1963 Collection (#71)

Sea Scouts at sailing regatta, Lower Thames
Sea Scouts taking part in a sailing regatta on the Lower Thames, in Sea Scout Class fibre glass Coypu dinghies. 19 June 1963

The Young Ones, rock and roll band, Walton, Essex
Three guitarists, a drummer and a vocalist who formed The Young Ones rock and roll band in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1963

International Stores, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Interior view of The International Stores at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, showing biscuit containers (Mitre Biscuits) in front of the counter, and stacks of tins and packets on shelves behind. 1963

Royal Wedding 1963 - Tatler front cover
Front cover of The Tatler celebrating the marriage of Princess Alexandra of Kent and her husband the Hon. Angus Ogilvy at Westminster Abbey on 24 April 1963. 1963

Royal Wedding 1963 - royal guests
Page from the Tatler showing the various members of the royal family arriving at Westminster Abbey for the wedding of Princess Alexandra of Kent to Angus Ogilvy on 24 April 1963

Royal Wedding 1963 - ILN front cover
Front cover of The Illustrated London News special wedding number celebrating the marriage of Princess Alexandra of Kent to the Hon. Angus Ogilvy at Westminster Abbey on 24 April 1963

Royal Wedding 1963 - the Glass Coach
The Glass Coach transports Princess Alexandra and her husband, Angus Ogilvy back to St. Jamess Palace following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on 24 April 1963

Royal Wedding 1963 - the royal bride
Princess Alexandra of Kent appearing at the doorway of Westminster Abbey with her husband Angus Ogilvy following their marriage there on 24 April 1963

Royal Wedding 1963 - honeymoon at Cortachy Castle
Cortachy Castle, six miles from Kirriemuir and the Ogilvy family seat, where Princess Alexandra of Kent and her husband Angus Ogilvy spent part of their honeymoon following their marriage at

CORN DOLLY
A Havest Festival Corn Dolly, over the porch at Overbury Church, Worcestershire, England. It incorporates wheat, oats and barley and is a survival of Pagan customs. Date: August 1963

Harvest Festival Church
Flowers, eggs and other Harvest Festival decorations in the church at Bicknoller, in the Quantocks, Somerset, England. Date: August 1963

Harvest Festival Screen
A Harvest Festival screen decorated with Corn Dollies at Englands Smallest Church at Culbone, Somerset. Date: August 1963

Snow Covered Inn
The Loggerheads Inn, Mold, Flintshire, north Wales, covered in snow during the famous long cold winter which laster from October 1962 to March 1963. Date: February 1963

Fishing Hook
Snoozing a gut onto a fishing hook. Date: 1963

Corn Dollies at Dymock church, Gloucestershire, England. This pagan symbols are still used in modern Christian churches as thanks for a fruitful life. Date: August 1963

Hilton Park Lane Hotel
The 28-storey exclusive London Hilton Park Lane Hotel overlooks Hyde Park, central London and is within walking distance of Oxford Street. It was built in 1963. Date: mid 1960s

Girl Picking Apples
A young woman picking apples in an orchard in Essex, England. Date: July 1963

Centre Point
The famous Centre Point building, New Oxford Street, London, was designed by Richard Seifert and constructed between 1963 and 1966. View looking upwards. Date: 1960s

Swimming Swan
Study of a swimming swan. Date: 1963

Measuring an Earhquake
An initial measurement of a large earthquake being made on a monitor recording at an outstation near Blacknest, near Aldermaston. Date: August 1963

Scotland / Edinburgh
Tall old buildings in a corner of Calton Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: June 1963

The Shell Building
The Tower of the then new Shell Building, South Bank, London. Date: 1963

Air Scout in glider
An Air Scout sits smiling in the cockpit of a glider at Lasham Gliding Centre. 1960s

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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.