Hello, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Charlie’s Friday Faves will no longer exist – sad times. However Friday Faves will carry on with a different author. So, as this is my last post I thought I would like to choose my all time fave Historypin pins – well not all of them. So in no particular order:

First Fave

Girls, Cadillacs and Hollywood, 1956, Shared by electospark

Well, for my dedicated followers choosing this photo as one of my ultimate fave pins will be of no surprise. And to top off the amazing fashion and car, the photo is on Street View – what a beauty. So these cool cats are posing by their Chevy (For you Chevy fans check out the Chevy collection on Historypin here) and what a Chevy it is. The beautiful pastel green colour, so 50s glam, especially with that cream roof. The lady with blue slacks is my fave the triangle cut outs – so Flintstone, prehistoric! I also love the effortless tucked in shirt, bloody great combo. The lady in the red slacks, going for a more relaxed look with the slightly over sized white sunnies. These ladies are on vacation in Hollywood – I really want to visit Hollywood: all that glamour and style – although knowing me, I would faint with over excitement. This amazing photo was uploaded by electorspark.

Second Fave

Hold On To Your Hat!, Empire State Building, 1931-1941, Shared by EastMarple1

This gem was uploaded by one of my fave Historypin pinners EastMarple1. EastMarple has uploaded some great vintage photos and postcards like this beauty above – Titled ‘Hold on to your hat‘. This postcard was a find in a antiques arcade, and what a find it was. The hats, the coats the shoes ahhh! Judging by the elegant style I would say this photo is from the mid 30s. I love the angle in which the photo was taken, the epic view of the Chrysler Building along side the other sky scrapers. Amazing to think New York was so advanced in architecture construction in the 30s. I also noticed the lack of health and safety – no safety net, hehe. The telescope in the right hand corner is just gorgeous, telescopes remind me of seaside adventures as a kid. Oh my, if you loved this photo too, check out this bad boy Empire State Building, 1943.

Empire State Building, 1943, New York, Shared by Chilee

This must have been a trend, I feel. How bloody similar are they? Love it! How much of a lush (couldn’t go a whole blog without saying the word) 40s couple are they? The double breasted winter coat and beret along side his military outift. If anyone has any photos of themselves or whoever on the Empire State building do add to Historypin – I feel a collection coming on!

Third Fave

London Pigeons, 1965-1969, London, nadine britton

This was one of the first photos I was greeted with when I first started working at Historypin – which is why it has always been a firm fave. Can you believe there were so many pigeons in Trafalgar Square in the swinging 60s as there are today in 2012? Anyway, away from the vermin, how amazing is all the fashion in this photo? I don’t know where to begin? The white flare trousers (on the right of the photo) teamed with a brown jacket. To the mini skirts and Jimmy Choo inspired shoes – lush! The two main beauties Elaine and Mari Carmen we’re visiting London – hopefully they saw more than pigeons. Moving away for the 60s fashion and my jel face to The National Portrait Gallery – so many inspiring trips I have had there over the years. The building looks mega clean compared to today, and architecturally, hasn’t dated. This awesome photo was shared by nadine britton.  

As all great things come in threes, I will leave my faves here. Thanks so much for reading my weekly blog posts people. Peace out!  

Fave Piece of Content

Independence Arch, Monterrey,1960, Shared by Mollinedo

How cool is this photo??The composition is amazing, the lovely lady, the cars and the arch works so bloody well together.The lush lady strolling down the road reminds me of the car race scene from the film Grease. The Arch called ‘Arco de la Independencia en Monterrey’ translating to Independence Arch, is located in Monterrey Mexico. This photo was taken in 1960, which is evident in the transition of 50s fashion to 60s – although her skirt is so long for a 60s girl.  Four years later this lady like many others, would be rocking a mini skirt thanks to Mary Quant – couldn’t live without a mini skirt. The photo looks super epic on Street View which you can see here. This little gem was shared by Mollinedo who has also shared some very lush vintage postcards. 

Fave Story

Amy Johnson and Anna Neagle, Welsh Harp, Hendon, , 1 April 1931, Shared by Science & Society Picture Library

Where do I begin with this treasure?The coats are a-maz-ing!! The fur trim on the coat (lady on the left  Anna Neagle) along side the beret is fabulous glamorous combo ever! The leather trench coat (lady on the left Amy Johnson) is so timeless – so making me jel. Not only are these ladies blessed with the flair for fashion, their also talented in other ways. Amy Johnson was an English Aviator. She  was the first women to gain a certificate as a ground engineer and pilot as well as famous record breaking flights! If thats not great enough, she joined the Air Transport Auxiliary in World War II as a pilot. Unfortunately Amy Johnson died during ferry flying. Anna Neagle was a mega big star of historical film and dramas. She was lucky enough to become a Dame of the British Empire in 1969. If all this wasn’t astonishing enough the photograph was taken by James Jarche at the opening of the speedboat season. This mega photo was shared by Science & Society Picture Library see their full and insanely great Channel here.

