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1955 Collection (page 4)

"1955: A Year of Iconic Moments and Timeless Elegance" In 1955, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history

Background image1955 Collection: Shoot for the invitation for one-woman exhibition

Shoot for the invitation for one-woman exhibition
The shoot for the cover photography for the fold-out invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn

Background image1955 Collection: Fold-out cover of a one-woman exhibition invitation card

Fold-out cover of a one-woman exhibition invitation card
The gatefold fold-out cover of the invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn, London in December 1955

Background image1955 Collection: One-woman exhibition invitation card photography

One-woman exhibition invitation card photography
The original photograph for the gatefold fold-out cover of the invitation card to Nancy Sandys Walker's one-woman exhibition Feminine Eye View at the Ilford Gallery, 106/7 High Holborn

Background image1955 Collection: Window cleaning product advertisement shoot

Window cleaning product advertisement shoot
Possibly a window cleaning product advertisement shoot - circa 1955 Date: circa 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Permanently-pleated Blue Cotton Dress

Permanently-pleated Blue Cotton Dress
Client: Goldberger Prints - Permanently-pleated Blue Cotton Dress - January 18, 1955 Date: 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Renfrew Airport, Scotland, Aerial View of new terminal building, 3rd May 1955

Renfrew Airport, Scotland, Aerial View of new terminal building, 3rd May 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Swedish actress, Anita Ekberg, pictured in her hotel room at The Savoy, London

Swedish actress, Anita Ekberg, pictured in her hotel room at The Savoy, London. 15th November 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Clarendon Crescent Paddington, London. 25th April 1955

Clarendon Crescent Paddington, London. 25th April 1955

Background image1955 Collection: June Whitfield and her fiance Tim Aitchison. Full name Timothy Aitchison

June Whitfield and her fiance Tim Aitchison. Full name Timothy Aitchison Picture taken 9th August 1955 June Whitfield is a well known English TV and stage actress

Background image1955 Collection: French actress Brigitte Bardot who stars in the new film 'Doctor At Sea'

French actress Brigitte Bardot who stars in the new film "Doctor At Sea"
French actress Brigitte Bardot who stars in the new film " Doctor At Sea", pictured at the Dorchester Hotel in Central London

Background image1955 Collection: Jill Ireland actress in telephone booth, March 1955

Jill Ireland actress in telephone booth, March 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Danny Kaye Actor Standing in between Sir Laurence Olivier and John Mills Dbase MSI

Danny Kaye Actor Standing in between Sir Laurence Olivier and John Mills Dbase MSI

Background image1955 Collection: de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito PR-34A

de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito PR-34A
Flying Officer a J Knox (Pilot Right) and Flying Officer a B Thompson (Navigator Left) with 81 Squadron Royal Air Force RAF de Havilland Dh-98 Mosquito Pr-34A on the Last Operational Flight During

Background image1955 Collection: Robert Herbert Whitby with Jack Caulson alongside Bell 47

Robert Herbert Whitby with Jack Caulson alongside Bell 47
Robert Herbert Whitby, 1917-2015, left, with Jack Caulson alongside a Bell 47, circa 1955. Date: circa 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Fall / Rough Collie / 1955

Fall / Rough Collie / 1955
WHATASTAR OF WEARMOUTH Head study. Owner: Stothard Date: 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Laverton Halt in Gloucestershire, 1955

Laverton Halt in Gloucestershire, 1955
A view of locomotive number 5514 at Laverton Halt on the Stratford on Avon to Cheltenham line in Gloucestershire in July 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Benny Hill at Wembley Pool, he is appearing in scenes with members of the cast of

Benny Hill at Wembley Pool, he is appearing in scenes with members of the cast of the current ice show " Holiday on Ice" for his first film called " Who Done It"

Background image1955 Collection: Hollywood actress Grace Kelly pictured during the 1955 Cannes Film festival

