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1979 Collection (#4)

"1979: A Year of Iconic Moments and Cultural Shifts" In 1979, the world witnessed a seismic shift in politics as Margaret Thatcher rose to power

Background image1979 Collection: North American F-100F Super Sabre O. 63946

North American F-100F Super Sabre O. 63946
Turkish Air Force (Turk Hava Kuvvetleri) - North American F-100F-10-NA Super Sabre O.63946 (msn 243-122, ex 56-3946). Allocated to the Turkish AF on 15 September 1978

Background image1979 Collection: McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle 71-0291

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle 71-0291 (msn 0012/B002), at the 1980 SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 6 September 1980. Built as the second TF-15A

Background image1979 Collection: Watendlath Bridge, Borrowdale, near Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England

Watendlath Bridge, Borrowdale, near Keswick, Lake District, Cumbria, England. Date: 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Sabrina Guinness with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at polo in Windsor Great Park in

Sabrina Guinness with Prince Charles, Prince of Wales at polo in Windsor Great Park in August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Sir Alec Douglas Home looking vague at railway station carrying luggage - February 1979

Sir Alec Douglas Home looking vague at railway station carrying luggage - February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales plays polo at Cowdray Park, West Sussex

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales plays polo at Cowdray Park, West Sussex. He is pictured with Sabrina Guinness. 3rd August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: A modern self righting lifeboat, the Arun Class RNLB Spirit of Tayside

A modern self righting lifeboat, the Arun Class RNLB Spirit of Tayside, operating out of Broughty Ferry lifeboat station in Dundee. 6th June 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Ecology party candidate Michael Benfield at Coventrys Walsgrave Hospital

Ecology party candidate Michael Benfield at Coventrys Walsgrave Hospital. Mr Benfield (right) was introduced to Gertrude the skeleton when he visited the hospital to canvas patients for votes in

Background image1979 Collection: Market Street, Newcastle. July 1979

Market Street, Newcastle. July 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Bryan Forbes with his wife Nanette Newman and their daughters Sarah, aged 19, and Emma

Bryan Forbes with his wife Nanette Newman and their daughters Sarah, aged 19, and Emma, aged 13, leaving Heathrow Airport for a Caribbean holiday

Background image1979 Collection: Olivia Newton John departing Heathrow Airport with her nephew Emerson. 23rd March 1979

Olivia Newton John departing Heathrow Airport with her nephew Emerson. 23rd March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Daley Thompson competes in the 110 meter hurdles at Crystal Palace

Daley Thompson competes in the 110 meter hurdles at Crystal Palace. MK Electrical International at Crystal Palace. 27th August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Paul Newman in the pits during the 4 hours race at Le Mans - June 1979 11 / 06 / 1979

Paul Newman in the pits during the 4 hours race at Le Mans - June 1979 11 / 06 / 1979
Paul Newman in the pits during the 4 hours race at Le Mans - June 1979 11/06/1979

Background image1979 Collection: VITAS GERULAITIS 01 / 5 / 1979

VITAS GERULAITIS 01 / 5 / 1979
VITAS GERULAITIS 01/5/1979

Background image1979 Collection: John Lloyd after losing his match at The Wimbledon Tennis Championships - June 1979

John Lloyd after losing his match at The Wimbledon Tennis Championships - June 1979 28/06/1979

Background image1979 Collection: James Callaghan holding knife up before cutting cake - April 1979 24 / 04 / 1979

James Callaghan holding knife up before cutting cake - April 1979 24 / 04 / 1979
James Callaghan holding knife up before cutting cake - April 1979 24/04/1979

Background image1979 Collection: The Queen during visit to Lewes, Sussex - June 1979 01 / 06 / 1979

The Queen during visit to Lewes, Sussex - June 1979 01 / 06 / 1979
The Queen during visit to Lewes, Sussex - June 1979 01/06/1979

Background image1979 Collection: Willie Carson winning the 200th Derby on Troy at Epsom watched by crowds standing on cars

Willie Carson winning the 200th Derby on Troy at Epsom watched by crowds standing on cars and buses - June 1979 06/06/1979

