1970 Collection (#83)

A man holding a banner on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial while attending a Black Panther convention in Washington
BLACK PANTHERS, 1970. A man holding a banner on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial while attending a Black Panther convention in Washington, D.C. 19 June 1970. Photographed by Warren K

Crowds gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C. during a Black Panther convention
BLACK PANTHERS, 1970. Crowds gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. during a Black Panther convention

A group of tomato pickers enjoying watermelon near Popina, northern Bulgaria. Photographed c1970
BULGARIA: PEASANTS. A group of tomato pickers enjoying watermelon near Popina, northern Bulgaria. Photographed c1970

Casks of wine in a labyrinthine wine cellar in Sarospatak, northeastern Hungary. Photographed c1970
HUNGARY: WINE CELLAR. Casks of wine in a labyrinthine wine cellar in Sárospatak, northeastern Hungary. Photographed c1970

Chart illustrating the pollution of water supplies through low-level nuclear waste, c1970
WATER POLLUTION. Chart illustrating the pollution of water supplies through low-level nuclear waste, c1970

37th President of the United States. President Nixon (second from left) meeting with members of the National Commission
RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). 37th President of the United States. President Nixon (second from left) meeting with members of the National Commission on Productivity

GLC-LFB Refuse collection strike and rubbish fires
The extended refuse collection strike in the early 1970s resulted in piles of rubbish and uncollected waste lying for weeks in London streets

U. N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1970. Temporary United Nations President Angie Brooks of Liberia hands the gavel to newly
U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 1970. Temporary United Nations President Angie Brooks of Liberia hands the gavel to newly elected President Edvard Hambro of Norway at the opening of the 25th regular session

BOWIE KUHN (1926-2007). American lawyer and baseball commissioner. Photographed in his office, c1970, holding mail-in ballots for major league baseballs All-Star Game submitted by former Chief

THEODORE C. SORENSEN (1928-). American politician and lawyer. Sorensen announcing his candidacy for a Senate seat from New York. Photographed 1970

ROBERT A. ROESSEL, JR. (1926-2006). American author and educator. On the Navajo Native American reservation at Red Rock, Arizona, c1970. Photographed by Paul Conklin

BARBARA TUCHMAN (1912-1989). American author and historian. Tuchman (center) in China with Madame Sun Yat-Sen, Soong Ching-Ling (far left). Photographed c1970

JOHN UPDIKE (1932-2009). American author. Photograph by Michael Chikiris, c1970

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS (1911-1983). American playwright. Williams gets a hug from Maria Pavan, the star of the Broadway revival of his play Camino Real, on opening night. Photograph, 8 January 1970

ANNE FRANK HOUSE. The Anne Frank House (left) at 263 Prinsengracht, Amsterdam, where the German Jewish diarist and her family hid from the Germans during World War II. Photographed c1970

INGMAR BERGMAN (1918-2007). Swedish director and screenwriter. Photographed c1970

COLORADO: SAND DUNES. Sand dunes and the Crestone Peaks of the Rocky Mountains at the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. Photograph, c1970

COLORADO: SAND DUNES. Sand dunes at the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. Photograph, c1970

COLORADO: SAND DUNES. Windswept sand dunes with grass growing, at the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. Photograph, c1970

DIATREME DIAGRAM. Diagram of the development of a diatrame or subterranean volcanic pipe, c1970

COLORADO: SAND DUNES. Human footprints in the sand at the Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. Photograph, c1970

Jaguar E-Type Series 2, 4. 2 Roadster straight 6, 1970, Red
Jaguar E-Type Series 2, 4.2 Roadster straight 6 1970 Red

Racehorse Aldaniti at a charity fundraising event
The racehorse Aldaniti (1970-1997), a chestnut gelding, meeting admirers at a charity fundraising event. Aldaniti won the Grand National in 1981, and his jockey, Bob Champion

Mischievous Girl
A naughty little girl climbs over a garden fence. Date: 1970

Wisley Rock Garden
Children playing in the Rock Garden of Wisley Gardens, Surrey, England. Date: 1970

Family Seaside Show
An open air variety show at Happy Valley, Llandudno, Wales. Date: circa 1970

The Man Who Blew His Nose In A Silence Zone, by H. M. Batem
Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a man disturbing the peace in a residential area. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Midland Bank
An old couple standing outside a modern branch of the Midland Bank, England. Date: 1970

Eton College Quadrangle
The quadrangle, Eton College, with the famous bronze statue of King Henry VI, erected in the early 18th century by the then provost, Dr. Godolphin. Date: 1970

