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1963 Collection (#61)

"1963: A Year of Contrasts and Cultural Shifts" In the midst of a changing world, 1963 brought forth a myriad of events that shaped history

Background image1963 Collection: Labrador dog at window, with typewriter, Crediton, Devon

Labrador dog at window, with typewriter, Crediton, Devon
Labrador dog at an open window, with a manual typewriter inside the room, Crediton, Devon. Date: 1963

Background image1963 Collection: Tatler cover - Flare for Fashion 1963

Tatler cover - Flare for Fashion 1963
Front cover of society magazine, The Tatler with a model wearing a black and gold check brocade evening dress and jacket, in which she looks so hot, flames are literally licking at her hemline

Background image1963 Collection: Women of Woodlands Laundry, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Women of Woodlands Laundry, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Three women at work in the Woodlands Laundry, Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, August 1963. Date: 1963

Background image1963 Collection: General view, Herstmonceux Observatory, Sussex

General view, Herstmonceux Observatory, Sussex. Date: 1963

Background image1963 Collection: Racing pigeons released in the early morning

Racing pigeons released in the early morning
Racing pigeons released from the side of a van in the early morning. Date: circa 1963

Background image1963 Collection: Astronomer and telescope, Herstmonceux Observatory

Astronomer and telescope, Herstmonceux Observatory, Sussex. 1963

Background image1963 Collection: Replica of the lab worktable of the Italian chemist Giulio N

Replica of the lab worktable of the Italian chemist Giulio N
Replica of the lab worktable on which the Italian chemist Giulio Natta (1903-1979) worked and invented the first synthetic plastic of second generation: the isotactic polypropylene

Background image1963 Collection: Mach 3 Aircraft (Concorde) by G. H. Davis

Mach 3 Aircraft (Concorde) by G. H. Davis
The Question for the 1960s - Mach 3 aircraft - a prototype for tomorrow or a manifestation of yesterdays dream? Diagrammatic illustration by G. H

Background image1963 Collection: Frank Owen Dobson

Frank Owen Dobson
FRANK OWEN DOBSON Sculptor, depicted at work. with his autograph Date: 1886 - 1963

Background image1963 Collection: England / Pin Mill 1963

England / Pin Mill 1963
A young woman in a summer dress takes time out to admire her surroundings at Pin Mill on the River Orwell, Suffolk, England. Date: 1963

Background image1963 Collection: ERNST WETTER (1877-1963)

ERNST WETTER (1877-1963)
Ernst Wetter, Swiss Federal Councillor, Head of Finance (1939 - 1943). President of Switzerland 1941. Here with a drink in one hand, standing next to his seated wife. Date: 1877 - 1963

Background image1963 Collection: Aldous Leonard Huxley

Aldous Leonard Huxley
ALDOUS LEONARD HUXLEY English Man of Letters. Seen here in 1931. Date: 1894 - 1963

Background image1963 Collection: Chester Council Flats

Chester Council Flats
A new council estate with bleak blocks of flats, at Chester, Cheshire, England. Date: August 1963

Background image1963 Collection: Euston Great Hall

Euston Great Hall
The Great Hall at Euston Station, designed by Philip Hardwick the Younger in the Roman-Ionic style, wickedly destroyed in 1963 Date: 1849

Background image1963 Collection: Members of the Aquashow Synchronised Swim Troupe

Members of the Aquashow Synchronised Swim Troupe (off-duty) at Bournemouth. Date: 1963

Background image1963 Collection: November Singapore Malaysia

November Singapore Malaysia Date: 1963

Background image1963 Collection: July Singapore

July Singapore Date: 1963

Background image1963 Collection: Douglas DC-3 N15 Fa Nassau 1963

Douglas DC-3 N15 Fa Nassau 1963
Douglas DC-3 N15 operated by the Federal Aviation Authority at Nassau on 19 March 1963 Date: 1963

Background image1963 Collection: Douglas DC-3 G-AGHM Cambrian Le Bourget 1963

Douglas DC-3 G-AGHM Cambrian Le Bourget 1963
Douglas DC-3 G-AGHM of Cambrian Airways loading at Le Bourget in June 1963 Date: 1963




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"1963: A Year of Contrasts and Cultural Shifts" In the midst of a changing world, 1963 brought forth a myriad of events that shaped history. The Lambretta Li 150 Special zoomed through the streets, symbolizing the spirit of freedom and rebellion. Meanwhile, in Saigon, South Vietnam, Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc made an indelible mark on humanity's conscience by committing self-immolation as a powerful protest against President Ngo Dinh Diem's anti-Buddhist measures. Caravans dotted Martello Camp in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, serving as humble abodes for families seeking respite from their daily lives. It was here that Malcolm X emerged as an influential religious and political leader with his unwavering dedication to civil rights. Amidst these scenes of everyday life were glimpses into popular culture. Sobranie cigarettes advertised their allure with sophistication and style while THE SUPREMES captivated audiences worldwide with their mesmerizing harmonies - Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross captivating hearts on stage. The Anderton Boat Lift stood tall as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering marvels while Bishop Rock Lighthouse braved treacherous gales to guide ships safely through stormy seas. In the automotive realm, the Austin Healey 3000 Mk. 2 painted itself red - a symbol of power and elegance that turned heads wherever it went. As London hosted its prestigious Film Festival in 1963, cinema enthusiasts eagerly awaited new stories unfolding on screen - tales that would inspire generations to come. Through triumphs and challenges alike, 1963 proved itself to be a year where strength prevailed amidst adversity; where voices rose against injustice; where artistry flourished; where innovation pushed boundaries; where cultural icons left an indelible mark upon our collective memory.