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CHILDREN IN BRIXTON, London, about 1950 Stock Photo

RMEBM0HB–CHILDREN IN BRIXTON, London, about 1950

White Conduit Street, Islington, London, c1950s-c1960s. Artist: John Gay. Stock Photo

RMMPW28K–White Conduit Street, Islington, London, c1950s-c1960s. Artist: John Gay.

1950s. Historical. Small children play in an empty inner-city London street outside a row of small old victorian terraced houses. Stock Photo

RMC1J7Y5–1950s. Historical. Small children play in an empty inner-city London street outside a row of small old victorian terraced houses.

Mother and her two boys in Trafalgar Square, London - 1950s Stock Photo

RMG3AMFF–Mother and her two boys in Trafalgar Square, London - 1950s

Lauren Bacall at London Airport with her two children, Stephen (aged 10) and Leslie (aged 6). 9th January 1959. Stock Photo

RMETPMPC–Lauren Bacall at London Airport with her two children, Stephen (aged 10) and Leslie (aged 6). 9th January 1959.

A delightful photograph of a Mother and her two boys by one of the fountains in Trafalgar Square, London - 1950s. The distinctive shape of the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields can be seen in the background, behind the statue of King George IV on horseback. Stock Photo

RM2K64JMG–A delightful photograph of a Mother and her two boys by one of the fountains in Trafalgar Square, London - 1950s. The distinctive shape of the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields can be seen in the background, behind the statue of King George IV on horseback.

Children in Westminster Clock Tower, London. Also known by it's nickname Big Ben. 28th May 1954. Stock Photo

RMET5GHX–Children in Westminster Clock Tower, London. Also known by it's nickname Big Ben. 28th May 1954.

1950s UK London Opinion Magazine Cover Stock Photo

RMEXTEJT–1950s UK London Opinion Magazine Cover

geography / travel, Great Britain, London, people, Thames River, children playing on cannons, 1950s, Stock Photo

RMBHKA08–geography / travel, Great Britain, London, people, Thames River, children playing on cannons, 1950s,

LONDON CHILDREN playing hopscotch in 1957 Stock Photo

RMD7KM1X–LONDON CHILDREN playing hopscotch in 1957

Ernest Read Christmas Concert For Children - cover of concert programme. London Senior Orchestra performing at the Festival Hall, London, on 8 December 1956. Conducted by Ernest Read. Stock Photo

RMKE51FE–Ernest Read Christmas Concert For Children - cover of concert programme. London Senior Orchestra performing at the Festival Hall, London, on 8 December 1956. Conducted by Ernest Read.

Kellogg's Corn Flakes billboard in London, England circa 1950s Stock Photo

RME9R5Y2–Kellogg's Corn Flakes billboard in London, England circa 1950s

Children play on an organ at the side of the road in Vallance Road in the East End of London in the 1950s, having been to Whitechapel Market. The Kray Twins lived at 178 Vallance Road. Stock Photo

RM2DCC8D0–Children play on an organ at the side of the road in Vallance Road in the East End of London in the 1950s, having been to Whitechapel Market. The Kray Twins lived at 178 Vallance Road.

Indian children in London in 1950s Stock Photo

RM2NNF36M–Indian children in London in 1950s

Windrush children enjoy a party with the locals in London in the 1950s Stock Photo

RM2T368A6–Windrush children enjoy a party with the locals in London in the 1950s

Sir Laurence Olivier and American actress Marilyn Monroe in a scene from their film 'The Prince and the Showgirl' which was produced and directed by Sir Laurence Olivier. The proceeds from the Premier Night at the Warner Theatre in Leicester Square, London, (sponsored by the Variety Club of Great Britain) will aid the Actors' Orphanage and the Variety Club Heart Fund for Under-Privileged Children. Stock Photo

RMGCKW4K–Sir Laurence Olivier and American actress Marilyn Monroe in a scene from their film 'The Prince and the Showgirl' which was produced and directed by Sir Laurence Olivier. The proceeds from the Premier Night at the Warner Theatre in Leicester Square, London, (sponsored by the Variety Club of Great Britain) will aid the Actors' Orphanage and the Variety Club Heart Fund for Under-Privileged Children.

