Newly released archive photos show police in action in 1950s and 60s

Furiously scribbling on their notepads, three police officers have cornered a trio of Teddy Boys.   As they ask questions while dressed in their smart tunics and traditional custodian helmets, one of the young men seems more interested in his hair and is seen slicking it back with a comb.   The image, which was taken in … Read more

The E-type Jag driving charmer and 60s royal photographer who was working for the Communists

With his cut-glass accent, E-type Jaguar, Chelsea flat and glamorous job photographing the royals, he had a perfect life in the Swinging Sixties. For the Communist regimes behind the Iron Curtain, his dashing image apparently also served as the perfect cover for a spy. A cache of previously top-secret files uncovered by the Mail show how … Read more

The E-type Jag driving charmer and 60s royal photographer who was working for the Communists

With his cut-glass accent, E-type Jaguar, Chelsea flat and glamorous job photographing the royals, he had a perfect life in the Swinging Sixties. For the Communist regimes behind the Iron Curtain, his dashing image apparently also served as the perfect cover for a spy. A cache of previously top-secret files uncovered by the Mail show how … Read more

How to rock a mini in your 60s

Let’s do a little experiment, shall we? Place a piece of paper over the head of the woman pictured above and just look at the rest of her. Fabulous, isn’t she? She looks slightly edgy, well put together and ready for anything — wolf whistles, even. Remove the piece of paper. Has your verdict changed? … Read more

Animals’ Hilton Valentine dies age 77 after topping charts with 60s hit The House of the Rising Sun

Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine dies age 77: ‘Pioneering’ musician’s death is announced by record label after topping the charts with 60s hit The House of the Rising Sun The guitarist’s death was confirmed by record label Abkco on Friday In a moving tribute the label praised the ‘pioneering’ musician for ‘influencing the sound of rock and … Read more

Animals’ Hilton Valentine dies age 77 after topping charts with 60s hit The House of the Rising Sun

Animals founder Hilton Valentine dies age 77: Guitarist’s death is announced after topping the charts with 60s hit The House of the Rising Sun The guitarist’s death was confirmed by record label Abkco on Friday In a moving tribute the label praised the ‘pioneering’ musician for ‘influencing the sound of rock and roll’ Hilton joined The … Read more

The rise of the old terrors: Referrals of over 60s to counter-extremism scheme rockets by nearly 90%

OAPs suspected of being terror threats have rocketed by 90 per cent in three years –  after authorities focused on far-right figures ‘to appease critics of the scheme’.  In 2020 alone 97 over 60s were flagged up to Prevent, the Government’s strategy for identifying those who could be at risk of becoming dangerous extremists. It … Read more

The rise of the old terrors: referrals of over 60s to counter-extremism scheme rockets by nearly 90%

OAPs suspected of being terror threats have rocketed by 90 per cent in three years –  after authorities focused on far-right figures ‘to appease critics of the scheme’.  In 2020 alone 97 over 60s were flagged up to Prevent, the Government’s strategy for identifying those who could be at risk of becoming dangerous extremists. It … Read more

Incredible vintage images show life in the British Isles in the 50s and 60s

No mobile phones – and yet life went on. These images show towns and cities in the UK and Ireland between 1954 and 1966 – and they are truly fascinating. The pictures were snapped by photographer Allan Hailstone, originally from Coventry, who travelled extensively across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, meticulously documenting his trips. His … Read more

Incredible vintage images show life in the British Isles in the 50s and 60s

No mobile phones – and yet life went on. These images show towns and cities in the UK and Ireland between 1954 and 1966 – and they are truly fascinating. The pictures were snapped by photographer Allan Hailstone, originally from Coventry, who travelled extensively across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, meticulously documenting his trips. His … Read more