1961 Collection (page 8)

Auster J-5R Alpine G-AOGV (msn 3302), at Newcastle Airport on 2 June 1961. Date: 1961

Gloster Javelin T. 3 XH437 3T3
Royal Air Force - Gloster Javelin T.3 XH437 3T3 of No.33 Squadron, at RAF Middleton St. George, on 16 September 1961. Date: 1961

Gardan GY. 80-180 Horizon F-OCGO
Gardan GY.80-180 Horizon F-OCGO (msn 129). Date: 1961

Plaxton Consort C20F Coach
A brand new Plaxton Consort C20F UUD 12, a 20-seat Coach, (oddly placarded for 8 passengers), on a Bedford J2SZ7 chassis. UUD 12 is seen ready for delivery to G.A

Gloster Javelin F AW. 1 XA568
Royal Air Force - Gloster Javelin F(AW).1 XA568, at the College of Aeronautics, Cranfield in April 1961. Date: 1961

Hafner H. 8 Rotachute Mk. IV P-5
Hafner H.8 Rotachute Mk.IV P-5, at RAF Henlow, outside the Museum hangar with Mitsubishi Ki-46-III in the door-way on 22 June 1961. Date: 1961

Gloster Meteor F. 8 7258M
Royal Air Force - Gloster Meteor F.8 7254M 3 (ex WH357), at RAF Halton with No.1 School of Technical Training in March 1961 Date: 1961

Bertrand Russell, British philosopher and author (1872-1970), sitting on the pavement with other protesters as part of a CND demonstration in London, under a large banner: Committee of 100

Poster, Goodwood, near Chichester, Sussex, Motor Racing at its Best! Easter Monday 3 April, International "100" for Grand Prix Cars and five supporting events. Date: 1961

CEGB linesmen doing maintenance work, Kent
CEGB (Central Electricity Generating Board) linesmen doing routine maintenance work on the Supergrid transmission line between Northfleet and Canterbury, 24 July 1961

Bertrand Russell with others on a CND campaign
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic

Michael Ramsey, Archbishop of Canterbury
Arthur Michael Ramsey, Baron Ramsey of Canterbury (1904-1988), the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury (1961-1974). Seen here giving a speech in front of several microphones. Date: circa 1960s

Richard Nixon with Edward Heath
Richard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994), 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974 (he was also 36th Vice President from 1953 to 1961)

Nixon Richard Usa America American President
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Arnold Nixon Shimmin, economist
Arnold Nixon Shimmin (1889-1961), economist, member of the National Arbitration Tribunal. Date: circa 1950s

Charles Swart, South African politician and lawyer
Charles Robberts Swart (1894-1982), South African National Party politician and lawyer. He was the last Governor-General of the Union of South Africa (1960-1961)

Karl Marx monument, Moscow, Russia
The Karl Marx monument in Teatralnaya Square, Moscow, Russia, around the time of its unveiling in 1961. It was carved on the spot from a 200 ton block of granite

Yuri Gagarin and Harold Macmillan, London
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), the Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union who made history on 12 April 1961 by becoming the first human in outer space

Yuri Gagarin Alekseyevich 1934 1968 Russia Russian
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Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Russian cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), the Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union who made history on 12 April 1961 by becoming the first human in outer space

Dwight D Eisenhower and Nikita Khrushchev
The Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev ((1894-1971, right) with the American President Dwight D "Ike" Eisenhower (1890-1969, 34th US President 1953-1961), during a summit meeting in the USA

IVY CARTER BEAUMONT known as Rosemary medium who recalled past life in Ancient Egypt Date: 1893 - 1961

Young woman wearing fur jacket holding beer glass, smiling, portrait
1961, One Person, Adults Only, Young Adult, One Woman Only, One Young Woman Only, Indoors, Night, Square, Colour, Photography, Portrait, Front View, Waist Up, Sweetheart Neckline, Short Hair

Boy sitting in toy car giving paper to traffic police officer
1961, Two People, Child, Boys, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Men, Caucasian Appearance, Horizontal, Black And White, Photography, Three Quarter Length, Full Length, Uniform, Bending, Sitting, Holding, Giving

Woman having fun in swimming pool
1961, One Person, Adults Only, Young Adult, One Woman Only, One Young Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Outdoors, Day, Vertical, Black And White, Photography, Front View, Waist Up, Swimwear

Businessmen against white background, portrait
1961, Medium Group Of People, Adults Only, Mature Adult, Mature Men, Senior Adult, Senior Men, Only Men, Studio Shot, White Background, Square, Black And White, Photography, Portrait, Full Length

Young woman in swimming pool, portrait
One Person, Adults Only, Young Adult, One Woman Only, One Young Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Outdoors, Day, Vertical, Colour, Photography, Portrait, Focus On Foreground, Front View, Waist Up

Young woman glancing sideways, smiling
1961, One Person, Adults Only, Young Adult, One Woman Only, One Young Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Studio Shot, White Background, Horizontal, Black And White, Photography, Front View

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis N51MG - 23 White (msn 1961), at NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May, NJ Date: circa 2005

Boeing B-52D Stratofortress 56-0689 (msn 464060) at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. before construction of the American Air Museum building

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

Purton Station, steps to road bridge
A view of Purton Station in Wiltshire showing the steps to road bridge, the nameboard for the station and the overhanging roof of the mid-20th century station building

Purton Station, Wiltshire, 1961
A through view of Purton station in Wiltshire taken on 25th May 1961. The image shows a station building with a 20th century design and the goods shed. The station opened in 1841 and closed in 1964

Loco No 6864 Dymock Grange, at Honeybourne Junction
Locomotive number 6864 Dymock Grange, passing under a bridge at Honeybourne Junction in Worcestershire on 19th August 1961

US classic car 1961 Comet tail fin abstract
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Ightham Mote, Kent - a medieval moated manor house. Date: 1961

Penshurst Churchyard, Kent
The Churchyard of St John the Baptist Church, Penshurst, Kent. A church has stood on the present site in Penshurst since 1115, at the centre of a cluster of buildings, including the manor house

Vought F8U-1 Crusader 145375
United States Navy - Vought F8U-1 Crusader 145375 (base code AK, call-sign 200 ), of VF-62, seen embarked on USS Shangri-La, during a families day in port

Handley Page HPR. 1 Marathon I G-AMHT
Handley Page HPR.1 Marathon I G-AMHT (msn 131, ex XA274), of F.G. Miles Ltd. / F.G.Miles Engineering Limited, at Shoreham Airport, sometime between 1959 and 1964. Date: circa 1961

English Electric Canberra T. 11 WH714
Royal Air Force - English Electric Canberra T.11 WH714, of 228 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Leeming, on 3 August 1961. Date: 1961

Curtiss C-46F Commando N69343 (ex 44-78579), of Trans Caribbean. Date: circa 1961

Cessna 172B Skyhawk G-ARFK (msn 17248211) Date: circa 1961

Brochure cover for Rolls Twin Tub washing machines, featuring the smiling face of a happy early 1960s housewife... Date: 1961

An older visually-impared woman in a neat suburban garden
July, 1961 Date: 1961

Mother, her daughter and two other young relatives - garden
August, 1961 Date: 1961

Young woman and her young niece on arden bench with gnomes
July, 1961 Date: 1961

Young lady in a smart two-piece blue and white summer outfit
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Two Young ladies - ealy 1960s styles
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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.