LONDON BOY WITH COMICS about 1955 Stock Photo

RMEBM0HY–LONDON BOY WITH COMICS about 1955

Prince Philip, Princess Elizabeth, and their children Charles and Anne, at Clarence House in London on August 10, 1951. (UK) Stock Photo

RM2XC7PG5–Prince Philip, Princess Elizabeth, and their children Charles and Anne, at Clarence House in London on August 10, 1951. (UK)

Gunnar Gren. 1920-1991. Swedish football player. Was in the team that won the olympic gold medal in London 1948. Gunnar Gren, Gunnar Nordahl and Nils Liedholm formed the renowned Gre-No-Li trio, a succesful trio playing together for AC Milan. Pictured here with his daughter Margareta in Milano Italy 1950. Kristoffersson ref AY34-7 Stock Photo

RM2H3DHKX–Gunnar Gren. 1920-1991. Swedish football player. Was in the team that won the olympic gold medal in London 1948. Gunnar Gren, Gunnar Nordahl and Nils Liedholm formed the renowned Gre-No-Li trio, a succesful trio playing together for AC Milan. Pictured here with his daughter Margareta in Milano Italy 1950. Kristoffersson ref AY34-7

Heathrow, London. 1957 – Two young children and their mother watch aircraft from the observation deck at London Airport. Directly in front of them is a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan airliner operated by Swissair. In the distance are two British European Airways Vickers Viscount airliners. Stock Photo

RM2XK15J7–Heathrow, London. 1957 – Two young children and their mother watch aircraft from the observation deck at London Airport. Directly in front of them is a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan airliner operated by Swissair. In the distance are two British European Airways Vickers Viscount airliners.

Children, London, 1950s. Artist: Henry Grant Stock Photo

RMDDM6MX–Children, London, 1950s. Artist: Henry Grant

1950s, Pigeons surround two young children at Trafalgar Square, London, England. One pigeon sits on a child's head, as they feed them with dried peas. Stock Photo

RMB977WB–1950s, Pigeons surround two young children at Trafalgar Square, London, England. One pigeon sits on a child's head, as they feed them with dried peas.

1950's Historical Family Group, Primrose Hill, London. UK Stock Photo

RMWRKX29–1950's Historical Family Group, Primrose Hill, London. UK

A 1950 advertisement for Bondman Pipe Tobacco, Marketed by Richard Lloyd & Sons of London, the illustration shows a man rowing his wife and children through the water and says that after working like a galley slave ‘A pipe of Bondman Satisfies’. Stock Photo

RF2RWYAAP–A 1950 advertisement for Bondman Pipe Tobacco, Marketed by Richard Lloyd & Sons of London, the illustration shows a man rowing his wife and children through the water and says that after working like a galley slave ‘A pipe of Bondman Satisfies’.

600,000 to build, and was London County Council's first comprehensive school. Classrooms are in three self contained blocks, each on three floors with glasswool between to deaden sound. Nearly 2,000 pupils attend the school. Picture shows pupils during an art class. Modern natural lighting is set in the roof. Stock Photo

RMG7PN96–600,000 to build, and was London County Council's first comprehensive school. Classrooms are in three self contained blocks, each on three floors with glasswool between to deaden sound. Nearly 2,000 pupils attend the school. Picture shows pupils during an art class. Modern natural lighting is set in the roof.

RMET941F–Children in Westminster Clock Tower, London. Also known by it's nickname Big Ben. 28th May 1954.

Royal visit to Festival of Britain, South Bank, London Stock Photo

RM2M3NMXR–Royal visit to Festival of Britain, South Bank, London

geography / travel, Great Britain, cities, London, building, Tower, tourists in the patio of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, 1950s, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT0HFKC–geography / travel, Great Britain, cities, London, building, Tower, tourists in the patio of the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, 1950s, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

'Mr Pastry', comedian Richard Hearne, one of television's most popular comic characters pays a visit to the Goldie Leigh Hospital in Abbey Wood, London, where Robin is a patient. Stock Photo

RMG6F1NP–'Mr Pastry', comedian Richard Hearne, one of television's most popular comic characters pays a visit to the Goldie Leigh Hospital in Abbey Wood, London, where Robin is a patient.

