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Followed by Ronnie Scott, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk carries his saxophone over his shoulder as he descends the exterior stairs of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club at 39 Gerrard Street, London, circa 1963

Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Ronnie Scott, London circa 1963

Followed by Ronnie Scott, American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk carries his saxophone over his shoulder as he descends the exterior stairs of Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club at 39 Gerrard Street, London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Alexis Korner smokes and plays his guitar during a recording session in a London studio. He is surrounded by recording equipment and his eyes are closed in concentration, circa 1962

Alexis Korner recording in a London studio, circa 1962

Alexis Korner smokes and plays his guitar during a recording session in a London studio. He is surrounded by recording equipment and his eyes are closed in concentration, circa 1962 Gallery:
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British jazz singer Cleo Laine and British composer and musician John Dankworth stand together at the microphone and smile as they rehearse with their band, London circa 1964

Cleo Laine and John Dankworth onstage, London circa 1964

British jazz singer Cleo Laine and British composer and musician John Dankworth stand together at the microphone and smile as they rehearse with their band, London circa 1964 Gallery:
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Martin Luther King Jr. rests his chin on his hands at a London press conference at the Hilton Hotel, organised by CND in December 1964; shot in close-up

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. rests his chin on his hands at a London press conference at the Hilton Hotel, organised by CND in December 1964; shot in close-up Gallery:
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French singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy looks up at the camera with of a copy of a Bourjois advertisement in front of her, London, early 1964

Françoise Hardy in London

French singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy looks up at the camera with of a copy of a Bourjois advertisement in front of her, London, early 1964 Gallery:
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American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk plays piano during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963

Rahsaan Roland Kirk at the piano

American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk plays piano during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963 Gallery:
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French singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy holds an SLR and stares into the distance under a No Entry sign on New Bond Street in London’s West End, circa early 1964

Françoise Hardy

French singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy holds an SLR and stares into the distance under a No Entry sign on New Bond Street in London’s West End, circa early 1964 Gallery:
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Lucky Thompson holds his saxophone and smiles at the camera outside Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Gerrard Street, London, circa 1962

Lucky Thompson outside Ronnie Scott’s

Lucky Thompson holds his saxophone and smiles at the camera outside Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Gerrard Street, London, circa 1962 Gallery:
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Jimmy Smith and Val Wilmer

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A close up of electronics technician and Beat Generation collaborator Ian Sommerville during the press conference for The International Poetry Incarnation at the royal Albert Hall, London, June 10, 1965

Ian Sommerville

A close up of electronics technician and Beat Generation collaborator Ian Sommerville during the press conference for The International Poetry Incarnation at the royal Albert Hall, London, June 10, 1965 Gallery:
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Louis Armstrong sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965

Louis Armstrong Smiles

Louis Armstrong sits onstage and smiles at the camera during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1965 Gallery:
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American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson sings and holds a harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963

Sonny Boy Williamson

American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson sings and holds a harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963 Gallery:
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Mrs Edith Kirk smiles at Ronnie Scott as he holds a glass of wine and stands alongside Rahsaan Roland Kirk, outside Ronnie Scotts’ Jazz Club, 39 Gerrard Street, London circa 1963

Edith Kirk, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Ronnie Scott

Mrs Edith Kirk smiles at Ronnie Scott as he holds a glass of wine and stands alongside Rahsaan Roland Kirk, outside Ronnie Scotts’ Jazz Club, 39 Gerrard Street, London circa 1963 Gallery:
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American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, 09 June 1964

Dave Brubeck

American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck plays piano on BBC2-TV Jazz 625, 09 June 1964 Gallery:
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L-R: Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers and Peewee Madison on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965

Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers, Peewee Madison

L-R: Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Louis Myers and Peewee Madison on stage at the Newport Jazz Festival, Rhode Island, July 1965 Gallery:
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Louis Armstrong holds a cigarette and listens to a band member during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1963

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong holds a cigarette and listens to a band member during a rehearsal break at BBC-TV Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London, on 03 June 1963 Gallery:
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Two young pearly queens with beehive hairstyles pose with other pearly kings and queens at a social function in the East End of London, circa 1964

Pearly Group

Two young pearly queens with beehive hairstyles pose with other pearly kings and queens at a social function in the East End of London, circa 1964 Gallery:
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The pearly queens of Stoke Newington and Bethnal Green show off the backs of their outfits and their luxurious plumed hats during a social function in London’s East End, circa 1964

