Virginia Wade, Wimbledon ladies final, 1977 london It is unprocessed and better

It is unprocessed and better for this

The early-morning mist mingles with smoke

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

Argentina won the match on penalties

pit ponies … the great photographer Don McPhee captured them all in his beloved northern Britain during his long career with the Guardian

Virginia Wade, Wimbledon ladies final, 1977 london It is unprocessed and betterIt 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