Christmas, shopping / presents, children of Hungarian refugees in front of shop window with toys, London, 24.12.1956, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT117BD–Christmas, shopping / presents, children of Hungarian refugees in front of shop window with toys, London, 24.12.1956, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Sir Winston Churchill, followed by the American Ambassador John Hay Whitney, prepares to board a plane to New York at London Airport. Watching on were Alex, Robert and John, the young sons of Lady Hesketh of Northampton. Stock Photo

RMG7F0HY–Sir Winston Churchill, followed by the American Ambassador John Hay Whitney, prepares to board a plane to New York at London Airport. Watching on were Alex, Robert and John, the young sons of Lady Hesketh of Northampton.

geography / travel, Great Britain, London, squares, Trafalgar Square, fountain, view towards St Martin-in-the-Fields, 1950s, Stock Photo

RMA3XAEN–geography / travel, Great Britain, London, squares, Trafalgar Square, fountain, view towards St Martin-in-the-Fields, 1950s,

One of the two headmasters, Mark Wheeler, leaves London by train from Paddington Station, with some of the boys returning to Cheam School. Prince Charles, who is joining the school today, was on the way travelling by road with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. Stock Photo

RMG6586T–One of the two headmasters, Mark Wheeler, leaves London by train from Paddington Station, with some of the boys returning to Cheam School. Prince Charles, who is joining the school today, was on the way travelling by road with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.

RM2T3689W–Windrush children enjoy a party with the locals in London in the 1950s

CHILDRENS PLAYGROUND ON BRIXTON BOMBSITE in London about 1956 Stock Photo

RMB3N7AX–CHILDRENS PLAYGROUND ON BRIXTON BOMBSITE in London about 1956

A 1953 advert for Dr Barnardo’s Homes. The advert appeared in a magazine published in the UK in June that year – the issue was a special edition, published to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. It requests a ‘Coronation Gift’ – a donation of 10 shillings – for its work. In 1953 The Queen Mother was patron and Princess Margaret the president of the charity. Barnardo's is a UK charity, founded by Thomas John Barnardo in 1866, to care for vulnerable children – vintage 1950s graphics for editorial use. Stock Photo

RM2J7XN0D–A 1953 advert for Dr Barnardo’s Homes. The advert appeared in a magazine published in the UK in June that year – the issue was a special edition, published to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. It requests a ‘Coronation Gift’ – a donation of 10 shillings – for its work. In 1953 The Queen Mother was patron and Princess Margaret the president of the charity. Barnardo's is a UK charity, founded by Thomas John Barnardo in 1866, to care for vulnerable children – vintage 1950s graphics for editorial use.

RM2XC7PG6–Prince Philip, Princess Elizabeth, and their children Charles and Anne, at Clarence House in London on August 10, 1951. (UK)

RM2H3DHKP–Gunnar Gren. 1920-1991. Swedish football player. Was in the team that won the olympic gold medal in London 1948. Gunnar Gren, Gunnar Nordahl and Nils Liedholm formed the renowned Gre-No-Li trio, a succesful trio playing together for AC Milan. Pictured here his daughter Margareta and son Bert in Milano Italy 1950. Kristoffersson ref AY34-9

1950s UK John Bull Magazine Cover Stock Photo

RMEXT513–1950s UK John Bull Magazine Cover

A market along Berwick Street, Soho, London, 1950s. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDM39X–A market along Berwick Street, Soho, London, 1950s. Artist: Unknown

1950s, historical, daytime and a mother with her two young children at Trafalgar Square, London, England, UK. The lady has a pigeon sitting on the palm of her outstretched hand, while her two young daughters look up in awe at their brave mum. Stock Photo

RM2GD2C3W–1950s, historical, daytime and a mother with her two young children at Trafalgar Square, London, England, UK. The lady has a pigeon sitting on the palm of her outstretched hand, while her two young daughters look up in awe at their brave mum.

Cover of the Girls’ Crystal Annual 1959 published by The Amalgamated Press, London, England, UK. Annuals such as this were often the staple Christmas present of a British post-war childhood. Girls’ Crystal Annual featured two girls camping in an idyllic setting. They both wear dresses rather than more practical outdoor clothing. One girl is even wearing her school blazer whilst frying bacon on a camping stove and the other girl gets water in a kettle from a stream. Posh public (private) school children tended to feature in books of this era. Stock Photo

RM2BEX8TT–Cover of the Girls’ Crystal Annual 1959 published by The Amalgamated Press, London, England, UK. Annuals such as this were often the staple Christmas present of a British post-war childhood. Girls’ Crystal Annual featured two girls camping in an idyllic setting. They both wear dresses rather than more practical outdoor clothing. One girl is even wearing her school blazer whilst frying bacon on a camping stove and the other girl gets water in a kettle from a stream. Posh public (private) school children tended to feature in books of this era.

