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Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon seen here during the ceremony to mark the independence of the Island of Jamaica. 6 August 1962
Predicament: George Brown listens to Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell addressing the Labour Party conference with strongly-stated opposition to British membership of the Common Market: "We must be clear about this; it does mean, if this is the idea, the end of Britain as an independent European state. I make no apology for repeating it. It means the end of a thousand years of history. You may say: Let it end. But, my goodness, it is a decision that needs a little care and thought." 3 October 1962
Funeral of Violet Kray, mother of Reggie & Ronnie Kray, Chingford, North East London. 11 August 1982.
The Queen with the Duke of Edinburgh pictured with Pope John Paul II during a State Visit to the Vatican City. 17 October 1980
The Nun's Olympics. Left to Right Spike Milligan, David Cannon, Barbara Bremel, Susan Crosland and Kevin Moran. They didn't have quite the organisation, perhaps, of the Munich Olympics. But the ecclesiastical games did have a spirit of their own. There were nuns, monks, rabbis and vicars gathered in Chiswick to display their prowess for Spike Milligan, whose new BBC TV comedy series 'A Milligan for All Seasons' starts next week. There were hurdle races for the nuns (at least two of whom were fellas), pole vaults for priests . . . and an amazing confessional relay, with each runner stopping to confess every 100 yards. Producer Roger Race, slightly bemused, said: " Spike told us to order a couple of dozen actors in clerical garb and this is the result." Spike himself turned out for the hurdles, dressed as a Roman Catholic priest, hoping to achieve immortality, presumably, as the Father of the Games. 4 September 1972
Comedian Marty Feldman poses for Mirror cameraman Ron Burton after his interview with Donald Zec at ATV's Elstree studios, during filming of his series "Marty Feldman's Comedy Machine. 29 July 1971
Guy the gorilla seen here on the 28th anniversary of his arrival at London Zoo (5 November 1947 - which explains his name). He spent the day rather quietly for an urban gorilla. He weighs in at 33 stone, compared with the 14 lbs on his arrival 28 years before. 5 November 1975
Biafran soldiers seen here advancing through the jungle towards the Nigerian army. The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War endured for two and a half years, from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970, and was fought to counter the secession of Biafra from Nigeria. The indigenous Igbo people of Biafra felt they could no longer co-exist with the Northern-dominated federal government following independence from Great Britain. Political, economic, ethnic, cultural and religious tensions finally boiled over into civil war following the 1966 military coup, then counter-coup, which led to the persecution of Igbo living in Northern Nigeria. Control over oil production in the Niger Delta played a vital strategic role in the causes of the war. Within a year, the Nigerian Military Government had surrounded Biafra and imposed a blockade. The ensuing stalemate led to a severe famine in the region. Over the two and half years of the conflict varying estimates of one to two million people died from starvation, diseases or fighting. 11 June 1968
A Biafran soldier seen here helping an old lady from the wreckage of her home following a artillery bombard by the Nigerian army. The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War endured for two and a half years, from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970, and was fought to counter the secession of Biafra from Nigeria. The indigenous Igbo people of Biafra felt they could no longer co-exist with the Northern-dominated federal government following independence from Great Britain. Political, economic, ethnic, cultural and religious tensions finally boiled over into civil war following the 1966 military coup, then counter-coup, which led to the persecution of Igbo living in Northern Nigeria. Control over oil production in the Niger Delta played a vital strategic role in the causes of the war. Within a year, the Nigerian Military Government had surrounded Biafra and imposed a blockade. The ensuing stalemate led to a severe famine in the region Over the two and half years of the conflict varying estimates of one to two million people died from starvation, diseases or fighting. 11 June 1968
