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Shelter Collection

Background imageShelter Collection: The first meeting of the Milner Holland Committee, which is to inquire into the housing

The first meeting of the Milner Holland Committee, which is to inquire into the housing situation in Greater London, took place at the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Whitehall

Background imageShelter Collection: The construction of an Air Raid Precautions shelter beneath a war memorial in Swanley

The construction of an Air Raid Precautions shelter beneath a war memorial in Swanley, Kent. 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: The fuselage of a Horsa glider - the type used by airborne troops in World War II

The fuselage of a Horsa glider - the type used by airborne troops in World War II - is being converted into a home for a London businessman by Mr

Background imageShelter Collection: The children of hop pickers take shelter to watch the Battle of Britain. August 1940

The children of hop pickers take shelter to watch the Battle of Britain. August 1940

Background imageShelter Collection: Fishing boats in harbour, Stromness, Orkney, UK credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen

Fishing boats in harbour, Stromness, Orkney, UK credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageShelter Collection: The Edenbridge and Oxted Show - 4 August 1952 Heavy rain did not deter these spectators

The Edenbridge and Oxted Show - 4 August 1952 Heavy rain did not deter these spectators from enjoying their day at the show. credit: John Topham / TopFoto

Background imageShelter Collection: The month long seige of two St. Pancras rent rebels ended with a fantastic street battle

The month long seige of two St. Pancras rent rebels ended with a fantastic street battle. At Kennistoun House, Leighton Road, St

Background imageShelter Collection: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother has given permission for the robes worn by Princess Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother has given permission for the robes worn by Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret at the coronation of their father King George VI to be shown in the United States

Background imageShelter Collection: High Paddington Scheme - a paper will be read by Sergei Kadleigh A. R. I. B. A. at the

High Paddington Scheme - a paper will be read by Sergei Kadleigh A. R. I. B. A. at the
High Paddington Scheme - a paper will be read by Sergei Kadleigh A.R.I.B.A. at the Royal Society of Arts, John Adam Street, Adelphi, London, W.C

Background imageShelter Collection: Five years after on Londons blitzed sites - Putting a bombed site to commercial use

Five years after on Londons blitzed sites - Putting a bombed site to commercial use, a firm of caravan makers display their product informally, without having to cramp themselves. ?TopFoto

Background imageShelter Collection: Lying close to their picket tent, youngsters keep a lonely vigil outside Kennistoun House

Lying close to their picket tent, youngsters keep a lonely vigil outside Kennistoun House, a block of St. Pancras Council flats in Leighton Road, Kentish Town, London. Tenants of many St

Background imageShelter Collection: At the Welsh Industries Fair - a model of the Airey permanent house made of precast concrete units

At the Welsh Industries Fair - a model of the Airey permanent house made of precast concrete units, with a flat or pitched roof, and containing three bedrooms, a living room

Background imageShelter Collection: Industrialisations advantages are not all to be found in factory production - a

Industrialisations advantages are not all to be found in factory production - a great deal of improvement over traditional building methods can be achieved without leaving the building site

Background imageShelter Collection: American heavyweight Joe Baksi take things easy in a promenade shelter during the

American heavyweight Joe Baksi take things easy in a promenade shelter during the reign at Brighton today. His book seems to indicate that he is making sure of the right way to the Harringay where he

Background imageShelter Collection: Well known Society people at Deauville. Lady Pedler returning from a bathe. 8

Well known Society people at Deauville. Lady Pedler returning from a bathe. 8 August 1921 24 August 1921

Background imageShelter Collection: Atlantic Park, emigrant station at Southampton Third class passengers from the

Atlantic Park, emigrant station at Southampton Third class passengers from the Empress of Scotland in the Jews hall 21 June 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: The public inspect the four miles of A. R. P. Galleries beneath Hyde Park, St James Park

The public inspect the four miles of A. R. P. Galleries beneath Hyde Park, St James Park
The public inspect the four miles of A.R.P. Galleries beneath Hyde Park, St James Park and Green Park. 20 July 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: Atlantic Park, emigrant station at Southampton Types of emigrants 21 June 1939

Atlantic Park, emigrant station at Southampton Types of emigrants 21 June 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: Atlantic Park, emigrant station at Southampton The manager giving instruction

Atlantic Park, emigrant station at Southampton The manager giving instruction to emigrants 21 June 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: Fruit pickers at tea time during their spell of apple picking in the orchards at

Fruit pickers at tea time during their spell of apple picking in the orchards at Malling in Kent. 23 August 1951 eTopFoto

Background imageShelter Collection: The interior of a flooded dug out in Sidcup, Kent. Mr George Harris attempts

The interior of a flooded dug out in Sidcup, Kent. Mr George Harris attempts to bucket the water out. 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: Mr Philip Rye and family - wife and six children, who had lived in this hut at Crockenhill

Mr Philip Rye and family - wife and six children, who had lived in this hut at Crockenhill in Kent for more than six years - 5 November 1948 eTopFoto

Background imageShelter Collection: ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) wardens examines the casualties during a drill in Sidcup

ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) wardens examines the casualties during a drill in Sidcup, Kent. 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: Mrs Ellis and Valerie Ellis sitting in an air raid shelter in Downham, Kent

Mrs Ellis and Valerie Ellis sitting in an air raid shelter in Downham, Kent. 1939

Background imageShelter Collection: Enjoying the almond blossom in Kent - 1935 A TopFoto

Enjoying the almond blossom in Kent - 1935 A TopFoto
Enjoying the almond blossom in Kent - 1935 eTopFoto

Background imageShelter Collection: Members of the Parachute Regiment of which General Sir Richard Gale is Colonel Commandant

Members of the Parachute Regiment of which General Sir Richard Gale is Colonel Commandant, are purchasing luxury caravans by instalments - from the Army to overcome the acute shortage of married

Background imageShelter Collection: Workmen working on the transformer repairs in Sidcup, Kent, taking their lunch break

Workmen working on the transformer repairs in Sidcup, Kent, taking their lunch break. 1937

Background imageShelter Collection: Mr. H. Stephens, his wife and three young children, who have been living for 11 months

Mr. H. Stephens, his wife and three young children, who have been living for 11 months in a small unventilated garage, approximately 10ft by 20ft, in Lloyds Way, Beckenham, Kent

Background imageShelter Collection: Children of the hop pickers take shelter to watch the Battle of Britain rage overhead

Children of the hop pickers take shelter to watch the Battle of Britain rage overhead. This became one of the most published pictures of the war - 1940 eTopFoto


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