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1928: Greyhounds with stuffed and sprung model monkeys strapped to their backs before a hurdle race at Wellinborough

Greyhounds with stuffed and sprung model monkeys strapped to their backs before a hurdle race at Wellinborough. (Photo by E. Bacon). 21st April 1928




Cabaret dancers, Josephine Head and Albert Zapp perform the Tango at the Piccadilly Hotel

Cabaret dancers, Josephine Head and Albert Zapp perform the Tango at the Piccadilly Hotel. (Photo by Hulton Archive). 1930




1966: Three young women from South Vietnam with rifles on their shoulders

Three young women from South Vietnam with rifles on their shoulders. (Photo by Keystone). 3rd March 1966




1938: Pupils of the Jews Free Boys School in Bishopsgate, London, working on a model railway made in their wood and metalwork classes in the school playground

Pupils of the Jews Free Boys School in Bishopsgate, London, working on a model railway made in their wood and metalwork classes in the school playground. (Photo by William Vanderson). 29th June 1938





1927: Chinese children, watched over by some adults, study an artillery post. This temporary post is used to house British troops defending Shanghai

Chinese children, watched over by some adults, study an artillery post. This temporary post is used to house British troops defending Shanghai. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 17th May 1927




1975: Jane Keiren, a Public Relations executive from London auction house Christie's of Kensington, wearing a dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film, 'Bus Stop' whilst standing by a Bus Stop on Brompton Road, London

Jane Keiren, a Public Relations executive from London auction house Christie's of Kensington, wearing a dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in the film, “Bus Stop” whilst standing by a Bus Stop on Brompton Road, London. (Photo by Ian Tyas). August 1975




1949: Feet up on the rails, a woman studies her reflection in a mirror whilst sunbathing on the deck of a yacht in Portofino, Italy

Feet up on the rails, a woman studies her reflection in a mirror whilst sunbathing on the deck of a yacht in Portofino, Italy. (Photo by Keystone). 11th August 1949




1954: Adopted as a family pet by an Australian family now living in Lincoln, Pinto is made frisky by the snow that was never known to him back in Australia

Adopted as a family pet by an Australian family now living in Lincoln, Pinto is made frisky by the snow that was never known to him back in Australia. (Photo by Haywood Magee). 20th March 1954




1930: Declared to be Salvation Army recruits in training for officership. They are holding up cards with Chinese symbols as they watch a sword wielding character in military uniform carrying a shield with a cross on it

Declared to be Salvation Army recruits in training for officership. They are holding up cards with Chinese symbols as they watch a sword wielding character in military uniform carrying a shield with a cross on it. (Photo by Fox Photos). Circa 1930




An elderly woman and a boy using hand signs to bargain for canteloupe melons, Italy, 1st November 1947

An elderly woman and a boy using hand signs to bargain for canteloupe melons, Italy, 1st November 1947. (Photo by Haywood Magee)




A small group of North Vietnamese women undergoing rifle training before joining Viet Cong forces during the Vietnam War, 11th September 1967. Their weapons are of American origin

A small group of North Vietnamese women undergoing rifle training before joining Viet Cong forces during the Vietnam War, 11th September 1967. Their weapons are of American origin. (Photo by Central Press)




English nun Sister Joan Capistran taking Sister Mary Grace for a pillion ride on her 50cc Honda moped in the grounds of Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey, 11th July 1969

English nun Sister Joan Capistran taking Sister Mary Grace for a pillion ride on her 50cc Honda moped in the grounds of Ladywell Convent, Godalming, Surrey, 11th July 1969. (Photo by Daily Express)




Railway poster artist Norman Wilkinson (1878 - 1971) sketches moving trains on the LMS railway near Watford, Hertfordshire, 15th January 1936

Railway poster artist Norman Wilkinson (1878–1971) sketches moving trains on the LMS railway near Watford, Hertfordshire, 15th January 1936. (Photo by Harry Todd)
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