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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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American jazz saxophonist Steve Lacy drinks tea with two founders of Indica Books and Gallery, John Dunbar and Barry Miles. They are surrounded by painting and decorating materials in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965. L:R Steve Lacy, John Dunbar, Barry Miles

Steve Lacy, John Dunbar, Barry Miles

American jazz saxophonist Steve Lacy drinks tea with two founders of Indica Books and Gallery, John Dunbar and Barry Miles. They are surrounded by painting and decorating materials in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965. L:R Steve Lacy, John Dunbar, Barry Miles Gallery:
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A close-up of male trades union members listening to a speaker at a meeting by the Tower of London in 1961

Trades Union Members

A close-up of male trades union members listening to a speaker at a meeting by the Tower of London in 1961 Gallery:
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A close-up of British novelist, playwright and poet Adrian Mitchell 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

Adrian Mitchell

A close-up of British novelist, playwright and poet Adrian Mitchell 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 British poet Michael Horovitz 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

Michael Horovitz

A close-up of British poet Michael Horovitz 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 Union meeting by the Tower of London, with Tower Bridge in the background, in 1961, including union members listening to a man speaking through a microphone

Union Meet by the Tower

A Union meeting by the Tower of London, with Tower Bridge in the background, in 1961, including union members listening to a man speaking through a microphone Gallery:
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Two young female audience members sip Pepsi Cola through straws during the All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace in London, June 26, 1964. They both have their hair in bunches and are wearing back leather coats

Two Straws

Two young female audience members sip Pepsi Cola through straws during the All Night Rave at Alexandra Palace in London, June 26, 1964. They both have their hair in bunches and are wearing back leather coats Gallery:
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Dexter Gordon at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, shot with flash and a long exposure to give light trails reflecting from Gordon's tenor saxophone, circa 1962

Dexter Gordon squiggles

Dexter Gordon at Ronnie Scott's, Wardour Street, London, shot with flash and a long exposure to give light trails reflecting from Gordon's tenor saxophone, circa 1962 Gallery:
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American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson plays harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963

Sonny Boy Williamson

American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter Sonny Boy Williamson plays harmonica on stage in London in close up, October 1963 Gallery:
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American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk plays piano on stage at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London, during a recording of the BBC-TV Jazz 625 programme on March 14, 1965. Technicians can be seen in the background

Thelonius Monk

American jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk plays piano on stage at the Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London, during a recording of the BBC-TV Jazz 625 programme on March 14, 1965. Technicians can be seen in the background Gallery:
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Arriving at a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, a female fan clutches Paul McCartney's arm and grimaces with emotion as the Beatle gestures with his finger towards her and is pursued by photographers

Paul McCartney and fan

Arriving at a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, a female fan clutches Paul McCartney's arm and grimaces with emotion as the Beatle gestures with his finger towards her and is pursued by photographers Gallery:
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During a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, John Lennon of the Beatles leans against a wall and smokes between takes

John Lennon leans

During a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios, London 1964, John Lennon of the Beatles leans against a wall and smokes between takes Gallery:
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Alexis Korner, on stage at the Marquee Club, plays guitar and smiles whilst looking out of shot, circa 1962

Alexis Korner smiles

Alexis Korner, on stage at the Marquee Club, plays guitar and smiles whilst looking out of shot, circa 1962 Gallery:
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American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk on saxophone and British jazz pianist Stan Tracey during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963

Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Stan Tracey

American jazz multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk on saxophone and British jazz pianist Stan Tracey during a rehearsal at Ronnie Scott's, circa 1963 Gallery:
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American jazz musicians Eric Dolphy on flute and Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet play together on stage, circa 1961

Eric Dolphy and Dizzy Gillespie

American jazz musicians Eric Dolphy on flute and Dizzy Gillespie on trumpet play together on stage, circa 1961 Gallery:
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American blues and gospel singer and guitarist The Reverend Gary Davis stands at the microphone on stage and plays guitar, in close up, during the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan tour of the UK

Reverend Gary Davis

American blues and gospel singer and guitarist The Reverend Gary Davis stands at the microphone on stage and plays guitar, in close up, during the 1964 Blues and Gospel Caravan tour of the UK Gallery:
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Graham Bond Organisation play on stage. L-R: Jack Bruce on double bass, Ginger Baker on drums, circa 1963

Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker

Graham Bond Organisation play on stage. L-R: Jack Bruce on double bass, Ginger Baker on drums, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Blues Inc. gigging at the Marquee, shot in medium shot from below the stage. L-R: Alexis Korner on guitar, Dick Heckstall-Smith on saxophone and Cyril Davies on harmonica share a joke, Ginger Baker on drums and Art Themen on saxophone, circa 1962

Blues Inc. gig

Blues Inc. gigging at the Marquee, shot in medium shot from below the stage. L-R: Alexis Korner on guitar, Dick Heckstall-Smith on saxophone and Cyril Davies on harmonica share a joke, Ginger Baker on drums and Art Themen on saxophone, circa 1962 Gallery:
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A back-lit John Lennon of the Beatles in profile close-up and wearing sunglasses during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964

John Lennon sunglasses

A back-lit John Lennon of the Beatles in profile close-up and wearing sunglasses during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964 Gallery:
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George Harrison of the Beatles in profile close-up during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964

George Harrison profile

George Harrison of the Beatles in profile close-up during a rehearsal for ABC's TV show 'Thank Your Lucky Stars', Teddington Studios in 1964 Gallery:
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In 1964 Stirling Moss and and his wife Elaine Barberino look off camera, with Stirling in the background and Elaine in the foreground. Elaine has a perfect beehive hairstyle and they are both dressed fashionably

Mrs Stirling Moss

In 1964 Stirling Moss and and his wife Elaine Barberino look off camera, with Stirling in the background and Elaine in the foreground. Elaine has a perfect beehive hairstyle and they are both dressed fashionably Gallery:
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In 1964 English racing driver Stirling Moss and his American wife Elaine Barberino sit on a sofa together - Stirling speaks on a telephone whilst Elaine looks at him. Elaine has a perfect beehive hairstyle and they are both dressed fashionably

Stirling Moss and wife

In 1964 English racing driver Stirling Moss and his American wife Elaine Barberino sit on a sofa together - Stirling speaks on a telephone whilst Elaine looks at him. Elaine has a perfect beehive hairstyle and they are both dressed fashionably Gallery:
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