Pinner of the Week

F.D.R Parade, Atlanta Georgia, 1932, Shared by Atlanta History Center

#PINNEROFTHEWEEK is awarded to Atlanta History Center for their impressive 172 pins – what legends. F.D.R Parade (see photo above) is defo one of my faves from their collection.This photo captures Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s motorcade car during a parade for his campaign visit to Atlanta, Georgia. Theres so many people lining the street to witness the event. I love the boy (middle right) running down the road to get a clearer view of Roosevelt. Another great piece of content, from their collection is The Art Building, 1895. The photo captures the architecturally beautifulness of the building, from the giant pillars to the relief work. If you look closely to the right of the photo you will see a little couple sitting on a bench – cute. To see Atlanta full collection of pins see their Channel here.

This week on Historypin, I have been greeted by some fab 80s and early 90s which are my fave fashion eras – I know dire aye!

Fave Piece of Content

Shopping in Pontypridd, May 1982, Shared by harri80

This fab combo of an outfit (midi skirt which are all the rang atm) is seen in Pontypridd on a shopping trip – God I love shopping. I totally love the pose the slightly forward left leg – glam. Also, how great are those cars in the background? Loving the yellow one. Harri80 shared this gem with Historypin this week. Another great outfit pinned on Historypin this week is this little treasure:

Piet and Mien Steur in a Trishaw in Malacca, 13 September 1990, Shared by team113mtt

You gotta love this hat! Which one I hear you ask? The fine sun hat on the lovely lady. This photo is totally 90s holiday snapshot. This duo are sunning it up in Malacca -lucky sods. Travelling in style on a trishaw. This fine photo was shared by team113mtt.

Enough of my rambling about those ladies fashions, onto something more cultural with this great pin!

Fave Story

Party for the Festival of Britain, 1951, Shared by Barking and Dagenham Archives and Local Studies Centre

I’m having Jubilee blues after all those celebrations parities and picnic food. This street party is part of The Festival of Britain in 1951. The Festival of Britain was an idea to help rebuild Britain after World War II by showcasing through arts, design and science. The Festival opened on May 3rd 1951 till September 1951, The South Bank in London being the main area. Back to the photo above, 228 Downing Rd, Dagenham is where this hip party happened. The party hats are genius especially the tall one on the little boy (see right).This photo was shared by Barking and Dagenham Archives and Local Studies Centre. On the subject of The Festival of Britain check out this great Tour from Science and Society Picture Library here.

Pinner of the Week

Elizabeth Taylor in "National Velvet", 1947, Shared by Special Collections at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

#PINNEROFTHEWEEK is awarded to Special Collections at University of Tennessee, Knoxville who have uploaded 77 glamorous pins.They have some amazing film stills of actress such as Joan Crawford and this fabulous photo of Liz Taylor(above). This scene is from the film set of National Velvet. I have never seen the film but feel it is a must watch now I have seen how cute that dog is. Another great film still from their collection is Leslie Howard and Norma Shearer, 1931. The photo is a scene from the film Free Soul the photo is so romantic and Shearer is wearing the cutest knitwear. The fashion in the photo reminds me of my friend who loves 30s and 40s fashion – it’s totally so her this photo. See the Special Collections at University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s full glam Channel here.

Fave Piece of Content

Albright-Knox Art Gallery Public Opening, 1962, Buffalo, New York, Shared by Albright-Knox Art Gallery

I do thoroughly enjoy an art opening, the image above captures the public opening of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York. The duration of the public opening fell between the 18th and 21st January1962. The gallery was funded by the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy which works wiith some of the oldest  American public arts institutions. I totally love the design of the building – reminds me of the White Cube gallery in London. Albright-Knox Art Gallery who have created a swanky Channel on Historypin and have also uploaded some lush construction images of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery as well as some photos of the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy - they have totes dazzled me. If you’re a regular reader of my blog you will also know why it’s been chosen as a fave piece of content this week – the coats! I’m a firm lover of fashion, coats are a particular fave of mine and those beauties above have made my week.

