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1962 Collection (#5)

"1962: A Year of Iconic Moments and Timeless Style" Step back in time to 1962, a year filled with unforgettable moments and timeless style

Background image1962 Collection: Cliff Richard, singer, with Laurie Peters at London Airport - May 1962

Cliff Richard, singer, with Laurie Peters at London Airport - May 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Holidaymakers enjoying their holiday at Butlins Holiday Camp, Minehead. 6th June 1962

Holidaymakers enjoying their holiday at Butlins Holiday Camp, Minehead. 6th June 1962

Background image1962 Collection: A young boy pulls his sledge up Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol. 1st January 1962

A young boy pulls his sledge up Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol. 1st January 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Sean Connery pictured at his new house in Acton. The house was once a Convent

Sean Connery pictured at his new house in Acton. The house was once a Convent and he is still getting calls asking for the convent. 24th September 1962

Background image1962 Collection: A type 3 class 27 diesel locomotive seen here undergoing routine maintenance at

A type 3 class 27 diesel locomotive seen here undergoing routine maintenance at the Cambridge train sheds 15th October 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Tottenham Hotspur 3 v Sheffield United 3. League Division One match at White Hart

Tottenham Hotspur 3 v Sheffield United 3. League Division One match at White Hart Lane. (Picture) Goal scorer Jimmy Greaves just misses with a header. 9th April 1962

Background image1962 Collection: American rock and roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis with his third wife Myra who he married at

American rock and roll singer Jerry Lee Lewis with his third wife Myra who he married at age 13, photographed following his arrival in the UK. 8th May 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Politician Selwyn Lloyd in his office. 7th March 1962

Politician Selwyn Lloyd in his office. 7th March 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Picture shows Cathy McGowan (taken BEFORE she was a presenter on the pop show

Picture shows Cathy McGowan (taken BEFORE she was a presenter on the pop show, Ready Steady Go. Ready Steady Go - Teenage TV pop music and dancing show aired on ATV TV from 1963-1966)

Background image1962 Collection: Picture shows Cathy McGowan (taken BEFORE she was a presenter on the Ready Steady Go

Picture shows Cathy McGowan (taken BEFORE she was a presenter on the Ready Steady Go! show. In these 1962 frames, Cathy is made up with Egyptian influenced make up)

Background image1962 Collection: 64687 a Hill GER Class J20 0-6-0 locomotive seen here in the Cambridge loco shed shortly

64687 a Hill GER Class J20 0-6-0 locomotive seen here in the Cambridge loco shed shortly before being withdrawn from service. 23rd October 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Princess Margaret visits the Albert Memorial School in Collyhurst, Manchester

Princess Margaret visits the Albert Memorial School in Collyhurst, Manchester. 8th March 1962

Background image1962 Collection: German film star Romy Schneider in London. 11th November 1962

German film star Romy Schneider in London. 11th November 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Saltbox Motor Cycle Club. 28th October 1962

Saltbox Motor Cycle Club. 28th October 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Actress Juliet Mills celebrates her 21st Birthday at Pinewood Studios during the filming

Actress Juliet Mills celebrates her 21st Birthday at Pinewood Studios during the filming of " Nurse on Wheels". 21st November 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Judi Dench playing the part of Isabella in Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare

Judi Dench playing the part of Isabella in Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare. The production took place at The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford Upon Avon. Picture taken 8th April 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Scenes in Chinatown, Singapore. A truck load of dummies, some completely nude

Scenes in Chinatown, Singapore. A truck load of dummies, some completely nude, jiggle and jerk as the driver makes his way through the traffic in the heat of the morning sun on its way to the fine

Background image1962 Collection: Ian Richardson as Oberon and Judi Dench as Titania in A Midsummer Nights Dream at The

Ian Richardson as Oberon and Judi Dench as Titania in A Midsummer Nights Dream at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon. West Midlands. Picture taken 17th April 1962

Background image1962 Collection: 1962 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon

1962 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, Our Picture Shows... Billie Jean Moffitt, American college student, in action

Background image1962 Collection: Local jive and rock girls had a thrill when they danced with leading actors in the film

Local jive and rock girls had a thrill when they danced with leading actors in the film " Billy Liar". Shooting began at the Mecca Casino, Ashton-under-Lyne

Background image1962 Collection: Liz Fraser, English actress, pictured at Shepperton Film Studios

Liz Fraser, English actress, pictured at Shepperton Film Studios, Wednesday 7th March 1962. Liz Fraser is playing the part of Private Suzie Tidmarsh in The Amorous Prawn

Background image1962 Collection: Tommy Steele pictured with his Morris Minor. Yesterday he was fined £

Tommy Steele pictured with his Morris Minor. Yesterday he was fined £; 25 for dangerous driving on the M1 at Luton in his Jaguar. 27th August 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Queues outside the cinema at London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus

Queues outside the cinema at London Pavilion, Piccadilly Circus, to see the first James Bond film " Dr. No". 6th October 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Queues outside the Columbia Cinema on Shaftesbury Avenue to see the film '

Queues outside the Columbia Cinema on Shaftesbury Avenue to see the film " Lolita". 6th October 1962

Background image1962 Collection: General view showing a section of the huge mashing floor of the Louis Edwards and Co

General view showing a section of the huge mashing floor of the Louis Edwards and Co. textiles factory in Maesteg, Bridgend Borough, Wales. Picture shows: Machinists at work on the floor

Background image1962 Collection: January sales at Lewiss Department store in Manchester. 2nd January 1962

January sales at Lewiss Department store in Manchester. 2nd January 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Queen Elizabeth II, opening the Langton River Entrance at Langton Dock System

Queen Elizabeth II, opening the Langton River Entrance at Langton Dock System. December 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Mr Joe Richards, president of the Football League, poses with Liverpool captain Ron Yeats

