1951 Collection (page 4)

Allright and Wilson Chemical Factory, under construction on Kirkby Trading Estate, Kirkby, Thursday 18th October 1951

The letter and medals which were returned to Odette and Peter Churchill after they were stolen by thieves. The letter was sent to Odettes mother following her appeal for their return. 5th October 1951

Opening ceremony, Variety Playground, Arnold Estate, Bermondsey, South East London, Wednesday 3rd October 1951. Our picture shows... actress Simone Silva helps a child into a swing after the opening

Simone Silva, french actress, poses for pictures at home Stafford Court, Kensington, London, 26th April 1951. Published Womens Mirror 06/02/1959

Road improvement Cwmcarn and Abercarn will mean enclosing the canal between the two communitys and covering over the pipe works with earth and cement to form the foundations for a wider road

Coaches and cars mingle in the Lymington Road coach station, Torquay, in August 1951

Football, the crowd at Bristol Rovers v Newcastle United FA Cup 6th round replay, 28th February 1951. It was estimated that 100, 000 people descended on Eastville to snap up 30, 000 tickets

Bristol Rovers 1950-51 back row l to r Jack Pitt, Peter Sampson, Ray Warren, Bert Hoyle, Geoff Fox, Harry Bamford, front row l to r George Petherbridge, Bill Roost, Vic Lambden, Geoff Bradford

Window shopping in the cobbled streets behind Scare Coeur Paris, 1951

Cute kitten sitting in basket with a big red bow christmas setting x-mas festive animal little cat cats studio pix animals ribbon 1951 1950s © Mirrorpix

Mr Britain Event 1951 Winner Hubert Thomas (Swansea) Arnold Dyson (Liverpool) 2nd Oscar Heidenstan (Richmond York) 3rd Vic Harman (Dagenham ) 4th Daily Mirror Copyright (Manwaring )

Newquay, Cornwall, June 1951
A GWR publicity view of Great Western Beach at Newquay in Cornwall, June 1951. This image shows a number of holidaymakers on the beach at the base of the island, below the Island House Bridge

Newquay Beach, Cornwall, June 1951
A GWR publicity view of Great Western Beach and the Island House Bridge at Newquay in Cornwall, June 1951. Holidaymakers are lounging on the sandy beach below the bridge

Banjo Quay and Beach at Looe, Cornwall, August 1951
A GWR publicity view of the Banjo Pier at Looe in Cornwall, August 1951. The pier was the first of its type built in the world and is so called because it looks like a banjo from above

North American P-51C-10-NT Mustang N1202 Houstonian (msn 111-29080, formerly 44-10947), with race number 60. One of three owned by Oil Tycoon Glenn McArthy

Chase XC-123A 47-787, jet-powered assault transport - powered assault glider. 47-787 was ordered on 2 December 1946 as a Chase XCG-20 assault glider prototype for Project MX-879

No 22 Shop, Oil Works stores, 1951
Oil and grease was used in large quantities at Swindon Works. The Oil Works kept a continuous supply for the workshops around the site. It was situated at the edge of the Carriage and Wagon Works

Lambretta Racers
Lambretta are due to make their modern-day debut in the 125cc class of the Moto GP. The machines will surely bear no resemblence to this 1951 lineup!

Norton, Geoff Duke, 1951 Isle of Man Tourist Tropy Race. Creator: Unknown
Norton, Geoff Duke, 1951 Isle of Man Tourist Tropy Race

de Havilland DH-115 Vampire F-3
RAF de Havilland Dh-115 Vampire F-3S ( Or Fb-5 ?) flying in formation Date: 1951

Aircraft-Carrier Hms Glory (R62) Entering Grand Harbour, ?
Aircraft-Carrier Hms Glory (R62) Entering Grand Harbour, Valetta, Malta 2nd Feb 1951 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Faa During Korean War Date: 1951

Fairey Firefly Being Loaded Onto Aircraft-Carrier Hms Glory (R62) at Iwakuni Docks, Southern Japan Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Faa During Korean War Date: 1951

Boy scouts sharing a shower at camp, British Honduras
Three boy scouts sharing a shower at Loyola Camp, British Honduras (now Belize), Central America. Date: 1951

