1958 Collection (#3)

Cocktail fashion, 1958
A woman wearing a white lace cocktail dress by Bijou, enjoys a cocktail at what is now considered quite a kitsch, Tiki-style bar

The Twelve Days of Christmas, illustrated by Leslie Wood

Zenith of Surrealism
The surrealist artist, Salvador Dali (1904-1989), surprised even guests to his house at Port Lligat in Spain, when he appeared wearing a magnificent tricorne hat - fashioned out of pastry

A Fish Auction in Columbia Market
In 1869 Baroness Burdett-Coutts paid for the building of the great Columbia Market (for fish) between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads on the site of Nova Scotia Gardens

Fall / Crufts / 1958 / Pointer
CHAMPION CHIMING BELLS CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1958 Owned by Mrs M Bowman Bred by Mrs W Parkinson Liver & white, sired by Ch. Herewithim Royal Flush

Health Visitor / 1958
Examination by the school health visitor

Ufos / Fate Cover 1958
This UFO, resembling an electric light bulb, is seen over San Francisco by D Bruce Berry and Marion Shepherd

Colin Grainger, Sunderland and England footballer, starts his summer season singing tour at the Manchester Hippodrome. Colin is pictured with the Kaye Sisters (on the same bill)

Louise Traill Actress next to a BBC microphone September 1958

Waiting for the rabbit to bolt
Photograph: Waiting for the rabbit to bolt From an album of 101 photographs, with newspaper cuttings, 1st Bn Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge?s Own), Cyprus, 1955-1958. Date: 1957

De Havilland Comet 4 G-APDA starboard engines BOAC LAP 1958
De Havilland Comet 4 G-APDA close up of starboard engines at London Airport in 1958 Date: 1958

Hubert Wilkins - 1
SIR HUBERT WILKINS Australian explorer (on right) with Lincoln Ellsworth and Bernt Balchen at Peterboro airport, 1933. Date: 1888 - 1958

The first Thor missile for the RAF at Feltwell Norfolk
The first Thor missile for the RAF at Feltwell, Norfolk, on 19 September 1958

1914 Estate Carriage, 15 horse power, Hon. Patrick Lindsay Date: 1958

Hull Fair Sideshow / 1958
Sensational sideshow at Hull Fair, run by the Testo family (left to right: Dolly, Amy, and George)

Playing Darts, Worcestershire
A young boy playing darts, his board nailed to an outdoor pole, outside the Fleet (Arms?) pub, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

A Sports Reporter At Work
Pebble Beach, California: c. 1958 A sports reporter at the Crosby Clambake Golf Tournament

Soviet satellite monitoring, 1958
Soviet satellite monitoring. Telescopes being used, in 1958, by Soviet astronomers, to monitor a satellite as it passes overhead

Portrait of Pavel Cerenkov
Pavel Cerenkov, Russian physicist, born Voronezh Guberniya on August 10, 1904, photographed (on right) at the controls of a synchrotron at the Institute of Physics of the Soviet Academy of Science

Russian physicist Pavel Cerenkov

Tunguska event stamp, 50th anniversary. This Soviet stamp of 1958 depicts the Russian mineralogist and Tunguska event researcher Leonid Kulik (1883-1942) at right

Inspecting engine beside Belvedere helicopter
Technician inspects engine beside Belvedere helicopter Date: 1958

Cricketer, Douglas
James Douglas Cricketer - Surrey

EYE TEST / 1958
The school matron tests the eye sight of a few young boys

Frogs Fall 1958
A FALL OF FROGS

Eileen Parker, wife of Lieutenant Commander Michael Parker, a friend and former Private Secretary to Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, obtains a divorce in the Law Courts, London

American classic car Bonneville 1958 Convertible
Beate Gube

Client: Vanity Fair - location: Teddington - Striped white jersey and navy trousers - April 24, 1958 Date: 1958

Client: Women's Day - Smart woollen Jersey - May 27, 1958 Date: 1958

Woollands Catalogue shoot - Evening wear
Two young ladies in pretty evening dresses acompanied by a youthful gent in full evening dress - possiby a Woollands Catalogue shoot. Smart interior. Date: circa 1958

