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1979 Collection (page 2)

"1979: A Year of Iconic Moments and Cultural Shifts" In 1979, the world witnessed a seismic shift in politics as Margaret Thatcher rose to power

Background image1979 Collection: Patti Tootell, Mike Newman and Helene Hunt, appearing at the Liverpool Empire in Jack

Patti Tootell, Mike Newman and Helene Hunt, appearing at the Liverpool Empire in Jack and the Beanstalk. December 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Actress Deborah Watling 1979 Dressed as soldier for television programme Danger UXB

Actress Deborah Watling 1979 Dressed as soldier for television programme Danger UXB

Background image1979 Collection: Spain (20th c. ). Catalonia

Spain (20th c. ). Catalonia
Spain. Catalonia. Estatut dAutonomia de Catalunya (Statute of Autonomy of Catalonia). Cover. Basic rule of the Catalan autonomous regime adopted in 1979

Background image1979 Collection: OIL CRISIS, 1979. Cars lined up for gas at a service station in Maryland at the time of the oil

OIL CRISIS, 1979. Cars lined up for gas at a service station in Maryland at the time of the oil crisis, 15 June 1979. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler

Background image1979 Collection: Illustrated London News 1979, Thatcher and Callaghan

Illustrated London News 1979, Thatcher and Callaghan
Front cover of the Illustrated London News, May 1979 featuring portraits of James Callaghan, Labour leader and incumbent Prime Minister and Tory Party Leader, Margaret Thatcher

Background image1979 Collection: The Cats Pyiamas by Merlin Enabnit

The Cats Pyiamas by Merlin Enabnit
Dark-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) wearing revealing orange pyjamas. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background image1979 Collection: Helston Youth Club

Helston Youth Club
A group of boys wearing flared jeans, denim jackets and checked shirts play air guitar to a rock song at Helston youth club

Background image1979 Collection: Avro Shackleton MR. 2

Avro Shackleton MR. 2
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.2, of No.8 Squadron, used as a flight crew trainer for the Shackleton Airborne Early Warning aircraft. Date: circa 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Norman Beaton Actor star of the TV Show Empire Road

Norman Beaton Actor star of the TV Show Empire Road

Background image1979 Collection: Morecambe and Wise with singer Shirley Bassey Jan 1979

Morecambe and Wise with singer Shirley Bassey Jan 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Fawley Station, Herefordshire, 1979

Fawley Station, Herefordshire, 1979
A dilapidated looking Fawley station in Hereford, captured on camera in 1979, 15 years after it closed for operation. In its heyday the stone built station was amongst the most attractive small

Background image1979 Collection: Ferrari 512 BB Italy

Ferrari 512 BB Italy

Background image1979 Collection: BMW B6 Alpina Germany

BMW B6 Alpina Germany

Background image1979 Collection: MASSINE, Lenide (1896-1979); FALLA, Manuel de (1876-1946)

MASSINE, Lenide (1896-1979); FALLA, Manuel de (1876-1946). Russian dance and choreographer.; Spanish composer and pianist

Background image1979 Collection: All clear by Merlin Enabnit

All clear by Merlin Enabnit
Brunette pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) sunbathing in an orange swimsuit. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background image1979 Collection: Morecambe and Wise British comedians January 1979

Morecambe and Wise British comedians January 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Legendary comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise at Erics home in Harpenden

Legendary comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise at Erics home in Harpenden, Herts, after he returned from hospital following major heart surgery in June. 5th August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Barry Humphries and wife Diane Millstead at their wedding in London - June 1979

Barry Humphries and wife Diane Millstead at their wedding in London - June 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Footballer Gordon McQueen with his wife Yvonne and their new born daughter Hayley McQueen

Footballer Gordon McQueen with his wife Yvonne and their new born daughter Hayley McQueen. They celebrated the birth of their daughter by naming her after film star Hayley Mills

Background image1979 Collection: Morecambe and Wise with Hannah Gordon January 1979

