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1958 Collection (#8)

"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

Background image1958 Collection: Ken Livingstone with Adrian Edmonson and Rik Mayall

Ken Livingstone with Adrian Edmonson and Rik Mayall
Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), British Labour politician (centre). Seen here Adrian Edmondson (Adrian Charles "Ade" Edmondson)

Background image1958 Collection: Ho Chi Minh, communist leader of North Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh, communist leader of North Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), Vietnamese Communist revolutionary and Dictator, Prime Minister (1946-1955) and President (1945-1969) of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam)

Background image1958 Collection: North American F-100D Super Sabre 56-2928

North American F-100D Super Sabre 56-2928
North American F-100D-60-NA Super Sabre 56-2928 (MSN 235-26) with 81st TFS, 50th TFW in 1958. In May 1994 on a pedestal as gate guard at Robins AFB, Georgia Date: circa 1995

Background image1958 Collection: Paris. City Hall and Seine River, 19th century (lithograph)

Paris. City Hall and Seine River, 19th century (lithograph)
CUL4874185 Paris. City Hall and Seine River, 19th century (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Paris)

Background image1958 Collection: American classic car Super 88 1958 Rear

American classic car Super 88 1958 Rear
Beate Gube

Background image1958 Collection: Handley Page HPR. 7 Dart-Herald G-AODE prototype

Handley Page HPR. 7 Dart-Herald G-AODE prototype
Handley Page HPR.7 Dart-Herald G-AODE (msn 147) 1st prototype, moments before the starboard engine turbine blew up, causing the engine to fall off and the aircraft to catch fire

Background image1958 Collection: American classic car Super 88 1958 abstract

American classic car Super 88 1958 abstract
Beate Gube

Background image1958 Collection: Cardiff Station Decorations for Commonwealth Games, 23rd July 1958

Cardiff Station Decorations for Commonwealth Games, 23rd July 1958
This photograph shows the Cardiff Station Decorations for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, taken at night on the 23rd July 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Welshpool Station Decorations for Duke of Edinburghs Visit, 24th July 1958

Welshpool Station Decorations for Duke of Edinburghs Visit, 24th July 1958
This image shows the station decorations at Welshpool for the Duke of Edinburghs visit on 24th July 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Royal Visit to Bristol Temple Meads, 5th December 1958

Royal Visit to Bristol Temple Meads, 5th December 1958
This image shows H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on a visit to Bristol Temple Meads station on 5th December 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Loco No. 4358 and Track Maintenance at Weston-Sub-Edge

Loco No. 4358 and Track Maintenance at Weston-Sub-Edge
Locomotive number 4358 at Weston-Sub-Edge in Gloucestershire on 1st March 1958. A group of workers are making improvements to the track

Background image1958 Collection: Loco No 6959 Peatling Hall, at Honeybourne Junction

Loco No 6959 Peatling Hall, at Honeybourne Junction
Locomotive number 6959 Peatling Hall, arriving at Honeybourne Junction in Worcestershire on 15th March 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Loco No 7808 Cookham Manor, at Gloucester

Loco No 7808 Cookham Manor, at Gloucester
Locomotive number 7808 Cookham Manor, at Gloucester on 2nd March 1958. Cookham Manor is preserved at Didcot Railway Centre

Background image1958 Collection: US classic car 1958 taillight abstract

US classic car 1958 taillight abstract
Beate Gube

Background image1958 Collection: Ch. Tul Tuo of Alderbourne, owned by the Misses Ashton Cross. Pekingese. Date: 1958

Ch. Tul Tuo of Alderbourne, owned by the Misses Ashton Cross. Pekingese. Date: 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037

Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037
(ex United States Air Force) - Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037 (msn 10915, 51-8037), at Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, for display at the Air Force Museum, with Boeing KB-50J 49-0389

Background image1958 Collection: The Ward Gallery, Piccadilly, London

The Ward Gallery, Piccadilly, London
The window display of the Ward Gallery, Piccadilly, London. Date: circa 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Bourne & Hollingsworth shop window, London Bourne & Hollingsworth shop window

Bourne & Hollingsworth shop window, London Bourne & Hollingsworth shop window
Wedding dress displayed in a window of Bourne & Hollingsworth, in Londons West End. Date: 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Yarmouth Arms, Old Billingsgate, London

Photograph of Yarmouth Arms, Old Billingsgate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of White Hart Hotel, Upper Norwood, London

Photograph of White Hart Hotel, Upper Norwood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Top Of The World PH, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Top Of The World PH, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Smithfield Tavern, Smithfield Market, London

Photograph of Smithfield Tavern, Smithfield Market, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Salisbury Hotel, Haringey, London

Photograph of Salisbury Hotel, Haringey, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Royal Oak PH, Old Ford, London

Photograph of Royal Oak PH, Old Ford, 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

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Railway Tavern, West Ham, London

Photograph of Railway Tavern, West Ham, 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 image1958 Collection: Photograph of Queens Head PH, Kingston On Thames, Surrey

Photograph of Queens Head PH, Kingston On Thames, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Purple Emperor PH, Harlow, Essex

Photograph of Purple Emperor PH, Harlow, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Portland Arms, Notting Hill, London

Photograph of Portland Arms, Notting Hill, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Perseverance PH, Hackney Wick, London

Photograph of Perseverance PH, Hackney Wick, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Palmerston PH, Hackney, London

Photograph of Palmerston PH, Hackney, 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

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Old Oak PH, Fulham (New), London

Photograph of Old Oak PH, Fulham (New), 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 1929

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of New Inn, Sevenoaks, Kent

Photograph of New Inn, Sevenoaks, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the New Inn

Background image1958 Collection: Marquis Of Lansdowne PH, Stoke Newington, London

Marquis Of Lansdowne PH, Stoke Newington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Hollybush PH, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Hollybush PH, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Gunmakers Arms, Debden, Essex

Photograph of Gunmakers Arms, Debden, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Guildford Arms, Poplar, London

Photograph of Guildford Arms, Poplar, 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 image1958 Collection: Photograph of George PH, Adelphi, London

Photograph of George PH, Adelphi, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the George

Background image1958 Collection: Photograph of Freemasons Arms, Paddock Wood, Kent

Photograph of Freemasons Arms, Paddock Wood, Kent. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background image1958 Collection: Columbia Market

Columbia Market
Angela Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906) a British philanthropist, established Columbia Market in 1869 as a covered food market with 400 stalls. The building was demolished in 1958. Date: 1875

Background image1958 Collection: Ekcovision 17 inch black and white television

Ekcovision 17 inch black and white television, model T330, manufactured by E K Cole of Southend. 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Battle of Britain Memorial Chapel, Westminster Abbey

Battle of Britain Memorial Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London. 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Poster, Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation

Poster, Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation, with a map showing routes. 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Poster, Pacific Northern Airlines

Poster, Pacific Northern Airlines, The Alaska Flag Line, with a map showing routes. 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Poster, Middle East Airlines

Poster, Middle East Airlines, with a map showing routes. 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Stock Share Certificate - The Grand Union Company

Stock Share Certificate - The Grand Union Company, 100 shares. 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Stock Share Certificate - United States Steel Corporation

Stock Share Certificate - United States Steel Corporation, 1000 shares. 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Fly Fisherman

Fly Fisherman fishing in The River Coln Bibury Gloucestershire England Arlington Row Cottages in the background Date: circa 1958

Background image1958 Collection: Top Hat

Top Hat
Man wearing a top hat Penny Farthing in the foreground at Country fair Gloucestershire England Date: circa 1958




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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.