Bombardier Derek Shipley of the Royal Artillery Motorcycle Display Team seen here travelling thorough the tunnel of flames during a practice session before the start of the teams summer season of displays. Mirror cameraman Ron Burton went along for the ride and snapped his remarkable picture from the pillion using a fronted mounted camera. Later, he said: "I ducked my head, closed my eyes and pressed the button ... one trip was enough for me." 8 May 1973
Early rider! He roars through the air with the greatest of ease...the kid who makes jumping over nine men look like child's play. But then it's not really surprising that little John Shipley is leaping into the lime light at the tender age of six. His dad Sergeant Derek Shipley (see the Tunnel of Flames pic) was in charge of the Royal Artillery motorcycle display team, based at Woolwich. Derek nearest the camera, regularly soars over twenty men during their summer shows. But John, the team's mascot, has already got that number well in his sights. Twice, between school lessons, he has appeared in displays at Woolwich. Now the Early Rider's just rarin' to roar ahead. 7 September 1976
An emaciated mother seen here trying to breast fed her baby, just two of the estimated one to two million victims of the Biafran War. The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, endured for two and a half years, from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970, and was fought to counter the secession of Biafra from Nigeria. The indigenous Igbo people of Biafra felt they could no longer co-exist with the Northern-dominated federal government following independence from Great Britain. Political, economic, ethnic, cultural and religious tensions finally boiled over into civil war following the 1966 military coup, then counter-coup, which led to the persecution of Igbo living in Northern Nigeria. Control over oil production in the Niger Delta played a vital strategic role in the causes of the war.
Within a year, the Nigerian Military Government had surrounded Biafra and imposed a blockade. The ensuing stalemate led to a severe famine in the region. Over the two and half years of the conflict, according to varying estimates, one to two million people died from starvation, diseases or fighting. 23 June 1968
Christian pilgrims arrive in London from Jerusalem carrying a wooden cross from Mount Calvary. They parade through Liverpool Street on their way to the Church of Saint Mary. 11 July 1949
Indian Prime Minister Pandit Nehru (1889 - 1964, right) arrives at Downing Street in London with V. K. Krishna Menon (1896 - 1974), the High Commissioner for India. They are scheduled for talks with British Prime Minister Clement Attlee. 21 April 1949
Prince Charles and Princess Diana return from St Paul's Cathedral after their wedding. 29 July 1981
Michael Ramsey, the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury, seen here at the Butlin's holiday camp at Clacton praying as a young holidaymaker looks on. 6 June 1961
Mary Wilson sewing on a button on to the jacket of her husband Harold's jacket at their new temporary house in Vincent Square. 3 July 1970
HRH Queen Elizabeth II seen here being greeted by officials in Western Samoa during her Silver Jubilee tour of Australia and the Far East. 11 February 1977
20-year-old Royal Military School of Music trained clarinet player John Lake anticipates the impending crash of the cymbals behind him as the ist Battalion Parachute Regiment band is about to start playing. 27 August 1970
Queen Elizabeth II seen here in Tonga with the King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga during her on her Silver Jubilee tour of Australia and the Far East. 14 February 1977
Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee street party in Glenfinlas Way, Camberwell. Children sitting at long table in street being served food and drink by parents. June 1977
Roger Daltrey of The Who performing on stage in Toronto, Canada. 18 January 1983
1980s pop singer Adam Ant stands on stage at the Palladium Hollywood, Los Angeles USA . 9 December 1982
Royal Silver Jubilee Tour 1977. The Queen visits Samoa.
