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1979 Collection (#5)

"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: 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

Background image1979 Collection: Penelope Keith filming the Christmas episode of 'To the Manor Born'

Penelope Keith filming the Christmas episode of "To the Manor Born"
Penelope Keith filming the Christmas episode of " To the Manor Born". 17th December 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Punk actress and singer Toyah Willcox in Covent Garden, London, 22nd August 1979

Punk actress and singer Toyah Willcox in Covent Garden, London, 22nd August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Actress Una Stubbs pictured at home. 8th February 1979

Actress Una Stubbs pictured at home. 8th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Professional British dart player Eric Bristow in action at the General Picton Public

Professional British dart player Eric Bristow in action at the General Picton Public House in North London. 27th March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Her Majesty Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving Heathrow Airport for Bahrain

Her Majesty Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving Heathrow Airport for Bahrain on the Concorde, at the start of her Middle East Tour. 12th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Queen Elizabeth II takes a stroll in the grounds of Balmoral Castle with Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II takes a stroll in the grounds of Balmoral Castle with Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Princess Anne with her son Peter Phillips 01/11/79 circa

Background image1979 Collection: Billy Connolly in concert, performing on stage at Durham University, Durham

Billy Connolly in concert, performing on stage at Durham University, Durham, as part of his 64 date Big Wee Tour of Britain, Thursday 15th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Billy Connolly, traveling in the North West of England, as part of his 64 date Big Wee

Billy Connolly, traveling in the North West of England, as part of his 64 date Big Wee Tour of Britain, February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Mr Billy Crow at the annual fair at Albert Park, Middlesbrough Circa August 1979

Mr Billy Crow at the annual fair at Albert Park, Middlesbrough Circa August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Sister Sledge - musical singing sisters group from the USA

Sister Sledge - musical singing sisters group from the USA. Picture shows left to right : Kathie, Kim and Joni Sister Sledge is an American musical vocal group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background image1979 Collection: Sophia Loren arriving at Heathrow Airport from Paris. London, 25th March 1979

Sophia Loren arriving at Heathrow Airport from Paris. London, 25th March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: The 27 bus to Seamer is trapped in heavy snow, North Yorkshire. 19th March 1979

The 27 bus to Seamer is trapped in heavy snow, North Yorkshire. 19th March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Prince Philip visits Liverpool. 1st May 1979

Prince Philip visits Liverpool. 1st May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Davy Jones with girls from the show, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Liverpool Empire

Davy Jones with girls from the show, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Liverpool Empire. December 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Rhodesia Final Agreement Signing The final agreement on the future of Rhodesia as

Rhodesia Final Agreement Signing The final agreement on the future of Rhodesia as the independent state of Zimbabwe signed at Lancaster House 21 December 1979 Present at the signing: Drs Mundawarara

Background image1979 Collection: Ian Smith Prime Minister of Rhodesia

Ian Smith Prime Minister of Rhodesia

Background image1979 Collection: Liverpool goalkeeper Ray Clemence celebrates keeping a clean sheet for a record 305

Liverpool goalkeeper Ray Clemence celebrates keeping a clean sheet for a record 305 senior appearances out of 632 during his career including for clubs Scunthorpe and Liverpool as well as England

Background image1979 Collection: Liverpool manager Bob Paisley flanked by Ronnie Moran and Joe Fagan during his side

Liverpool manager Bob Paisley flanked by Ronnie Moran and Joe Fagan during his sides match against Nottingham Forest. 29th September 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Liverpool manager Bob paisley holds aloft his Manager of the Year Award before the match

Liverpool manager Bob paisley holds aloft his Manager of the Year Award before the match against Coventry City at Anfield. 8th September 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes presents the painting to his manager Bob Paisley as other

Liverpool captain Emlyn Hughes presents the painting to his manager Bob Paisley as other team members look on at Anfield. 8th March 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Margaret Thatcher smiles on a tour in Manchester during her one-day visit to industrial

Margaret Thatcher smiles on a tour in Manchester during her one-day visit to industrial plants and towns in the North-west. 31st August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Elton John wearing a womans wig, seen arriving at a party to celebrate his London

Elton John wearing a womans wig, seen arriving at a party to celebrate his London show at Legends Club. 3rd April 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Elton John and Ray Cooper in concert at Birmingham Hippodrome. 21st April 1979

Elton John and Ray Cooper in concert at Birmingham Hippodrome. 21st April 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Margaret Thatcher enters Number 10 Downing Street after her historic election victory

Margaret Thatcher enters Number 10 Downing Street after her historic election victory, becoming Britains first female Prime Minister. Pictured here on triumphant walk to the front door of Number 10

Background image1979 Collection: Mods, Brighton Beach, East Sussex, Monday 27th August 1979

Mods, Brighton Beach, East Sussex, Monday 27th August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: English League Division One match at Portman Road. Ipswich Town 1 v Liverpool 2