London, UK. Well-dressed families feeding the ducks on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens c1951/2 Stock Photo

RM2WY13JK–London, UK. Well-dressed families feeding the ducks on the Round Pond, Kensington Gardens c1951/2

RM2JD6JNT–A delightful photograph of a Mother and her two boys by one of the fountains in Trafalgar Square, London - 1950s. The distinctive shape of the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields can be seen in the background, behind the statue of King George IV on horseback. Colourised version of: 10794437 Date: early 1950s

RMET9G2N–Children in Westminster Clock Tower, London. Also known by it's nickname Big Ben. 28th May 1954.

RM2M3NMY3–Royal visit to Festival of Britain, South Bank, London

Fashion - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children - Dress Show - Berkeley Hotel, London Stock Photo

RMG4DHPN–Fashion - National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children - Dress Show - Berkeley Hotel, London

A old photo of three children riding a camel at London(?) zoo (c1945) Stock Photo

RMCERK5J–A old photo of three children riding a camel at London(?) zoo (c1945)

Hat Trick -- This caps our birthday treat agree (left to right) ***** Jacqueline and John.How do you celebrate a hat-trick? Well, in the ***** Bailey triplets, Jacqueline, David and John, the ***** their first birthday called for - hats.Floppy paper hats, dunces hats, hats to amuse, ***** mystify. And hats to wear while blowing out the sing ***** their iced cakes at their home in Battersea, London, great fun. December 16, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror). Stock Photo

RM2HX5XJ2–Hat Trick -- This caps our birthday treat agree (left to right) ***** Jacqueline and John.How do you celebrate a hat-trick? Well, in the ***** Bailey triplets, Jacqueline, David and John, the ***** their first birthday called for - hats.Floppy paper hats, dunces hats, hats to amuse, ***** mystify. And hats to wear while blowing out the sing ***** their iced cakes at their home in Battersea, London, great fun. December 16, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

London, UK, 5th Jun 2022, Platinum Jubilee Pageant along the Mall. Starting from Westminister to Buckingham Palace. The Time of our Lives, Part 2 of the Pageant. The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. 1950s in this part, Andrew Lalchan Photography/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2JCKKG4–London, UK, 5th Jun 2022, Platinum Jubilee Pageant along the Mall. Starting from Westminister to Buckingham Palace. The Time of our Lives, Part 2 of the Pageant. The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. 1950s in this part, Andrew Lalchan Photography/Alamy Live News

The P.C'S Triplets - To-day's picture, taken a St. Bartholomew's Hospital of triplets who made police history. They are, from left, Keith, Jill and Jane, born to Mrs. Eve Frenchum, wife if City of London policeman will Fenchum, and as far as records show they are the first triplets with a City constable as a father in the Force's 115 years. May 19, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture). Stock Photo

RM2HX5XK1–The P.C'S Triplets - To-day's picture, taken a St. Bartholomew's Hospital of triplets who made police history. They are, from left, Keith, Jill and Jane, born to Mrs. Eve Frenchum, wife if City of London policeman will Fenchum, and as far as records show they are the first triplets with a City constable as a father in the Force's 115 years. May 19, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace including Queen The British royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Princess Marie Louise (grand daughter of Queen Victoria), Princess Margaret, Queen Mary, Duchess of Gloucester. The children are Prince Richard, Prince William, Prince Michael of Kent June 9th 1949 Stock Photo

RMKC5AF1–Royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace including Queen The British royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Princess Marie Louise (grand daughter of Queen Victoria), Princess Margaret, Queen Mary, Duchess of Gloucester. The children are Prince Richard, Prince William, Prince Michael of Kent June 9th 1949

RM2T368BN–Windrush children enjoy a party with the locals in London in the 1950s

RMB3N7AM–CHILDRENS PLAYGROUND ON BRIXTON BOMBSITE in London about 1956

The 'Kenton Triplets' Go To Tasmania -- Three young migrants, the seven-year-old Tonelly triplets (left to right) Paul, Julia and Peter - pictured at Waterloo Station, London, before boarding the 'Malaja' boat train for Australia today (Thursday). Born on St. Valentine's Day seven years ago, they are from Kenton, Middlesex, and are going with their parents to settle in Northern Tasmania. Mr. Walter Tonelly, the father, has been cattle herdsman to the Earl of Wilton, at Woodstock, Oxford. He will Stock Photo