Fave Story

Nanny & Me, 1974, Gwynedd, UK, Shared by LucyMH

My fave story of the week is sold to the girl in the gingham dress and wellies! LucyMH shares her adorable memories of her Grandma, Dorothy (above) taking her rambling round the countryside. On their rambles her Grandmother would teach her names of birds and plants they discovered. Occasionally on their travels they would pick wild flowers and blackberries to take home. The photo was taken round 1974, near where her grandparents lived. The house was called Tremeifion and was in the Snowdonian village of Talsarnau – which now has been turned into a vegetarian restaurant and hotel. I do enjoy a good ramble, although I’m new to the countryside scene – and not very bug friendly. LucyMH Channel is made up of an ever growing collection of old family photographs with the occasional vintage postcard so defiantly one to keep an eye on.

Pinner of the week

Who's the boy in the picture? Shared by Jean Penny, pinned by Victoria Penny

Our Pinner of the Week this week is a Grade 6 Class from Queen of Peace Middle School, Labrador, Canada. The students have been very busy the past few weeks, collecting photos and stories from their grandparents and older relatives, and have added 92 pins! Some fantastic stories have been pinned, including one about a dedicated horse who brought a grandad and uncle safely home through a storm. There are many tales of migration, with photos pinned far from Labrador, like this one of a family leaving Holland. You also get a wonderful window into the older traditions, jobs and pastimes of the community, from hay rides to skidoos (a type of sled). And being a coastal community, there are of course loads of photos of fish. And these are some seriously big fish – the photo above gives you an idea, but if you think these are big, have a look at this one taken in 2012!

You can see more of the stories and photos shared here. And if you’re keen to find out who the boy in the photo above is, you can find out here – I recommend reading, it’s a cracking story.

Hello again everyone. As I was poorly I wasn’t able to do my Friday Faves for the last two weeks – pretty depressing.

Don Jamieson on the Lions Gate Bridge, Lions Gate Bridge Rd, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Shared by West Vancouver Archives

Feeding the ducks, Askham Park, York, 1971, Shared by YorkStories

Centronics Data Computer Corporation, Hudson, USA, 1977, Shared by msls5383

I love a tacky photo, and this proves to be one of the greatest for that: Centronics Employees gathered for a photograph in front of the company headquarters with their products in tow. I’m totally obsessing over the guy in the vest featured just of the middle, slightly to the right.  This little gem was shared by msls5383.

Pinner of the Week

Swayne Field, Toledo, OH, 1909, Shared by toledosattic

#PINNEROFTHEWEEK is awarded to toledosattic for their 136 pins – pretty impressive. Toledosattic aka Toledo’s Attic is a virtual museum focusing on the twentieth century history of Toledo, Ohio. They have pinned some fantastic content, from colour postcards to black and white photographs. One of my faves is an interior image of the lobby at the Summit Street Hotel Waldorf, 1916. The image captures the glamour and wealth of the hotel, it was constructed in 3 sections which included a ladies parlour, barbershop and a roof garden – total glam. My other total fave is Swayne Field (see photo above) this was held at Monroe Street and Detroit Street. The opening day saw 9,000 people come and watch a 18-inning game against a Columbus team. See their Channel here.

Fave Piece of Content

Clarksville Regatta Beauty Queen, 1955, Shared by Library of Virginia

Library of Virginia have totally made my week! Not only have they been adding some amazing content  to the site, they have added some totally glam (and I mean glam) Prom Queen photos. Clarksville Regatta Beauty Queen, 1955 (see photo above) shows a beauty contest winner being awarded with a tiara – perhaps I should wear my tiara more often? The regatta occurred on the 50,000 acre, John H. Kerr Reservoir on the Virginia/North Carolina boarder. If you think this beauty pageant lady is the best you have ever seen, wait till you check out these quirky beauties. There’s the Peanut Queen at the National Peanut Exposition, Suffolk, Virginia, 1941. And if you think you that’s whack, wait till you see Turkey Queen – which is my fave, obvs. Browse through the Library of Virginia’s Channel here. And check out their great content, Tours and Collections on their Channel – oh and while your there perhaps become a fan, by clicking on the fan button.

Fave Story of the Week

Last tram in Sydney, 1961, Shared by State Records NSW

What a moment to capture on film, the last tram in Sydney, 25 Feb 1961. I love the fact people have gathered round to watch and film this event (see cameraman in motion above the crowds). Reminds me of when the last London Routemaster buses were in motion, people taking photos to capture the last journeys of these buses (to be fair there is a few around still). You guys should definitely check it out on Street View - pretty darn awesome. If any of you have any memories/stories of the last trams in Sydney do add them to the photo here. This little gem was shared by State Records NSW who by the way, have a very nice Channel.

