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40s Collection (page 4)

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

Background image40s Collection: At the Tower of London, at 1pm today, a 41 gun salute in honour of the baby of

At the Tower of London, at 1pm today, a 41 gun salute in honour of the baby of Princess Elizabeth, was fired by the Royal Artillery at 10 second intervals. 15th November 1948

Background image40s Collection: Many innovations which will make life easier for the amateur and professional gardener

Many innovations which will make life easier for the amateur and professional gardener and great gardening of its backbreaking aspects were demonstrated by the Royal horticultural Society at Wisley

Background image40s Collection: London done wedding finery. Vivid colour was brought to the Royal wedding route today

London done wedding finery. Vivid colour was brought to the Royal wedding route today. As workmen were busy putting the finishing touches to decorations for Thursdays great event

Background image40s Collection: This morning crowds of people flocked to the Palace to read the latest bulletin regarding

This morning crowds of people flocked to the Palace to read the latest bulletin regarding the condition of Princess Eilizabeth and her baby born last night

Background image40s Collection: Outside Buckingham Palace this morning people seated on shooting sticks waited for

Outside Buckingham Palace this morning people seated on shooting sticks waited for further news of the new Royal baby. 15th November 1948

Background image40s Collection: Crowds still flocked to Buckingham Palace this morning to read the latest bulletins

Crowds still flocked to Buckingham Palace this morning to read the latest bulletins issued regarding the condition of Princess Elizabeth and her baby, born last night

Background image40s Collection: Three Australian Girl Guides check over some of the ingredients at the Girl Guide

Three Australian Girl Guides check over some of the ingredients at the Girl Guide Headquarters in London this morning. Left to right are: 17-year-old ranger Monica Greenham, Miss D

Background image40s Collection: Guides presents for the Royal wedding. HRH Princess Elizabeth has personally chosen

Guides presents for the Royal wedding. HRH Princess Elizabeth has personally chosen wedding presents from the Girl Guide Movement

Background image40s Collection: A new picture of Lt Col Frank Byers, Liberal MP for North Dorset and chief party whip

A new picture of Lt Col Frank Byers, Liberal MP for North Dorset and chief party whip. 32 years old, Col Byers was educated at Westminster School and Christchurch, Oxford

Background image40s Collection: Little Gillian Roberts won a cot cover made and given by her Majesty Queen Mary at

Little Gillian Roberts won a cot cover made and given by her Majesty Queen Mary at the central Claremont Mission Baby Show held in Islington

Background image40s Collection: Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth drove to Guildhall today, via The Mall, the Strand

Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth drove to Guildhall today, via The Mall, the Strand, Fleet Street, Ludgate Hill and Cheapside, to receive the Freedom of the City of London

Background image40s Collection: Westminster dons wedding dress. In readiness for tomorrows Royal wedding between

Westminster dons wedding dress. In readiness for tomorrows Royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth and Lt Philip Mountbatten, Westminster Abbey

Background image40s Collection: The Royal Palace in LuxembourgIt is reported that Germany has invaded Holland, Belgium

The Royal Palace in LuxembourgIt is reported that Germany has invaded Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. Photo shows: a view of the little town of Wormeldange

Background image40s Collection: Lord Strabolgi (left) with Mr R Vincent Lewis - Clerk to the Mablethorpe and Sutton

Lord Strabolgi (left) with Mr R Vincent Lewis - Clerk to the Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea Urban District Council, at an exhibition opened by Mr Fred Marshall - Parliamentary Sec to the Ministry of

Background image40s Collection: Kings Chapel wedding. The marriage between Major N N M Denny, MC, 13th / 18th Royal Hussars

Kings Chapel wedding. The marriage between Major N N M Denny, MC, 13th / 18th Royal Hussars
Kings Chapel wedding. The marriage between Major N N M Denny, MC, 13th/18th Royal Hussars and Miss Patricia Leyh took place at the Kings Chapel of the Savoy, this afternoon (Saturday)

Background image40s Collection: Women with umbrellas and macintoshes waited outside Buckingham Palace in the rain

Women with umbrellas and macintoshes waited outside Buckingham Palace in the rain this morning for further news of the new Royal baby. 15th November 1948

Background image40s Collection: Bristols Royal wedding present. This Hepplewhite secretaire bookcase, containing

Bristols Royal wedding present. This Hepplewhite secretaire bookcase, containing a number of beautiful examples of Bristol, China

Background image40s Collection: Chapel Royal wedding. The wedding took place today, Friday, at the Chapel Royal

Chapel Royal wedding. The wedding took place today, Friday, at the Chapel Royal, St Jamess Palace, London (by permission of the King) between Maj Richard Christopher Sharples and Miss Pamela Newall

Background image40s Collection: The freedom of the Royal Borough of Windsor was conferred on her Royal Highness Princess

The freedom of the Royal Borough of Windsor was conferred on her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth at a ceremony held in the open air in Home Park, Windsor Castle, this afternoon

Background image40s Collection: The Burlington Arcade, London. Overseas visitors find traditional British quality

The Burlington Arcade, London. Overseas visitors find traditional British quality in the narrow covered passage which is one of the worlds most exclusive shopping centres

Background image40s Collection: Royal wedding. Composed mainly of women, the eager queue waits patiently outside

Royal wedding. Composed mainly of women, the eager queue waits patiently outside St Jamess Palace today to see the Royal Wedding gift. 19th November 1947

Background image40s Collection: At 9. 14 pm last night a son was born to Princess Elizabeth. Both Princess Elizabeth

At 9. 14 pm last night a son was born to Princess Elizabeth. Both Princess Elizabeth
At 9.14 pm last night a son was born to Princess Elizabeth. Both Princess Elizabeth and the young Prince are doing well Photo shows

Background image40s Collection: A wedding gift to Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten from the USA - a beautiful

A wedding gift to Princess Elizabeth and Phillip Mountbatten from the USA - a beautiful collection of fine American glassware, presented by American statesmen, diplomats etc. 17th November 1947

Background image40s Collection: Royal Wedding presents. These pictures were taken at St Jamess Palace, London

Royal Wedding presents. These pictures were taken at St Jamess Palace, London, where wedding presents for the Royal couple, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, were on view for the first time

Background image40s Collection: The rebuilding of Coventry City, England Citizens watch men at work, relaying

The rebuilding of Coventry City, England Citizens watch men at work, relaying the road surface in Broadgate. Loudspeakers are for the forthcoming royal visit to Coventry

Background image40s Collection: Double hitch up. Sisters Joan and Hope Connor had a double wedding at Holy Trinity Church

Double hitch up. Sisters Joan and Hope Connor had a double wedding at Holy Trinity Church, Dartford, Kent, today (Saturday), when they were married to Mr Leonard Lemon and Mr John Hudson

Background image40s Collection: A young woman admires a view across the Weald of Kent

A young woman admires a view across the Weald of Kent

Background image40s Collection: Jean Kent and Silveri at Convent John. 14 November 1947[?]

Jean Kent and Silveri at Convent John. 14 November 1947[?]



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