1960s Collection (#25)

Kitchen diner JLP01_08_078256
Victoria Park Estate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East. A kitchen diner in a flat at the Victoria Park development, built using the 12M Jespersen system

Victoria Park Estate JLP01_08_078248
Victoria Park Estate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East

Victoria Park Estate JLP01_08_078264a
Victoria Park Estate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East. Four boys sitting on a stone wall, looking towards flats in the distance at the Victoria Park development, built using the 12M Jespersen system

Precast wall panels JLP01_08_069294
St Marys Estate, Oldham. A view of precast concrete wall panels being installed during the construction of 12M Jespersen prototype flats in Oldham

Drilling rig JLP01_08_066854a
St Pauls Cathedral, St Pauls Churchyard, City of London

Drilling rig JLP01_08_061509
SEVERN BRIDGE, M48, AUST, SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Laing workers using a truck-mounted drilling rig on the temporary pontoons at the site of the foundations for the Beachley tower of the Severn Bridge

Restaurant JLP01_08_071118
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A view of tables and seating in an empty restaurant at the Paternoster development

Lobby JLP01_08_071112
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. The reception area of an office building at the Paternoster development, showing a desk between four large columns

Staircase JLP01_08_071114
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A woman walking down a winding staircase in a building at the Paternoster development

Paternoster Square JLP01_08_066513
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A view looking west showing various multi-storey blocks under construction as part of the Paternoster development

Workmen JLP01_08_064422
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. Four workmen employed on the construction of the Paternoster development

Watching live feed JLP01_08_065657
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A group of guests watching the topping out ceremony for a 10-storey block at the Paternoster development on closed circuit television

Night scene JLP01_08_064434
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A night-time view looking south-east across the Paternoster development, showing the site during construction with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Paternoster Square JLP01_08_063433
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. Looking west over the Paternoster development during its construction, showing the Old Bailey in the background and Christchurch Greyfriars on the right

Scaffolding JLP01_08_064381
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. Looking up at a tower crane against a maze of scaffolding during the construction of the Paternoster development

Paternoster Square JLP01_08_062711
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. Looking west during the construction of the Paternoster development, showing the Old Bailey in the background and Christchurch Greyfriars on the right

Piling core surveying JLP01_08_061976
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A team from Ground Engineering Ltd carrying out a site survey with a soft drilling rig during construction of the Paternoster development

Paternoster Square JLP01_08_060912a
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A McKinney Foundations crane and pile driver at work during the construction of the Paternoster development, with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Restell Close JLP01_08_074885
Restell Close, Greenwich, Greater London. Looking up at a Sectra block of residential nurses flats on Restell Close, showing a group of women looking out over a balcony

Pooles Park JLP01_08_084205
Pooles Park, Finsbury Park, Islington, Greater London. Two children playing on posts in a playground besides blocks of flats at Pooles Park, built using the 12M Jespersen system

Formwork construction JLP01_08_073399e
Restell Close, Greenwich, Greater London. A Sectra block of nurses flats under construction on Restell Close, with the steel formwork in place for the next storey to be built

Minories Car Park JLP01_08_083081
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. A Ford Cortina driving up the access ramp to the first floor of Minories Car Park

Minories Car Park JLP01_08_082406
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. The stairs down to the basement of the City Engineers Highways Depot, built as part of the contract for Minories Car Park

Minories Car Park JLP01_08_082405
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. The view looking west from the first floor landing of the City Engineers Highways Depot, built as part of the contract for Minories Car Park

Concreting JLP01_08_082071
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. Two workmen releasing concrete from a hopper suspended from a crane for the roof slab of Minories Car Park

First piece of parapet JLP01_08_081727
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. The first section of parapet wall in place at the north east corner of Minories Car Park

Curtain wall JLP01_08_081436
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. The Shorter Street elevation of Minories Car Park during its construction

Moulding the floor slab JLP01_08_080294
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. Polypropylene moulds in place to create the coffered structure of the floor slab of the first floor at Minories Car Park

Removing earlier foundations JLP01_08_079117
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. A man in a suit stands in the basement excavations of Minories Car Park as two workers behind him break up concrete with pneumatic drills

Playground JLP01_08_084029
Lancashire Hill, Stockport. Children playing in one of the playgrounds at Lancashire Hill, surrounded by flats built using the 12M Jespersen system

Man at work JLP01_08_066041
MANCHESTER. Looking up at a worker ascending a concrete staircase during the construction of a multi-storey block of Sectra flats in Manchester

Slot car racing JLP01_08_081387
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Motorcycle Precision Team JLP01_08_081386a
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Gala Day JLP01_08_081384a
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Candy floss JLP01_08_081373
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Two young children eating candy floss at a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Donkey rides JLP01_08_081371
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A Gala Day at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree, showing childrens pony rides in the foreground with stalls and crowds beyond

Fund raising JLP01_08_081369
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Fancy dress winner JLP01_08_071214
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Fancy dress winner JLP01_08_065944
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Motorcycle Precision Team JLP01_08_060180
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. The Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Precision Ride Team putting on a demonstration at a Laing sports day at Elstree

Pipe band JLP01_08_057586
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A marching Scottish pipe band performing during a Laing sports day at Elstree

Sack race JLP01_08_081375
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Men competing in a sack race at a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Go-karting JLP01_08_071229
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Young boys taking part in go-kart racing at the annual Laing sports day held at the Laing Sports Ground in Elstree

Pushball JLP01_08_065935
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Hoopla JLP01_08_046961
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London

Karting JLP01_08_081390
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man and boy driving a go-kart on a tennis court during a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

Buffet JLP01_08_080009
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON

Photographer and model JLP01_08_073450
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. A photographer taking a photo of a model in the studio of the new Sports Club centre soon after the centres opening