Morecambe and Wise with Hannah Gordon January 1979

Background image1979 Collection: You d be tickled pink if you could see me now by Merlin Enab

You d be tickled pink if you could see me now by Merlin Enab
Blonde pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979). wearing a figure-hugging pink swimsuit Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Background image1979 Collection: BRUCE FORSYTH WITH WIFE ANTHEA FORSYTH, ADOPTED DAUGHTER CHARLOTTE FORSYTH AND DAUGHTER

BRUCE FORSYTH WITH WIFE ANTHEA FORSYTH, ADOPTED DAUGHTER CHARLOTTE FORSYTH AND DAUGHTER LOUISA FORSYTH AT HOME (26/10/1979)

Background image1979 Collection: Jeff Lynne (singer and songwriter with The Electric Light Orchestra

Jeff Lynne (singer and songwriter with The Electric Light Orchestra) pictured with his girlfriend Sandi Kaperson. They have announced their engagement and are pictured at Jeffs Midlands home

Background image1979 Collection: Juliet Mills with her daughter Melissa, aged one, and her husband Michael Miklenda

Juliet Mills with her daughter Melissa, aged one, and her husband Michael Miklenda leaving Heathrow Airport for New York. They have been here for a holiday, visiting Juliets parents. 5th July 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Nudism August 1979 Apharodite an English owned naturist Village in Port Leucate

Nudism August 1979 Apharodite an English owned naturist Village in Port Leucate Southern France. Couple take a walk with child and dog

Background image1979 Collection: MARGARET THATCHER HOLDS ALOFT BAGS WITH SHOPPING BOUGHT IN 1974 AND 1979 TO ILLUSTRATE

MARGARET THATCHER HOLDS ALOFT BAGS WITH SHOPPING BOUGHT IN 1974 AND 1979 TO ILLUSTRATE THE EFFECTS OF INFLATION IN HALIFAX DURING THE GENERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN - 24TH APRIL 1979 (79/3103)

Background image1979 Collection: Tiffanys Dance Hall, Coventry. 13th February 1979

Tiffanys Dance Hall, Coventry. 13th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: David and Collette Farrant, self styled witches who are suing Beaverbrook newspapers

David and Collette Farrant, self styled witches who are suing Beaverbrook newspapers. 13th November 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Concordia Leisure Centre, Cramlington. 8th February 1979

Concordia Leisure Centre, Cramlington. 8th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Rula Lenska with baby daughter Lara - August 1979 27 / 08 / 1979

Rula Lenska with baby daughter Lara - August 1979 27 / 08 / 1979
Rula Lenska with baby daughter Lara - August 1979 27/08/1979

Background image1979 Collection: Jeane Manson, American singer, Studio Pix, London, Friday 29th June 1979

Jeane Manson, American singer, Studio Pix, London, Friday 29th June 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Promotor Don King in Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey for the fight between John

Promotor Don King in Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey for the fight between John Conteh and Matthew Saad Muhammad. 18th August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles enjoying some time at the beach during his visit to Australia. March 1979

Prince Charles enjoying some time at the beach during his visit to Australia. March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. The two notorious blocks of flats are nearing the end

Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. The two notorious blocks of flats are nearing the end of their days. At the end of the month

Background image1979 Collection: Emma Samms, British actress, aged 18 years old, she will be playing the role of Princess

Emma Samms, British actress, aged 18 years old, she will be playing the role of Princess Zuleira in Arabian Adventure, studio pix, London, Monday 9th July 1979

Background image1979 Collection: David Coverdale, lead singer of Whitesnake, has released a new album prior to going on a

David Coverdale, lead singer of Whitesnake, has released a new album prior to going on a twenty date tour of the UK. 4th October 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Gillian Duxbury and a large size model of the electronic game 'Merlin'

Gillian Duxbury and a large size model of the electronic game "Merlin"
Gillian Duxbury and a large size model of the electronic game " Merlin", with 6 year old Julia and 7 year old Grant, also with other toys sold at Woolworths. 31st October 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles meet Punk Phill Sick during a game of polo

