of Saltend BP Chemical Works near Hull. 1st March 1974

Aerial view of Saltend BP Chemical Works near Hull. 1st March 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Children playing in alleyways of Liverpools Flower Streets, Kirkdale, Liverpool

Children playing in alleyways of Liverpools Flower Streets, Kirkdale, Liverpool, 4th August 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The McDermott Family at Kirby, with mother and father (foreground) are from left

The McDermott Family at Kirby, with mother and father (foreground) are from left, sister Mary, sister-in-law Linda, brothers Robert and Peter

Background image1974 Collection: Youngs Hotel, York, North Yorkshire, claims to be the birthplace of Guy Fawkes

Youngs Hotel, York, North Yorkshire, claims to be the birthplace of Guy Fawkes. April 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Newcastle United 2-0 Burnley, FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough, Saturday 30th March 1974

Newcastle United 2-0 Burnley, FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough, Saturday 30th March 1974. Terry McDermott returns to the pitch to thank supporters

Background image1974 Collection: The methodist Central Hall in Tonypandy. 16th April 1974

The methodist Central Hall in Tonypandy. 16th April 1974

Background image1974 Collection: David Essex, Singer and Actor, pictured relaxing in his hotel room before appearing at

David Essex, Singer and Actor, pictured relaxing in his hotel room before appearing at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, 11th November 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Coronation Street producer Susi Hush chatting to members of the cast

Coronation Street producer Susi Hush chatting to members of the cast, including William Roache (Ken Barlow). 14th August 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The pitch at Eastville Stadium, Bristol, completely flooded in 1974

The pitch at Eastville Stadium, Bristol, completely flooded in 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Kitchen rules at Muhammad Alis (aka Cassius Clay) training camp in Deer Lake

Kitchen rules at Muhammad Alis (aka Cassius Clay) training camp in Deer Lake Pennsylvania. Rules written by his mother Odessa who prepared Alis food. 20th January 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Inspector and driver of the Flying Scotsman. 15th June 1974

Inspector and driver of the Flying Scotsman. 15th June 1974. Les Richards is one of the lucky ones. He can spend as much time as he likes with The Flying Scotsman for he has been inspector to

Background image1974 Collection: Henry Cooper fooling around with fellow boxer Muhammad Ali at a press conference in

Henry Cooper fooling around with fellow boxer Muhammad Ali at a press conference in London. 1st December 1974




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"Travel back in time to 1974, a year filled with iconic vehicles and unforgettable moments. The streets were adorned with the sleek Hillman Imp, boasting its timeless design and turning heads wherever it went. Meanwhile, the Norton Commando 850cc roared through the roads in a striking red hue, exuding power and style. And who could forget the Jaguar E-Type 5. 3 V12 Roadster, a true symbol of luxury and elegance. In contrast, the 1974 Rover P6 3500S showcased its understated sophistication in a classic brown shade. On another note, the Ford Capri 1600 XL stood out from the crowd with its vibrant orange color that perfectly captured the spirit of this era. The Fiat 124 Spyder added an element of European charm to the scene as it gracefully cruised along city streets. Meanwhile, comedy duo Steptoe and Son brought laughter to Shepherds Bush as they maneuvered their horse-drawn cart through bustling London. Sports enthusiasts witnessed soccer goalies Peter Shilton and Gordon Banks leaping into action during an intense workout at Stoke City - showcasing their agility and determination on field. Motorcycle lovers reveled in Yamaha XT500's cutting-edge design straight from Japan - a true testament to innovation on two wheels. However, not all sights were expected; one peculiar image etched itself into history when a bus became embedded within a house on Blackstock Road in London - leaving locals astounded by this surreal spectacle. Lastly, let's not forget about BMW's legendary creation: The Batmobile-inspired BMW 3. 0CSL turned heads wherever it ventured with its white body adorned by bold red & blue details – truly embodying speed and exhilaration. " Step into our time capsule as we celebrate these remarkable highlights from an unforgettable year.