1962 Collection (#6)

Construction crew seen here working against the clock to complete the laying of a new twin track at Dairycoates which will allow the transfer from the overhead tracks from which this picture was

Boxer Dennis Pleace in training. 18th April 1962

Woolworths in Pentrbane Street, Caerphilly. 22nd June 1962

Bygones snow scene - Torquay, Jan 1962

A man and woman looking at a map of Orpington, Orpington High Street, Kent. 24th January 1962

Merthyr Vale, South Wales. 1962. At Merthyr Vale, where long lines of houses stretch out from the colliery, the valley of the Taff still retains some of its beauty. Picture taken 25th August 1962

Bill Johnson seen here with his specially built Triumph motorcycle in which he broke the 2 Wheel World Speed Record - 363 Kilometres Per Hour Circa November 1962

Enid Blyton went along to The Scala Theatre to choose Londons youngest leading man. She watched scores of boys sing a song and recite a piece of dialogue

Enid Blyton went along to The Scala Theatre to choose Londons youngest leading man. She watched scores of boys sing a song and recite a piece of dialogue

An air to air picture of a Vickers Valiant tanker refuelling Avro Vulcan Bomber in flight in 1962

Lord Street, christmas lights stretch away uphill from the junction with Paradise Street. Liverpool, Merseyside. 23rd November 1962

A mid-morning twilight descends on Merseyside today, caused by low cloud and smoke which blanketed Liverpool as far north as Crosby. Picture shows Church Street, Liverpool, England

The Christmas card scene in Clayton Square, Liverpool after yesterdays snowfall. 31st December 1962

Aberystwyth, new Town Hall, Ceredigion, West Wales, 2nd May 1962

Commonwealth Immigration Act comes into force at London Heathrow Airport. 1st July 1962. One of the passenger from the B.O.A.C. flight 264 from Lagos passing through passport control

Smog caused by coal fires hangs over the roof tops of Battersea, London. 7th December 1962

Battersea Power Station seen here on a murky foggy winters morning. London. 7th December 1962

Mary Quant, fashion designer and expert, pictured in London. Picture taken 18th September 1962

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon Antony Armstrong Jones seen here during the ceremony to mark the independence of the Island of Jamaica. 6th August 1962

Woman have her hair cut and curled at the hair dressers, 7th June 1962

Cat Woman: Mrs Nan Cotton who has 80 cats as pets in her home. Picture taken 29th March 1962

Indonesian model Mai Ling with the new Triumph Spitfire 4 at the Earls Court Motor show. 16th October 1962

Seventy five year old poet and author Dame Edith Sitwell, in her bed. Dame Edith said about the Daily Mirror: " I have a great feeling of gratitude

Clothing: Fashion: Menswear: Waistcoats: Five English gentlemen leave Liverpool this weekend for a holiday in Palma, Majorca

Collage of air training at Hamble, Hampshire. 7th November 1962

Clothing: Fashion: Underwear: Eileen Johns modelling underwear and nightee. 1962 E416-004

Clothing: Fashion: Lingerie: Women modelling underwear. Models: Della and Pat Young. 1962 B1869

Acker Bilk playing at a West End Jazz Club. February 1962

The Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge, unlike the cantilever rail bridge. Several proposals were rejected before the Mott Hay and Anderson design was chosen

Sylvia Syms Actress

TV actress Margot Bryant who stars in the I. T. V. Soap Opera "Coronation Street"
TV actress Margot Bryant who stars in the I.T.V. Soap Opera " Coronation Street". 1962 A934-008

Jaguar Cars, Browns Lane, Coventry. A man and the products of his industrial empire. Sir William Lyons, who started a modest business manufacturing sidecars in 1922

American actress and singer Eartha Kitt warms up that sultriest of voices during a dress rehearsal for the Royal Variety Performance. 29th October 1962

Pupils from Frederick Bird Junior School, Coventry, singing carols in the Hillfields area in aid of Freedom from Hunger Campaign. 18th December 1962

