1957 Collection (#3)

Sputnik I prior to its launch on 9 October 1957. Date: 1957

A Couple Swing Dancing
United States: c. 1957 A couple swing dancing at a party

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

A model of Sputnik 1. Photograph, 1957
SPACE: SPUTNIK 1, 1957. A model of Sputnik 1. Photograph, 1957

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

LCC-LFB vehicle repair workshops, Lambeth HQ
The London Fire Brigade vehicle repair and maintenance workshops located within the extensive headquarters complex in Lambeth, SE1

Ufos / Constable
ATMOSPHERIC UFO Amoeba no 1 - infra-red photograph of a living UFO taken over the California desert Date: 25 August 1957

PONTIAC ADVERTISEMENT 1957. Pontiac automobile advertisement from an American magazine, 1957

CLOTHING AD, 1957. American magazine advertisement, 1957, for Dan River Cottons

Sputnik 1 rocket track. Long exposure photograph of the night sky showing the track of the rocket that carried Sputnik 1, the worlds first artificial satellite

Osca Mk V 1500 Vignale Berlinetta

Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

BMW 507 Germany German

Utrillo and Guitry
MAURICE UTRILLO French painter, best known for his Parisian street scenes, with the actor and dramatist SACHA GUITRY (1885-1957), in Montmartre, Paris, 1955

Salcombe, Devon
Drinking in a pub garden, or the exterior seating area for a Hotel Bar at Salcombe, Devon. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Abandoned rural branch line signal box, Worcestershire, England. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Frenzied scenes as American rock and roll singer Bill Haley arrives in London. 5th February 1957

1957 Tourette Microcar. Creator: Unknown
1957 Tourette Microcar

Stirling Moss winning 1957 British Grand Prix at Aintree in the Vanwall. Creator: Unknown
Stirling Moss winning 1957 British Grand Prix at Aintree in the Vanwall

Army patrol in Malaya, 1957
Photograph of an Army patrol in Malaya, 1957.From an album of photographs covering military and social aspects of army life in Malaya, 1957. Date: 1957

Ejmd Plunkett / Dunsany
EDWARD JOHN MORETON DRAX PLUNKETT, 18th BARON OF DUNSANY, LORD DUNSANY Irish writer Date: 1878 - 1957

President Nkrumah Of Ghana
Ghana: c. 1957 Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of newly independent Ghana. The British crown colony of the Gold Coast, became its own country of Ghana on March 6, 1957. Dr. Nkrumah became its first President

Lord Rowallan as Chief Scout
Lord Rowallan, K.T. K.B.E, M.C. T.D. L.L.D. D.L. As Chief Scout. Date: 1957

The Sketch front cover, 1957
A model stalks up and down a catwalk in the latest fashions for 1957, watched by a front row of elegant fashion buyers and journalists

Christmas morning
Colour photograph taken from an advertisement for Midland Bank gift cheques, showing a young boy playing with a toy plane on Christmas morning

Auster J / 5R Alpine, G-APa, belonging to the Automobile ?
Auster J/5R Alpine, G-APa, belonging to the Automobile Association at the 1957 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 September

POSTUM ADVERTISEMENT, 1957. Still more curls to go... better fix more Postum
POSTUM ADVERTISEMENT, 1957. " Still more curls to go... better fix more Postum!" : advertisement for Instant Postum, from an American magazine

CAREY ESTES KEFAUVER (1903-1963). American Democratic politician, who introduced a bill to prohibit interstate trafficking of switchblade knives, posing with a display of confiscated switchblades

Flying testbed B2 Canberra WK162
Flying testbed B2 Canberra WK163 fitted with a NSc D1-2 Double Scorpion rechargeable booster rocket Date: 1957

A Toscanini / 1936
ARTURO TOSCANINI Italian conductor, known for his dynamic style, conducting in 1936

Aga Khan Iii / India / Vf 04
AGA KHAN III originally SULTAN SIR MOHAMMED SHAH Indian Muslim leader, took part in conferences, including League of Nations

Nudist Beauty Contest - August 1957 people gather round a stage to view contestants

