1968 Collection (#6)

Mayor of West Bromwich, Lilian Peckover enjoys a drink after completing her West Bromwich Charity Walk in aid of the Mayors Holiday Home for the Aged Project, which aims to raise ten thousand pounds

Nostalgia feature - The filming of TV series Do Not Adjust Your Set in the village of Shere - 31st January 1968 - This sketch featured a young David Jason as Captain Fantastic

Vanessa Redgrave and James Fox walk along the beach at Dover, Kent on the set of the film " Isadora", the biopic based on the life of celebrated American dancer Isadora Duncan

Vanessa Redgrave and James Fox sit in their cast chairs on the pebbled beach at Dover, Kent on the set of the film " Isadora"

Cambridgeshire police officers beside a Ford Zephyr Police car, October 1968

The Archer Road Baptist church in, Ely, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales. £ 100 worth of damage was caused when children started throwing stones and bricks at the churchs leaded windows

The TA centre in Caerau Lane, Ely, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales. June 1968

A grand ball at the reopening of the Salon de lurope at Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco. Guests wore period costume clothes. Pictured, Princess Grace of Monaco and the actor Danny Kaye. March 1968

Gutted by fire, the Wheatsheaf Club, Ely, Cardiff. Pictured after the fire. 4th March 1968

Walsall F. Cs Michael Tindall. 19th July 1968
Walsall F.Cs Michael Tindall. 19th July 1968

JUDI DENCH SITTING ON BAR WITH A DRINK 09 / 04 / 1968
JUDI DENCH SITTING ON BAR WITH A DRINK 09/04/1968

Princess Margaret with Margot Fonteyn at party - March 1968 26 / 03 / 1968
Princess Margaret with Margot Fonteyn at party - March 1968 26/03/1968

PRINCESS MARGARET AND LORD SNOWDON RELAX IN THE CARIBBEAN WITH GARY SOBERS MARCH 1968 01/03/1968

THE RUSSIAN ARMY ON THE STREETS OF PRAGUE, CZECHOSLOVAKIA - DURING THE UPRISING OF 1968

Anna Neagle dancing with Gerry Marsden in musical Charlie Girl - 27th February 1968

The Mayor of Widnes (Mr Vincent Nyland) and Queen Elizabeth II take a look out over Widnes as they lead the Royal Party around the roof garden at the top of the Municipal Buildings, Widnes

Queen Elizabeth II during the Royal visit to the North West. Pictured, Lord Cozens Hardy presents Queens Scout Kevin Buckley (17) of the 21st Cronton Scout troop

Commissioner of police accepts memento of signatures from Londoners who appreciated the way the police handled the demonstration of Sunday 27th October

Engelbert Humperdinck at home with his Dalmatian dog. 5th July 1968

Engelbert Humperdinck at home with his daughter Louise, 3, and her friend Karen Oliver (in dark dress). 5th July 1968

Jenny Boyd at Bow Street Court after being sent for trial on a drugs charge. She will be appearing at the London sessions late this year. She is pictured alongside her Solicitor David Jacobs

Queen Elizabeth II visits Cheshire. 16th May 1968

Mr. R. C. Askew, who has been a dairyman in Willingham for 36 years, uses a tricycle to deliver his milk Cambridge 15th April 1968

Rehearsals for new musical Cabaret, which opens at the Palace Theatre, London (on February 28th), Monday 22nd January 1968. Our Picture Shows

Vanessa Redgrave (actor) pictured in her white hat and boa, on set during the filming of Isadora, the biopic based on the life of celebrated American dancer Isadora Duncan

Vanessa Redgrave and James Fox filming a screen kiss, during the filming of Isadora, the biopic based on the life of celebrated American dancer Isadora Duncan. This scene is being filmed at Dover

Len Coldwell opens the Len Caldwell Pavilion at Newton Abbot, Devon. August 1968

Women part time workers on the production lines at the Lesney toy factory, Hackney Wick, London, assembling Matchbox die cast metal toy cars. 5th June 1968

Donald Burluraux, A Level Student from North Skelton, recently celebrated his 17th Birthday (8th June) and has signed as a full time professional with Middlesbrough FC

The Welsh and English can drink together now on Sunday in the Lion Hotel at the village of Llanymynech, on the borders of Montgomeryshire

TV star impressionist Mike Yarwood. 19th December 1968

Children looking at the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. July 1968

Cardiff Central railway station, Central Square. 30th August 1968

The crowded booking hall at Cardiff Central railway station as people make and early start to Bank Holiday Monday. 2nd September 1968

1968 European Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Manchester United 4 v Benfica 1 after extra time. Celebrations for Manchester United, ten years on from the horror of Munich

Dusty Springfield arrives at Heathrow Airport in London, from the USA, after a ten day visit. She bought back a large red rose which she was given before she left the USA

The Ton-up boys and their girlfriends turned up for a sportsmans service at Trinity Methodist Church, Leigh, Lancashire. They went to the service at the invitation of the 22 year old minister

Princess Margrethe of Denmark visiting the Danish Food Centre in Manchester. She is in Manchester during the " Denmark in Britain 68" festivities. October 1968

The bleak scene at the Pier Head as the snow gets a grip. Liverpool, Merseyside. 6th February 1968

The tip at the old Prince of Wales colliery at Abercarn is being leveled to make an industrial estate. August 1968

Mrs Williams, who has moved to a house further away from her mother, in Liverpool. The journey to visit family now involves a train journey. 16th August 1968

Tony Blackburn on holiday in Poole, Dorset. Summer weather there has not been very good - like most of the British Isles. Tony goes paddling in the sea in the rain. 10th August 1968

Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic mining town in the historic county of Merionethshire, Wales, 13th May 1968

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

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

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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.