1961 Collection (page 5)

Thats my brother says the young man on the left, thats my son, says the doting mother. And the boy they re both heaping their attention on is Joe Baker, Turins £ 65, 000 buy from Hibs

Children enjoying the snow in a Bristol park 31st December 1961

Children build a snowman in a Bristol park 31st December 1961

The Bulleid Pacific locomotive N?34100 Appledore hauling the last steam driven Golden Arrow service between London and Dover 11th June 1961

England Verses Mexico. International Friendly. Bobby Charlton takes a shot completes his hat-trick in the 73rd minute. The final score was an impressive England 8 - Mexico 0

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Cosmonaut, the first human to journey into outer space when his Vostok spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth (12th April 1961), visits Britain, Tuesday 11th July 1961

Leading Russian Scientists outside COSPAR meeting, Committee on Space Research, London, on day it was announced that the Soviet Union has successfully sent a man to Space, Yuri Gagarin

Beaulieu Jazz Festival. Pictured, Johnny Dankworth, Cleo Laine and Brother Williams. 30th July 1961

Beaulieu Jazz Festival. A young girl in a striped sweater carries a notice saying " Votes for Women". 30th July 1961

Princess Alexandra of Kent visits the Reilly Centre for the Blind in Aden, Yemen. 10th December 1961

Princess Margaret leaves Clarence House with her mother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and her three-week-old son David Armstrong-Jones. 30th November 1961

Mavis Floyd, 16, shows the tattoos that make her so miserable when she goes dancing. 2nd October 1961

Assault troops of the Cheshire Regiment dash on to the Liverpool Landing Stage to take over the Wallasey ferry boat Leasowe at the start of the exercise Friendly Invasion. 19th August 1961

Academic procession, Lanchester College of Technology, Coventry, 13th May 1961

The Bizerte Crisis 1961 French soldiers on the streets of Bizerte. July 21st 1961 The crisis arose after Tunisian forces surrounded

The Motor Show, 1961 at Earls Court, London, The 1961 Motor Show saw the Humber Super Snipe Series III and Lea-Francis Lynx launched, Picture taken 17th October 1961

Cliff Richard and Carole Gray rehearsing for the film "The Young Ones"
Cliff Richard and Carole Gray rehearsing for the film " The Young Ones". Finsbury Park Empire, London. 28th July 1961

Mass demonstration held outside Rathaus Schoneberg City Hall in protest against the construction of the Berlin Wall which began three days earlier overnight on the 12th-13th August

Queen Elizabeth II is greeted by Lord Derby as she leaves the Royal Train at Shaw Street Station in Liverpool. In the background is Mr H. Wood, the stationmaster

Scenes in East Berlin, East Germany soon after the start of the construction of the Berlin Wall. Police monitoring the situation around Frankfurter Allee in the east of the city. 18th August 1961

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Sierra Leone, November 1961 The visit was between 25 November - 1 December 1961 Picture taken 25th November - 1st December 1961

Actor John Mills, wife Mary Hayley Bell and their daughter Hayley Mills pictured out in the sun at Downham, Lancashire, studying the script of the film " Whistle Down the Wind"

Mary Hayley Bell and her daughter Hayley Mills pictured out in the sun at Downham, Lancashire, studying the script of the film " Whistle Down the Wind"

A Valentine Eve cocktail party held by Heather Jenner, wife of Stephen Potter, who runs a Marriage Bureau. Present are many of Londons most eligible bachelors and bachelor girls

Long rows of houses, Ashington. Circa 1961

The new high rise flats under construction in Walker at the junction of Church Street and Walker Road in Newcastle 20 July 1961

Stella Stevens, American film, television, and stage actress, pictured in her hotel suite, London, Wednesday 22nd November 1961

Irina Demick, french actress, in the UK for premiere of new film, The Longest Day, in which she stars as Janine Boitard, French Resistance, Caen, pictured at the Savoy Hotel, London