Henry Paul Guinness Channon MP for Southend West, son of the late Sir Henry Channon, known as Paul Channon, pictured at home in Chester Square, London, Friday 26th January 1962

Maureen O Neill poses as a secretary. 1962

Westland S. 55 series 1 G-AOHE
Westland S.55 series 1 G-AOHE (msn WA.126) of Bristow Helicopters, on floats. First registered in 1956, AOHE was registered to the South Georgia Co. Ltd

USAF - Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 52-6993 - buzz number FS-993 - of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing at RAF Wethersfield, possibly en-route for delivery to Chaumont-Semoutiers Air Base

Forca Aerea Portuguesa - Nord 2502B Noratlas FAP 6413
Forca Aerea Portuguesa (Portuguese Air Force) - Nord 2502B Noratlas FAP 6413 (msn 148-1, line number B-1) at Cardiff-Rhoose Airport

United States Navy - McDonnell F3H-2 Demon 143487 (base code AE, call-sign 110) of VF-131, embarked on USS Constellation. 1961: VF-41 as AG-103.1962: VF-131 as AE-110.1963

Alabama Air National Guard - Republic RF-84F Thunderflash
Alabama Air National Guard - Republic RF-84F-35-RE Thunderflash 53-7529, of the 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, with 53-7526, 53-7542, 53-7547, 53-7611 (-40) and 53-7595 (-40)

Illinois Air National Guard - Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
Illinois Air National Guard - Republic F-84F-35-RE Thunderstreak 52-6520, of the 169th Fighter Squadron. 1956: USAF 3600th CCTW.1958: Indiana ANG 113th FS.1962

United States Marine Corps - Douglas C-117D Skytrain 50835 (msn 43321, unit code WZ, call-sign 835 ) in 1963-65(WZ is tail-code for AIRFMFPAC - Air Fleet Marine Force)

United States Navy - McDonnell F3H-2N Demon 136981 (msn 166 / base code NJ / call-sign 135) of VF-121. 136981 can be seen at Naval Air Station Miramar armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder

Pregnant Guppy N1024V under construction with On Mark Engineering at LAX - March 1962. the conversion was carried out in stages

1962 Ford Consul Classic Capri. Creator: Unknown
1962 Ford Consul Classic Capri

1962 Reliant Regal. Creator: Unknown
1962 Reliant Regal

Fall / Rough Collie / 1962
DUNTIBLAE DOGWATCH Owner: Cochrane Date: 1962

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"1962: A Year of Iconic Moments and Timeless Style" Step back in time to 1962, a year filled with unforgettable moments and timeless style. From the roaring engines of the 1961 Triumph Bonneville T120R to the groundbreaking discovery by Watson and Crick with their DNA model, this was a year that left an indelible mark on history. As you flip through the pages of a magazine, you can't help but be captivated by the sleek Jaguar car advertisement, showcasing elegance and sophistication at its finest. Meanwhile, towering above the River Mersey stands the magnificent Runcorn-Widnes Bridge, connecting communities and symbolizing progress. In terms of fashion, Vidal Sassoon revolutionized hairstyling with his innovative cuts that perfectly captured the spirit of change sweeping across society. And as if defying gravity itself, Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev mesmerized audiences worldwide with their graceful performances at Royal Ballet Covent. The Triton Triumph-Norton hybrid Silver motorcycle roared down streets like a silver bullet - a true symbol of rebellion against conformity. Similarly rebellious were Romy Schneider and Alain Delon at Cannes in 1962; their undeniable chemistry lighting up screens around the world. Amidst all these cultural milestones, let's not forget about TS Arethusa sailing gracefully on tranquil waters or Volkswagen VW Kombi cruising along scenic routes – both capturing our imagination as symbols of freedom and adventure. And finally, we cannot overlook USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes perched proudly on its catapults – an awe-inspiring display of military might during uncertain times. So step into your time machine for just a moment to experience 1962 – where innovation met beauty; where artistry danced hand-in-hand with technology; where style reigned supreme. It was truly a year for legends to be born.