Wedding Dress shoot - late 1950s. Date: circa 1958

Loco No. 7911 Lady Margaret Hall, at Honeybourne Junction
Locomotive number 7911 Lady Margaret Hall, at Honeybourne Junction showing the station nameboard on the platform. The photograph was taken on 15th March 1958

Rembrandt Club in Slater Street, Liverpool, Fine Dining Members Club, December 1958, Ted Roberts

Annie Nightingale and her partner David Raffman attend the Chelsea Arts Ball at the Royal Albert Hall. 31st December 1958

Jerry Lee Lewis and his 13-year-old wife Myra at London Airport to fly home. 27th May 1958

Kitione Lave 21years old Tongan heavyweight boxer Sept 1958

The first parking meter in England. The first parking meters are introduced in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair, London on 10th July 1958. A lady pays her parking fee

Julie Andrews, the young 24 year old actress playing the part of Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Dame Julia Elizabeth " Julie" Andrews, DBE (n)

Thomas Hamling & Co Ltd trawler St Dominic seen here tied up in St Andrews Dock. 29th October 1958

Photo shows Jacqueline Durrell with her pet chimp. Gerald Durrell was a British naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, author and television presenter

The Lone Ranger - actor Clayton Moore pictured at James Howell during his visit to Cardiff bringing chaos, attracting thousands and stopping traffic - 8th August 1958 - WME Copyright Image

Actress Anne Heywood learning to swim for her role in the film Floods of Fear April 1958

Roberta Cowell at Croydon court, four years after a sex change. Roberta was formerly Robert Cowell, fighter pilot, speedway racer and father of two. 19th June 1958

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

Glubb Pasha, British Commander of Arab Legion, Amman, Jordan talking to his son Faris, mounted on an Arab steed at a Coronation Parade preparing for the coronation of King Hussein on 3rd May 1958

Martin P6M SeaMaster
Us Navy Martin P6M Seamaster Jet-Powered Seaplane Bomber Taxiing Ashore from the Sea in a Purpose Built Beaching-Vehicle Date: 1958

CM25 5580 Drew Pritchard, Volkswagen Beetle
Drew Pritchard, Volkswagen Beetle, Jack Sears Memorial Trophy, saloon cars, British Saloon Car Championship, 1958, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, automobiles, cars, circuit racing, Classic

CM25 7331 Andrew Willmott, Austin A50 Cambridge Saloon
Andrew Willmott, Austin A50 Cambridge Saloon, Jack Sears Memorial Trophy, saloon cars, British Saloon Car Championship, 1958, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, automobiles, cars, circuit racing

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"1958: A Year of Icons and Milestones" Step into the time machine and travel back to 1958, a year filled with remarkable moments that shaped history. In the world of science, Rosalind Franklin's groundbreaking work on DNA structure laid the foundation for future discoveries. Meanwhile, Maria Callas mesmerized audiences in her elegant Dior gowns, captivating hearts with her enchanting voice. On the roads, a classic VW Camper van painted in blue and white became an emblem of freedom and adventure. Music aficionados were treated to the genius compositions of Vaughan Williams, whose melodies still resonate today. And who can forget Pope Pius XII's influential role as he guided his flock through turbulent times? Sports enthusiasts cheered on the Brazilian Football Team during their triumphant journey at the 1958 World Cup – a team that would forever be etched in football history. Closer to home in Gloucestershire's Toddington Station, July 1958 brought nostalgic memories of steam trains chugging along amidst picturesque landscapes. The glamorous Tatler front-cover featuring Princess Margaret showcased timeless elegance fit for royalty. Meanwhile, car enthusiasts marveled at the sleek lines of an Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite - its creator remaining unknown but leaving an indelible mark on automotive design. In aviation news, Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANUB took flight from West African London Airport – symbolizing progress and connecting distant lands like never before. As we reflect upon this transformative year, let us celebrate these icons and milestones that continue to inspire generations even today.