Prince Charles meet Punk Phill Sick during a game of polo. The Punks turned up to the game in Windsor to invite the Prince to a rock concert that night. 27th May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: 72-year-old Wilf Hardy whos body is covered in tattoos

72-year-old Wilf Hardy whos body is covered in tattoos. He is pictured with Tattooist Tiger Sid (John Siddons). 8th December 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Tattooist Jimmy Gould has bought the skin of his client, Brian Cowell. September 1979

Tattooist Jimmy Gould has bought the skin of his client, Brian Cowell. September 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Football hooligans searched after clashes with rival supporters Arsenal v

Football hooligans searched after clashes with rival supporters Arsenal v Manchester United Man utd football London Euston station Jeans drawn match draw Police violence fighting fights riots weapons

Background image1979 Collection: BBC DJ Tony Blackburn at his home in Cookham Dean, Berkshire

BBC DJ Tony Blackburn at his home in Cookham Dean, Berkshire, following the breakdown of his marriage. 20th August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Singer Billy Fury pictured in London today after his discharge from bankruptcy

Singer Billy Fury pictured in London today after his discharge from bankruptcy. 21st March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Barry Humphries and Diane Millstead after their wedding at Marylebone Registry Office

Barry Humphries and Diane Millstead after their wedding at Marylebone Registry Office. 17th June 1979

Background image1979 Collection: ITVs World of Sport presenter Dickie Davies with his new director Patricia

ITVs World of Sport presenter Dickie Davies with his new director Patricia Mordecai. London Weekend Television Studios, London. 2nd January 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Filming the new series of The Onedin Line. Filming on location in Falmouth

Filming the new series of The Onedin Line. Filming on location in Falmouth, the sets were dressed to give a Liverpool background

Background image1979 Collection: Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia, written by The Who

Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia, written by The Who, which is the story of Mod and Rockers in the 1960s

Background image1979 Collection: Kate Bush, singer, songwriter and musician. Pictured in London, England

Kate Bush, singer, songwriter and musician. Pictured in London, England. Picture taken 27th September 1979 By 1979, Kate Bush had released the albums " The Kick Inside" with its hit singles




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"1979: A Year of Iconic Moments and Cultural Shifts" In 1979, the world witnessed a seismic shift in politics as Margaret Thatcher rose to power. Known for her iron will and conservative policies, Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of Britain, leaving an indelible mark on history. Meanwhile, on the streets, the Ford Escort Mk. 2 donned the striking Rothmans Rally livery in its pristine white coat. This powerful machine symbolized speed and adrenaline as it raced through challenging terrains. Not far behind was another British classic - the Triumph Bonneville motorcycle - roaring through open roads with a rebellious spirit that embodied freedom and adventure. The London Film Festival Poster showcased artistic brilliance while captivating audiences with its mesmerizing visuals. It served as a reminder that cinema had become an integral part of our cultural fabric. On a lighter note, humor prevailed when one man smashed cake onto another's face; a playful act capturing moments of joy amidst life's chaos. Music transcended borders in 1979 when French music teacher Nadia-Juliette Boulanger shared her passion for melodies across generations. Her dedication inspired countless students to pursue their dreams in harmony. Luxury took center stage with the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Mk. 2 shining brightly in its sleek silver exterior—a symbol of opulence and prestige that defined an era. And who could forget ABBA's electrifying performance at Wembley Stadium? The Swedish supergroup enchanted fans worldwide with their infectious tunes, creating everlasting memories for all who were fortunate enough to witness their magic firsthand. Lastly, we cannot overlook the Triumph TR7—an embodiment of style and sophistication—cruising down boulevards with unparalleled elegance during this transformative year. As we reflect upon 1979, it becomes evident that this remarkable year encapsulated both political upheaval and cultural milestones—a time where legends were born and memories were made.