Hollywood actress Grace Kelly pictured during the 1955 Cannes Film festival. Pictured with Daily Mirror entertainment reporter Donald Zec. May 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Heather Bee from Northampton, pictured in a girls and legs show at Eve Nightclub in

Heather Bee from Northampton, pictured in a girls and legs show at Eve Nightclub in London, July 1955. A successful slimmer

Background image1955 Collection: Actress Nanette Newman, 21, marries actor and writer Bryan Forbes

Actress Nanette Newman, 21, marries actor and writer Bryan Forbes. London, 27th August 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Royal Ascot 1955, Miss Patricia Biggs, Thursday 14th July 1955

Royal Ascot 1955, Miss Patricia Biggs, Thursday 14th July 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Daily Mirror reporter Eric Wainwright accepted a challenge from the strong man

Daily Mirror reporter Eric Wainwright accepted a challenge from the strong man, The Great Blondini, for £ 100 to any man who would duplicate his feats

Background image1955 Collection: St Michael, Huyton Parish Church, Huyton, Knowsley, 23rd September 1955

St Michael, Huyton Parish Church, Huyton, Knowsley, 23rd September 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Drivers from the Trans-World Auto Daredevils also know as the Hollywood Rodeo

Drivers from the Trans-World Auto Daredevils also know as the Hollywood Rodeo, perform a stunt at the Brandon stadium near Coventry 18th May 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Queen Street, Cardiff, Wales. 31st January 1955

Queen Street, Cardiff, Wales. 31st January 1955

Background image1955 Collection: French film actress Brigitte Bardot who stars in the new film 'Doctor At Sea'

French film actress Brigitte Bardot who stars in the new film "Doctor At Sea"
French film actress Brigitte Bardot who stars in the new film " Doctor At Sea", pictured in dancing pose in Central London

Background image1955 Collection: Mr H. S. Magnay, Director of Education, presets the Echo Cup to winners, Dingle Vale

Mr H. S. Magnay, Director of Education, presets the Echo Cup to winners, Dingle Vale
Mr H.S. Magnay, Director of Education, presets the Echo Cup to winners, Dingle Vale. 23rd April 1955

Background image1955 Collection: A new MG car on display in a showroom. 22nd September 1955

A new MG car on display in a showroom. 22nd September 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Kitione Lave 21 yrs old Tongan heavy weight boxer May 1955

Kitione Lave 21 yrs old Tongan heavy weight boxer May 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Arriving on the 'Queen Mary'from New York. Returning from Hollywood where

Arriving on the "Queen Mary"from New York. Returning from Hollywood where
Arriving on the " Queen Mary" from New York. Returning from Hollywood where they have been making a film with Kirk Douglas " The Lust for Life"

Background image1955 Collection: Womans Sunday Mirror Fashion competition No. 12. Sun tops from DH Evans worn by film

Womans Sunday Mirror Fashion competition No. 12. Sun tops from DH Evans worn by film and stage actress Maureen Davis. July 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Walnut Tree Viaduct, a railway viaduct located above the southern edge of the village of

Walnut Tree Viaduct, a railway viaduct located above the southern edge of the village of Taffs Well, Cardiff, South Wales, Wednesday 16th March 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Eunice Gayson, actress enjoys a morning at the beach during Venice Film Festival

Eunice Gayson, actress enjoys a morning at the beach during Venice Film Festival, Wednesday 7th September 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Slum clearance at St Hilda s, Middlesbrough. 28th November 1955

Slum clearance at St Hilda s, Middlesbrough. 28th November 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Michael Finnemore checks his watch by his Wonder grandfather clock before it is

Michael Finnemore checks his watch by his Wonder grandfather clock before it is dismantled, packed into the family car and its 16-year-old constructor and his father travel to London

Background image1955 Collection: Londoners enjoy the early summer sun on the banks of the River Thames by the Tower of

Londoners enjoy the early summer sun on the banks of the River Thames by the Tower of London. 2nd June 1955

