1959 Collection (#63)

AC Ace Bristol Coupe

Buick Le Sabre American

Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

USA, Tennessee, Memphis, Elvis Presley Automobile Collection Museum 1959 Red Cadillac

Puss in Boots talks to reapers mowing a meadow, persuading them to tell the King that the meadow belongs to his Master. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Puss in Boots tells the King his Master is drowning
Puss in Boots stops the Kings coach and tells him that his Master is drowning (though he is only bathing in the river). Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Thumbelina finds a Swallow by the Moles tunnel
Thumbelina finds a Swallow lying apparently dead at the entrance to the Moles tunnel. She wraps him in cotton wool, and the warmth brings him back to life

Royal Blue Inclusive Holidays
Cover illustration for Royal Blue Inclusive Holidays with Cooks and Dean & Dawson, in conjunction with Royal Blue Services

Cutting cauliflowers near St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
Three men in Cornwall cutting cauliflowers in the traditional manner and loading them onto a tractor, with St Michaels Mount in the background

Cutting green vegetables near St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
Three men in Cornwall cutting green vegetables in a field, with St Michaels Mount in the background. (2 of 2)

Shock absorbers in action
An artistic photograph of a train suspension system in action, absorbing the shock of the wheel on a rail when in motion. A photograph used in an advertisement for Rocksil rock wool - used

Fidel Castro in the US
FIDEL CASTRO - President of Cuba, pictured here reading a book on the Mount Vernon Shrine during a vsit to Washington in 1959. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Lady Alexandra and Maud Duff
The daughters of Princess Louise of Wales, Duchess of Fife, Alexandra (1891-1959) and Maud (1893-1945) perched in a rather elaborate cane carriage

Tatler front cover: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
The Tatler front cover featuring a photograph of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh taken in 1959

Ethel Barrymore (1879-1959)
Photographic portrait of Ethel Barrymore (1879-1959), the American actress, pictured at the beginning of the 20th century

Lucas Electrics
Advertisement from 1959 for Lucas Quality Electrical Equipment showing a car driving through a snowy Christmas landscape

Dwight D Eisenhower and the Royal Family, 1959
Photograph showing (from left to right): Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Dwight D Eisenhower, Princess Anne, John Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II, on the lawn of Balmoral Castle, August 1959

Dwight D. Eisenhower and Harold Macmillan at Chequers, 1959
Photograph showing Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), President of the USA, and (Maurice) Harold Macmillan (1894-1986), British Prime Minister, outside Chequers

Dwight D Eisenhower arriving in London, 1959
Photograph showing Dwight D Eisenhower (1890-1969), then President of the USA, walking down the aircraft steps on arrival at London Airport, 27th August 1959

Woman by Lake 1959
A woman poses by a lake, formally dressed with hat & gloves

Cricketer, Mordaunt
G.J. Mordaunt Cricketer - Kent

Police Officers on Beat
Police officers wearing old and new uniforms. On left wearing 1980 uniform, on right the old from the period 1959-1980 Metropolitan Police

Jacob Epstein
SIR JACOB EPSTEIN sculptor

Building the M1 Motorway. Our photograph shows a section under construction at Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire, England. The Southern stretch opened 2 November 1959

Queen Mum & Stiebel
Victor Stiebel (1907-1976) with Elizabeth, the Queen Mother after his show in Hanover Square in March 1959

Canadian Cadets
Canadian cadets in action at a shooting competition at Bisley

Female operator, Howe Bridge, Lancashire
Female operator wiping the flyers in the old section of the Cardroom at Howe Bridge Cotton Spinning Co. Atherton, Lancashire

Gwydir Castle & Owner, North Wales. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Nun, Manchester. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Gwydir Castle, Peacock & Gardener
Gwydir Castle - a peacock has a peck at a tray of seeds while the oblivious gardener (possibly having forty winks!) has a seat in the sun a little furher along the gravel path

Filming, Manchester, 1959
A film crew prepare a scene in Manchester. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd 1959

Jacob Epstein / Evans 1922
Sir Jacob Epstein Sculptor

Lady Alexandra Duff
Lady ALEXANDRA DUFF Duchess of Connaught

Mollison / Puss Moth Plane
James Allan Mollison, British aviator, and his Puss Moth: made several record flights; husband of Amy Johnson

Grahame-White / Biplane
Claude Grahame-White, English aviator and engineer, and his biplane

Duff / Alexandra / 1904
ALEXANDRA DUFF daughter of Princess Louise Victoria and the Duke of Fife, with her sister Maud (1893- 1945) and their grandfather, King Edward VII

Connaught / Alexandra 1915
ALEXANDRA DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT Wife of Prince Arthur of Connaught, with their son Alastair (later Duke of Connaught)

Belvedere Mansion
The impressive mansion in Belvedere, Kent, England, seat of Sir Sampson Gideon, a fabulously wealthy financier. Sadly demolished in 1959

Victor McLaglen / Medals
VICTOR McLAGLEN British actor in British silent films and American talkies, seen here in uniform

Wanda Landowska
WANDA LANDOWSKA Polish musician

Two Women Behind Bar
Two middle-aged women stand behind the bar in a pub

Carlos Saavedra Lamas
CARLOS SaVEDRA LAMAS Argentine statesman

Cecil B. De Mille
CECIL B. DE MILLE American film director - working on The Sign Of The Cross, 1932

C T R Wilson
CHARLES THOMSON REES WILSON British physicist

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"Step back in time to 1959, a year of historical moments and cultural icons. Witness the artistry of Dry Stone Walling as skilled craftsmen create enduring structures that stand the test of time. The majestic HMS Hermes (R12) sails proudly through the seas, symbolizing Britain's naval prowess. In a solemn tribute, Old Bill kneels before the Cenotaph in Whitehall, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Meanwhile, speed enthusiasts revel in the sleek design of the Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite Mk 1, a true marvel on wheels. Travel further back with the Catalan Atlas from the 14th century, an exquisite map showcasing ancient cartography techniques. In political arenas, Labour Party election posters and television speakers echo promises of progress and change. Amidst bustling streets filled with Police Officers London maintaining order and safety, Hollywood heartthrob Errol Flynn captivates audiences as both Robin Hood and Warner's charismatic leading man. Sports fans cheer on Chelsea Football Club during their thrilling 1959-1960 season – a testament to teamwork and determination. On roads adorned with vibrant colors like Dodge Coronet Green 2-tone or Jaguar XK150s Roadster White - automotive masterpieces that turn heads wherever they go. " Experience an era where history intertwines with innovation; immerse yourself in all that made 1959 truly unforgettable.