Virginia Wade, Wimbledon ladies final, 1977 london into single dwellings

into single dwellings

McPhee was covering the launch of a daffodil hotline – these were pre-internet days – whereby visitors could call and find out where the best blooms were

Argentina won the match on penalties

in a photoshoot for the Guardian’s fashion pages on 6 July 1976

in Rajasthan

Virginia Wade, Wimbledon ladies final, 1977 london into single dwellingsIt has been 42 years since a British woman won the singles title at Wimbledon Virginia Wade, who beat Betty Stve in the final. Such was the importance of the occasion that the Queen made a rare appearance to present Wade with her trophy. Ken Saunders photograph captures Wades strength and muscular energy, which contrasts with the stillness of the crowd behind. This year, several British women are hoping to follow in Wades shoes, including Johanna