Background image1979 Collection: James Callaghan laughing during press conference - May 1979 02 / 05 / 1979

James Callaghan laughing during press conference - May 1979 02 / 05 / 1979
James Callaghan laughing during press conference - May 1979 02/05/1979

Background image1979 Collection: WILLIE CARSON AND PRINCESS ANNE LAUGHING - 13 DECEMBER 1979

WILLIE CARSON AND PRINCESS ANNE LAUGHING - 13 DECEMBER 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Boxer John Conteh leaves Bow Street Magistrate Court, London today after a driving ban

Boxer John Conteh leaves Bow Street Magistrate Court, London today after a driving ban. 6th July 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Boxer John Conteh dancing with Shirley Bassey at her party. 17th July 1979

Boxer John Conteh dancing with Shirley Bassey at her party. 17th July 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Margaret Thatcher at the Thames Barrier in Woolwich, London - February 1979

Margaret Thatcher at the Thames Barrier in Woolwich, London - February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Joan Collins posing on quayside at Cannes film festival - May 1979

Joan Collins posing on quayside at Cannes film festival - May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: London Weekend Television Oct 1979 programme on Muhammad Ali (BACK ROW L-R

London Weekend Television Oct 1979 programme on Muhammad Ali (BACK ROW L-R) FRANCOISE PASCALL, MICHAEL KITCHEN, SIMON WILLIAMS, ANGHARAD REES, FAITH BROWN RUSSELL HARTY, LEONARD ROSSITER

Background image1979 Collection: Peter South, sub agent for Mowlem, and Neville Harrison, of Mott Hay and Anderson

Peter South, sub agent for Mowlem, and Neville Harrison, of Mott Hay and Anderson, consulting engineers welcome tunnelling miners at the Metro link-up under Eldon Square, Newcastle. 5th September 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles at Coodardy Sheep Station, Western Australia

Prince Charles at Coodardy Sheep Station, Western Australia
Prince Charles pictured at Coodardy Sheep Station, Western Australia. They brew tea in the bush on a camp fire, then drink it. March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles pictured windsurfing near Perth during his visit to Australia. March 1979

Prince Charles pictured windsurfing near Perth during his visit to Australia. March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: To the delight of their pop star chairman, Elton John, Watford Football Club turned on a

To the delight of their pop star chairman, Elton John, Watford Football Club turned on a powerful display to reach the Second Division

Background image1979 Collection: Paul McCartney and Wings perform in London at Wembley Arena

Paul McCartney and Wings perform in London at Wembley Arena, during their Wings UK Tour 1979. The tour supported their new album " Back To The Egg"

Background image1979 Collection: Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Workmen preparing the flats for demolition

Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Workmen preparing the flats for demolition. 26th September 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Tom Jones performs at the Olympia, Paris. 23rd April 1979

Tom Jones performs at the Olympia, Paris. 23rd April 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Family Joy. Jimmy Greaves with his ex-wife Irene and children Andrew 13

Family Joy. Jimmy Greaves with his ex-wife Irene and children Andrew 13, left and Danny 16. Jimmy a former football star, was a confessed alcoholic

Background image1979 Collection: Elton John, pictured back in London after his successful tour of Russia. 31st May 1979

Elton John, pictured back in London after his successful tour of Russia. 31st May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: The arrival of Elton John at Heathrow Airport carrying Christmas presents from a buying

The arrival of Elton John at Heathrow Airport carrying Christmas presents from a buying spree in Hong Kong. Pictured behind Elton John is his manager John Reid. 13th December 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Elton John at Heathrow airport before flying to Moscow for a concert tour. 20th May 1979

Elton John at Heathrow airport before flying to Moscow for a concert tour. 20th May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Elton John, arrives back in London after his successful tour of Russia

Elton John, arrives back in London after his successful tour of Russia. Pictured, Elton John with the football which was presented to him by the top Russian Club Moscow Dynamo. 31st May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Picket outside the ITN Building, Wells Street, London. 11th August 1979