English League Division One match at Portman Road. Ipswich Town 1 v Liverpool 2. David Johnson, the scorer of one of Liverpools goals

Background image1979 Collection: Former Sex Pistols lead singer John Lydon (Johnny Rotten

Former Sex Pistols lead singer John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) pictured outside the High Court in London. Lydon is suing Glitterbest, the management company of Malcolm MacLaren

Background image1979 Collection: Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins wrestling with the bad guys on the set of the television

Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins wrestling with the bad guys on the set of the television Detective series The Professionals. In the background is their Ford Capri with window smashed out. June 1979

Background image1979 Collection: A cheery wave from Master ALM Bob Danes as the RAF helicopter from 202 Squadron at

A cheery wave from Master ALM Bob Danes as the RAF helicopter from 202 Squadron at Leconfield flies a survey mission over the North Humbersides snow bound village. 19th February 1979

Background image1979 Collection: The crew of the Hull based stern trawler Kirkella seen here repainting the ships name

The crew of the Hull based stern trawler Kirkella seen here repainting the ships name and number. 28th August 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Actress and singer Shirley MacLaine arrived in London today to start a UK tour

Actress and singer Shirley MacLaine arrived in London today to start a UK tour and will do two weeks at the London Palladium. She is pictured at the Inn on the Park Hotel. 9th May 1976

Background image1979 Collection: Filming the news series of The Onedin Line. Filming on location in Falmouth

Filming the news series of The Onedin Line. Filming on location in Falmouth, the sets were dressed to give a Liverpool background

Background image1979 Collection: Two lads with a rather grumpy Guy seen here on the streets of Cardiff 29th October 1979

Two lads with a rather grumpy Guy seen here on the streets of Cardiff 29th October 1979

Background image1979 Collection: The wedding of Coronation Streets Brian Tilsley and Gail Potter

The wedding of Coronation Streets Brian Tilsley and Gail Potter. The couple, played by Helen Worth and Christopher Quinten are pictured. 13th November 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Leslie Ash who stars in the film Quadrophenia, written by The Who

Leslie Ash who stars in the film Quadrophenia, written by The Who, which is the story of Mod and Rockers in the 1960s, seen here in a 1979 Quadrophenia fashion feature for The Daily Mirror

Background image1979 Collection: Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia

Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia
****PLEASE NOTE: SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN THIS FRAME, BUT LESLIEs BODY POSITION AND EXPRESSION IS NICE HENCE ITs INCLUSION**** Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia

Background image1979 Collection: Picture shows students and lecturer at Garretts Green Technical College in Birmingham

Picture shows students and lecturer at Garretts Green Technical College in Birmingham pictured with their electric electronic car

Background image1979 Collection: 1970s Computer Centre, Liverpool, Published 18th May 1979

1970s Computer Centre, Liverpool, Published 18th May 1979

Background image1979 Collection: Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia, written by The Who

Leslie Ash and Phil Davis, who star in the film Quadrophenia, written by The Who, which is the story of Mod and Rockers in the 1960s

Background image1979 Collection: Petty Officer Cook Alan Pugh (left) and Petty Officer Steward John Young pictured at

Petty Officer Cook Alan Pugh (left) and Petty Officer Steward John Young pictured at Seaforth Docks after sailing in on the Churchill class nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror

Background image1979 Collection: Richard Branson, 28 year old mastermind behind Virgin Music company. Relaxing on his boat

Richard Branson, 28 year old mastermind behind Virgin Music company. Relaxing on his boat. In this set of 21 pictures, Richard is seen relaxing on his houseboat, going to work

Background image1979 Collection: Commander Bill Boaks working in his one man staffed office in his Kingston home

Commander Bill Boaks working in his one man staffed office in his Kingston home. Election time is a busy one for Commander Bill Boaks, R.N

Background image1979 Collection: Commander Bill Boaks setting out from his home near Kingston in his own special

Commander Bill Boaks setting out from his home near Kingston in his own special electioneering form of transport - a converted bicycle. Election time is a busy one for Commander Bill Boaks, R.N

Background image1979 Collection: Two dinosaurs as high as a double decker bus fight each other in London

Two dinosaurs as high as a double decker bus fight each other in Londons Trafalgar Square. The event is to publicise the Boys and Girls Exhibition which will open at Alexandra Palace on march 10th

Background image1979 Collection: Maureen the elephant, with Robert Brothers circus, is living in Hyde Park this week

Maureen the elephant, with Robert Brothers circus, is living in Hyde Park this week during the celebrations to mark the Year of the Child

Background image1979 Collection: Rick Parfitt, rhythm guitarist, singer and songwriter in the rock band Status Quo

Rick Parfitt, rhythm guitarist, singer and songwriter in the rock band Status Quo. 27th April 1979



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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.