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1940s Collection (page 6)

Background image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s Collection: After the signature of the France - Vietnam accord at the Elysee, Bao Dai held a

After the signature of the France - Vietnam accord at the Elysee, Bao Dai held a press conference in the Athenee Plazza Bai Dai reading the delcaration 8th March 1949

Background image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s Collection: King Paul and Queen Frederica when they took the constitutional oath in the Parliament Building

King Paul and Queen Frederica when they took the constitutional oath in the Parliament Building, Athens 24th April 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Princess Margaret is seen leaving the Sadex estate in the company of a Queen Ena

Princess Margaret is seen leaving the Sadex estate in the company of a Queen Ena ( distant ) cousin of Princess Margaret, the ex-queen of Spain for lunch during her visit to Switzerland

Background image1940s 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 image1940s Collection: King George VI making the VE Day broadcast speech on 8 May 1945 We kept faith with ourselves

King George VI making the VE Day broadcast speech on 8 May 1945 We kept faith with ourselves and with one another: we kept faith and unity with our great Allies

Background image1940s Collection: 5 November 1946 Queen Mary greeted on arrival for the wedding of Miss M. Werner to Major D

5 November 1946 Queen Mary greeted on arrival for the wedding of Miss M. Werner to Major D. Butter at St. Margaret s, Westminster, London, England

Background image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s 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 image1940s Collection: Princess Margaret on the Isle of Capri 24th April 1949

Princess Margaret on the Isle of Capri 24th April 1949

Background image1940s 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 image1940s Collection: A young woman admires a view across the Weald of Kent

A young woman admires a view across the Weald of Kent

Background image1940s Collection: Jean Kent and Silveri at Convent John. 14 November 1947[?]

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

Background image1940s Collection: Man pours ground ginger in his pint of beer

Man pours ground ginger in his pint of beer. As practised by stevedores and dockers during cold weather, ground ginger is found in many riverside inns near wharves

Background image1940s Collection: Royal Wedding. H. R. H Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh. Vast crowds acclaim

Royal Wedding. H. R. H Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh. Vast crowds acclaim
Royal Wedding. H.R.H Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh. Vast crowds acclaim the Royal couple and their attendants when they appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. 20 November 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Princess Margaret walks in the garden of the British Embassy in Rome, with the British Ambassador

Princess Margaret walks in the garden of the British Embassy in Rome, with the British Ambassador, Sir Victor Mallet and his daughter. 10th May 1949

Background image1940s Collection: The Braemar Highland Gathering has been received for the first time since 1938

The Braemar Highland Gathering has been received for the first time since 1938 and, according to their custom when staying at Balmoral, the Royal family drove to the gathering today

Background image1940s Collection: The second afternoon presentation party of the season was held by their Majesty the King

The second afternoon presentation party of the season was held by their Majesty the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace. Picture Shows: Miss Bridget Lakin

Background image1940s Collection: This beautiful golden casket, containing a number of diamonds, is to be presented

This beautiful golden casket, containing a number of diamonds, is to be presented to his Majesty the King by the South African government at the conclusion of the Royal familys tour of the union

Background image1940s Collection: The society of Yorkshireman in London, and the Worcestershire Association held a

The society of Yorkshireman in London, and the Worcestershire Association held a joint debate in the assembly Hall of the Royal Empire society, Northumberland Avenue, London, tonight

Background image1940s Collection: The order of St John of Jerusalem, suppressed in Scotland since the time of Mary Queen of Scots

The order of St John of Jerusalem, suppressed in Scotland since the time of Mary Queen of Scots, has been reformed after a lapse of 400 years

Background image1940s Collection: The afternoon presentation party of the season was given by their majesties the King

The afternoon presentation party of the season was given by their majesties the King and Queen in the gardens of Buckingham Palace today

Background image1940s Collection: The London Cocker Spaniel societys championship show, held today at the Royal horticultural Hall

The London Cocker Spaniel societys championship show, held today at the Royal horticultural Hall, Vincent square, Westminster

Background image1940s Collection: Royal visit to Canterbury. Their Majesties the King and Queen, accompanied by Princess Elizabeth

Royal visit to Canterbury. Their Majesties the King and Queen, accompanied by Princess Elizabeth, today (Thursday), visited Canterbury to attend a Service of Thanksgiving for the preservation of

Background image1940s Collection: An informal picture of her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth with Lord and Lady Fortescue

An informal picture of her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth with Lord and Lady Fortescue in the grounds of Castle Hill, Barnstaple, North Devon. Lord Fortescue is Lord Lt. of Devonshire

Background image1940s Collection: The King and Queen drove in state from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords for

The King and Queen drove in state from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords for the opening of Parliament. Their majesties were escorted by a Captains Escort of Household Cavalry

Background image1940s Collection: The King handed next of kin awards to officers and other ranks at an Inveestiture

The King handed next of kin awards to officers and other ranks at an Inveestiture at Buckingham Palace today. Picture Shows: Mrs Thompson widow of Lt.Col, R Thompson

Background image1940s Collection: Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth after arriving from Balmoral today, later visited

Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth after arriving from Balmoral today, later visited the British Colour Council, Portman - Square, to choose wedding presents for her forthcoming marriage to Lt

Background image1940s Collection: Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth on a short visit to Lord and Lady Fortescue

Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth on a short visit to Lord and Lady Fortescue pictured here in the grounds of Castle Hill, Barnstaple, North Devon - their home. Also in the picture is Olaf

Background image1940s Collection: Members of the Royal family attended divine service at Westminster Abbey today, Whit Sunday

Members of the Royal family attended divine service at Westminster Abbey today, Whit Sunday. Picture Shows: the King, right, leaving the Abbey this morning with Canon AC Don, Dean of Westminster

Background image1940s Collection: The people of Winchester, Hampshire ancient capital of Saxon, Danish and Norman England

The people of Winchester, Hampshire ancient capital of Saxon, Danish and Norman England, turned out in their thousands to welcome their " Legion Lord", King George VI, who, with the Queen

Background image1940s Collection: Freedom of the City of Stirling for Princess Elizabeth. After travelling from Balmoral Castle

Freedom of the City of Stirling for Princess Elizabeth. After travelling from Balmoral Castle, where the Royal family are visiting, HRH Princess Elizabeth, attended a ceremony at Stirling Castle

Background image1940s Collection: The Duke of Gloucester accompanied by the Duchess, opened the Enterprise Scotland

The Duke of Gloucester accompanied by the Duchess, opened the Enterprise Scotland
The Duke of Gloucester accompanied by the Duchess, opened the " Enterprise Scotland" Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Background image1940s Collection: The marriage of Lieutenant Col. David Welsh, DSO, R. H. A. and Miss M. E. M (Nell) Campbell

The marriage of Lieutenant Col. David Welsh, DSO, R. H. A. and Miss M. E. M (Nell) Campbell
The marriage of Lieutenant Col. David Welsh, DSO, R.H.A. and Miss M.E.M (Nell) Campbell took place at St Georges, Hanover Square this afternoon

Background image1940s Collection: 11 t of canned foods and soap, in the form of gift parcels from Australia, now stored

11 t of canned foods and soap, in the form of gift parcels from Australia, now stored at Avonmouth docks and will shortly be moved to Buckingham Palace



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