Checkered Collection (#7)

Helen Curtis wears a black and white harlequin swimsuit, with loose tie belt in vivid fuschia pink, at a show in London yesterday of 1964 Bri-nylon jersey swimwear. September 1963 P017370

The bolster blouse looks like a pair of giant sleeves. So roomy for a beach bag too May 1963 P017371

British Formula Three Championship, Spa, Belgium, 27 September 1998
(L to R): 2nd Place Darren Manning (GBR) SpeedSport and Race winner Mario Haberfeld (BRA) Paul Stewart Racing celebrate on the podium

Multigrain rolls and loaf on cooling rack on counter covered by tea towel

Traditional local food, Tenuta Tannoja, Andria, Italy, Europe

Actor Peter Ustinov with actress Jean Simmons and actor Stewart Granger at the Royal Command Film Show November 1954

Inspector Sheila Ward, Met Police, London
Inspector Sheila Ward (b.c1937), Met Police, London, the first woman to hold the post of Station Inspector, at Kings Cross. Seen here speaking to a line of male police officers

Princess Margaret meeting Metropolitan Police officers during a visit to the Commissioners Mess. Among those present are Assistant Commissioner John Gerrard

Eight women police officers in new Surrey uniform
Eight women police officers posing in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, trousers were introduced as an option

Male and female police officers on duty in London, walking along a pavement with traffic on the road in the background. The WPC (Siobhan Clark)

Two women police officers in updated uniform, London
Two women police officers posing in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options. The checkered cravat replaced the bow tie, though here the cravat is not patterned

Illustration of the Genji Monogatari Emaki (The Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Sikibu. Japanese art. Momoyama period. Drawing. JAPAN. HONSHU. Kyoto. Tokugawa Reimeikai Foundation

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Special coloured heritage F-15E Eagle

Plastic Cutlery on Checkered Tablecloth

Gazebo at Terrazza Mascagni at Dusk, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy

View of land use patterns on farmland near Calatafimi-Segesta in the Province of Trapani in Sicily, Italy

Interior of Cathedral of Lima in Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru

Martin Shaw Actor - December 1981 DBASE MSI

Barbara Payton American Film Actress wearing checked shirt and jeans bottle feeding goat milk

Actress Jill Adams attends a chimps Christmas party December 1955

Joe Kings Rathskeller, New York City, USA
Joe Kings Rathskeller, 17th Street and 3rd Avenue, New York City, USA -- a retro-style restaurant serving old-fashioned German-American-Irish food. Date: circa 1950s

Five police officers, including Inspector Helen Hunt, who is wearing the Norman Hartnell style womens uniform introduced in 1968

Margaret Thatcher meeting Metropolitan Police officers
Margaret Thatcher (Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, nee Roberts, 1925-2013), who served as British Conservative Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990

Woman police officer with car and radio, Egham, Surrey
Woman police officer (mobile officer) on duty in Egham, Surrey, standing by a police car and speaking on a handheld radio

Woman police officer in uniform, London
Woman police officer in woollen V-neck jumper and trousers, together with the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa 1985

Homemade cherry pie, USA

Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl posing with a P-51 Mustang fighter plane

Europe, France, Paris. A sidewalk table for one welcomes a diner in the Montmartre district in Paris, France

Formula One World Championship: John Watson Mclaren MP4 takes the flag to win the first Grand Prix for Ron Dennis newly
John Watson (GBR) Mclaren MP4 takes the flag to win the first Grand Prix for Ron Dennis newly acquired Mclaren team. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 18 July 1981

Woman police officer at work in communications room
Woman police officer at work in front of a computer screen in a Met Police communications room. Date: circa late 1970s

Group photo, male and female police officers, SN Centenary. Date: circa late 1970s

Two police officers on horseback, London
Two police officers, a man and a woman, on horseback in a London street. They are wearing protective helmets introduced in 1984. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1984

Woman police dog handler with dog, London
Woman police officer and dog handler (Amanda Reed, nee Longden) with police dog Zircon, Met Police, London. (3 of 4) Date: circa 1978

Woman police officer in updated hat, London
Woman police officer in the new style hat which went with the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options

Woman police officers accessories: a whistle on a chain, a plastic-covered notebook, a wooden truncheon with leather strap, and the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa late 1980s

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"Checkered: A Symbol of Triumph and Style" In the thrilling Le Mans 24 Hour Race, Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon proudly waved the checkered flag as their Ford GT40 Mk II crossed the finish line, narrowly defeating their Shelby American Inc. Teammates led by Denny Hulme. Just like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, who followed the yellow brick road to find her way home with Toto by her side, we can't help but be captivated by the timeless charm of Judy Garland donning her iconic checkered dress. At another exhilarating Le Mans 24 Hours Race, Willy Mairesse and Jean Beurlys showcased their skill behind the wheel of a Ferrari 330 P4, securing an impressive third-place finish amidst fierce competition. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's photographic double portrait reveals his artistic genius while also capturing him posing as both model and painter. His checkered past becomes part of his enigmatic allure. The historic 1951 British Grand Prix witnessed Jose Froilan Gonzalez claim victory for Ferrari in their first-ever GP win. The checkered flag marked not only a triumph for Gonzalez but also a significant milestone for this legendary racing team. From Methoni in Greece to galleries worldwide, blue vases adorned with oranges bring a touch of elegance to any space. Their delicate patterns reminiscent of a subtle checkered design add sophistication to every corner they grace. In today's modern world, women police officers confidently attend accidents and wear new Surrey uniforms with pride. Breaking barriers and embracing change while upholding law and order is truly commendable - these brave women are paving the way forward on a path paved with checks. Transporting us back to medieval times when knights fought valiantly on horseback clad in battle armor embellished with intricate checks; they were symbols of honor, courage, and chivalry that still resonate today.