RM2HX5XJF–The 'Kenton Triplets' Go To Tasmania -- Three young migrants, the seven-year-old Tonelly triplets (left to right) Paul, Julia and Peter - pictured at Waterloo Station, London, before boarding the 'Malaja' boat train for Australia today (Thursday). Born on St. Valentine's Day seven years ago, they are from Kenton, Middlesex, and are going with their parents to settle in Northern Tasmania. Mr. Walter Tonelly, the father, has been cattle herdsman to the Earl of Wilton, at Woodstock, Oxford. He will

Heathrow, London. 1957 – Two young children posing for a photograph on the observation deck at London Airport. In the distance are a row of British European Airways Vickers Viscount airliners and a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan airliner operated by Swissair. Stock Photo

RM2XK15JP–Heathrow, London. 1957 – Two young children posing for a photograph on the observation deck at London Airport. In the distance are a row of British European Airways Vickers Viscount airliners and a Convair CV-440 Metropolitan airliner operated by Swissair.

'Boys and Girls' 1960s vintage Ladybird children's book cover with active boy jumping and passive girl watching London UK KATHY DEWITT Stock Photo

RMFHY92J–'Boys and Girls' 1960s vintage Ladybird children's book cover with active boy jumping and passive girl watching London UK KATHY DEWITT

London, UK. 22nd April, 2017. St George's Day 2017 celebrations in Trafalgar Square in London, England United Kingdom. The annual free event was organised by the Mayor of London and attracted a huge crowd celebrating the Patron Saint of England. Some people in the crowd were very colourful and some wore costumes for the joy of children and adults. There were also people wearing a bowler hat so much loved by tourists and locals alike. Credit: Chris Pig Photography/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMJ1YTKM–London, UK. 22nd April, 2017. St George's Day 2017 celebrations in Trafalgar Square in London, England United Kingdom. The annual free event was organised by the Mayor of London and attracted a huge crowd celebrating the Patron Saint of England. Some people in the crowd were very colourful and some wore costumes for the joy of children and adults. There were also people wearing a bowler hat so much loved by tourists and locals alike. Credit: Chris Pig Photography/Alamy Live News

Children on a ride at Hampstead funfair, London, c1950. Artist: Henry Grant Stock Photo

RMDDM780–Children on a ride at Hampstead funfair, London, c1950. Artist: Henry Grant

1950s, historical, four school children at a playground playing on the swings, London, England, UK. Stock Photo

RMC1J8JG–1950s, historical, four school children at a playground playing on the swings, London, England, UK.

Princess Anne, and Prince Charles, children of Queen Elizabeth II, circa 1953. Stock Photo

RMC13G8M–Princess Anne, and Prince Charles, children of Queen Elizabeth II, circa 1953.

1950s, summertime and young children playing at the bronze statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, London, a character created by J. M. Barrie. Stock Photo

RMC1K8HJ–1950s, summertime and young children playing at the bronze statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, London, a character created by J. M. Barrie.

1950s. A parade led by Beckenham Boy Scouts marching past the roundabout at the junction of Rectory Road and Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent. To the right is the Beckenham Post Office building. Stock Photo

RM2K5HA22–1950s. A parade led by Beckenham Boy Scouts marching past the roundabout at the junction of Rectory Road and Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent. To the right is the Beckenham Post Office building.

1950s, historical, summertime and young children feeding the pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London, England, watched by their parents. Stock Photo

RMB977PK–1950s, historical, summertime and young children feeding the pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London, England, watched by their parents.

RMET81HD–Children in Westminster Clock Tower, London. Also known by it's nickname Big Ben. 28th May 1954.

Della Anphlett , age 6 , eats a cup cake at the Variety Club Christmas Party for children at St. Agnes Orphanage, Thames Ditton. - 15 Ennismore Gardens, London SW7, England - 19 December 1959 Stock Photo

RM2BJ09HG–Della Anphlett , age 6 , eats a cup cake at the Variety Club Christmas Party for children at St. Agnes Orphanage, Thames Ditton. - 15 Ennismore Gardens, London SW7, England - 19 December 1959

A typical London street party in 1953 celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Stock Photo

RFC503W8–A typical London street party in 1953 celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Graffiti showing 1950s style mother with young children and grenades in Leake Street, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1. Stock Photo

RMBN0AB9–Graffiti showing 1950s style mother with young children and grenades in Leake Street, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1.