Picket outside the ITN Building, Wells Street, London. 11th August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Muhammad Ali fights Kenny Baker the midget. 15th January 1979

Muhammad Ali fights Kenny Baker the midget. 15th January 1979

Background image1979 Collection: The Ford Motor Manufacturing plant at Bridgend, Wales, Picture taken 12 months

The Ford Motor Manufacturing plant at Bridgend, Wales, Picture taken 12 months before it opened. Picture taken 8th May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Geoffrey Robinson MP Coventry North West and family, visit Meriden Triumph workers

Geoffrey Robinson MP Coventry North West and family, visit Meriden Triumph workers co-operative where Triumph Motorcycles are made, and Geoffrey Robinson is executive director, Coventry

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles meet Punks Anne Wobble, 17, Tony Waterman, 17, and Phil Sick, 19

Prince Charles meet Punks Anne Wobble, 17, Tony Waterman, 17, and Phil Sick, 19, during a game of polo. The Punks turned up to the game in Windsor to invite the Prince to a rock concert that night

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Charles meet Punks during a game of polo. The Punks turned up to the game in

Prince Charles meet Punks during a game of polo. The Punks turned up to the game in Windsor to invite the Prince to a rock concert that night. 27th May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Nick Lowe dark shirt) and Dave Edmunds (in lighter shirt) pictured together in 1979

Nick Lowe dark shirt) and Dave Edmunds (in lighter shirt) pictured together in 1979. Nick and Dave formed the band Rockpile in the late 1970s

Background image1979 Collection: Stephen Purdue, refused by the Merchant Navy because of his tattoos. 24th February 1979

Stephen Purdue, refused by the Merchant Navy because of his tattoos. 24th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Paul McCartney pictured signing an autograph at The Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool

Paul McCartney pictured signing an autograph at The Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool, Merseyside. Tonight will be the first performance with his band Wings on their 1979 UK Tour

Background image1979 Collection: Paul McCartney pictured performing with Wings, in a concert at The Royal Court Theatre in

Paul McCartney pictured performing with Wings, in a concert at The Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool, Merseyside. It is the first performance of the 1979 UK Tour. Picture taken 23rd November 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Football: Hooligans August 1979 After violent clashes between Manchester United

Football: Hooligans August 1979 After violent clashes between Manchester United and Arsenal fans, the police moved in. They ordered the fans to line up against the wall and kept them spread eagled



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"1979: A Year of Iconic Moments and Cultural Shifts" In 1979, the world witnessed a seismic shift in politics as Margaret Thatcher rose to power. Known for her iron will and conservative policies, Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of Britain, leaving an indelible mark on history. Meanwhile, on the streets, the Ford Escort Mk. 2 donned the striking Rothmans Rally livery in its pristine white coat. This powerful machine symbolized speed and adrenaline as it raced through challenging terrains. Not far behind was another British classic - the Triumph Bonneville motorcycle - roaring through open roads with a rebellious spirit that embodied freedom and adventure. The London Film Festival Poster showcased artistic brilliance while captivating audiences with its mesmerizing visuals. It served as a reminder that cinema had become an integral part of our cultural fabric. On a lighter note, humor prevailed when one man smashed cake onto another's face; a playful act capturing moments of joy amidst life's chaos. Music transcended borders in 1979 when French music teacher Nadia-Juliette Boulanger shared her passion for melodies across generations. Her dedication inspired countless students to pursue their dreams in harmony. Luxury took center stage with the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Mk. 2 shining brightly in its sleek silver exterior—a symbol of opulence and prestige that defined an era. And who could forget ABBA's electrifying performance at Wembley Stadium? The Swedish supergroup enchanted fans worldwide with their infectious tunes, creating everlasting memories for all who were fortunate enough to witness their magic firsthand. Lastly, we cannot overlook the Triumph TR7—an embodiment of style and sophistication—cruising down boulevards with unparalleled elegance during this transformative year. As we reflect upon 1979, it becomes evident that this remarkable year encapsulated both political upheaval and cultural milestones—a time where legends were born and memories were made.