Underwater Habitat
Diving chemists taking water samples for analysis at the Tektite II underwater habitat, which involved an all-female team of aquanauts, 50 feet off St. Johns, U.S. Virgin Islands Date: 1970

Nat West Bank 1970
A modern branch of the National Westminster Bank, central London, England. Date: 1970

Plants / Orchid
A lovely species of orchid (Orchis Cymbidium), at the annual Royal Horticultural Show, Wisley Gardens, Surrey, England. Date: 1970

Mineral Analyser
The TELSEC portable non- dispersive X-ray mineral analyser offers a fast method of measuring selected elements in ores, soils, slags, etc. Date: November 1970

Queen Elizabeth II - opening London Graduate School, 1970
Queen Elizabeth II at the opening of the new building of the London Graduate School of Business Studies at Sussex Place, Regents Park, London on 18th November 1970. Date: 1970

Queen Elizabeth II with Richard Nixon, 1970
Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with Mrs Pat Nixon, wife of the United States President, Richard Nixon who watches, along with British Prime Minister, Edward Heath

Godfather holding baby at a christening
The versatile godfather at a christening manages to hold the baby and smoke his pipe at the same time! Date: circa 1970

Greeting Card Factory
A production line in the packaging department of a greetings card factory, Didcot. Date: 1970

EGYPT: SPHINX AND PYRAMID. A view of the Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Khefren in Giza, Egypt. Photographed c1970

CHINA: NATIONAL DAY, 1970. Scene in Tiananmen Square, Peking, China, during a National Day celebration, 1 October 1970

PEKING: MONUMENT, c1970. A view of the Monument to the Peoples Heroes at Tiananmen Square in Peking, China, completed in 1958. Photographed c1970

GREAT WALL OF CHINA, c1970. A view of the Great Wall of China. Photographed c1970

D. C. : WHITE HOUSE, c1970. The White House and fountains illuminated at night, in Washington, D. C. c1970
D.C.: WHITE HOUSE, c1970. The White House and fountains illuminated at night, in Washington, D.C. c1970

EGYPT: NILE SCENE. Sunset over the Nile River in Nubia, Egypt. Photographed c1970

Luna 16 spacecraft. Luna 16, also known as Lunnik 16, was the first unmanned space mission that sent out a robotic probe to land on the Moon and collect a sample from it

Soviet Luna 16 spacecraft, 1970
Soviet Luna 16 spacecraft model, showing its launch from the Moon. The Luna 16 unmanned space probe was launched by the Soviet Union on 12th September 1970

Ra-2 papyrus boat, Morocco
Ra-2 papyrus boat setting off from the Moroccan port of Saffi. It was on this boat that Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Atlantic, from Morocco to Barbados

Ra-2 papyrus boat in the Atlantic Ocean. It was on this boat that Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Atlantic, from Morocco to Barbados

Soviet experiments on lunar soil, 1970
Soviet experiments on lunar soil. The first Soviet mission to return a sample of lunar soil to the Earth was Luna 16, which landed back on Earth on 24 September 1970

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"1970: A Year of Iconic Moments and Timeless Classics" In the world of sports, 1970 witnessed a historic exchange between two football legends. Pele of Brazil and Bobby Moore of England shared a momentous gesture as they swapped shirts after an intense World Cup Group C match. Meanwhile, the music scene mourned the loss of an extraordinary talent. Jimi Hendrix, the American musician known for his electrifying performances, left an indelible mark on Berkeley, California during one of his final concerts in 1970. On the roads, car enthusiasts reveled in the power and style offered by iconic vehicles like Chevrolet El Camino SS 454 - a true embodiment of muscle cars. Ford Cortina 1600E and Ford Escort Mk. 1 also made their presence felt with their sleek designs and impressive performance. Fashion met elegance as actress Jane Birkin strolled through Paris in June 1970, showcasing her impeccable taste while shopping. And who could forget the timeless charm exuded by VW Volkswagen Classic Camper van? Its blue and white exterior became synonymous with adventure and freedom. The small screen brought laughter to households with "Steptoe and Son, " a beloved TV comedy that entertained audiences throughout 1970. Meanwhile, James Bond fans were captivated by Triumph Stag's appearance in "Diamonds are Forever, " its vibrant yellow color adding excitement to every scene it graced. Automotive enthusiasts had more reasons to rejoice with stunning models like Chrysler Three Hundred making waves on the streets alongside classics like Morris Minor - both capturing hearts with their unique charm. As we look back at this remarkable year filled with unforgettable moments across sports, music, fashion, television shows, and automobiles – it is clear that 1970 will forever hold a special place in our collective memory as a time when icons were born and legacies were created.