1970 Collection (#87)

Cheshunt Great House, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
View through trees of Cheshunt Great House, at Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. The building dates back to the 15th century. For much of the the 19th

Suburban Sunday in the back garden
A suburban Sunday in the back garden. Mother and son keep cool with bottles of drink, while the dog laps up a glass of Caribbean lemonade. Dad, overheated, gives himself a break from mowing the lawn

Glamour girl on a beach in Cornwall
A glamour girl in a bikini poses for her photo on a beach in Cornwall

Rosie Dolly and Mortimer Davis
Rosie Dolly (1892-1970) one half of the famous performing American identical twins, The Dolly Sisters, with Mortimer Davis Jnr, known as The Fat Boy

The Homme Who Cherched The Femme, by H. M. Bateman
A humorous illustration showing a stressed husband carrying all of his wifes Christmas shopping. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch

The Income Official Cuts A Few Figures On The Ice, by H. M
A humorous illustration showing an accountant carving numbers into the ice whilst skating. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch

Cook Doesn t Feel Like It, by H. M. Bateman
A humorous illustration showing a cook relaxing after deciding not to prepare dinner. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander

Cigarette, Old Man? By H. M. Bateman
Illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a man smoking an extremely large cigar, offering a disgruntled looking gentleman a comparatively tiny cigarette

The Egyptian Temple Island of Philae, Egypt flooded
The Egyptian Temple Philae, Egypt under flood water. The Temple, under threat from the Nile throughout history, was eventually moved brick by brick to a new location in 1970 to prevent complete

The Man Who Crept Into The Royal Enclosure In A Bowler, H. M
A humorous illustration showing a man in the incorrect dress getting a lot of disapproving glances. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch

H. M. Bateman in his studio
Henry Mayo Bateman at work in his studio. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to The Sketch, The Tatler and The Bystander

Ada-Kaleh - Bego Mustaffa
Bego Mustaffa - almost certainly the ruler and headman of the fortified Turkish Island of Ada-Kaleh (1895 - 1900). The town is now underwater

Quintin McGarel Hogg, Baron Hailsham of St Marylebone (1907-2001) British Conservative politician at Selsdon Park Hotel, Croydon for the Tory Partys Shadow Cabinet planning weekend

Thelma, Viscountess Furness (1904-1970) born Thelma Morgan, was the woman loved by Edward VIII before Wallis Simpson

Camels Near the Pyramids
Camels and tents on the approach to the Pyramids at Giza

Paddle Steamer on Nile
Paddle Steamer and Pleasure Cruiser make steady progress through the calm wide channel of the Nile

Pyramid of Chephren / Giza
The Pyramid of Chephren, son of Cheops, built around 2600BC. Often described as the Great Pyramid of the Giza site

Luxor Hotel / Egypt / C. 1970
The front of the Luxor Hotel with Arabic arches and palmtrees

Obelisk at Luxor
The remaining in situ obelisk before the main front entrance to the Temple at Luxor. The sister obelisk was moved to the Place de la Concorde in Paris

Luxor Temple (Detail)
The front Pylon at Luxor showing the massive seated statues of Rameses II and the empty base of the obelisk now standing in the Place de la Concorde, Paris

Stall by the Nile
A small Bazaar on the banks of the Nile supplying a wide variety of merchandise from a very small hut

Step Pyramid / Saqqara
The step pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the oldest stone monument in the world, built around 2770 BC

Nilometer / Cairo
Nilometer, Cairo. Used to measure the height of the Nile at flood. Also the site traditionally believed to be where Miriam discovered Moses

Sphinx at Memphis
A sphinx statue at Memphis in alabaster c.1567-1320 BC. 8 metres long and 4.25 metres tall

Luxor Temple Columns
The distinctive shape of the columns of the Temple at Luxor. This view shows evidence of the later re-use of the site in the apse of a Christian Church at the rear

Distant View of Pyramids
A distant view of the pyramids at Giza, showing the lush greenery of the Nile-irrigated fields in such close proximity to the barren desolate Sahara

Luxor (Front View)
The Great front Pylon of Luxor Temple, which originally was fronted by 6 statues of Rameses II, two sitting and four standing. Built around 1250 BC

Luxor / Lotus Columns
Luxor Temple - Lotus Flower pillars, testament to the grandiose design of Egyptian religious buildings of this period

Luxor Columns (Shadows)
The papyriform pillars (shaped in the form of the papyrus plant) with dramatic shadows in the evening light

Luxor Temple Courtyard
Luxor Temple; courtyard surrounded by pillars and statues of Rameses II. The two tourists give a good idea of the immense scale of the carved figures

Luxor Temple / Egypt
Some of the massive papyriform columns and one of the immense statues of Rameses II at Luxor

Pyramid of Cheops / Giza
The Pyramid of Cheops at Giza. 146.6 metres high, 13 acre base, 6 million tonnes of stone, 20 years in construction

Temple of Luxor / Egypt
A detail looking through the front Pylon at Luxor toward the columned hall beyond. The two weathered forms of Rameses II sit in stately pose behind the one remaining obelisk

St Sergius Church / Cairo
The gateway of the Hanging Church, St Sergius, Cairo. It houses a deep crypt, 10 metres below the church floor. Date: circa 1970

Sphinx and Pyramid
The statue of the Sphinx at Giza. Part man, part lion, the Sphinx has remains an enigmatic symbol of the Old World Kingdom of the Pharoahs of Egypt

Pile of Pots / Sakara
A street in Sakara. A young girl stands close to a stall selling decorated pots

The Sphinx / Circa 1970
The Sphinx, believed to have been built by the Pharoah Chephren around 2650 BC. Extensive weathering has eroded the monument which is undergoing extensive repair

Cairo Street Scene / C1970
A Cairo Street scene

Sahaha Desert / Camels
Camels and their owners await visitors to the pyramid site at Giza willing to take a ride on a ship of the desert

Billie Burke / Dog
BILLIE BURKE Actress, with her little dog

Chris Higham & his Ford Capri GT
Chris Higham and his Ford Capri GT

Leo Abse & his Bentley
Leo Abse and his Bentley. Leo Abse was a well known MP, especially known for introducing Private Members bills legalising homosexuality and making divorce easier

L. J. W. Bailey & his Jensen
L.J.W. Bailey and his Jensen car. Date: 2nd May 1970

Richard Hambro & his Mercedes
Richard Hambro and his Mercedes car. Hambro is a succesful business entrepeneur, later to be the founder of JO Hambro Investment Management

Peter Easton & his NSU car
Peter Easton, the successful right hand batsman and his NSU car

Police Officer in Snow
Police officer with two snowballs in winter covered in snow

Videophone Prediction
A videophone was used by the Bell Telephone System in a trial between Pittsburgh and New York offices of Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Ram-Headed Sphinxes
At the Temple of Amun at Karnak the entrance is flanked by rows of ram-headed sphinxes

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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.