Mr Joe Richards, president of the Football League, poses with Liverpool captain Ron Yeats as Liverpool collect the Second Division Championship trophy. Standing between them is chairman T V Williams

Background image1962 Collection: A British Rail Class 83 express locomotive electric train

A British Rail Class 83 express locomotive electric train, built by English Electric at Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows for the newly electrified West Coast Main Line between Birmingham

Background image1962 Collection: A baby being vaccinated at Halton Road divisional health centre in Runcorn

A baby being vaccinated at Halton Road divisional health centre in Runcorn, looking dismayed by quickly reassured by the nurse

Background image1962 Collection: Mr Reginald Maudling, Chancellor of the Exchequer at the BBC studios to appear on '

Mr Reginald Maudling, Chancellor of the Exchequer at the BBC studios to appear on " Panorama". He is pictured with Mr Richard Dimbleby and Mr Robin Day. 3rd December 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Tennessee Williams, at the Carlton Tower Hotel, London, Tuesday 31st July 1962

Tennessee Williams, at the Carlton Tower Hotel, London, Tuesday 31st July 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Actor and comedian Bernard Cribbins and Joyce Blair. 2nd March 1962

Actor and comedian Bernard Cribbins and Joyce Blair. 2nd March 1962

Background image1962 Collection: South Row, West Sleekburn. Once 60 miners families lived there

South Row, West Sleekburn. Once 60 miners families lived there. Now there are only a handful. 27th February 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Andre Hobro aged 18, of 279 Birmingham Scout Group at Hall Green explains a map to

Andre Hobro aged 18, of 279 Birmingham Scout Group at Hall Green explains a map to the Duke of Edinburgh at Blucher Street. 24th October 1962

Background image1962 Collection: An archery demonstration from an invalid chair by Theresa Patterson

An archery demonstration from an invalid chair by Theresa Patterson, watched by Prince Philip. With her was Mr Ray Cook, archery coach to the County Youth Service. 25th October 1962

Background image1962 Collection: The Queen at Molineux football ground. A crowd of 30, 000 saw her take the salute

The Queen at Molineux football ground. A crowd of 30, 000 saw her take the salute. 24th May 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Solihull School, The Queen, escorted by Capt

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Solihull School, The Queen, escorted by Capt. D L Wigglesworth, (commander of the Guard of Honour)

Background image1962 Collection: General scenes of Lochinver, a village on the coast in the Assynt district of Sutherland

General scenes of Lochinver, a village on the coast in the Assynt district of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. 3rd August 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Fashion shoot for models wearing swimsuits. They are, Gioia Cecil Bull, Hilda Dabby

Fashion shoot for models wearing swimsuits. They are, Gioia Cecil Bull, Hilda Dabby, Caroline Murphy, Janine Lovey and Delia Smith (right). 6th February 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Children playing outside slum housing in Dickenson Street, Oldham. 1st June 1962

Children playing outside slum housing in Dickenson Street, Oldham. 1st June 1962

Background image1962 Collection: A seaside scene of a man watching television on the beach. Littlehampton, West Sussex

A seaside scene of a man watching television on the beach. Littlehampton, West Sussex. June 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham

Mr Sutton Pownall, a gravedigger, lives at Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, with his wife Joyce and their five children in a 150 year old house

Background image1962 Collection: Construction crew seen here working against the clock to complete the laying of a new

Construction crew seen here working against the clock to complete the laying of a new twin track at Dairycoates which will allow the transfer from the overhead tracks from which this picture was

Background image1962 Collection: Boxer Dennis Pleace in training. 18th April 1962

Boxer Dennis Pleace in training. 18th April 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Woolworths in Pentrbane Street, Caerphilly. 22nd June 1962

Woolworths in Pentrbane Street, Caerphilly. 22nd June 1962

Background image1962 Collection: Bygones snow scene - Torquay, Jan 1962

Bygones snow scene - Torquay, Jan 1962

Background image1962 Collection: A man and woman looking at a map of Orpington, Orpington High Street, Kent

A man and woman looking at a map of Orpington, Orpington High Street, Kent. 24th January 1962



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"1962: A Year of Iconic Moments and Timeless Style" Step back in time to 1962, a year filled with unforgettable moments and timeless style. From the roaring engines of the 1961 Triumph Bonneville T120R to the groundbreaking discovery by Watson and Crick with their DNA model, this was a year that left an indelible mark on history. As you flip through the pages of a magazine, you can't help but be captivated by the sleek Jaguar car advertisement, showcasing elegance and sophistication at its finest. Meanwhile, towering above the River Mersey stands the magnificent Runcorn-Widnes Bridge, connecting communities and symbolizing progress. In terms of fashion, Vidal Sassoon revolutionized hairstyling with his innovative cuts that perfectly captured the spirit of change sweeping across society. And as if defying gravity itself, Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev mesmerized audiences worldwide with their graceful performances at Royal Ballet Covent. The Triton Triumph-Norton hybrid Silver motorcycle roared down streets like a silver bullet - a true symbol of rebellion against conformity. Similarly rebellious were Romy Schneider and Alain Delon at Cannes in 1962; their undeniable chemistry lighting up screens around the world. Amidst all these cultural milestones, let's not forget about TS Arethusa sailing gracefully on tranquil waters or Volkswagen VW Kombi cruising along scenic routes – both capturing our imagination as symbols of freedom and adventure. And finally, we cannot overlook USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes perched proudly on its catapults – an awe-inspiring display of military might during uncertain times. So step into your time machine for just a moment to experience 1962 – where innovation met beauty; where artistry danced hand-in-hand with technology; where style reigned supreme. It was truly a year for legends to be born.