The New Imperialism. American cartoon, 1951, by D. R. Fitzpatrick on the growing empire of Joseph Stalins Soviet Union
RUSSIA: IMPERIALISM, 1951. The New Imperialism. American cartoon, 1951, by D.R. Fitzpatrick on the growing empire of Joseph Stalins Soviet Union

Railway accident, Doncaster on 16th March 1951

Doncaster Rail Accident 16th March 1951

Avro Lincolnian freighter G-ALPF (ex B.2 RE290), at Southend Airport prior to scrapping in 1952 Date: circa 1951

Volta Tower, Finedon, Northamptonshire - folly
Volta Tower, Finedon, Northamptonshire, folly built in 1865 collapsed in 1951 - Thomas E. Pope photo postcard c. 1910 Date: circa 1910

The Strand and Beach, Walmer, Kent - Valentine's real photo postcard 1951 Date: 1951

Picking Daffodils, Hugh Town, St Marys, Isles of Scilly - postcard 1951 Date: 1951

High Street, Oxford Date: 1951

A Welsh Maid at Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed, Wales
A Welsh Maid at Swallow Falls, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, Wales Date: 1951

HMS Eagle
Royal Navy - HMS Eagle, an Audacious-class aircraft carrier, seen before being fitted with an angled flight deck, in June 1951. Date: 1951

HMS Theseus
Royal Navy - HMS Theseus, a Colossus-class light fleet aircraft carrier, in September 1951. Date: 1951

Poster, Air France, Paris to New York
Travel poster, designed by Vincent Guerra, Air France, Paris to New York. Alepee et Cie, Paris, strong colours backed onto linen. 39ins. 24ins. Date: 1951

SAAB J29 Tunnan production hall at Trollhattan. Date: circa 1951

Piper PA-23 Apache N23P with a Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Piper PA-23 Apache N23P (msn 23-1), with an early Piper PA-22 Tri-Pacer Date: circa 1951

Douglas D588-1 Skystreak 37972 - NACA 142
Douglas D588-1 Skystreak 37972 / NACA 142 (msn number 3), the third D-558-1 of the NACA Muroc Flight Test Unit. Date: circa 1951

Selection of Churchman's Cigarette and Tobacco Packets
A selection of Churchman's Cigarette and Tobacco Packets, with a factory scene, preparing leaf for Churchman's Cigarettes Date: 20th century

A Branch Gymnasium Date: 20th century

Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps
Advert, Mazda Light Bulbs and Lamps, with circus clowns Date: 1952

Advert, HMV television with Emiscope tube
Advert, HMV Television with Emiscope tube Date: 1952

Booklet cover, Ediswan TV sets
Booklet cover, How to choose a Television Set, Ediswan Date: 1951

Virginia Mayo, American actress Date: 1951

Richard Todd, British actor

Peter Lawford, English actor based in the USA Date: 1951

Margaret Lockwood, English actress Date: 1951

Laurence Olivier, English actor Date: 1951

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Step back in time to the year 1951, where a parade at Cleethorpes brought joy and excitement to the streets. Meanwhile, an advertisement for the Triumph Renown motor car showcased elegance and sophistication on four wheels. In another corner of advertising, Reagan Chesterfield enticed smokers with their smooth cigarettes. The Festival of Britain was a spectacle to behold, offering breathtaking views from its South Bank location in London. The iconic Skylon stood tall as a symbol of progress and innovation during this grand event. Visitors were transported into fantastical realms through Pauline Baynes' enchanting illustrations in Goblin Market. Amidst political turmoil, Chairman Mao's Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster captured attention and stirred emotions around the world. Yet within the comfort of a living room at the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition in London, visitors delved into mysteries alongside literature's greatest detective. Sports enthusiasts eagerly awaited the Spanish Grand Prix as depicted on an eye-catching poster that promised thrilling races and fierce competition. And what better way to explore British roads than behind the wheel of an MG TD? This classic British car embodied style and adventure. As we reflect on 1951, we are reminded of how artistry merged with history during the Festival of Britain – a celebration that left an indelible mark on culture and design alike.