Oil Billionaire John Paul Getty gives £20,000 to the World Wildlife Fund seen here with Prince Bernhard and Charles Lindbergh at the Launch at the US embassy in London. February 1974
Bernadine Wall, who was a witness in the obscenity trial for D.H. Lawrence's book "Lady Chatterley's Lover", pictured with her fiance Stephen Bishop. 16 April 1961
John Thaw and Dennis Waterman filming for the TV series 'The Sweeney'. 9 March 1978
Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn seen here at the presss photo call for the Royal Ballet's production of Pelleas Et Melisande. 24 March 1969
Actress Audrey Hepburn arrives for the premiere of My Fair Lady in New York with husband Mel Ferrer (left) and Stan Holloway who also stars in the film. 21 October 1964
The Caretaker. Wedding of playwright Harold Pinter and author Lady Antonia Fraser at Kensington Registry Office. 27 November 1980
Jazz singers Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross talking to Reverend Collins. 2 March 1959
Mr Brian Cole, winner of the Remarkable Pipe Contest seen here smoking / playing his Silver Jubilee Fanfare Pipe, a trumpet with six pipes attached at the Prince Henry's in Fleet Street. 26 July 1977
On the scrap heap, literally. Andrew Carlo, student aged 18 years old, from Colchester in Essex. Educated but unable to find a job due to lack of opportunities, in the past six months he has worked for only one day - picking fruit. 3 June 1983
BABY DOLL Gorilla gives birth to baby KIBABU, at Howley Park Zoo. 31 May 1977
In tandem: The Goodies, on the perfect answer to petrol rationing, ride their three seater tandem bicycle in London. 21 November 1973
Don't forget mine Mum - Mothers Day treat in 1964.
Birds eye view of Lords cricket ground on the first day of cricket on Sunday. Jonathan Cree views the cricket through binoculars from the balcony of his father's ninth floor flat in a block called Lords View. 1 August 1965
Nottingham Forest team on a tour of the city of Nottingham following their FA Cup final victory. Nottingham Forest's coach emerges from the city's railway station with skipper Jack Burkitt proudly holding aloft the trophy from the roof of the team bus to the huge crowd gathered on the streets. 4 May 1959
Cafes and Coffee Bars, Harlow & Bracknell. 18 October 1959
Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow attend celebrity dinner party for guests of honour, Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon, The Bistro Restaurant, Hollywood, California, USA. 8 November 1965
My kinda guy: Frank Sinatra and Luciano Pavarotti, benefit for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, held at Radio City Music Hall, New York, USA. 24 January 1982
Sunny afternoon. A couple in sit in a pair of deckchairs holding hands and looking at one another as they enjoy the early warm spring sunshine. 4 March 1979
A printer overseeing the production of the first editions of the new Sun newspaper as they roll off the production line in 1964.The Sun Newspaper, was launched by its then owners, International Publishing Corporation (IPC), to replace the Daily Herald, and was initially published in Manchester. 15 September 1964
Creased Up! Sid James, "Carry On" actor and star of the Thames television situation comedy show Bless This House pictured having a laugh ahead of his visit to Australia where he was going to star in a stage farce called "Marriage Fever". 20 July 1972.
The dog that has to yawn to order. An audition took place in Broad Court, off Drury Lane, London to find a placid, bored mongrel dog, able to yawn on cue. The dog was required for the part of Crab in the rock musical "Two Gentlemen of Verona", which opened at the Phoenix Theatre, London on 26th April 1973. The dog would be playing opposite entertainer Benny Lee. The dog finally chosen was a six year old mongrel called "Ponting", owned by Mrs Daphne MacDonald of Chelsea. She had picked him up as a stray. 27 March 1973
Evangelist Dr. Billy Graham is in England for Spree '73, Spiritual Re-Emphasis Week, to be held at Earls Court from Monday 27th August to Friday 31st August, and at Wembley Stadium Saturday 1st September. Spree '73 at Earls Court is for aid delegates taking part in a week's training. Dr Graham will be speaking each evening with Cliff Richard and others participating. Johnny Cash will participate at Wembley. Billy Graham is pictured at Lincoln's Inn Fields. 23 August 1973
Forces darling Dame Vera Lynn celebrates the 40th Anniversary of D Day with an appearance in 'Stage Door Canteen' at the Lyceum Theatre in London. The front is sandbagged and Vera is wearing World War Two uniform for the photocall, pictured with some of the troops outside the theatre.
