1955 Collection (#46)

Collecting the mail on Christmas Eve - Ashley Street, London
Collecting the mail on Christmas Eve 1955 - Ashley Street, London. The postal van bears the slightly humorous slogan (in regard to the date this photograph was taken) Post Early for Christmas !

Sea Cadet parade, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The band of TS Wooltan, the sea cadet unit based at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, leading the annual Armistice Day procession through the town. 1955

Carnival Queen and attendants, Walton, Essex
The Carnival Queen and her two attendants during the 1955 carnival procession through Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1955

Holidaymakers at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
This large crowd of regular August visitors to Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, gathered together for a group photo. They organised beach games and various events each year

Childrens Christmas Party, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
A childrens Christmas party given by the town of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1955

Tired hurdler
A tired hurdler, 1955 1955

Marie George Actress
MARIE GEORGE Actress Date: 1879 - 1955

Bernarr McFadden
BERNARR MCFADDEN - American fitness guru, the father of physical culture, healthy- minded discourager of impure habits. Date: 1868 - 1955

Potted Plants
Community pots - the tiny plants have been removed from flasks and are pricked off into pots. The compost is sphagnum moss and osmunda fibre - finer than normal. Date: 1955

Redring advertisement, c. 1955
Advertisement for Redring Metrovick Boiling Plates manufactured by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company of Old Trafford, Manchester, showing a jubilant housewife delighted with her new cooker

Front cover of the Sphere, the Queen with Princess Anne
The Queen with Princess Anne at Kings Cross Station. They are travelling to Sandringham for the Christmas holiday. Date: 1955

The Queen visits a Birmingham factory
The Queen takes a closer look at the work in progress at one of the benches of the John Lucas factory in Birmingham. Date: 1955

The Queen inspects prizewinning sheep
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh attended the Royal Agricultural Societys Show at Nottingham. Here, she inspects some Ryeland sheep that have won prizes. Date: 1955

Sport & Country Royal Show souvenir issue
The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Sport & Country Royal Show, Nottingham 1955 souvenir issue, featuring colourful illustrations of dressage, prize show farm animals and tractors. Date: 1955

The Queen at her Garden Party, Buckingham Palace
The Queen greets guests at her annual Garden Party. Date: 1955

The Queen visits the Police Headquarters at Hutton, Preston
It is claimed that this visit was the first time that the reigning monarch has visited a provincial police headquarters. The Queen is speaking to Seargeant C

The Queen and Prince Philip play with their children
The Duke of Edinburgh pushes the young Duke of Cornwall and Princess Anne on a swing in the grounds of the royal residence at Balmoral. The Queen looks on with their dog, Candy. Date: 1955

Sport & Country nameplate with beach scene
Nameplate for the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Sport & Country of 3rd August 1955, featuring a colourful illustration of a beach scene with sailing boats and people in deckchairs

Members of the Royal Family on horseback
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh lead a ride through Windsor Great Park. Princess Margaret is galloping up from the left, and Lady Pamela Mountbatten is in the centre

Field of Remembrance, St Margarets, Westminster, London
Field of Remembrance, St Margaret s, Westminster, London, where crosses were planted to remember those who died in the First and Second World Wars. Date: circa 1955

Sunbeam car advert
Speed...endurance...elegance. The Sunbeam, Mk III, outright winner of the Monte Carlo Rally. Date: 1955

The Queen entertains the Shah of Persia
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh entertain the Shah and Queen Soraya of Persia to luncheon at Buckingham Palace. With them are Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Date: 1955

The Queen and her two children
The Queen with Prince Charles and Princess Anne. They are attending church at the village of Kinclaven during a weekend in Perthshire, Scotland. Date: 1955

Olivia Manning (1908 - 1980)
Olivia Manning, British novelist and poet, pictured at her home in St Johns Wood, north London, which she shared with her husband R.D. Reggie Smith

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh at Lithlingow, West Lothian
The Royal party leaving the Palace of Linlithgow, once a favourite home of Stuart sovereigns. Date: 1955

The Queen and Prince Philip play with their children, ponies
Prince Charles leading his pony William to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Princess Anne hold Greensleeves, patted by the Duke of Edinburgh, at Balmoral. 1955

The Queen drives through rain to the House of Lords
The Queen takes the ceremonial drive by carriage to Westminster for the Opening of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom

The Queen and Queen Mother at the races
The Queen and her mother in a happy mood at Hurst Park, after the Queen Mothers horse, Devon Loch, had won the New Century Steeplechase

Sweden - British Sea Scout craft
Sweden - Sea Scout craft getting under way with British Sea Scouts on board. 1955

American and Scottish Scouts
An American and a Scottish Scout play the age old game of crack the other fellows knuckles, at the Boy Scout ranch in New Mexico

Manchester Stk Exchange
A crowd of gentlemen at the Manchester Stock Exchange Date: 1955

Little girl eating an ice cream, Cornwall
A little girl sits on a mooring post in a Cornwall harbour, eating an ice cream. Date: circa 1955

Scientist Pours 1955
A scientist pours liquid into a beaker using a glass funnel. Date: 1955

Drama & Movement Class
British Drama League summer school: men and women taking part in a class on 18th century movement, possibly in Oxford Date: circa 1955

Ballantine Ale Ad, 1955

CADILLAC AD, 1955. Cadillac for the Finest Days of Your Life! American magazine advertisement for Cadillac automobiles, 1955

STATION WAGON AD, 1955. American magazine advertisement, 1955, for Chevrolet station wagons

Testing transmission tower section, 1955
Testing transmission tower section. This is a model of the Band I Section, a region of the BBC television transmission tower at Crystal Palace, London, UK

Radio-controlled model tug, 1955
Radio-controlled model tug in a test tank being operated by a researcher. Photographed in 1955, in the Ship Division of the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK

Testing an analgesic inhaler, 1955
Testing an analgesic inhaler. This inhaler (lower right) contained trichloroethylene, an analgesic commonly used by midwives assisting in childbirth

Wernher von Braun, German rocket pioneer
Dr Wernher von Braun (1912-77), German-American rocket pioneer. Von Braun is shown here in a coloured US army black-and-white photograph taken the day he became an American citizen in 1955

BRAZIL: FAVELA, 1955. The interior of a favela (slum dwelling) in a suburb of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photographed in 1955

SEA MONSTER, 20th CENTURY. Film still from The Monster from Beneath the Sea, 1955

EDGAR VARˆSE (1883-1965). French-born American composer. Photographed in front of a light sculpture, c1955

DIZZY GILLESPIE (1917-1993). American musician. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955

ROBERT MCFERRIN (1921-2006). American baritone opera singer. First African-American male to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955

CONNIE MACK (1862-1956). Born Cornelius McGillicuddy. American baseball manager and team executive. Mack photographed two days before his 76th birthday, 1955

ZAMBIA: COPPER MINE. Mine workers drilling charge holes for blasting in the Roan Antelope Copper Mine in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), 1955

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"1955: A Year of Iconic Moments and Timeless Elegance" In 1955, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. Queen Elizabeth II, the epitome of grace and poise, ascended to the throne as the sovereign of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. Her reign would go on to shape an era defined by elegance and tradition. Amidst this regal atmosphere, HMAS Melbourne made headlines with its daring head-on collision with another ship. The sheer audacity displayed by this Australian naval vessel captured global attention, showcasing bravery in the face of adversity. Meanwhile, across continents, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor captivated hearts not only with their royal status but also their affection for their pugs. Their love for these furry companions symbolized warmth amidst grandeur. On wheels, Ford Thunderbird's 1955 Blue & white model became a symbol of American automotive excellence. Its sleek design exuded sophistication while revolutionizing driving experiences for many enthusiasts around the world. Taking to skies was Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation of TWA soaring over New York City's skyline. This majestic aircraft represented progress and freedom as it carried passengers towards new horizons. Grounded yet adventurous was Land Rover Series 1 - a rugged vehicle that conquered terrains far beyond city limits. It embodied resilience while enabling exploration into uncharted territories. Sports brought nations together during World Series 1955 when Sandy Amoros' legendary catch stole victory from Yogi Berra's grasp at Yankee Stadium. This electrifying moment showcased athleticism at its finest and ignited passions among fans worldwide. Television screens were graced by "The Honeymooners, " where Jackie Gleason led a talented cast including Audrey Meadows, Art Carney, and Joyce Randolph in comedic brilliance that still resonates today. Fashion took center stage with Kayser Bondor Nylons advertisement, epitomizing the allure of femininity and elegance.