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40s Collection (page 3)

Background image40s Collection: Wedding of Viscount Hanworth and Miss Rosamund Parker ( ATS ) at St Peters Church

Wedding of Viscount Hanworth and Miss Rosamund Parker ( ATS ) at St Peters Church, Cranley Gardens, London. 27 April 1940

Background image40s Collection: The wedding of Major Sir Alfred Hickman, and Miss Beryl Morse Evans at Caxton Hall, London

The wedding of Major Sir Alfred Hickman, and Miss Beryl Morse Evans at Caxton Hall, London. 23 April 1940

Background image40s Collection: The twenty four finalists from all over the country who will tonight compete for

The twenty four finalists from all over the country who will tonight compete for the title " 1948 National Ballroom Queen" at Grosvenor House, London

Background image40s Collection: Wedding of Captain Hamish Hamilton ( publisher ) and Countess Yvonne Pallavicino

Wedding of Captain Hamish Hamilton ( publisher ) and Countess Yvonne Pallavicino at Caxton Hall register office. 24 April 1940

Background image40s Collection: Children playing in dock side street, Silvertown, London, England 1946

Children playing in dock side street, Silvertown, London, England 1946

Background image40s Collection: Children inspecting the damage after a bomb fell in Gravesend, Kent during WWII

Children inspecting the damage after a bomb fell in Gravesend, Kent during WWII

Background image40s Collection: Man cutting corn with a scythe - harvesting by hand. Picture shows Fred Goldup, aged 72

Man cutting corn with a scythe - harvesting by hand. Picture shows Fred Goldup, aged 72, working on a farm near Shoreham, Kent

Background image40s Collection: Womans Land Army 1940 Kent

Womans Land Army 1940 Kent

Background image40s Collection: Fire broke out in Britains biggest post-war merchant ship, but Corinthic, in her

Fire broke out in Britains biggest post-war merchant ship, but Corinthic, in her fitting out basis, at Birkenhead. Built for the New Zealand passenger cargo service of Shaw

Background image40s Collection: The 263 mile pipelines of the scheme known as Pluto, which carried petrol and oil

The 263 mile pipelines of the scheme known as Pluto, which carried petrol and oil
The 263 mile pipelines of the scheme known as " Pluto", which carried petrol and oil from the Isle of Wight to the Cherbourg peninsula during the war

Background image40s Collection: The SS Viking of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co Ltd

The SS Viking of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co Ltd

Background image40s Collection: The Empire Waveney, fomerly the German Strength Through Joy luxury liner Milwaukee

The Empire Waveney, fomerly the German Strength Through Joy luxury liner Milwaukee
The " Empire Waveney", fomerly the German " Strength Through Joy" luxury liner " Milwaukee" is still burning in Canada Dock, Liverpool

Background image40s Collection: P&O Liner Chitral, built 1925 23 August 1947

P&O Liner Chitral, built 1925 23 August 1947
P&O Liner " Chitral", built 1925 23 August 1947

Background image40s Collection: Suffering from that morning after feeling, DICKSI, the African bull elephant, gratefully

Suffering from that morning after feeling, DICKSI, the African bull elephant, gratefully accepts a livener from his keeper at the London Zoo on Boxing Day morning. 26th December 1946

Background image40s Collection: Evacuation scenes. Brighton on Sunday evening, bidding goodbye

Evacuation scenes. Brighton on Sunday evening, bidding goodbye
1940s Britain. Evacuation scenes. Brighton on Sunday evening, bidding goodbye

Background image40s Collection: Flying boat in Jordan June 1946

Flying boat in Jordan June 1946

Background image40s Collection: The North Sea Patrol. Minesweepers of the Royal Navy, free from the hazardous war service

The North Sea Patrol. Minesweepers of the Royal Navy, free from the hazardous war service, now play a vital role in protecting the rights of the North Sea fishermen

Background image40s Collection: Ice floes in North Sea. Ice floes are still menacing fishing fleets and colliers in the North Sea

Ice floes in North Sea. Ice floes are still menacing fishing fleets and colliers in the North Sea. The Royal Navys Fishing Protection Control is constantly on the watch in the shipping lanes

Background image40s Collection: Pick up girl. 3. Its the old story. Underneath Gertrudes downy breasts there beats

Pick up girl. 3. Its the old story. Underneath Gertrudes downy breasts there beats a heart that must respond to loves call, and whats a kiss anyway? Maybe mother will like him after all

Background image40s Collection: Scene during the fifth and final test match between England and South Africa

Scene during the fifth and final test match between England and South Africa. 16 August 1947 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background image40s Collection: At the baby show is organised in Lambeth, London, today, Saturday, 8 months old Rodney

At the baby show is organised in Lambeth, London, today, Saturday, 8 months old Rodney Hunter of Lansdowne Way, Lambeth, took a fancy to the newspaper

Background image40s Collection: The hot weather proved too much for this woman spectator at the Oval this morning

The hot weather proved too much for this woman spectator at the Oval this morning, and while the men trained their necks to see England or out for 427 runs

Background image40s Collection: The latest dancing craze to hit Londons dance halls, which is expected to take place

The latest dancing craze to hit Londons dance halls, which is expected to take place alongside the " Lambeth walk" " Boomps-a-daisy"

Background image40s Collection: Club for American teenagers in London. Sons and daughters of US Embassy Officials