Background image1955 Collection: awaiting their turn. Ladies queue to use the public telephone box close to the Tower of

awaiting their turn. Ladies queue to use the public telephone box close to the Tower of London. 2nd June 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Bromley by Bow coal merchant Charles Franklin horses and cart delivery wagon takes a

Bromley by Bow coal merchant Charles Franklin horses and cart delivery wagon takes a break and a drink of water from the trough during his delivery round in Bow. 3rd March 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Shoe shine at work in Whitechapel High Street in the east end of London

Shoe shine at work in Whitechapel High Street in the east end of London. 14th January 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Ideal Home Exhibition Olympia. 3rd March 1955 A journalist is hoovered by a sales

Ideal Home Exhibition Olympia. 3rd March 1955 A journalist is hoovered by a sales woman dressed as a Goblin to demonstrate the power of the new Hoover Goblin vacum cleaner

Background image1955 Collection: Customers at the secondhand gramophone record stall at the flea market in Club Row

Customers at the secondhand gramophone record stall at the flea market in Club Row, Bethnal Green, E1 London 1st March 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Copies of The Cape Argus are tossed to waiting delivery van in Capetown 4th February 1955

Copies of The Cape Argus are tossed to waiting delivery van in Capetown 4th February 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Whites only queue for a bus in Cape Town. 4th February 1955

Whites only queue for a bus in Cape Town. 4th February 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Women operating looms at a Milan mill. Circa 1955

Women operating looms at a Milan mill. Circa 1955

Background image1955 Collection: HRH the Duke of Edinburgh is saluted by an officer of the Welsh Guards before

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh is saluted by an officer of the Welsh Guards before the inspection of the Guard of Honour. Wales, circa 1955

Background image1955 Collection: Queen Elizabeth II with Lord Lieutenant, Major-General G. T. Raikes at Brecon Station

Queen Elizabeth II with Lord Lieutenant, Major-General G. T. Raikes at Brecon Station. During Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburghs tour of Wales. 6th August 1955

Background image1955 Collection: The Foreman of Penyrheol railway station. Penyrheol is a suburban district of Swansea

The Foreman of Penyrheol railway station. Penyrheol is a suburban district of Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales. 19th January 1955

Background image1955 Collection: The Ackroydon Estate skyscraper village adjoining Wimbledon Common

The Ackroydon Estate skyscraper village adjoining Wimbledon Common on the Putney side. 28th April 1955




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"1955: A Year of Iconic Moments and Timeless Elegance" In 1955, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. Queen Elizabeth II, the epitome of grace and poise, ascended to the throne as the sovereign of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. Her reign would go on to shape an era defined by elegance and tradition. Amidst this regal atmosphere, HMAS Melbourne made headlines with its daring head-on collision with another ship. The sheer audacity displayed by this Australian naval vessel captured global attention, showcasing bravery in the face of adversity. Meanwhile, across continents, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor captivated hearts not only with their royal status but also their affection for their pugs. Their love for these furry companions symbolized warmth amidst grandeur. On wheels, Ford Thunderbird's 1955 Blue & white model became a symbol of American automotive excellence. Its sleek design exuded sophistication while revolutionizing driving experiences for many enthusiasts around the world. Taking to skies was Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation of TWA soaring over New York City's skyline. This majestic aircraft represented progress and freedom as it carried passengers towards new horizons. Grounded yet adventurous was Land Rover Series 1 - a rugged vehicle that conquered terrains far beyond city limits. It embodied resilience while enabling exploration into uncharted territories. Sports brought nations together during World Series 1955 when Sandy Amoros' legendary catch stole victory from Yogi Berra's grasp at Yankee Stadium. This electrifying moment showcased athleticism at its finest and ignited passions among fans worldwide. Television screens were graced by "The Honeymooners, " where Jackie Gleason led a talented cast including Audrey Meadows, Art Carney, and Joyce Randolph in comedic brilliance that still resonates today. Fashion took center stage with Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement, epitomizing the allure of femininity and elegance.