RM2JCKKGG–London, UK, 5th Jun 2022, Platinum Jubilee Pageant along the Mall. Starting from Westminister to Buckingham Palace. The Time of our Lives, Part 2 of the Pageant. The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. 1950s in this part, Andrew Lalchan Photography/Alamy Live News

Local children building the fire for Guy Fawkes Night at the entrance to Hornsey Reservoirs in Western Road Wood Green Circa 1958 Stock Photo

RM2A664C0–Local children building the fire for Guy Fawkes Night at the entrance to Hornsey Reservoirs in Western Road Wood Green Circa 1958

Florence Nightingale Ladybird book cover published in 1959 1950s children's books London England UK Stock Photo

RM2BM5RGA–Florence Nightingale Ladybird book cover published in 1959 1950s children's books London England UK

RM2T368AB–Windrush children enjoy a party with the locals in London in the 1950s

RMB3N7AF–CHILDRENS PLAYGROUND ON BRIXTON BOMBSITE in London about 1956

Queen Elizabeth II leaves Westminster Abbey when she was there for 90 minutes during a Coronation rehearsal. Following her out of the Abbey is the Duchess of Norfolk, who stands in for the Queen at rehearsals. Stock Photo

RMG4NGFR–Queen Elizabeth II leaves Westminster Abbey when she was there for 90 minutes during a Coronation rehearsal. Following her out of the Abbey is the Duchess of Norfolk, who stands in for the Queen at rehearsals.

CHILDREN'S GAMES Youngsters in south London about 1958 Stock Photo

RMEBM0J9–CHILDREN'S GAMES Youngsters in south London about 1958

Education - Kidbrooke Comprehensive School, Greenwich, London Stock Photo

RMG7PN95–Education - Kidbrooke Comprehensive School, Greenwich, London

RMJ1YTM2–London, UK. 22nd April, 2017. St George's Day 2017 celebrations in Trafalgar Square in London, England United Kingdom. The annual free event was organised by the Mayor of London and attracted a huge crowd celebrating the Patron Saint of England. Some people in the crowd were very colourful and some wore costumes for the joy of children and adults. There were also people wearing a bowler hat so much loved by tourists and locals alike. Credit: Chris Pig Photography/Alamy Live News

Children by the River Thames, London, c1945-c1965. Artist: SW Rawlings Stock Photo

RMBHJ4Y9–Children by the River Thames, London, c1945-c1965. Artist: SW Rawlings

RMEXR82P–1950s UK John Bull Magazine Cover

Princess Anne, at 3 years old, and Prince Charles, 5 years old, children of Queen Elizabeth II, standing in the garden of the royal lodge at Windsor, England, April 25, 1954. Stock Photo

RMC13G8P–Princess Anne, at 3 years old, and Prince Charles, 5 years old, children of Queen Elizabeth II, standing in the garden of the royal lodge at Windsor, England, April 25, 1954.

Children playing a game of cricket in the street - Oval Way is the road sign behind them - August 1957 ©TopFoto Stock Photo

RM2GJ0KNP–Children playing a game of cricket in the street - Oval Way is the road sign behind them - August 1957 ©TopFoto

London Transport, Red RF AEC Regal IV single-decker bus taking part in the 2016 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, on behalf of BBC Children in Need Stock Photo

RMJ1CFCC–London Transport, Red RF AEC Regal IV single-decker bus taking part in the 2016 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, on behalf of BBC Children in Need

1950s, on the riverbank by the river Thames, children playing on the ancient artillery cannons by the Tower of London, with the city's famous bridge, Tower Bridge in the distance, London, England, Stock Photo

RMMY3CCX–1950s, on the riverbank by the river Thames, children playing on the ancient artillery cannons by the Tower of London, with the city's famous bridge, Tower Bridge in the distance, London, England,

RMET7YD8–Children in Westminster Clock Tower, London. Also known by it's nickname Big Ben. 28th May 1954.