Lording It. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher escorts the wife of French President Francois Mitterrand into the Royal Gallery as her husband prepares to makes a speech to the House of Lords and House of Commons in the Palace of Westminster. 24 October 1984
Cilla Black, pictured in London. 8 May 1964
Singer Cilla Black, at the London Palladium. 8 May 1964
Hot Rat. Frank Zappa, American musician, at The Royal Garden Hotel, London. Frank Zappa held a press conference that day in The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, London, where he publicly charged that he is being discriminated against by some London theatres and their managers following their refusal to allow him to perform in London during his European Tour. 5 September 1974
Sir Angus James Bruce Ogilvy and his bride Princess Alexandra of Kent, cousin to the queen seen here on their wedding day leaving Westminster Abbey, followed by their bridesmaids Princess Anne, Georgina Butters, Archduchess Elizabeth of Austria and page boy David Ogilvy. 23 April 1963
The view from the cockpit of a Red Arrow as they over fly RAF Little Rissington home of the Central Flying School in formation. 4 August 1965
The eyes have it. Daily Herald photographer Ron Burton in the cockpit of a Folland Gnat aircraft of the RAF Aerobatics team the Red Arrows as he joins the team on a training flight over RAF Little Rissington, home of the Central Flying School. Ron worked for months on this iconic photo of the Red Arrows in formation and had to undergo special training in a flight simulator so that he could cope with the G-forces while in flight. 4 August 1965
They also sailed. Unhappy ending for two competitors in the Easter Sailing Regatta at Teddington. 28 April 1962.
A curtain of spray roaring in protest as the 26 ton RNLI lifeboat Greater London crashes through as it is launched from the end of Southend Pier, at the head of the Thames Estuary. The 46ft 9in Watson Class lifeboat has an eight man crew from Southend. All the crew have other jobs. Most are piermen and fishermen, one is a car salesman but all of them must be ready to answer a distress call whenever it comes. 16 January 1966
Prince Charles bowling during a charity cricket match at Brands Hatch Cricket Club in Kent. 21 July 1968.
Man of the people... Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home at Ongar. During a speech he gave at this event Mr Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists, heckled Mr Douglas-Home. 27 July 1964
Starman. British rock singer David Bowie performing on stage. 2 March 1987
That's my boy! Michael Grade and his father Leslie Grade attend a reception at Cafe Royal to celebrate E.M.I selling its London management to Dennis van Thal, Billy Marsh and Michael Grade. 27 October 1969
Under the spotlight. Peter Bonetti in full flight at fogbound Stamford Bridge. League Cup semi final Second Leg. Chelsea v Norwich City. Match abandoned after 85 minutes due to fog. 20 December 1972
Ready for take off. Actor Jon Pertwee, the new Dr Who in the TV series, has had a flying saucer style car made for his personal use, which is also being used in the new TV series. The car and its owner are seen here shooting a scene at Moorgate for the story entitled " The Invasion of the Dinosaurs". The car has a basic Imp engine and is capable of speeds in excess of 100 mph. The car is also equipped with a computer, TV, telephone and stero. 23 September 1973.
Bowled Over! Centenary Test match between Australia and England at The MCG Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. Bob Willis shakes hands with The Queen before the game. 12 March 1977
Rock star David Bowie with wife Angie and three week old son Zowie. He is modelling an Oxford Bags dress, Turkish cotton shirt and a felt hat. 29 June 1971.
Stars of the latest James Bond film "Goldfinger" Sean Connery and Honor Blackman pictured on the set during filming. 11 June 1964
I'm still smiling! Barry Sheene motorcycle race rider August 1982 leaving Three Shires Hospital 3 weeks after his 160mph smash at Silverstone on 28th July while in practice for the Malboro British Grand Prix He acted as co-pilot in the helicopter on his journey home.
Faster than most. TRex frontman Marc Bolan. 10 February 1976
Substitute. Keith Moon puts away the drum kit to get on his Honda Goldwing, dressed in American police uniform complete with a motorcycle cop's crash helmet. 4 January 1976
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visit the Vatican to meet Pope John Paul II. Simply the best. One of the finest images ever taken of The Queen as she meets the Pontiff. 17 October 1980.
