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The last West Country steam train
The last West Country Steam Train, the Exeter Flyer, leaving London Waterloo station for Basingstoke, 1965

French Mountain Steam locomotive 241
Mountain 241, passenger train built by the French State Railways in 1931

High speed French steam train
The fastest non-stop long distance continental train service, the 3.1243 Nord, leaving Gare du Nord, the service took four hours to travel between Paris, France and Liege, Belgium, 1930

A sailing ketch at Appledore
The Agnes, ketch at Appledore, in Devon, being prepared for a voyage to New Zealand

The Golden Hind at Tower Bridge
The Golden Hind replica of Sir Francis Drakes famous ship comes through Tower Bridge, London in 1974

The Queen Elizabeth ocean liner at sea
An aerial view of the RMS Queen Elizabeth ocean liner, going to the Clyde for trials 1946

Royal Naval aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal
RN aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal being towed from Birkenhead to Gladstone Docks, Liverpool

HMS Maidstone Royal Navy submarine depot ship

Planes lined up on the deck of RN aircraft carrier HMS Hermes
HMS Hermes, Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier with planes line up on deck near Aden, 1967

HMS King George V, Royal Navy Battleship at Gareloch
HMS King George V, battleship, part of the Royal Navy Reserve at Gareloch on the Clyde, Scotland

Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal on the Firth of Forth
Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal with the Forth Bridge in the background Scotland 1957

Aircraft carrier HMS Glory at Loch Eriboll, Scotland
Royal Navy Aircraft carrier HMS Glory at Loch Eriboll, Scotland, 1955

Ocean liner the QE2 sails for the Falklands
The QE2 steaming down Southampton Water as she departed for the South Atlantic with over 3000 troops aboard during the Falkland Islands conflict 1982

Workers board the Queen Mary
Transatlantic liner Queen Mary - hundreds of workers going aboard after lunch in 1935 in the Glasgow shipyard where the ship is being fitted out

The Queen Mary Cruise Ship in 1935 Exclusive picture of a great
Captain Edgar Britten with The Queen Mary cruise ship in Clydebank in 1935

Crossing the Forth Rail Bridge
A train crossing the Forth Rail Bridge in Scotland 1949

On the footplate of the Mallard
Trainspotter Gerald Tweedie on the footplate of steam engine Mallard travelling from Kings Cross to Grantham 1961

Train guard signals all clear
Train guard giving the all clear signal as the train pulls out of Aldershot

Bellerophon, restored steam locomotive
Bellerophon, (built in 1874) one of the worlds oldest steam locomotives, on its first run after restoration on the Keighley and Worth Valley line in Yorkshire 1985

The Elizabethan 60028 steam train
The new Elizabethan locomotive express pictured on its journey to Edinburgh from Kings Cross

Steam train at Paddington
The King George V steam locomotive at Paddington Station in London to celebrate Paddingtons 125th anniversary in 1980

Rugby International 1961. Injured Cyril Davies sits on the touchline bench as Wales battle to victory
Rugby International 1961. Wales 6pts v England 3pts. Injured Cyril Davies (2nd left) sits on the touchline bench as Wales battle to victory

Watcyn Thomas scoring a try for Wales against Scotland 1931
Wales 12 v Scotland 8 Rugby Union International in Cardiff1931

Five Nations England V Wales at Twickenham Wales won the game 12-3 1972

Racing driver James Hunt 1974
Racing driver James Hunt looking mean and moody astride a motorcycle and smoking a cigarette

Barry Sheene in Evening News Race at Brands Hatch 1979

World champion Juan Fangio driving a Ferrari during practice at Silverstone, 1956

Barry Sheene at Oulton Park 1979

Spectators look at the Ferrari of T.L.H. Cole in the Production Sports Car Race at Silverstone 1953
Spectators look at the Ferrari of T.L.H. Cole in the Production Sports Car Race 1953