Club for American teenagers in London. Sons and daughters of US Embassy Officials and American businessmen living in London form teenagers club with HQ at Winfield House Girls complain that little

Background image40s Collection: The swarm of bees which caused considerable excitement in Bond Street for several days

The swarm of bees which caused considerable excitement in Bond Street for several days, returned to the well-known shopping centre today

Background image40s Collection: Whats this talk of meal restrictions. One of the items on Mr Attlees austerity

Whats this talk of meal restrictions. One of the items on Mr Attlees austerity programme seems to have disturbed our Indian friend here, known as a Slender Loris

Background image40s Collection: Trainspotters Club outing Two young trainspotters plan their day in the railway carriage

Trainspotters Club outing Two young trainspotters plan their day in the railway carriage 1949

Background image40s Collection: Trainspotters Club outing Schoolboys armed with their trainspotters notebooks

Trainspotters Club outing Schoolboys armed with their trainspotters notebooks. 1949

Background image40s Collection: Trainspotters Club outing Young members of the trainspotters club gather around

Trainspotters Club outing Young members of the trainspotters club gather around the steam locomotives. 1949

Background image40s Collection: Presentation to Ulster Locomotive. Today, Friday, at Euston Station, London, the

Presentation to Ulster Locomotive. Today, Friday, at Euston Station, London, the LMS railway was presented with a pair of plaques, gift of the Ulster Branch of the Overseas League

Background image40s Collection: Three locomotive used for the Royal Tour South Africa

Three locomotive used for the Royal Tour South Africa. The City of Cape Town. 12 February 1947

Background image40s Collection: Exchange of train crews, Frenchmen drive the Golden Arrow The first of nine Golden

Exchange of train crews, Frenchmen drive the Golden Arrow The first of nine Golden Arrow train crews left Victoria Station, London, yesterday

Background image40s Collection: Bright sunshine streams through the glass roof to pierce the gloom at Liverpool Street

Bright sunshine streams through the glass roof to pierce the gloom at Liverpool Street Station this morning as springlike weather displaced the recent wintry conditions

Background image40s Collection: Royal visit preparations. The Queens stay room on the Royal Train. 12 February 1947

Royal visit preparations. The Queens stay room on the Royal Train. 12 February 1947

Background image40s Collection: Dining car of the Royal Train on its way away from Cape Town. 12 February 1947

Dining car of the Royal Train on its way away from Cape Town. 12 February 1947

Background image40s Collection: Royal visit preparations. A view of the lounge on the Royal Train

Royal visit preparations. A view of the lounge on the Royal Train. It is furnished with South African stinkwood upholstered with materials imported from England!. 12 February 1947

Background image40s Collection: The Royal engineers, Transportation Training Centre, at Longmoor, Hants, held an

The Royal engineers, Transportation Training Centre, at Longmoor, Hants, held an " At Home" at which the public was shown the various activities of the centre

Background image40s Collection: Maj James G Gilbertson, M. C. Royal Artillery and Miss Diana M. Adams leaving holy Trinity Church

Maj James G Gilbertson, M. C. Royal Artillery and Miss Diana M. Adams leaving holy Trinity Church
Maj James G Gilbertson, M.C. Royal Artillery and Miss Diana M.Adams leaving holy Trinity Church, Brompton, London after their wedding ceremony. 13 April 1946

Background image40s Collection: Presentation by the Princess Royal. H R H the Princess Royal went this afternoon

Presentation by the Princess Royal. H R H the Princess Royal went this afternoon (Thursday) to the HydePark Hotel, London

Background image40s Collection: Worcester porcelain for Royal wedding gifts. Thrice honoured is the City of Worcester s

Worcester porcelain for Royal wedding gifts. Thrice honoured is the City of Worcester s
Worcester porcelain for Royal wedding gifts. Thrice honoured is the City of Worcesters Royal Porcelain Works, for in addition to the Breakfast Service

Background image40s Collection: Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent greets members of the crew of the Kings Flight

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent greets members of the crew of the Kings Flight Viking in which she left Northolt for Greece this morning. She is to visit her mother Princess Nicholas

Background image40s Collection: Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, her Royal

Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, her Royal Highness Princess Margaret and the Duke of Hamilton, hereditary keeper of the Palace of Holyrood House

Background image40s Collection: Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester this morning visited the womens fair

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester this morning visited the womens fair and exhibition being held at dawn and Hall, Regent Street, SW1

Background image40s Collection: Chinas wedding presents to the Royal couple, Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten

Chinas wedding presents to the Royal couple, Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten consist of a Chinese silk wedding dress, a case of China tea and about 200 pieces of of exquisite china

Background image40s Collection: Many devices which will make work easier and speedier the farmer, smallholder

Many devices which will make work easier and speedier the farmer, smallholder and the man with the back garden where demonstrated by the Royal horticultural Society at Wisley, Surrey today

Background image40s Collection: Royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutant Philip Mountbatten at Westmister

Royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutant Philip Mountbatten at Westmister Abbey at the South side as the long awning covering the approach is erected. 19th November 1947

Background image40s Collection: The centenary of the founding of Carlsberg with celebrated under the patron edge

The centenary of the founding of Carlsberg with celebrated under the patron edge of the Danish royal family this November

Background image40s Collection: Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth attended Drapers Hall today, to become a freeman

Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth attended Drapers Hall today, to become a freeman of the Drapers Company. The Drapers freedom, which is conferred by patrimony



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