1968 Collection (#3)

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor 1968

Flight Deck
Plane taking off from the American aircraft carrier Constellation in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam. (Photo by Terry Fincher/Getty Images)

(1929-1968). American clergyman and civil rights leader. Kings last public appearance
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and civil rights leader. Kings last public appearance, 3 April 1968 at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, the night before his assassination

Advertisement from an American magazine, 1968
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN AD. Advertisement from an American magazine, 1968

(1908-1973). 36th President of the United States. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Bill
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON (1908-1973). 36th President of the United States. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Bill. Photographed by Warren Leffler, 11 April 1968

London Heathrow Car Park
The multi-storey car park and new Terminal 1 buildings, London Heathrow Airport. Date: opened 1968

Project Azorian, 1970s
Project Azorian. Artwork showing the secret US operation carried out by the CIA to recover a sunken Soviet submarine in the 1970s

Lamborghini Miura P400

Ford Mustang 302

Ruth St Denis / Jugend 08
RUTH ST DENIS (Ruth Dennis) American vaudeville dancer and choreographer doing a serpent dance (Schlangentanz)

Apollo 7 Prime Crew
The prime crew of the first manned Apollo space mission (from l to r) Module Pilot Don F Eisele, Commander Walter M Schirra Jr. and Lunar Module pilot Walter Cunningham

Photograph of Kensington Arms, Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Mia Farrow at Heathrow Airport to travel to India. 20th January 1968

Ivan Cooper, (left) Chairman and founding member of the Derry Citizens Action Committee, and John Hume, founder member of Derry Credit Union

It was back to work after the wedding this morning at Chelsea Registry Office for Jill Bennett, who is rehearsing for a new play by her husband John Osborne

The Bucket Wheel Reclaimer, at Aberthaw power station. 28th May 1968

The cast of Coronation Street on set. Pat Phoenix eats an apple in a break, with Margot Bryant. 16th April 1968

Coronation Streets Pat Phoenix at home with her mink coats. 16th April 1968

Honor Blackman British actress February 1968

North American P-51D Mustang N9149R in late 1960sDelivered to U.S. Army Air Force as 44-74441 Delivered to Royal Canadian Air Force as 9593.- BOC: November 8, 1950.- SOC: October 15

Dodge Mr. Norms Coronet RT red 1968
Dodge Mr.Norms Coronet RT red 1968

Jaguar Mk 2

Teacher reading to infants, Brentwood, Essex

CJ5 4068 Cheyene Brown, Zip-Parilla, 100cc, 1968
Cheyene Brown, Zip-Parilla, 100cc, 1968, Autosport, BHKC, British Historic Kart Club, classic cars, Historic motorracing, Karts, nostalgia, Race Retro, racing cars

DON DRYSDALE (1936-1993). American baseball pitcher. As a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, delivering a pitch to Jim Davenport of the San Francisco Giants on the way to recording his fifth

Mrs Leonard
GLADYS OSBORNE LEONARD English spirit medium

Jimmy Tarbuck and his wife Pauline pictured at Stanborough Hospital, Watford, with their new baby son, James. 17th July 1968

Diana Dors as a stripper on the set of the 1968 television series The Inquisitors October 27th 1968 Y9463

The Bee Gees pop group 1968 Robin Gibb 18 marries Molly Hullis 21 at Caxton Hall London

1968 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JUNE 09: Dunlop mechanics prepare tyres in the paddock during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on June 09, 1968 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

1968 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 23: Graham Hill, Lotus 49B Ford during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 23, 1968 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

US classic car fair lane 1968 taillight abstract
Beate Gube

The Flying Scotsman leaves London King Cross at 10am for Edinburgh on its 40th anniversary, run The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

John Stonehouse Postmaster General and MP for West Bromwich enjoys a cup of tea after completing the West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project

Scenes on the River Cam in Grantchester after flooding caused by heavy rain, January 1968

Queen Elizabeth II steps off the Royal Train at Bryn Station. 17th May 1968

Engelbert Humperdinck and his wife Pat present their new baby boy to the press at Queen Charlottes Hospital, London. Engelbert was catching up on a short holiday in Majorca when the news came

Queen Elizabeth II walks from the tree planting at Werneth Low carrying an umbrella to keep off the rain. With her is Mr. WL Mather and Councillor R.C Robinson. 16th May 1968

The shopping centre at Rainhill, Merseyside. 19th February 1968

Dusty Springfield (singer) left London for Paris, Tuesday 10th December 1968, , with the man rumoured to be the love of her life, disc jockey, Emperor Rosko

Tick a Tee Clothing manufacturer has designed a boutique range for children, shown here modelling the clothes in Conduit Street, London, Wednesday 31st July 1968. Our Picture Shows

The Beatles in the headquarters of The Apple Corporation, the company they owned from January 1968. Picture shows Paul McCartney (right), John Lennon (centre - sitting down) and Neil Aspinall

Sheila Kennedy announcer for Thames Television pictured at Teddington studio s, showing her feet. 24th July 1968

Wedding of Polish film director Roman Polanski and his bride, American actress Sharon Tate, at Chelsea Register Office, London

Ken Loach, (film director) on the school football playing field, during the filming of the football scene in the film Kes

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"1968: A Year of Revolution, Resilience, and Cultural Shifts" In the midst of the Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly displayed the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Their powerful gesture resonated worldwide, as Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. Meanwhile, across continents, China was engulfed in a fervent Cultural Revolution led by Chairman Mao. His iconic poster became a symbol of this tumultuous period that reshaped Chinese society. Amidst these global events, Earthrise photograph captured our planet's beauty from space – a reminder of our shared humanity and fragile existence. Closer to home in Britain, automotive enthusiasts reveled in sleek designs like the Ford Cortina Mk2 1600E and Triumph TR5. The Jaguar E-type epitomized elegance on wheels while the Ford Capri showcased British ingenuity. Entertainment took center stage with Barbra Streisand's roller-skating performance in "Funny Girl, " a film celebrating American comedienne Fanny Brice's life. Meanwhile, English football fans witnessed an intense match at Anfield between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur that ended with a 1-1 draw. Throughout it all, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers stood steadfastly representing their country's values. Whether driving their Volvo P1800 or donning their uniforms with pride – they embodied resilience amidst an ever-changing world. 1968 marked a year where sportsmanship collided with activism; where revolutions unfolded alongside cultural milestones; where cars roared down streets while films brought laughter to screens; where football united communities while soldiers protected nations. It was a year etched into history as one filled with passion for change and unwavering determination for progress.