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1979 Collection (page 4)

"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: Prince Charles at Coodardy Sheep Station, Western Australia

Prince Charles at Coodardy Sheep Station, Western Australia
Prince Charles pictured at Coodardy Sheep Station, Western Australia. They brew tea in the bush on a camp fire, then drink it. March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles marlin fishing near Rottnest Island in Australia. March 1979

Prince Charles marlin fishing near Rottnest Island in Australia. March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles pictured windsurfing near Perth during his visit to Australia. March 1979

Prince Charles pictured windsurfing near Perth during his visit to Australia. March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: To the delight of their pop star chairman, Elton John, Watford Football Club turned on a

To the delight of their pop star chairman, Elton John, Watford Football Club turned on a powerful display to reach the Second Division

Background image1979 Collection: Paul McCartney and Wings perform in London at Wembley Arena

Paul McCartney and Wings perform in London at Wembley Arena, during their Wings UK Tour 1979. The tour supported their new album " Back To The Egg"

Background image1979 Collection: Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Workmen preparing the flats for demolition

Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Workmen preparing the flats for demolition. 26th September 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Tom Jones performs at the Olympia, Paris. 23rd April 1979

Tom Jones performs at the Olympia, Paris. 23rd April 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Family Joy. Jimmy Greaves with his ex-wife Irene and children Andrew 13

Family Joy. Jimmy Greaves with his ex-wife Irene and children Andrew 13, left and Danny 16. Jimmy a former football star, was a confessed alcoholic

Background image1979 Collection: Elton John, pictured back in London after his successful tour of Russia. 31st May 1979

Elton John, pictured back in London after his successful tour of Russia. 31st May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: The arrival of Elton John at Heathrow Airport carrying Christmas presents from a buying

The arrival of Elton John at Heathrow Airport carrying Christmas presents from a buying spree in Hong Kong. Pictured behind Elton John is his manager John Reid. 13th December 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Elton John at Heathrow airport before flying to Moscow for a concert tour. 20th May 1979

Elton John at Heathrow airport before flying to Moscow for a concert tour. 20th May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Elton John, arrives back in London after his successful tour of Russia

Elton John, arrives back in London after his successful tour of Russia. Pictured, Elton John with the football which was presented to him by the top Russian Club Moscow Dynamo. 31st May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Picket outside the ITN Building, Wells Street, London. 11th August 1979

Picket outside the ITN Building, Wells Street, London. 11th August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Muhammad Ali fights Kenny Baker the midget. 15th January 1979

Muhammad Ali fights Kenny Baker the midget. 15th January 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Geoffrey Robinson MP Coventry North West and family, visit Meriden Triumph workers

Geoffrey Robinson MP Coventry North West and family, visit Meriden Triumph workers co-operative where Triumph Motorcycles are made, and Geoffrey Robinson is executive director, Coventry

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles meet Punks Anne Wobble, 17, Tony Waterman, 17, and Phil Sick, 19

Prince Charles meet Punks Anne Wobble, 17, Tony Waterman, 17, and Phil Sick, 19, during a game of polo. The Punks turned up to the game in Windsor to invite the Prince to a rock concert that night

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles meet Punks during a game of polo. The Punks turned up to the game in

Prince Charles meet Punks 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: Nick Lowe dark shirt) and Dave Edmunds (in lighter shirt) pictured together in 1979

Nick Lowe dark shirt) and Dave Edmunds (in lighter shirt) pictured together in 1979. Nick and Dave formed the band Rockpile in the late 1970s

Background image1979 Collection: Stephen Purdue, refused by the Merchant Navy because of his tattoos. 24th February 1979

Stephen Purdue, refused by the Merchant Navy because of his tattoos. 24th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Paul McCartney pictured signing an autograph at The Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool

Paul McCartney pictured signing an autograph at The Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool, Merseyside. Tonight will be the first performance with his band Wings on their 1979 UK Tour

Background image1979 Collection: Football: Hooligans August 1979 After violent clashes between Manchester United

Football: Hooligans August 1979 After violent clashes between Manchester United and Arsenal fans, the police moved in. They ordered the fans to line up against the wall and kept them spread eagled

Background image1979 Collection: Penelope Keith filming the Christmas episode of 'To the Manor Born'

Penelope Keith filming the Christmas episode of "To the Manor Born"
Penelope Keith filming the Christmas episode of " To the Manor Born". 17th December 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Punk actress and singer Toyah Willcox in Covent Garden, London, 22nd August 1979

Punk actress and singer Toyah Willcox in Covent Garden, London, 22nd August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Actress Una Stubbs pictured at home. 8th February 1979

