People. Known And Unknown. Part I

Author: peter Date: 14 November, Category: Appealing, Visits 4700

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English fashion model Twiggy, born Lesley Hornby. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images). 1966

Russian composer Aram Khatchaturian (1903–1978) at the Dorchester Hotel on a rare visit to England for two concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Khatchaturian became a student of folksong and an authority on oriental music and composed symphonies, ballets, film and instrumental music. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images). 1977

Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky (1879–1940) working on his book [The History of the Russian Revolution] in his study at Principe, Gulf of Guinea. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1931

The American boxer Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay), who first became world heavyweight champion in 1964. (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images). 1974

British actress Lesley-Anne Down. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images). 1971

Arnold Schwarzenegger, the film actor who first became famous as Mr. Universe for his magnificent physique, on Cannes beach during the Film Festival with the girls from the Folies Bergere. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 1977

Russian philosopher George Ivanovitch Gurdjieff (1877–1949). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 1931

British prime minister Margaret Thatcher covering her face with her hand at the 1985 Conservative Party Conference. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Btritish heavyweight boxer Bruce Woodcock in cheerful mood after a training session at his gym in Doncaster, Yorkshire. He is preparing for his fight against American Lee Savold from which he was forced to retire in the fourth round with a cut eye. (Photo by George Konig/Keystone Features/Getty Images). April 1950

Welsh Liberal politician and former Prime Minister David Lloyd George (1863–1945) speaking at the British Zionist Federation Dinner at the Savoy Hotel, London. (Photo by S. R. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). 11th April 1931

Les Dawson (1934–1993) the British comedian, wearing one of his customary [happy] faces. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). October 1973

Indian leader and human rights activist Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1869–1948). (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images). Circa 1931

Belgian-born US actress Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) in Richmond Park. (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Getty Images). May 1950

The gangster Al (Alphonse) Capone, (1899–1947). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). Circa 1930

A portrait of actress Elsie Randolph (1905–1982) star of [Stand Up and Sing] at Londons Hippodrome Theatre. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images). 16th March 1931

American folk/rock singer and songwriter Bob Dylan smiles during a meeting with the British press, April 28, 1965. (Photo by H. Thompson/Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

US actor, comedian and producer Danny Thomas (1914–1991) smoking a cigar aboard SS America on arrival at Southampton. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 23rd March 1950

American comedian and actor Danny Thomas (1912–1991) sliding down the bannisters at a reception given in his honour at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London. (Photo by Edward Miller/Keystone/Getty Images). 23rd May 1950

Field Marshal William Slim leaving No 10 Downing Street, London, after a meeting. (Photo by Ron Case/Keystone/Getty Images). 9th January 1950

Stage, screen and radio comedienne Cicely Courtneidge rehearses for her latest radio appearance. (Photo by Fred Morley/Fox Photos/Getty Images). 6th April 1950

Minstrel show performers Alexander and Mose. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images). September 1931

Twenty-one year old Alice Penfold, a professional strong woman from Bury, near Pulborough, Sussex, flexes her biceps. She can tear telephone directories in half and lift a 146 lb woman with her teeth. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone Features/Getty Images). September 1953

Winston Churchill (1874–1965) British Statesman and Prime Minister (1940–1945, 1951–1955) and Mrs. Churchill arriving to unveil the Keyes Memorial. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images). 27th April 1950

Naval expert and frogman, Lionel [Buster] Crabb, relating some of his experiences to an attentive audience of schoolchildren in Tobermory, on the Island of Mull. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 13th April 1950

British born leading lady Elizabeth Taylor feeds the pigeons in Trafalgar Square, London. (Photo by Chris Ware/Keystone/Getty Images). November 1948

English actress Jessie Matthews in [Hold My Hand] at the Gaiety Theatre in London. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images). December 1931

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