Pearly Queens

The pearly queens of Stoke Newington and Bethnal Green show off the backs of their outfits and their luxurious plumed hats during a social function in London’s East End, circa 1964 Gallery:
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A pearly king wearing a Hammers rosette stands next to a pearly king seated in a chair at an East End social function, east London, circa 1964

Pearly Kings Discuss

A pearly king wearing a Hammers rosette stands next to a pearly king seated in a chair at an East End social function, east London, circa 1964 Gallery:
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Peter Orlovsky sits cross-legged on the floor of the apartment he shares with Allen Ginsberg, New York, 1965

Peter Orlovsky

Peter Orlovsky sits cross-legged on the floor of the apartment he shares with Allen Ginsberg, New York, 1965 Gallery:
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The Italian-American poet, publisher, actor and filmmaker Piero Heliczer relaxes in his underpants in his apartment in New York, circa 1965

Piero Heliczer in his pants

The Italian-American poet, publisher, actor and filmmaker Piero Heliczer relaxes in his underpants in his apartment in New York, circa 1965 Gallery:
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American jazz saxophonist Steve Lacy holds a cup of tea and a cigarette, during the construction of Indica books and Gallery at Mason’s Yard, London, late 1965

Steve Lacy at Indica

American jazz saxophonist Steve Lacy holds a cup of tea and a cigarette, during the construction of Indica books and Gallery at Mason’s Yard, London, late 1965 Gallery:
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Marchers carry a banner whilst taking part in a Black Equality civil rights demonstration supportive of African Americans, London, circa 1963

Civil Rights

Marchers carry a banner whilst taking part in a Black Equality civil rights demonstration supportive of African Americans, London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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A young girl looks at the camera next to a carved wooden head during the Alexander Calder mobiles/stabiles exhibition at the Tate Gallery, London, July 1962

A Calder Girl

A young girl looks at the camera next to a carved wooden head during the Alexander Calder mobiles/stabiles exhibition at the Tate Gallery, London, July 1962 Gallery:
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Automata artwork 'Silent John' by British artist and prankster Bruce Lacey makes farting noises in the audience during the International Poetry Incarnation at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11 1965

Silent John by Bruce Lacey

Automata artwork 'Silent John' by British artist and prankster Bruce Lacey makes farting noises in the audience during the International Poetry Incarnation at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11 1965 Gallery:
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Artist and political activist Gustav Metzger holds a sheaf of papers in London, circa 1966

Gustav Metzger

Artist and political activist Gustav Metzger holds a sheaf of papers in London, circa 1966 Gallery:
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British artist John Dunbar smokes and gesticulates whilst surrounded by painting and decorating materials during internal construction of Indica Books and Gallery in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965

John Dunbar at Indica

British artist John Dunbar smokes and gesticulates whilst surrounded by painting and decorating materials during internal construction of Indica Books and Gallery in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965 Gallery:
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A close-up of American civil rights campaigner Bayard Rustin during a press conference given by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. at the London Hilton Hotel, on 06 December 1964

Bayard Rustin

A close-up of American civil rights campaigner Bayard Rustin during a press conference given by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. at the London Hilton Hotel, on 06 December 1964 Gallery:
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Two white police officers stand in the foreground as 'Black Equality' march leaders and demonstrators walk through Mayfair streets to the American Embassy, central London, circa 1963

March in Mayfair

Two white police officers stand in the foreground as 'Black Equality' march leaders and demonstrators walk through Mayfair streets to the American Embassy, central London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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American boxer Cassius Clay speaks to the crowd whilst taking part in a Black Equality civil rights demonstration supportive of African Americans, during a stop at the corner of Park Street, W1 on the way to the American Embassy in London, circa 1963

Jim Crow Must Go

American boxer Cassius Clay speaks to the crowd whilst taking part in a Black Equality civil rights demonstration supportive of African Americans, during a stop at the corner of Park Street, W1 on the way to the American Embassy in London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Bystanders watch as a civil rights demonstration passes through Notting Hill, West London, circa 1963

Anti-Racism March 3

Bystanders watch as a civil rights demonstration passes through Notting Hill, West London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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A police officer chats with Tobagonian activist Claudia Jones whilst actor Pearl Prescod sings beside her, as they lead a civil rights march in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1963

Anti-Racism March 2

A police officer chats with Tobagonian activist Claudia Jones whilst actor Pearl Prescod sings beside her, as they lead a civil rights march in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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The St Stephen's Tenants' Association carry banners down St Stephen's Gardens during a civil rights march in Notting Hill, circa 1963