Record player JLP01_08_073453
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON

Balloon animal JLP01_08_075283a
JOHN LAING AND SON LIMITED, PAGE STREET, MILL HILL, BARNET, GREATER LONDON

Access balcony JLP01_08_074803
Hahnemann Court, Carley Hill Road, Southwick, Sunderland

Cranes JLP01_08_059832
EMPRESS STATE BUILDING, Lillie Road, Earls Court, HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM, GREATER LONDON

Look at the view JLP01_08_060386a
EMPRESS STATE BUILDING, Lillie Road, Earls Court, HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM, GREATER LONDON

Supervising JLP01_08_060385
EMPRESS STATE BUILDING, Lillie Road, Earls Court, HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM, GREATER LONDON

Upper Precinct a98_06068
Upper Precinct, Coventry, West Midlands. General view of the shopping precinct in Coventry with the cathedral spire in the distance. Photographed by Eric de Mare in the 1960s

Chemistry lab JLP01_08_069816
Durham University, Science Laboratories, Durham, County Durham. A busy chemistry laboratory at Durham University with students engaged in experimental work

Students Union JLP01_08_075001a
Durham University, Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham, County Durham. Dunelm House at Durham University seen from south-east with Durham Cathedral in the background

Computer Room JLP01_08_069814
Durham University, Science Laboratories, Durham, County Durham

Ball in the Bucket JLP01_08_073968
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A man throwing a ball in a game of Ball in the Bucket at a funfair held during the annual Laing Sports Day at Copthall Stadium

Firs prize JLP01_08_073964
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A young boy on a podium being presented with a prize, at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Wheelbarrow race JLP01_08_073952
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Men and women in position at the starting line of a wheelbarrow race at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Skipping race JLP01_08_073951
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Girls leaving the starting line of a skipping race, with spectators in a stand beyond, at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Skipping race JLP01_08_073950
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London

Sack race JLP01_08_073949
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Two men jumping towards the finishing line of the mens sack race at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

On your marks JLP01_08_073945
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. Men poised at the starting line of a track event, with spectators in stands beyond, at the annual Laing Sports Day held at Copthall Stadium

Finished JLP01_08_073948
Copthall Stadium, Hendon, Barnet, Greater London. A competitor collapsed on the ground after finishing a race held during the annual Laing Sports Day at Copthall Stadium

Exhibition Hall JLP01_08_063970
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON

Commonwealth Institute JLP01_08_063759
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. A view of the Commonwealth Institute with the exhibition hall reflected in the ornamental pond in front

Visiting dignitaries JLP01_08_063426
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON

Installing clerestory windows JLP01_08_062292
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON

Copper sheeting JLP01_08_062291a
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON

Upper gallery JLP01_08_062289
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON

Discussion JLP01_08_061409
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON

Exhibition Hall roof JLP01_08_052179
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON

Handshake JLP01_08_061406
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. Two men shaking hands at the Commonwealth Institutes topping out ceremony reception

Exhibition hall roof JLP01_08_061302
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON

Installing ribs JLP01_08_060838
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON

Roof support strut JLP01_08_060600
COMMONWEALTH INSTITUTE, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON

Abstract mural JLP01_08_063871
CIS BUILDING, COOPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY TOWER, MILLER STREET, MANCHESTER

Foundations JLP01_08_057339
CIS BUILDING, COOPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY TOWER, MILLER STREET, MANCHESTER

Control Room JLP01_08_063888
CIS BUILDING, COOPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY TOWER, MILLER STREET, MANCHESTER. A man operating controls in the basement control room of the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) tower in Manchester

Crane operator JLP01_08_060070
CIS BUILDING, COOPERATIVE INSURANCE SOCIETY TOWER, MILLER STREET, MANCHESTER

keypunch office JLP01_08_066810
COUNTY HALL, A6352, AYKLEY HEADS, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM. Office workers operating IBM 056 card verifier machines in the new County Offices at Durham

Repairing St Pauls JLP01_08_072866
CITY OF LONDON. A general view of the London skyline looking north-east from Blackfriars railway bridge, showing the dome of St Pauls Cathedral clad in scaffolding

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"Capturing the Spirit of Change: The Iconic 1960s" The 1960s was a decade marked by significant social and cultural transformations. From groundbreaking achievements in sports to iconic moments in music and film, this era left an indelible mark on history. One such moment occurred during the Olympic Games in Mexico City, 1968. American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a powerful statement by raising their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge, showing solidarity with their cause. In another historic event that transcended borders, Apollo 8 captured the breathtaking "Earthrise over Moon" photograph. This image served as a reminder of our shared humanity and fragile planet amidst the space race. On four wheels, the Ford Cortina Mk2 1600E turned heads with its vibrant red color and sleek design. It epitomized style and sophistication for car enthusiasts of that time. Music lovers were treated to mesmerizing performances like Buddy Rich's energetic drumming session in London, 1967. Brian Foskett immortalized this moment through his lens, capturing Rich's passion for his craft. Film buffs couldn't resist falling for the allure of Shelby Mustang GT500E Eleanor featured in movies like "Gone in Sixty Seconds. " Its timeless appeal continues to captivate audiences even today. Speaking of films, "Billy Liar" became a cult classic during this period with its witty storytelling and memorable characters that resonated with audiences worldwide. Art also found its place among these cultural milestones when Earthrise photograph inspired artists to create stunning artwork showcasing our planet's beauty from space—a testament to human creativity merging with scientific achievement. Meanwhile, Aston Martin DB5 took center stage as James Bond's iconic ride in "Goldfinger, " solidifying its status as one of cinema's most legendary cars—silver gleaming under studio lights.