1968 Collection (#7)

Soldiers of The Royal Engineers build bridges to help local residents after heavy floods in Kent. 17th September 1968

Derby County football club team. Back row left to right, K Hector, P Wright, A Stewart, R Matthews, R McFarland, J Robson, M Hopkinson. Front Row left to right, A Hinton, R Barker, J O Hare J Walker

Joan Hughes, a World War II ferry pilot and one of Britains first female test pilots, pictured outside Aylesbury Crown Court, facing seven charges of flying low

A hostess for the children, thats 18 year old Bonita Shawe from Enfield. Thames Television the new London weekday programme company

St Gabriels Primary School, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, 26th March 1968

The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Pontyclun, South Wales, was officially opened by The Queen, in readiness for the introduction of the decimal coinage on Tuesday 17th December 1968. Our picture shows

The Sybil Marks Formation Team. Circa January 1968

David Bradley (on the right), (aged 14) playing the part of Billy Casper, pictured with his Kestral, on the film set of the film Kes

Roger Hunt in action for Liverpool at Anfield, watched by teammate Ian St John during a home league match, 1968

Alun Evans enters the pitch for Liverpools League Division One match against Leicester City at Anfield. 21st September 1968

Claudie Lange, Belgian actress and model, pictured at London Heathrow Airport, Thursday 5th September 1968. Claudie is in the UK to star in new film Crossplot

Glasgow Gangs April 1968 boredom teenagers not in gangs james mcconnell (left) bruce mckenzie and thomas begbie speak of their problems

Glasgow Gangs July 1968 Gang leaders jerry o neil (left) and george mcdyer talk over plans for the peace centre in Easterhouse

New film Crossplot, begins production at Elstree Studios today, Monday 9th September 1968. Our picture shows... Claudie Lange, Belgian actress and model, plays the character of Marla Kugash

Frederick Rowland Emett OBE, known as Rowland Emett, was an English cartoonist and constructor of whimsical kinetic sculpture

A new street setting for "Coronation Street". Granada TV have built an outdoor
A new street setting for " Coronation Street". Granada TV have built an outdoor set for shooting some of the scenes

HMS Mersey, Minesweeper of the Mersey Division of the RNR comes alongside headquarters ship HMS Eaglet Salthouse Dock at the end of her fourth cruise of the year. September 1968

Picture shows the demolition of Woodside railway station in Birkenhead, the Wirral. 22nd October 1968

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visits Haydock Park Racecourse in Lancashire, North West, England, Wednesday 27th November 1968

The High-rise flats in Hillfields as seen from Coventry Cathedral. The City Mill(flour) with its tall chimney can be seen in the foreground

Christmas lights in Regents Street, London, Sunday 1st December 1968

Actor Bill Kenwright who plays Gordon Clegg in the television soap opera Cornation Street, poses in the famous street with his guitar shortly before the release of his new record which he will sing

Mr James Cellan Jones, who directed seven episodes of The Forsyte Saga, photographed on Kew Green with his family and dog

Housing in Birmingham - overhead view of 1930s housing Picture shows an overhead view of typical Birmingham housing in the 1920s, 1930s. Backyards, hanging washing, outside toilets

Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate, Kent. 22nd February 1968

Liverpool Echo Newspaper, Saturday 16th March 1968. Headline, The cheerful side of the bus strike

Ian McKellen, actor, pictured in rehearsal in 1968. Ian is reading the script for the Noel Coward play Hay Fever. Hay Fever was broadcast on the BBC in August 1968

A man and girl looking out to St Michaels Mount, Cornwall, September 1968

Chris Finnegan, the British boxer who won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Mexico, signs a professional form. Chris signs along the dotted line for Sammy Burns at the London Weekend TV Studios

Miss England Beauty Competition 1968, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 26th April 1968. Jennifer Lowe Summers is crowned Miss England 1968

Mothercare in Taff Street, Pontypridd, 6th December 1968

A view of London, looking down Whitehall, taken from the top of Nelsons Column as it is being cleaned. Trafalgar Square, London, 2nd March 1968

A welcome addition to the shopping facilities at Pontypridd is the Taff Street, flower beds and seats, . For busy shoppers to rest their feet and chat in the sunshine. 23rd July 1968

Cricket match, Cheshire v Northants. Northamptonshire cricketer Colin Milburn surveys the rain from the pavilion at Macclesfield, waiting for it to stop. 25th May 1968

Seven Stars Inn, Highweek Street, Newton Abbot. June 1968

The cast of Coronation Street on set. Doris Speed in makeup. 16th April 1968

The cast of Coronation Street on set. Margot Bryant in the canteen. 16th April 1968

The cast of Coronation Street on set. Eileen Derbyshire in makeup. 16th April 1968

F. W. Woolworth & Co LTD, Commercial Street, Newport. Gwent, Wales. 28th August 1962
F.W. Woolworth & Co LTD, Commercial Street, Newport. Gwent, Wales. 28th August 1962

The cast of Coronation Street on set. Pat Phoenix and Anne Leslie. 16th April 1968

Pat Phoenix at home with her shoe collection. 16th April 1968

The cast of Coronation Street on set. Eileen Derbyshire. 16th April 1968

The cast of Coronation Street on set. Arthur Leslie takes a nap while Doris Speed learns her script during rehearsals. 16th April 1968

The cast of Coronation Street on set. Mitzi Rogers and Philip Lowrie in the rehearsal room with Anne Leslie. 16th April 1968

RAF Patrington and Holmpton. Underground telephone exchange. From left reporter Stuart Russell, Capt JD Ford and Wing Cdr Geoffrey Oliver

RAF Holmptons 25 ton Type 80 Radar eye whirls continuously. The base is an early warning radar station part of the ROTOR Radar Defence Programme. 1st March 1968

RAF Patrington - In the Hot Seat sits the man with a hot line to London. Gp Capt JD Ford, master controller, warns of unidentified enemy aircraft

The City of Lincoln Lancaster (which now forms part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight), closely followed by XL 317 Vulcan flying over Lincoln, with Lincoln Cathedral clearly visible

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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.