James Callaghan Labour MP bangs the drum of 14 year old Drummer Clive Fairclough. 1974
I get the picture. Sammy Davis junior has an admirer. 17 July 1974
A face in the crowd. Once again Ron looks for a different angle on a story as Elizabeth Taylor is mobbed by photographers after leaving the London Clinic with husband Eddie Fisher. March 1961
Goon show. Spike Milligan blowing his own trumpet with fellow Goons Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. December 1974
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher meets the Queen at party given by Her Majesty for the Heads of State at the Commonwealth Conference in Lusaka, capital of Zambia. The occasion provided the opportunity for Mrs Thatcher to be photographed with the Queen for the first time since she became Premier. 1st August 1979
Richard Burton actor on the set of the film "Wagner" in February 1982
Omar Sharif with Princess Margaret at the premier of MacKennas Gold. April 1969
Omar Sharif with Princess Margaret at the premier of MacKennas Gold. April 1969
Max Wall launches "Krapp's Last Tape" at Greenwich. 1975
R.M.S Queen Mary passes under New York Bridge - watched by workmen. October 1964
Ooh I say. Frankie Howard as his public adored him.
Tom Jones on stage being approached by a young woman who wants a Kiss
The Iranian Embassy Siege in London where six gunmen of the Iranian extremist group "Democratic Revolutionary Movement for the Liberation of Arabistan" stormed the building, taking 26 hostages before the SAS retook the embassy and freed the hostages. Hero police constable Trevor Lock who was held hostage in the Embassy during the siege, photographed with his wife Doreen as he returns to his home in Dagenham. 6 May 1980.
Motor mechanic seen here trying to repair a broken down car as heavy August Bank Holiday traffic on the A20 passes him by. 3 August 1964
Clement Freud at home with Broken leg seen here with his daughter Emma. March 1969
Paul McCartney and girlfriend Jane Asher return to London Airport after a holiday in Portugal. Paul was called home early when the news was about to break on the Beatles' MBE awards. 11 June 1965
Morecambe & Wise were invested by the Queen at Buckingham Palace with the OBE. 24 November 1974
Duke Ellington and his Orchestra rehearsing for a concert at Westminister Abbey. October 1973
Pope Paul VI seen here on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel during the Papal visit to the Holy Lands. 5 January 1964
Border soldiers patrol Berlin Wall. October 1961.
The Police on tour in America 1980. Sting with Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland
Edward Heath conducts Christmas carol singing at a Broadstairs, Kent, charity concert. 19 December 1965
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon ride a tram in San Francisco during their visit to America. 7 November 1965.
Rescue workers bagging and moving some of the coal spoil following the catastrophic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in the Welsh village of Aberfan, near Merthyr Tydfil, on 21 October 1966. The resulting landslide of 40,000 cubic metres of coal slurry engulfed the village and Pantglas Junior School killing 116 children and 28 adults. It was caused by a build-up of water in the rock and shale on the local colliery spoil tip, which suddenly started to slide downhill in the form of slurry.
Vivian Nicholson / Viv Nicholson (born April 3, 1936) became a public figure in Great Britain overnight in 1961 when her husband Keith won £152,000 (the equivalent of £3.5 million today) on Littlewoods football pools. Here television personality Bruce Forsyth presents them with their winning cheque. 27 September 1961
Catching the sun on the highest spot in London. The statue of Nelson at the top of the column is being cleaned once again, and steeplejacks perched on the top made the most of the sun. Terry Dosell, stretches out stripped to the wait on top of Nelson's hat, while his brother Reg works below. 16 May 1980.
Actor and director Charlie Chaplin legend of the silent movies celebrates his 77th birthday on the set at Pinewood where he is making a new film "Countess from Hong Kong". 15 April 1966
Annigoni by Annigoni. After his successful completion of his portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in London, Annigoni returned to Florence and posed for his special portrait for the Daily Mirror of Annigoni as seen by Annigoni. He is seen on the roof top of his Florence studio, with the Cathedral of Florence in the background. 20 March 1970