Stocking Fashion Show, leg models wearing stockings designed by Italian fashion designer Madame Elsa Schiaparelli, pictured 11th September 1957

Ronnie Hughes spanking Lita Roza. January 1957 A300-002

Avro Shackleton MR.1A WB836
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.1A WB836, of No.220 Squadron at the Avro factory on Langar airfield. Date: circa 1957

Supermarine Swift F.1 7206M - WK203
Royal Air Force - Supermarine Swift F.1 7206M / WK203, at RAF Halton awaiting disposal. This Swift F.1 was allocated to Rolls-Royce for engine development

Fairey Gannet AS.1 XA321
Royal Navy - Fairey Gannet AS.1 XA321 (msn F.9213), of 815 Naval Air Squadron, embarked on HMS Ark Royal, seen at an RaeS Garden Party in 1957. Date: 1957

ML Aviation Utility, inflatable utility aircraft Date: circa 1957

Bristol 175 Britannia 102 G-ANBJ (msn 12911), the tenth production Britannia 102, seen in Canada during its demonstration tour of the USA and Canada in August 1957. Date: 1957

Nord 2501 Noratlas 4X-FAQ
Israeli Defence Force / Air Force - Nord 2501 Noratlas 4X-FAQ (msn D165), at Blackbushe on 27 October 1957. Date: 1957

Douglas R5D-1 90414
United States Marine Corps - Douglas R5D-1 90414 (MSN 27370, ex C-54E-15-DO Skymaster 44-9144) Date: 1957

North American F-86F 24796
Philippine Air Force - North American F-86F 24796 (MSN 191-492, ex 52-4796, buzz number FU-796), at Clark Field in December 1957. Date: 1957

Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat 485
Royal Thai Air Force - Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat 485, at Don Muang RTAFB, Bangkok. Date: 1957

Bendix Model 52 NX34103 (msn 1) Date: 1957

Beech C-45G Expeditor G-BSZC - 51-11701
Beech C-45G Expeditor G-BSZC / 51-11701 (MSN AF-258). Rebuilt April 1952, from AT-7 42-2490 (MSN 4166). Converted to C-45H in 1957. Date: circa 1995

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 1 VR-OAE (msn 517), of Borneo Airways, outside the Scottish Aviation assembly shed at Prestwick, before delivery

Paul Henri Spaak
2712593 Paul Henri Spaak; (add.info.: Signature du traite de Rome, le 25 mars 1957 pour la constitution de la Communaute europeenne de l'energie atomique (Euratom)

Woman's Day magazine - article on shampooing - 1957
Editorial photograph for Woman's Day magazine - article on shampooing - 1957. Date: 1957

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Step back in time to the vibrant year of 1957, where iconic moments and timeless creations shaped history. The Monaco Grand Prix Poster captures the thrill and elegance of this prestigious race, while Diego Rivera's artistry mesmerizes with its bold strokes and powerful imagery. Cruising through the streets is a stylish Morris Minor, evoking nostalgia for an era of classic cars. And who can forget the beloved Volkswagen VW Beetle, a symbol of freedom and adventure? In the world of sports, Sugar Ray Robinson showcases his legendary boxing skills during a gripping match. Meanwhile, the sleek CITROEN ID. 19 epitomizes French sophistication on wheels. Politics takes center stage with Konrad Adenauer's campaign poster, highlighting a pivotal moment in German history. Delve into Old English Proverbs and Sayings by Pauline Baynes to uncover wisdom passed down through generations. Witnessing nature's beauty at Pensax Court in Worcestershire reminds us of the importance of nurturing our surroundings. The Mercury Monterey Sedan dazzles in its red-and-black glory—a true embodiment of American automotive excellence. The Empress of England graces Gladstone Dock in Liverpool, capturing hearts as she sails majestically across oceans. Finally, we embark on an adventurous journey from Tarland to Aberdeenshire aboard a vintage 1925 vehicle that demands meticulous care along every mile traveled, indeed a remarkable year filled with unforgettable moments that continue to inspire us today.