1969 Collection (#72)

HENRY MILLER (1891-1980). American writer. Photographed at his home in California, 1969

MISSISSIPPI: HURRICANE, 1969. A view of the remains of a grocery store in Gulfport, Mississippi, reopened for business in the aftermath of Hurricane Camille, 22 August 1969

AUSTRALIA: GOLD RUSH, 1869. Main Street in the mining town of Spring Creek, Victoria, Australia, during the gold rush of the 1860s. Wood engraving from an Australian newspaper of 1869

Scouting Jamboree at Guyana, South America
Scene at the 3rd Caribbean Scouting Jamboree at Guyana, South America, 13-22 August 1969, showing scouts from Dominica marching past. August 1969

Scouts canoeing under Westminster Bridge, London
Scouts canoeing under Westminster Bridge in London. 1969

JUNE STAR CABBAGE
A June Star cabbage. Date: 1969

Charles Coutela
CHARLES COUTELA French ophthalmologist, one of whose patients was Claude Monet, photographed in 1934. Date: 1876 - 1969

Playing the Piano
A young woman plays an upright piano, reading sheet music. Date: 1969

BEETROOT
Avons Early variety of beetroot. Date: 1969

Investiture of the Prince of Wales, 1969
Investiture of Charles, Prince of Wales at Caernarvon Castle in 1969 with a good view of the perspex canopy specially designed for the event by Lord Snowdon. Date: 1969

Royal family having lunch
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh pictured sitting around the dinner table with their two eldest children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Date: 1969

Diving, Malta 1969
Divers vent compressed air from a valve in the roof of the Underwater House, after setting it up, 30 feet beneath the surface of Paradise Bay, off the coast of Malta. Date: 1969

School Dinners 1969
Pupils eating their school dinners in the Refectory at Manor High School. Date: 1969

Applying Lipstick
Applying pink lipstick with the aid of a magnifying make-up mirror. Date: 1969

Elephant Picks up Girl
An elephant picks up a young girl in its trunk, while her unconcerned mother stands nearby. Date: 1969

Primary Class 1969
Lots of activities taking place at Walter Halls Primary School, Nottingham. Date: 1969

SPACE: APOLLO 11. President Richard M. Nixon applauds astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Buzz Aldrin in the quarantine trailer, 1969

Apollo 11 lunar module, computer artwork
Apollo 11 lunar module. Computer artwork of Apollo 11s lunar module LM-5 Eagle. Apollo 11 was the first manned lunar landing mission, touching down at 20:17 UTC (universal time) on 20th July 1969

Tu-144, the first supersonic jet, 1969
First supersonic jet, the Tupolev Tu-144, in flight over Russia in June 1969, being escorted by a MiG-21 fighter jet (lower left)

First Soviet rocket aeroplane, the BI-1, on display struts at a museum. Developed by the Soviet Union, the full name of the design is the Bereznyak-Isayev (BI-1), after its designers

Moons surface, Zond 7 image
Moons surface. Craters on the surface of the Moon, as photographed by the Soviet lunar probe Zond 7 on 11 August 1969. Zond 7 was an unmanned Soviet spacecraft that launched on 7 August 1969

Alexei Tupolev, Soviet aircraft designer
Alexei Andreyevich Tupolev (1925-2001), Soviet aircraft designer, holding a model of a Soviet supersonic aircraft. Tupolev, the son of the famous aircraft pioneer Andrei Tupolev

Igor Tamm, Soviet nuclear physicist
Igor Yevgenyevich Tamm (1895-1971), Soviet nuclear physicist and mathematician. Tamm shared the 1958 Nobel Prize in Physics with Cherenkov and Frank

Aksel Berg, Soviet admiral and engineer
Aksel Berg (1893-1979), Soviet admiral, engineer and cyberneticist. Berg was of Finnish descent, but after the death of his father in 1904

Mikhail Lavrentyev, Soviet mathematician
Mikhail Alekseevich Lavrentyev (1900-1980), Soviet mathematician and hydrodynamicist, giving a lecture. Lavrentyevs work included studies of the physics of explosions

