1961 Collection (#56)

Terrace Backs, Liverpool
The backs of a row of terraced houses in Liverpool Date: 1961

Zebra at Whipsnade
WHIPSNADE : a pair of zebras make friends with the visitors. Date: 1961

Veterinary Students
Students at a veterinary college study the anatomy of a pig. Date: 1961

JORDAN: DEAD SEA, 1961. View of a section of Jordans Deas Sea coastline, 1961

Yuri Gagarin visiting Budapest, Hungary in 1961
Yuri Gagarin. View of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, visiting Budapest, Hungary, in 1961. Gagarin made his flight in the Vostok 1 spacecraft on April 12, 1961

Cosmonaut Titov, Vostok 2, 1961
Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000), preparing to be launched into space on the Vostok 2 spacecraft, on 6th August 1961. Titov was the second person to orbit the Earth after Gagarin

Soviet stamp for Vostok 2 mission, 1961
Postage stamp commemorating the Vostok 2 mission. Vostok 2 was a Soviet space mission, which carried cosmonaut German Titov (bottom left) into orbit around the Earth for 25 hours

Vostok 2 control centre, USSR, 1961
Vostok 2 control centre, USSR, on 6th August 1961, during Gherman Titovs spaceflight aboard the Vostok 2 spacecraft. Vostok 2 was a successful Soviet space mission

Vladimir Veksler, Soviet physicist
Vladimir Iosifovich Veksler (1907-1966), Soviet physicist. Veksler established the principles of modern particle accelerators

Gherman Titov, Soviet postcard. Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov (1935-2000) was the second person to orbit the Earth. Launched in the Vostok 2 spacecraft

Vostok 1 spacecraft landing site, 1961
Vostok 1 spacecraft landing site. Artwork showing Vostok 1 after landing in the Saratov region of Russia, on 12 April 1961

Vostok 1 orbiting the Earth, 1961
Vostok 1 orbiting the Earth. Artwork of the Vostok 1 spacecraft carrying Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) around the Earth as the first human in space on 12 April 1961

Gagarins orbit in Vostok 1, 1961
Gagarins orbit in Vostok 1. Orbital flightpath (red, on a map of the Earth) of the Vostok 1 spacecraft (upper left, call sign KEDR) that carried Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968)

Vostok 1 spacecraft display at the Air and Space Museum, Le Bourget, Paris. The original was launched by the Soviet Union on 12 April 1961

Gagarins return to Earth, 1961
Yuri Alekseyevich 9 March 1934 Ôé¼" 27 March 1968), Hero of the Soviet Union, was a Soviet cosmonaut. On 12 April 1961, he became the first human in outer space and the first to orbit the Earth

Soviet monument to Yuri Gagarin
Soviet monument commemorating the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin on 12th April 1961. Gagarins flight lasted 108 minutes

Soviet monument to Gagarins landing site
Soviet monument marking the landing site of the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin. Gagarins flight of 12th April 1961 lasted 108 minutes

Gagarins landing, commemorative plate
Gagarins landing. Commemorative plate marking the landing site of the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin. Gagarins flight of 12th April 1961 lasted 108 minutes

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut, artwork
W1-4 Gagarin portrait on white background Yuri Alekseyevich 9 March 1934 Ôé¼" 27 March 1968), Hero of the Soviet Union, was a Soviet cosmonaut

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft, artwork
Launch of the Vostok-1 spacecraft carrying Yuri Gagarin on the first manned flight in space, April 12, 1961. Vostok-1 made one orbit of Earth

Vostok 1 capsule separation, artwork
Vostok Capsule Separation Gagarin before landing. Like all manned Soviet spacecrafts the capsule has to separate from a service module

Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit, artwork
Vostok 1 spacecraft in orbit. Computer artwork of the Vostok 1 capsule that carried Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) on the first manned flight in space, in orbit around the Earth

Vostok 1 heat insulation. Close-up of the exterior insulation and cladding around the entrance to the Vostok 1 spacecraft

Analogue computer. These machines were the precursor of modern digital computers. This is an EAI (Electronics Associates Incorporated) Pace 231-R computer, a US model produced in 1961

POLICE NIGHTSTICK. An on duty Baltimore police officer holding a nightstick, 1961

MOTHRA, 1961. Film still from Mothra, 1961

ANNELIESE ROTHENBERGER (1926- ). German soprano. Rothenberger as Sophie in Paul Czinners 1961 motion picture adaptation of the opera Der Rosenkavalier, by Richard Strauss

BRAZIL: WELDER, 1961. Welder at work on the assembly line of the Willys-Overland automobile plant in Sao Bernardo de Campo, Brazil, 1961

FILM: THE COMANCHEROS. Film still, 1961

BLUEBIRD, 1961. 1961 Bluebird which reached 403. 1 mph in 1964
BLUEBIRD, 1961. 1961 Bluebird which reached 403.1 mph in 1964

BOSTON: BASEBALL GAME, 1961. Boston Red Sox second baseman Elijah Pumpsie Green tags out Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles while trying to steal a base during a game at Fenway Park in Boston

Aston Martin DB4

Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta

Aston Martin DB4 Zagato

Ferrari 250 GT Comp SWB Berlinetta

Harley Davidson Teleglide

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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.