Actress Una Stubbs pictured at home. 8th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Her Majesty Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving Heathrow Airport for Bahrain

Her Majesty Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving Heathrow Airport for Bahrain on the Concorde, at the start of her Middle East Tour. 12th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Billy Connolly in concert, performing on stage at Durham University, Durham

Billy Connolly in concert, performing on stage at Durham University, Durham, as part of his 64 date Big Wee Tour of Britain, Thursday 15th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Billy Connolly, traveling in the North West of England, as part of his 64 date Big Wee

Billy Connolly, traveling in the North West of England, as part of his 64 date Big Wee Tour of Britain, February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Mr Billy Crow at the annual fair at Albert Park, Middlesbrough Circa August 1979

Mr Billy Crow at the annual fair at Albert Park, Middlesbrough Circa August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Sophia Loren arriving at Heathrow Airport from Paris. London, 25th March 1979

Sophia Loren arriving at Heathrow Airport from Paris. London, 25th March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: The 27 bus to Seamer is trapped in heavy snow, North Yorkshire. 19th March 1979

The 27 bus to Seamer is trapped in heavy snow, North Yorkshire. 19th March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Philip visits Liverpool. 1st May 1979

Prince Philip visits Liverpool. 1st May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Davy Jones with girls from the show, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Liverpool Empire

Davy Jones with girls from the show, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Liverpool Empire. December 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Rhodesia Final Agreement Signing The final agreement on the future of Rhodesia as

Rhodesia Final Agreement Signing The final agreement on the future of Rhodesia as the independent state of Zimbabwe signed at Lancaster House 21 December 1979 Present at the signing: Drs Mundawarara

Background image1979 Collection: Ian Smith Prime Minister of Rhodesia

Ian Smith Prime Minister of Rhodesia

Background image1979 Collection: Liverpool manager Bob Paisley flanked by Ronnie Moran and Joe Fagan during his side

Liverpool manager Bob Paisley flanked by Ronnie Moran and Joe Fagan during his sides match against Nottingham Forest. 29th September 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Liverpool manager Bob paisley holds aloft his Manager of the Year Award before the match

Liverpool manager Bob paisley holds aloft his Manager of the Year Award before the match against Coventry City at Anfield. 8th September 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes presents the painting to his manager Bob Paisley as other

Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes presents the painting to his manager Bob Paisley as other team members look on at Anfield. 8th March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Actress Judy Loe with her daughter Katie Beckinsale. 5th October 1979

Actress Judy Loe with her daughter Katie Beckinsale. 5th October 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Margaret Thatcher smiles on a tour in Manchester during her one-day visit to industrial

Margaret Thatcher smiles on a tour in Manchester during her one-day visit to industrial plants and towns in the North-west. 31st August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Elton John wearing a womans wig, seen arriving at a party to celebrate his London

Elton John wearing a womans wig, seen arriving at a party to celebrate his London show at Legends Club. 3rd April 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Elton John and Ray Cooper in concert at Birmingham Hippodrome. 21st April 1979

Elton John and Ray Cooper in concert at Birmingham Hippodrome. 21st April 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Margaret Thatcher enters Number 10 Downing Street after her historic election victory

Margaret Thatcher enters Number 10 Downing Street after her historic election victory, becoming Britains first female Prime Minister. Pictured here on triumphant walk to the front door of Number 10

Background image1979 Collection: Mods, Brighton Beach, East Sussex, Monday 27th August 1979

Mods, Brighton Beach, East Sussex, Monday 27th August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Liverpool footballer Phil Thompson with model Toni Byrne

Liverpool footballer Phil Thompson with model Toni Byrne, both wearing the new Liverpool Hitachi sponsored strip. July 1979

Background image1979 Collection: English League Division One match at Portman Road. Ipswich Town 1 v Liverpool 2

English League Division One match at Portman Road. Ipswich Town 1 v Liverpool 2. David Johnson, the scorer of one of Liverpools goals

Background image1979 Collection: Former Sex Pistols lead singer John Lydon (Johnny Rotten

Former Sex Pistols lead singer John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) pictured outside the High Court in London. Lydon is suing Glitterbest, the management company of Malcolm MacLaren

Background image1979 Collection: Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins wrestling with the bad guys on the set of the television

Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins wrestling with the bad guys on the set of the television Detective series The Professionals. In the background is their Ford Capri with window smashed out. June 1979

Background image1979 Collection: A cheery wave from Master ALM Bob Danes as the RAF helicopter from 202 Squadron at

A cheery wave from Master ALM Bob Danes as the RAF helicopter from 202 Squadron at Leconfield flies a survey mission over the North Humbersides snow bound village. 19th February 1979




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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.