Vintage Babar the little elephant children's books from 1950s, London Stock Photo

RMDFJT2G–Vintage Babar the little elephant children's books from 1950s, London

Arabella Churchill (center) stands with other wedding attendants at St. Margaret's Church. London, Nov. 5, 1955. The 3 year old Stock Photo

RMF2B07H–Arabella Churchill (center) stands with other wedding attendants at St. Margaret's Church. London, Nov. 5, 1955. The 3 year old

Prince Charles and Princess Anne take the royal corgis on holiday Prince Charles and Princess Anne left Euston Station , London , tonight , to spend the Whitsun holiday at Balmoral , Scotland . With them went their pet Corgi dogs. Their mother , The Queen , flies to Scotland on Saturday morning Photo shows: Princess Anne has a word to say to Prince Charles as they walk up the platform at Euston tonight Photographed by Stuart Heydinger 27 May 1955 Stock Photo

RM2GC43ME–Prince Charles and Princess Anne take the royal corgis on holiday Prince Charles and Princess Anne left Euston Station , London , tonight , to spend the Whitsun holiday at Balmoral , Scotland . With them went their pet Corgi dogs. Their mother , The Queen , flies to Scotland on Saturday morning Photo shows: Princess Anne has a word to say to Prince Charles as they walk up the platform at Euston tonight Photographed by Stuart Heydinger 27 May 1955

RM2JCKKGR–London, UK, 5th Jun 2022, Platinum Jubilee Pageant along the Mall. Starting from Westminister to Buckingham Palace. The Time of our Lives, Part 2 of the Pageant. The jubilant procession showcases the 70 years of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth from 1952 to 2022. 1950s in this part, Andrew Lalchan Photography/Alamy Live News

RM2A664B5–Local children building the fire for Guy Fawkes Night at the entrance to Hornsey Reservoirs in Western Road Wood Green Circa 1958

Stars children take their parents to a premiere. A young people's premier was held this afternoon at the Tivoli Cinema, Strand for the puppet film ''Hansel and Gretel''. The film company RKO donated the proceeds of the film premiere to the United Appeal for the Blind. Many stars stage, screen and radio, together with many well-known sports personalities were the guests of their own children at the show. Photo shows, Mandy Miller (10) young, filmstar has a photograph taken by six-year-old Paul Matthews, whose father is a Press Photographer. 19 December 1954 Stock Photo

RM2GJ0PGT–Stars children take their parents to a premiere. A young people's premier was held this afternoon at the Tivoli Cinema, Strand for the puppet film ''Hansel and Gretel''. The film company RKO donated the proceeds of the film premiere to the United Appeal for the Blind. Many stars stage, screen and radio, together with many well-known sports personalities were the guests of their own children at the show. Photo shows, Mandy Miller (10) young, filmstar has a photograph taken by six-year-old Paul Matthews, whose father is a Press Photographer. 19 December 1954

RM2T368AN–Windrush children enjoy a party with the locals in London in the 1950s

RMDXP777–THE MUDLARK

London, UK - 14 May 2016 - hundreds take part the London Tweed Run, a bicycle ride through London, aimed at revisiting the fashions and pastimes of the polite aspects of 1920's to 1950's. Credit: Dinendra Haria/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMG1EEEW–London, UK - 14 May 2016 - hundreds take part the London Tweed Run, a bicycle ride through London, aimed at revisiting the fashions and pastimes of the polite aspects of 1920's to 1950's. Credit: Dinendra Haria/Alamy Live News

New housing in Fontwell Road, Furnace Green, Crawley ‘New Town’, West Sussex, England, UK in 1966. The neighbourhood, south east of the town centre, was one of 14 suburbs developed to create the post-war ‘new town’. Children, including girls with a skipping rope, are playing in the street. After the World War II, in order to relocate those in London’s poor or bombed-out housing, large numbers of people and jobs were moved to new towns around SE England and Crawley was the one of these. This image is from an old amateur Kodak colour transparency – a vintage 1960s photograph. Stock Photo

RM2HJEF8N–New housing in Fontwell Road, Furnace Green, Crawley ‘New Town’, West Sussex, England, UK in 1966. The neighbourhood, south east of the town centre, was one of 14 suburbs developed to create the post-war ‘new town’. Children, including girls with a skipping rope, are playing in the street. After the World War II, in order to relocate those in London’s poor or bombed-out housing, large numbers of people and jobs were moved to new towns around SE England and Crawley was the one of these. This image is from an old amateur Kodak colour transparency – a vintage 1960s photograph.

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RMJ1YRD9–London, UK. 22nd April, 2017. St George's Day 2017 celebrations in Trafalgar Square in London, England United Kingdom. The annual free event was organised by the Mayor of London and attracted a huge crowd celebrating the Patron Saint of England. Some people in the crowd were very colourful and some wore costumes for the joy of children and adults. There were also people wearing a bowler hat so much loved by tourists and locals alike. Credit: Chris Pig Photography/Alamy Live News