Pinner of the Week

Harbour Road, 1910, Canada,Shared by mike.mcd

#PINNEROFTHEWEEK is awarded mike.mcd for his uploads of early 1900s long and winding roads in Canada. Harbour Road (see photo above) features a snazzy cyclist an a scary cow (I’ m not a fan of cows – long story). Also featured in this photo is the first post office, as well as The homes of Captain Fox and A. E. Waterhouse. Another lush photo Mike has uploaded Cluetsi Haven Marina 1918-1920 features many hats and gazing men and women beside a river. My total fave from Mike collection is Canadian Highway Post, 1912 has several posing men around a Haynes car. See Mike’s full Channel here.

Fave Piece of Content

Top of Stone Mountain, 1970, Shared by librarynerd82

When I saw this photo this week, I knew it had to be included in my weekly blog as I could be a part of this family, dark hair and glasses – ha. However, I am not as cool as these folks. This snazzy family are on a break to visit Stone Mountain Park and this shot captures the moment when they have reached the top of the mountain. They walked the full journey up the mountain and walked the journey back down, even though there was an option for a cable car – manic. I love how 70s the outfits are in this photo, those mustards and browns. As well as that classic tank top the young lady at the back is wearing. Also I would totally wear the outfit the little girl is wearing (by the right) – totally love shorts. This photo was shared by librarynerd82 who has featured in one of my previous blog post the week of February 10, 2012.

Fave Story of the Week

Dr. Pepper Factory,22 February 2008, Shared by introspectivenarwhal

This totally caught my eye this week – I’ m partial to a soda pop, me.  This is the remains of a Dr. Pepper Plant that was situated at the intersection of Greenville & Mockinbird in Dallas. It is now a very large grocery store and gas station. However they have chosen to keep the Dr Pepper clock, though I’m not sure how it tells the time without hands? introspectivenarwhal who pinned this little gem goes on to share about there fond memories of passing this clock. It reminded them of passing it on the way home from church, which meant it was nearly lunchtime – lunchtime a big thing here at Historypin – ha.

Pinner of the Week

Millstätter See, 1942, Shared by ErAnger

#PINNEROFTHEWEEK is awarded to ErAnger for his collection of content from Austria. One of my faves is the photo titled Millstätter See, 1942 (see photo above). The photo reminds me of a painting by Georges Seurat -Bathers at Asnières. The photo captures so many little moments on the bankside: a little boat sailing off, children playing and a lady lounging in a deck chair. My other fave from his collection is Weißensee, a beautiful 1920s postcard of two women on a bridge. The photo has a perfect symmetry and has a similar style to the image above. ErAnger’s collection of postcards is defiantly worth a look, so view his full Channel here.

Fave Piece of Content

AHHHH! Oh my God, I’m super jel of this lady right now. The photo was taken in 1987, I wasn’t even born then, still very jealous – sigh. Anyway my jealousy out of the way, I’m very happy that Galexa07 has shared this on Historypin. Mr Johnny Depp looking ridiculously cool along side the very smiley lady. And from my previous blogs, you may have gathered I do enjoy a hat. Galexa had the pleasure of sharing a 5 hour plane ride with Depp, from LA to Miami. She also adds what a lovely sweet guy he was. If anyone else has any amazing photos of them with Mr Depp, or any other mega stars do share on Historypin – don’t forget to include a story.

Fave Story of the Week

Cyclist at Six Day Race, Copenhagen, 1939, Shared by Copenhagenize

From one talented gentlemen to another, this gentlemen is competing in a six day cycling race. This race entails six full days and nights of cycling, so in the late evenings one member of the team would have to keep peddling. So grabbing a quick coffee break wouldn’t be as simple as one may think. However this contestant is showing how easy it is to combine cycling, coffee and reading in one (as well as wearing a snazzy jumper). This photo was taken from the 1939 Copenhagen six day race. This photo was shared by Copenhagenize.

Pinner of the Week

Cock & trumpet Inn, Prestwich England, 1896, Shared by S100py

#PINNEROFTHEWEEK is awarded to S100py for their darn good Street Views this week. As well as their running theme of pubs throughout their photos – I do enjoy a good old pub. One of my favourites from their collection is Cock & Trumpet Inn, 1896 (see photo above). Could the couple outside this old school drinking hole be the landlords? And it includes another man with a hat – hehe. The Cock & Trumpet Inn is still a pub which I thinks great, but doesn’t unfortunately have the same decor. My next fave from their collection is Staff of Life (New) This photo is definitely worth a play with the fade bar to show how once the building was a pub, and now it is a run down building – sad times. S100py are the History of Prestwich, Manchester UK. Check out their full Channel here.