Mike Hailwood at the Isle of Man TT races 1967

Jackie Stewart in his Tyrrell -Ford racing car at Oulton Park 1970

Peter Collins at the wheel of a Ferrari during practice at the Aintree Motor Racing circuit 1958
Peter Collins pictured at the wheel of a Ferrari during practice at the Aintree Motor Racing circuit

Racing driver Patrick Depailler in his 6 wheel Elf Tyrrell at Brands Hatch for the 1976 Grand Prix

DoningtonPark T.T. race 1937
DoningtonPark. Scene during T.T race at Melbourne Corner 1937

Rex Willis the Welsh scrum half, dives in getting the ball back to his partner Cliff Morgan
Wales v England (3-0) Rugby International Match at Cardiff Arms Park 1955 Five Nations

Wales rugby fans chairing the Welsh full back Terry Davis from the pitch after a 5 nations match 1953
Murrayfield. Scotland 0 Wales 12

John Williams, the England scrum half pictured holding the ball is hardly distinguishable from his challenger Rees
Wales v England (3-0) Rugby International Match at Cardiff Arms Park 1955 Five Nations

Five Nation Championships England v Scotland at Twickenham 1995
Five Nation Championships England 24 Scotland 12 at Twickenham 1995

The Welsh Team take to the field for the International against Scotland at Cardiff 1931
Wales 13-8 Scotland Rugby International Match at Cardiff Arms Park 1931 Five Nations

England's Roger Spong tackled as he passed the ball to Jim Reeve who went on to score
Wales v England (3-11) Rugby International Match at Cardiff Arms Park 1930 Five Nations

Happy Policeman at Wales v England Rugby Union at Cardiff Arms Park 1981
Wales v England (21-19) Five Nations Rugby Union at Cardiff Arms Park 1981

Dominic Cork can't bear to watch as Jack Russell miss fields ball played from Sachin Tendulkar of India
India tour of England 1996 - England v India

Indian tour of England 1979 England v India
Indian tour of England 1979 - England v India

The Indian cricket team net practice session at Lord's during their tour of England in 1974

Sir Len Hutton with Dick Pollard at Old Trafford during test match against India

David Gower falls lbw to the delight of Indian wicketkeeper Bharath Reddy
Cricket: Indian tour of England 1979 - England v India

Mike Brearley runs off the pitch holding the cricket stumps
Indian tour of England 1979 - England v India Fourth Test at the Oval

Members of The MCC leaving for at tour of India, 1976
Members of The MCC leaving for India

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The Northcliffe Collection: A Captivating Journey Through Iconic Moments Step into the enchanting world of the Northcliffe Collection, where history and entertainment intertwine to create a mesmerizing tapestry of captivating moments. From Sir David Attenborough's endearing encounter with a cockatoo to James Hunt's exuberant champagne swigging, this collection is an ode to the remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on our hearts. Transport yourself back to 1972 as Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe, and Peter Sellers - better known as The Goons - grace us with their comedic genius. Their timeless humor continues to bring joy even after all these years. And who could forget Morecambe and Wise in 1966? These legendary entertainers effortlessly stole the show with their impeccable timing and infectious laughter. Delve into naval history as we witness HMS Hermes, Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes (R12), majestically sailing through uncharted waters. Its presence symbolizes strength and resilience that echoes throughout generations. Stirling Moss takes a momentary pause from his adrenaline-fueled races to savor a cup of tea – a glimpse into the calm amidst chaos. Comedian Les Dawson tickles our funny bone with his unparalleled wit, leaving us in stitches every time he graces the stage. Shirley Bassey's powerful voice reverberates through concert halls as she commands attention like no other performer can. Roy Orbison captivates audiences worldwide with his hauntingly beautiful melodies that touch souls in ways unimaginable. Amy Johnson soars through the skies fearlessly, breaking barriers for women everywhere by becoming one of Britain's most celebrated aviators. Actor Tom Baker dons his iconic role as Dr Who alongside his faithful robot dog K-9 at the US Embassy in 1978 – a testament to science fiction's ability to transport us beyond reality itself.