Anti-Racism March

The St Stephen's Tenants' Association carry banners down St Stephen's Gardens during a civil rights march in Notting Hill, circa 1963 Gallery:
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A woman and her daughter look at the street from behind the railings of a basement flat in Notting hill, West London, as a civil rights demonstration passes out of shot, circa 1963

W11 Residents

A woman and her daughter look at the street from behind the railings of a basement flat in Notting hill, West London, as a civil rights demonstration passes out of shot, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Canon Collins points at someone out of shot and MLK gestures as he speaks at a London press conference at the Hilton Hotel, organised by CND in December 1964. L-R: Canon Collins, Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph Abernathy

Canon Collins, MLK, Ralph Abernathy

Canon Collins points at someone out of shot and MLK gestures as he speaks at a London press conference at the Hilton Hotel, organised by CND in December 1964. L-R: Canon Collins, Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph Abernathy Gallery:
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Scottish novelist and author Alexander Trocchi sits at a desk in front of a typewriter in his apartment in London, circa 1964

Alexander Trocchi and Typewriter

Scottish novelist and author Alexander Trocchi sits at a desk in front of a typewriter in his apartment in London, circa 1964 Gallery:
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A Pearly King and Queen look on with disapproval as two women chat in the street, East London, circa 1964

Pearly Royalty

A Pearly King and Queen look on with disapproval as two women chat in the street, East London, circa 1964 Gallery:
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Politician and Labour Party leader of the opposition Harold Wilson rests his chin on his hand and smiles as he is photographed in close-up, at the beginning of the 1964 General Election campaign in The United Kingdom

Harold Wilson

Politician and Labour Party leader of the opposition Harold Wilson rests his chin on his hand and smiles as he is photographed in close-up, at the beginning of the 1964 General Election campaign in The United Kingdom Gallery:
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American beat poet and author Allen Ginsberg points to the Royal Albert Hall from the steps of the Albert Memorial. In his left hand he holds a notebook with writing in it: photograph taken during the planning of the International Poetry Congress in June 1965

Allen Ginsberg Points At The Royal Albert Hall

American beat poet and author Allen Ginsberg points to the Royal Albert Hall from the steps of the Albert Memorial. In his left hand he holds a notebook with writing in it: photograph taken during the planning of the International Poetry Congress in June 1965 Gallery:
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A woman points out a sculpture to a baby in a pushchair during the Alexander Calder retrospective show at the Tate Gallery, London, from 04 July to 12 August, 1962

Alexander Calder at The Tate Gallery

A woman points out a sculpture to a baby in a pushchair during the Alexander Calder retrospective show at the Tate Gallery, London, from 04 July to 12 August, 1962 Gallery:
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A poster outside the Royal Albert Hall, London, advertising the following days' International Poetry Congress on June 11 1965, featuring photographs of the poets booked for the event

International Poetry Congress Poster

A poster outside the Royal Albert Hall, London, advertising the following days' International Poetry Congress on June 11 1965, featuring photographs of the poets booked for the event Gallery:
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Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, in close up, circa 1962

Dexter Gordon in close up

Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, in close up, circa 1962 Gallery:
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A close-up of American alternative bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965

Lawrence Ferlinghetti

A close-up of American alternative bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965 Gallery:
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A close-up of poet Harry Fainlight during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965

Harry Fainlight

A close-up of poet Harry Fainlight during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965 Gallery:
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A close-up of American actor and poet Dan Richter during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965

Dan Richter

A close-up of American actor and poet Dan Richter during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965 Gallery:
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British author, bookseller and founder of Indica Books and Gallery Barry Miles, photographed surrounded by painting and decorating materials in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965

Barry Miles

British author, bookseller and founder of Indica Books and Gallery Barry Miles, photographed surrounded by painting and decorating materials in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965 Gallery:
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A close-up of Austrian writer, experimental poet, and translator Ernst Jandl during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965

Ernst Jandl

A close-up of Austrian writer, experimental poet, and translator Ernst Jandl during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965 Gallery:
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A close-up of Finnish poet and translator Anselm Hollo during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965

Anselm Hollo

A close-up of Finnish poet and translator Anselm Hollo during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965 Gallery:
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British artist John Dunbar photographed surrounded by painting and decorating materials during internal construction of Indica Books and Gallery in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965

John Dunbar at Indica

British artist John Dunbar photographed surrounded by painting and decorating materials during internal construction of Indica Books and Gallery in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965 Gallery:
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A close-up of Scottish writer and poet Alexander Trocchi during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London,on June 10 1965

Alexander Trocchi

A close-up of Scottish writer and poet Alexander Trocchi during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London,on June 10 1965 Gallery:
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