1960 Collection (page 4)

Closing show of 1960 Scouting Jamboree
Flags from countries around the world are paraded at the closing show of the National Jamboree which was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of scouting in the USA

BROOKLYN: EBBETS FIELD. A crane with a wrecking ball on top of the visitors dugout at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, 23 February 1960

MG A Roadster britain

Centenary parade of the Cadet Forces in Great Britain
H.M. the Queen taking the salute of the parade in the garden of Buckingham Palace

Clark Gable (1901-1960) American actor whose most famous film was probably Gone with the Wind

Harold Macmillan addressing the Conservative Party Conferenc
Photograph showing (Maurice) Harold Macmillan (1894-1986) delivering his speech to the Conservative Party conference at Scarborough, Yorkshire, 15th October 1960

New Tower Blocks Go Up
A striking impression of modern flats being constructed on a slum clearance site, the Woodside Development Plan, in Sheffield

Photograph of Red Lion & Sun PH, Highgate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Lads of the Village PH, North Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

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

The Ray Ellington Quartet. Ray Ellington (1916-1985) London-born singer, drummer and bandleader best known for his appearances on radio and TV in The Goon Show from 1951 to 1960. Date: 1950s

The Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Phillips Aston Martin Lagonda breaks down in Germany. Prince Philip helps push the car into a garage. 29th November 1960

Picture shows The Ford Zodiac MkII car displayed at The Motor Show in Earls Court, London, The his and her range, Picture taken 18th October 1960

Thunderbirds number 1 - North American F-100C Super Sabre
United States Air Force Thunderbirds number 1 - North American F-100C-10-NH Super Sabre 55-2723, piloted by Major Bob Fitzgerald. Date: circa 1960

Cessna 140 VP-Ba Date: circa 1960

Scooter Power Shower
The Manx Internation Scooter Rally was a very popular event in the 1960s, But very possibly not as popular as a passenger if your pilot hits the Drudiale water splashflat out!

Beach Road, West Bexington, Dorchester, England
Beach Road, West Bexington, Dorchester, near Weymouth, Dorset, England. Date: 1960

Blisworth Hotel, Blisworth, Northamptonshire
Built in 1850 as a result of railway traffic, the Blisworth Hotel is seen here in 1906. While the station it served closed in 1960, the Hotel continues to thrive

DAISETSU TEITARO SUZUKI (1870-1966). Japanese author and essayist. Photograph, 1960

Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California
Vintage postcard showing a birds eye view of Candlestick Park and the surrounding parking area. San Francisco Bay is in the distance

Kennedy and Daughter Caroline
Washington, D.C.: November 26, 1960 President-elect John F.Kennedy takes his daughter Caroline by the hand as they leave home. She will be three tomorrow

Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Harley Davidson Muesum

Anthony Armstrong Jones - portrait of the bridegroom
Anthony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones (born 1930), 1st Earl Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret and photographer. Page of pictures of him featured in the ILN Royal Wedding Number commemorating his

Bentley S2 Continental

Standard Triumph car advertisement
Advertisement for Standard Triumph cars featuring a stylised festive character by Karo holding a Triumph saloon aloft in the air

The front cover of airlift, December 1960, 24, (7). Date: 1960

35th President of the United States. Photographed c1960
JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963). 35th President of the United States. Photographed c1960

Campbell standard of mutual inductance. Mr A. Campbell designed this standard of mutual inductance in 1907-8. Two single-layer copper coils (upper and lower centre)

Oscar Hammerstein II
OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN Oscar Hammerstein II, lyricist and librettist, famous for his professional partnership with Richard Rogers. Wrote lyrics for " South Pacific" etc

A country track - Machynlleth, Wales
A country track meanders into the distance, Machynlleth, Wales. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd 1960

Clark Gable / Cig Card
CLARK GABLE American film actor with Joan Crawford

Plastering Cottage Walls
Renovating the walls of a cottage at Chagford, a picturesque Devon village

Princess Margaret on her wedding day
Princess Margaret (1930-2002) on the day of her wedding to Anthony Armstrong-Jones (later Lord Snowdon) - 6th May 1960 - leaving for Westminster Abbey with her Father Prince Philip

British Road Services Depot JLP01_01_117_14
British Road Services Depot, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead. Looking across the interior of the haulage and parcels shed, showing a fork lift truck driver moving crates in the foreground

Mid Century Modern Lamps
Julia Leister

Mid Century Furniture
Julia Leister

Japanese New Wave
Julia Leister

Mid Century Czech Furniture
Julia Leister

Saint Juan de Ribera, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473296 Saint Juan de Ribera, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Saint Juan de Ribera, 1532 - 1611)

Client: Vanity Fair - Jill Stinchcombe and Sally Greenhill
Client: Vanity Fair - Models: Jill Stinchcombe and Sally Greenhill - January 29, 1960 - Location Renault, Western Avenue, London Date: 1960

Client: Woollands - Model: Naomi Leon - Shoot date: August 31, 1960 Date: 1960

Shoot for Vanity Fair - Tweed Coat and small car - July 5, 1960 Date: 1960

Client: Woollands Catalogue - Mauve Shirt and Trousers - Location: Frensham Ponds - March 1, 1960 Date: 1960

American classic car Belvedere 1960 Tail fin
Beate Gube

US classic car impala convertible 1960
Beate Gube

American classic car Super 88 1960 abstract
Beate Gube

Ebony Shapes 1
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Project C

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"1960: A Year of Contrasts and Controversies" In the midst of a heated political climate, an anti-Nixon poster emerged in 1960, questioning the trustworthiness of Republican presidential candidate Richard Nixon. The caption boldly asked, "Would YOU buy a used car from this man?" Reflecting widespread distrust, it encapsulated the sentiments of many Americans. Meanwhile, aboard the USS Intrepid (CV-11) in April 1960, a sense of pride and strength prevailed. This American aircraft carrier stood as a symbol of power during a time when tensions were high between nations. Across the Atlantic Ocean, London hosted its annual Film Festival in 1960. The festival's vibrant poster captured the essence of cinematic artistry that captivated audiences throughout that year. Back on home soil at York Railway Station, bustling with activity and excitement as people embarked on journeys to various destinations. It was a snapshot into everyday life during this transformative era. The automotive industry also experienced significant developments in 1960. The MG MGA 1600 Roadster painted red exuded style and sophistication while the Triumph Herald Convertible showcased elegance on wheels. From Hatfield's runway soared Handley Page Victor B1 XA930—an emblematic representation of technological progress achieved during this period. Its takeoff marked another milestone for aviation enthusiasts worldwide. Television series Gunsmoke brought entertainment to living rooms across America with its talented cast members Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver gracing publicity photographs—a reminder of how television shaped popular culture back then. Sports enthusiasts eagerly anticipated events like Monaco Grand Prix—the prestigious race that attracted adrenaline-seeking spectators who reveled in speed and glamour amidst breathtaking scenery along Monte Carlo's streets. Amidst all these moments capturing society's pulse in 1960 was Chevrolet Corvair sedan—a sleek automobile embodying innovation but later facing controversy due to safety concerns—highlighting both progress and challenges faced by the automotive industry.