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1940s Collection (page 4)

Background image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s Collection: This mother with her baby loads her prams with coke after a long wait in the queue

This mother with her baby loads her prams with coke after a long wait in the queue at South Metropolitan Gas Companys Depot at Vauxhall this morning. 13/2/ 1947 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s Collection: Knapsack tea at the cricket at Lords, London, England

Knapsack tea at the cricket at Lords, London, England
Knapsack tea at the cricket at Lord s, London, England. As a spectator losing your seat for a cup of tea is a poor prospect but Bartletts in close co-operation with the tea bureau of London have

Background image1940s Collection: The canteen at the Austin Motor Works where workers queue up to be served. Longbridge

The canteen at the Austin Motor Works where workers queue up to be served. Longbridge, Birmingham, England 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Miss F. Newitt, landlady of the Crown pub in Chipstead, England. 11 December 1948

Miss F. Newitt, landlady of the Crown pub in Chipstead, England. 11 December 1948

Background image1940s Collection: Stefan, the wine waiter at the de l Elysee in Percy Street, Soho, London, England 18

Stefan, the wine waiter at the de l Elysee in Percy Street, Soho, London, England 18 October 1945 Elysee Restaurant 13 Percy Street Fitzrovia London, W1T 1DP

Background image1940s Collection: Man looking through the wines and spirits in the off licence department of the Globe Tavern

Man looking through the wines and spirits in the off licence department of the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. December 1948

Background image1940s Collection: Queen Mary Chef Mr J. Pearce, assisted by second chef, Mr George Thomas (left) goes

Queen Mary Chef Mr J. Pearce, assisted by second chef, Mr George Thomas (left) goes over a pre-austerity menu as new and reconditioned British liners re-establish their place in the North Atlantic

Background image1940s Collection: Alice and Grace at the Edinburgh Cafe Royal which is famous for its seafood

Alice and Grace at the Edinburgh Cafe Royal which is famous for its seafood. 20 August 1949

Background image1940s Collection: Coffee Luncheons Teas Elevenses at a tea room in Wokingham August 1942

Coffee Luncheons Teas Elevenses at a tea room in Wokingham August 1942

Background image1940s Collection: A man wants to impress his lady friend but two waiters produce the bill to the couple after dinner

A man wants to impress his lady friend but two waiters produce the bill to the couple after dinner and the male diner was only intending to tip one. What does he do? 21 February 1948

Background image1940s Collection: Mrs. Temperley prepares a pie in the kitchen of the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown

Mrs. Temperley prepares a pie in the kitchen of the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. December 1948

Background image1940s Collection: Joe, the landlord, brings up bottles of beer from the cellar to sell at the Globe Tavern

Joe, the landlord, brings up bottles of beer from the cellar to sell at the Globe Tavern. A state owned pub in Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, England. December 1948

Background image1940s Collection: Irene Heckman, a waitress at the Lyons Trocadero, lays extra table settings on the

Irene Heckman, a waitress at the Lyons Trocadero, lays extra table settings on the instructions of banqueting superintendent Maggi. 1949

Background image1940s Collection: A hot summers day revelas al fresco dining in West End London, England. 15 May 1947

A hot summers day revelas al fresco dining in West End London, England. 15 May 1947

Background image1940s Collection: The One Two Three LCC civic restaurant in High Holborn, London, England

The One Two Three LCC civic restaurant in High Holborn, London, England. Humphrey Duffield-Harding the newly appointed London County Council Catering officer has the task of seeing that 210

Background image1940s Collection: An Indian Restaurant in Soho, London, England. 31 May 1947

An Indian Restaurant in Soho, London, England. 31 May 1947

Background image1940s 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 image1940s Collection: Trainspotters Club outing A young train spotter sitting in the railway carriage

Trainspotters Club outing A young train spotter sitting in the railway carriage enjoys the rail journey armed with his notebook. 1949

Background image1940s 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 image1940s Collection: Trainspotters Club outing Schoolboys armed with their trainspotters notebooks

Trainspotters Club outing Schoolboys armed with their trainspotters notebooks. 1949

Background image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s Collection: Crown Prince Constantine of Greece aged 6, with a wheelbarrow in the garden of the Royal Palace

Crown Prince Constantine of Greece aged 6, with a wheelbarrow in the garden of the Royal Palace, Athens, Greece 28th April 1947

Background image1940s 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



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