Snow scenes in Lickey Hills, Birmingham. December 1961

Squadron Commander Christopher Draper DSC, an English flying ace of World War I. His penchant for flying under bridges has earned him the nickname The Mad Major

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, followed closely behind by her husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, leaves the Royal train at Lime Street Station

Six actresses line up at Cornwall Gardens, Kensington for a fitting and a photo call. They are wearing the gowns which have been designed by Alan Sievewright who is dress designer for Associated

A congested River Hull as the new Drypool bridge, Hull is lowered for the first time. 21st April 1961

Kilcattan Street in Adamsdown, an inner city area and community in the south of Cardiff, Wales. 23rd January 1961. Our Picture Shows

Actress Shirley MacLaine with Jack Bentley. 5th December 1961

The wedding of William Roache and Anna Cropper at St Johns Wood Church. They are pictured with bridesmaid Catherine Feller. 4th March 1961

Bedminster Bridge and a newly re-constructed Redcliffe Hill l 1960s. The right hand site of the hill, with its many old familiar shops and businesses, still awaits demolition

Vandyck Cinema, Fishponds Road, Bristol -1961 showing the film The Greengage Summer ub

Construction underway for Standard Triumph assembly facility in Speke, Liverpool, 4th September 1961. Our picture shows, mammoth earth moving vehicles levelling off the area

Pupils at Roxeth Primary School, Harrow, being taught English pronunciation using the Clearspell alphabet system. 8th November 1961

Butchers shop is sold for £100, 000 in St Peters Street, St Albans
Butchers shop is sold for £ 100, 000 in St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire. 1961

Delyse Humpries (22), a typist from Sheffield won the 5th heat of the Blackpool bathing beauty competition. Dawn Read (24) a model from Derby was second, and Gill Desmond (24) a London hairdresser

Scenes at Springfield House youth club in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. 2nd October 1961

A housewife stoning the steps in Nelson Street, Manchester. 1st December 1961

Room with a view. Model Celia Hammond is pictured in the National Radio Shows " Living in Tune" exhibition organised by Fleetway magazine " Home" 22nd August 1961

Fred Perry with actress Yvonne Buckingham, during a coaching session. Picture taken 25th July 1961 Fred Perry is a former Wimbledon Champion

Tourists making their way down the steep hill in the village of Clovelly in North Devon, 1961

Second day of the private visit to London of American President John F. Kennedy and the First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy for the christening ceremony of their niece Anna Christina Radziwill

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"1961: A Year of Literary Legends, Political Tensions, and Technological Triumphs" In the realm of literature, 1961 witnessed the publication of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" by William McLaren. This timeless tale captivated readers with its enchanting narrative and exploration of chivalry. Meanwhile, in the world of psychology, Carl Gustav Jung continued to delve into the depths of human consciousness, unraveling mysteries that lay within our collective unconscious. On a political stage filled with intrigue and controversy, Ernest Hemingway found himself entangled in discussions surrounding Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba. Their meeting sparked debates about revolution and ideology that would echo throughout history. Amidst these intellectual pursuits, HMS Victorious (R38) made its majestic approach towards the Persian Gulf. Symbolizing Britain's naval prowess during this era, it stood as a testament to their global influence. The automotive industry also experienced an iconic moment when Jaguar unveiled their E-Type Series 1 Coupe in 1961. Its sleek design and powerful performance captured hearts worldwide. While Erwin Schrodinger delved into quantum mechanics' enigmatic principles behind closed doors, a couple on a tennis court showcased their athleticism - with a woman gracefully leaping into action in the foreground. Their energy mirrored society's growing enthusiasm for sports during this time. Queen Elizabeth II forged diplomatic ties across continents as she met with the Kennedys - John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - fostering relationships between nations while symbolizing cultural exchange. And there it was again – Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3. 8-litre Coupe painted dark green – epitomizing elegance on wheels as it roared down streets around the globe. Finally, humanity reached new heights when we embarked on our first manned space flight in 1961—a monumental achievement that expanded our understanding of what lies beyond Earth's boundaries.