Thor Heyerdahls Ra expedition, 1969
Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002), at right, Norwegian ethnographer and explorer, on the papyrus boat Ra with a fellow crew member

Soviet jet engine, 1969
Soviet jet engine. Museum display diagram of a cross-section through the engine of a Soviet semi-jet stratospheric aeroplane

Steam electricity
During the 1840Ôé¼Ôäós, at Cramlington Colliery, Seghill(Sedgehill), Newcastle on Tyne, a workman found that when he acidentally put his hand in a high-pressure jet of steam escaping from a

Igor Petryanov-Sokolov, Russian physicist
Soviet physicist-chemist, Hero of Socialist Labor [1971] and Academician Igor Petryanov-Sokolov

Apollo lunar landing module. This is a training version of the landing module, on display at Mission Control in Houston, Texas, USA

Apollo 10 command module. The Apollo 10 mission launched on 18th May 1969 and entered lunar orbit on 22nd May. The mission was the fourth manned mission in the Apollo programme

Luna 2 commemmorative stamp. Soviet postage stamp dedicated to the Luna 2 unmanned space probe, launched on 12 September 1959

Luna 1 commemmorative stamp. Soviet postage stamp dedicated to the Luna 1 unmanned probe, launched on 2 January 1959 (date at upper right)

SPACE: APOLLO 9. Apollo 9, March 1969: Command and Service Modules viewed from docked Lunar Module

APOLLO 11: SUN SHEET. Edwin Buzz Aldrin erecting a solar wind sheet designed to collect atomic particles from sun

JANIS JOPLIN (1943-1970). American rock singer. Photographed at a concert, 1969

APOLLO 11: BUZZ ALDRIN descends lunar module, Eagle, to the surface of the moon, 1969
APOLLO 11: BUZZ ALDRIN descends lunar module, " Eagle, " to the surface of the moon, 1969

APOLLO 11: LUNAR MODULE. Edwin Buzz Aldrin stands beside LM strut and probe

FLIP WILSON (1933-1998). NÔÇÜ Clerow Wilson, Jr. American comedian and actor. Photograph, 1969
FLIP WILSON (1933-1998). N© Clerow Wilson, Jr. American comedian and actor. Photograph, 1969

VENICE: CANAL, 1969. Bow of a gondola on a canal in Venice, Italy, 1969

Maserati Mistral Spider

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"1969: A Year of Iconic Moments and Unforgettable Achievements" In 1969, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. The year kicked off with the majestic launch of THE QE2, a legendary ocean liner that would go on to redefine luxury travel for decades to come. Meanwhile, in Britain, car enthusiasts reveled in the sleek elegance of the MG MGC Roadster. Its powerful engine and timeless design captured hearts across the nation, symbolizing an era of automotive excellence. Music aficionados were treated to the mesmerizing talent of Jimi Hendrix. In an intimate moment captured forever, this world-famous guitarist sat on his bed wearing an open shirt and necklace – a true embodiment of his rebellious spirit and musical genius. Sailing into uncharted waters was Sir Robin Knox-Johnston as he fearlessly circumnavigated the globe. His daring feat inspired generations to push beyond their limits and explore new horizons. The Playboy Club in London became synonymous with glamour as bunny girls captivated audiences with their allure. These iconic figures embodied both sophistication and sensuality during a time when society was undergoing significant cultural shifts. But perhaps one event stood above all others - APOLLO 11's historic moon landing. Buzz Aldrin's awe-inspiring image standing on lunar soil while Neil Armstrong and Eagle reflected in his visor remains etched in our collective memory forever. This giant leap for mankind showcased humanity's boundless potential and ignited dreams that continue to inspire us today. Speed demons flocked to Monaco Grand Prix where adrenaline coursed through every corner as drivers pushed themselves to their limits amidst roaring engines and cheering crowds – epitomizing pure exhilaration at its finest. Amidst political turbulence, an Army Recruitment Poster from the 1960s called upon brave souls willing to serve their country during uncertain times – reminding us of duty, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.