1970s Collection (page 2)

Flight simulator in use, RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire
A flight simulator in use at RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire. Before computers, flight simulators used actual models of different airfields in order to train pilots

Margaret Thatcher on the campaign trail
Margaret Thatcher, leader of the Conservative Party, on the campaign trail, waving from a coach. Date: 1970s

The Bridge, Ironbridge, Shropshire
The Bridge, Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, near Broseley, Shropshire, England. Date: 1970s

Firefighters on parade in front of their appliance during a visit by Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth

GLC-LFB Fire boat - Fire Hawk
Entering service in February 1976, the Fire Hawk was built by Watercraft of Shoreham at a cost of £ 60, 000. Measuring 45 feet in length, 13.5 inch beam and with a 3.5 foot draft

Hillbrow, Johannesburg
Hillbrow Tower (built 1968 - 1971) dominating the Hillbrow district of Johannesburg, South Africa. Date: early 1970s

Met Police officers during Grunwick dispute
Two Metropolitan Police officers relax on deckchairs in The Mall, Central London, waiting for a political demonstration over the Grunwick dispute to begin

Carlyon Bay 1970S
The long, unspoilt beach at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, England, now the site of a huge controversial development of luxury beachside apartments and houses

Police Motorcycle Team at Crystal Palace
The Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Team at Crystal Palace Centre. Five of the riders are wearing white corker helmets and all are riding White Triumph motorcycles with white legshields

Miners in a Lift Shaft
Miners about to descend for their shift underground at Lynemouth Colliery

Wouldn t you like to just sail away? Theres a fabulous Union-Castle / Safmarine mailship
Wouldn t you like to just sail away? Theres a fabulous Union-Castle/Safmarine mailship leaving a South African port every week. Date: circa 1970s

La Rocco Tower, Saint Ouens Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
Distant view of La Rocco Tower, Saint Ouens Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands, dating back to the late 18th century. Date: circa 1970s

Soho, London - rooftop view, from Gerrard Place, looking across Gerrard Street towards Leicester Square. 1973

Soho, London - 18 Greek Street W1 - Mirandas Private Members Club, cabaret and restaurant (formerly The Establishment Club). 1973

Ships trapped in Suez Canal, Six-Day War
Fifteen ships trapped in the Suez Canal as a result of the Six-Day War (5-10 June 1967) between Israel and Egypt. Although the war was short

Raymond Revue Bar - Soho, London. Date: 1973

Scene with boats at Porlock Weir, Somerset
Scene with people and boats at Porlock Weir, Somerset. Date: circa 1970s

GLC-LFB Fire in Lambeth Road, SE11
A Merryweather turntable ladder stands ready whilst fire crews wearing Proto oxygen breathing apparatus tackle a blaze in Victoria House & Victoria Mansions, South Lambeth Road, South Lambeth

IRA bombing of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster
The fire started after the IRA planted an explosive device in Westminster Hall, Houses of Parliament, 17 June 1974. The 20 lb explosive device caused extensive damage

Cub Scout washing a window, Scout Job Week
A Cub Scout washing a window which displays a poster advertising Scout Job Week. 1970s

Tricks on Skateboard
A young man performs a handstand trick on his skateboard Date: 1970s

Bentley car at St Michaels Mount, Cornwall
A 4.5 litre Bentley car and its driver with St Michaels Mount in the background. (2 of 2)

5 Chester Terrace, Regents Park, by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson
A watercolour and pen painting of the Chester Terrace, Regents Park, London. The Illustrated London News featured a long running series of paintings of Londons architecture by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson

TV & VIDEO 1980S
A colour television and video set

Skateboarder 1970S
A boy skateboarding in protecive gear, including shin pads and a helmet, Crawley, Sussex, England

ROBERTS R RADIO 1970S
A trendy Roberts R portable radio

Hull Shops 1970S
A typical late 20th century pedestrian shopping area. This one is in Hull, Yorkshire, England, on the corner of Parliament Street

Terminal Building, Cork Airport, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Pontoon Bridge at junction of Lough Conn & Lough Cullen, County Mayo, Republic of Ireland. circa 1970s

Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey, Channel Islands
View of Mont Orgueil Castle (Gorey Castle), Jersey, Channel Islands, with flowers in the foreground. Date: circa 1970s

Soho, London - rear entrance of NCP, Peter Street W1
Soho, London - two people relaxing outside the rear entrance of the NCP car park, Peter Street W1. 1973

Soho, London - St Annes Church, Wardour Street W1
Soho, London - St Annes Church tower, Wardour Street W1. The church dates back to 1686. 1973

Soho, London - 29 Romilly Street W1 - Kettners Restaurant (opened 1867, closed January 2016). Photographed at night. 1973

Nun looking at the camera, with her finger covering her lips as if in a conspiracy of silence. Date: circa 1970s

Police on Duty
Police officers talking to an Asian man in the street. Metropolitan Police

Muddy Soccer Goalie
An amateur game of football played on a very muddy pitch: the goalkeeper catches the ball in mid-air

Upright Hoover
A mustard yellow Hoover upright vacuum cleaner

Edinburgh Fireworks
An impressive fireworks display from Edinburgh Castle during the famous Edinburgh Tattoo

Soho, London - Shaftesbury Avenue - Queens Theatre with neon sign for Private Lives by Noel Coward, directed by John Gielgud. 1973

Soho, London - Beak Street W1, viewed from Great Pulteney Street. 1973

Soho, London - Old Compton Street W1 - Cinerama and London Casino (now the Prince Edward Theatre). Photographed at night. 1973

Soho, London - NCP car park, Brewer Street W1
Soho, London - NCP car park, list of charges, Brewer Street W1. 1973

GLC-LFB Road traffic accident (RTA)
A collision between a bus and car resulted in the bus careering into a terraced house and a response by all the emergency services

Gamekeeper taking aim, his dog at his side
A gamekeeper in a field, taking aim with his shotgun, his dog sitting calmly at his side. Date: circa 1970s

Crew of a Scottish purse seiner, Falmouth, Cornwall
The crew of a Scottish purse seiner, at Falmouth, Cornwall. A seine net is usually a long flat net like a fence, with weights on it, which catches the fish by encircling them. Date: circa 1970s

New York skyline
Skyscrapers in New York, including the Pan Am and Chrysler buildings. 1970s

Choirboy singing solo in a church, Horley, Surrey
A choirboy singing solo in front of a modern stained glass window at Salfords Church, Horley, Surrey. He is holding a book entitled English Praise

The Royal College of Art, by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson
A watercolour and pen painting of The Royal College of Art, London. The Illustrated London News featured a long running series of paintings of Londons architecture by Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson during

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