Fave Piece of Content

Norma Smith, the lady present in the photo with the terrific white coat and trouser combo, is outside her home In Australia. I’m debating whether the collar and pockets on her coat are fur – I do enjoy a fur collar. As the photo was taken in ’72 Norma still has the high buffoon hair of the 60s, rather then those huge hair flicks of the 70s. The more I gaze at this photo, the more I’m convinced that I may need to invest in a white coat. However I wouldn’t be able to pull it off with white trousers like Norma has. Photo shared by Gayle. On the subject of stylish ladies in Australia, check out these two style icons featured in the photo ‘Leaving For Australia’ – I’m sure they would have fitted in Oz greatly with those beehive.

Fave Story of the Week

Bill Schellhardt at the Bungelow, 1948, Shared by denise.henderson379

Hello sailor! OK, I may have been swayed by the fact the young man appears to have no vest on – I’m also loving the Elvis-esque trousers. Bill Schellhardt is the fellow’s name he’s captured here at his family bungalow. I can’t believe how effortlessly cool he looks.T he other people featured are not identified. denise.henderson379 who pinned this photo has also shared some dead great stuff to the site, including a few other photos of people at the bungalow such as Anne Schellhardt 1948 and Max Schellhardt with a Hammer 1948.

Pinner of the Week

The "S" Curve at Harveysburg, Ohio, 1935 - 1945, Shared by Let the Journeys Begin

#PINNEROFTHEWEEK is awarded to Let The Journey Begin who are new to Historypin this week – exciting. My first fave (and keeping with the ‘S’ theme) is The ‘S’ Curve at Harveysburg. This curve used to lead up to the Caesar’s Creek Valley before it was destroyed for the creation of Caesar’s Creek Lake in the 70s.The bendy road reminds me of the cartoon Road Runner – ha. My second fave this week titled Interior of Evangelical Tabernacle in Waynesville is an interior photo in the Evangelical Tabernacle 1913. I mainly chose this photo because of all the fab and different hats that are featured in the photo: a baker boy hat and a flat cap in one photo – pretty epic. Let The Journey Begin have pinned a range of different content so be sure to check out their effortlessly cool Channel here.

Fave Piece of Content

Massive pipe being transported through Fraserburgh, August 1977, Scotland, Shared by KristinaFR

Kristina shares her memories of a rather large pipe being transported through Fraserburg to the destination of St Fergus gas terminal. The photo works marvelous on Street View. I’m loving the children’s 70s fashion – the boy with the stripey long sleeve top and cords by the bicycle is definitely the highlight of the photo for me. I love that those crazy kids are following the pipe down the road. Epic.

Fave Story of the Week

The New Coldharbour Estate, London, 1948, Shared by a.t.nicebloke

A.T.Nicebloke (amazing choice of username) has shared a few lush photos this week on Historypin, it was a hard choice to only choose one from his collection This photo of The New Coldharbour Estate won me over. This little nipper is A.T.Nicebloke aged several months old in his silver cross pram. He’s in the garden of 25 Bromhendge. As you can see, the construction of the Coldharbour Estate was still in progress. My fave part of this story is the wooden chair (in the right hand corner of the photo) which was issued to people who had lost their possessions due to the bomb damage during World War II. Nicebloke still has the chair today, amazing. I would reccomend haivng a look at some of his other pins, especially the photo of him in August 1968, wearing a rather stylish denim waistcoat  and flares – I do enjoy the double denim look, a rather guilty pleasure.

Pinner of the Week

Working on Telegraph Wires, Yatpool, 1915-1925, Shared by Museum Victoria

#PINNEROFTHEWEEK is awarded to Museum Victoria for their masses of pins this week. They now have the total of, drum roll please - 8,299 pins! The guys at Museum Victoria have been sleeping, and have achieved this impressive total by using our amazing Bulk Uploader. This allows you to upload many many pieces of content at once – genius idea. They have also created a rather snazzy Channel which includes their logo and a lush banner. I’m not sure where to begin with my fave content from them… So here it goes, the photo above, Working on Telegraph Wires showing 6 men with hats doing some manual labour with style. The men on the top of the pole are doing a very good balancing act. Another fave is Steam-powered sawmill cutting timber for locomotiv – loving the industrial feel of this photo. Check out Museum Victoria’s vast collection on their Channel here.