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1940s Collection (page 7)

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

Background image1940s Collection: Clydebanks wedding present to the Royal couple. Princess Elizabeth and Lt Philip Mountbatten, R

Clydebanks wedding present to the Royal couple. Princess Elizabeth and Lt Philip Mountbatten, R.N. at Clydebank yesterday for the launching of the Cunard White Star liner Caronia

Background image1940s Collection: Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret is greeted by two children on her visit to the

Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret is greeted by two children on her visit to the City Chambers of the Scottish childrens League of Pity on the first day of the Royal visits to Edinburgh

Background image1940s Collection: The centuries-old ceremony of Royal Maundy was held at Westminster Abbey where his

The centuries-old ceremony of Royal Maundy was held at Westminster Abbey where his Majesty the King George VI watched by the Queen and the two princesses distributed Maundy money to 30 aged men

Background image1940s Collection: Their majesties the King and Queen spent the day visiting the City of Leicester

Their majesties the King and Queen spent the day visiting the City of Leicester, where it is estimated that nearly a quarter of 1 million people turned out to see them

Background image1940s Collection: Pictured arriving at Buckingham Palace, where their Majesty the King and Queen held

Pictured arriving at Buckingham Palace, where their Majesty the King and Queen held an afternoon garden party today, Ald. This H.L.Gee, Mayor of Doncaster, Yorkshire and his wife. 25 July 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Chinas present to the Royal couple. The Chinese government has presented to Princess Elizabeth

Chinas present to the Royal couple. The Chinese government has presented to Princess Elizabeth and Lt Philip Mountbatten R.N, on the occasion of their forthcoming wedding

Background image1940s Collection: Wing Commander R. W. Cox of Aylesbury, Bucks pictured with his two children Jennifer aged 2

Wing Commander R. W. Cox of Aylesbury, Bucks pictured with his two children Jennifer aged 2
Wing Commander R.W. Cox of Aylesbury, Bucks pictured with his two children Jennifer aged 2 and Christopher aged 3 outside Buckingham Palace where he attended this morning to receive the D.S.O

Background image1940s Collection: The 22nd model engineer exhibition was opened today, Wednesday at the horticultural Hall

The 22nd model engineer exhibition was opened today, Wednesday at the horticultural Hall, Westminster. Picture shows: young Nicholas Stobb, from Norfolk

Background image1940s Collection: Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by their Royal Highnesses Princess Elizabeth

Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by their Royal Highnesses Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, was present this evening, at Westminster Abbey, London, for the Empire Youth Service

Background image1940s Collection: The thousand pounds look. On show at the Royal Horticultural Hall (London) today

The thousand pounds look. On show at the Royal Horticultural Hall (London) today, Thursday, where the 74th Crystal Palace Championship Show of Caged Birds is taking place

Background image1940s Collection: The Royal family with thousands of their people, came to the Thames tonight, victory

The Royal family with thousands of their people, came to the Thames tonight, victory night, for the biggest ever fireworks and Searchlight display on the River between Hungerford

Background image1940s Collection: Eastbourne Beach, Sussex, photographed from the air while thousands of holidaymakers

Eastbourne Beach, Sussex, photographed from the air while thousands of holidaymakers basked below the sunshine of the first Easter of peace. 21 April 1946

Background image1940s Collection: The marriage took place on Thursday in London of Lord Burghley, elder son of the Marquee

The marriage took place on Thursday in London of Lord Burghley, elder son of the Marquee and Marchioness of Exeter, and Diana Mary Forbes, widow of Capt David Forbes - Coldstream Guards

Background image1940s Collection: Awaiting their fate at Battle Fair. At Battle, Sussex, the traditional Christmas

Awaiting their fate at Battle Fair. At Battle, Sussex, the traditional Christmas Fair attracted a large crowd of buyers and some people should have prime beef for Christmas diner

Background image1940s Collection: The ancient custom of blessing the sea at Rogationtide was revived at St Leonard s

The ancient custom of blessing the sea at Rogationtide was revived at St Leonard s, Sussex, after 6 years for when the beach was closed

Background image1940s Collection: Sheep farming on the Sussex Downs near Rottingdean 1946

Sheep farming on the Sussex Downs near Rottingdean 1946

Background image1940s Collection: Freedom of Hastings for Montgomery. Viscount Montgomery of Alamein signing the visitors

Freedom of Hastings for Montgomery. Viscount Montgomery of Alamein signing the visitors book at the Town Hall, Hastings. 8 March 1946

Background image1940s Collection: Patients from 16 hospitals in and around London where guests today of the not forgotten

Patients from 16 hospitals in and around London where guests today of the not forgotten
Patients from 16 hospitals in and around London where guests today of the " not forgotten" Association at a garden party held in the grounds of Buckingham Palace

Background image1940s Collection: 17-year-old Cathie Gibson (centre of group wearing kilt) 2 Britains number one

17-year-old Cathie Gibson (centre of group wearing kilt) 2 Britains number one selling hope for the Olympic Games this year is pictured with other members of the Scottish team were taking part in

Background image1940s Collection: Daniel Carpio (left), a noted Peruvian swimmer and holder of the South American Championships

Daniel Carpio (left), a noted Peruvian swimmer and holder of the South American Championships, began training at Hastings Bathing Pool for an attempt on English Channel

Background image1940s Collection: Hastings Lifeboats 1946

Hastings Lifeboats 1946

Background image1940s Collection: Little Jimmy Horton, of Newick, Sussex, is only 4, but is already making himself

Little Jimmy Horton, of Newick, Sussex, is only 4, but is already making himself useful around his fathers farm. Hes been learning to milk for some time now and is fast reaching proficiency

Background image1940s Collection: An aerial view of Beachy head, the famous Sussex headband. Portions of the cliff

An aerial view of Beachy head, the famous Sussex headband. Portions of the cliff top of stated to be in danger of falling into the sea, and constant watch is kept on the dangerous part of the cliff

Background image1940s Collection: The Duchess of Norfolk opened the spring bazarre organised by the Sussex branch of

The Duchess of Norfolk opened the spring bazarre organised by the Sussex branch of the Royal Society of St George Haywards Heath, Sussex. 21 March 1946

Background image1940s Collection: 5000 torches were carried in procession at Lewes, Sussex, during the November fifth

5000 torches were carried in procession at Lewes, Sussex, during the November fifth bonfire celebrations. Picture shows:The start of the Commercial Square Bonfire Procession

Background image1940s Collection: Traditional Maypole dancing on the lawn at Warrior Square, Hastings, Sussex, was

Traditional Maypole dancing on the lawn at Warrior Square, Hastings, Sussex, was watched by a crowd of 4000 early holidaymakers

Background image1940s Collection: T. Mabbut, a leading National Hunt and steeplechase jockey. 15 December 1946

T. Mabbut, a leading National Hunt and steeplechase jockey. 15 December 1946

Background image1940s Collection: D. Ruttle, a leading National Hunt and steeplechase jockey. 15 December 1946

D. Ruttle, a leading National Hunt and steeplechase jockey. 15 December 1946

Background image1940s Collection: R. Turnell, jockey and Well-known in National Hunt and steeplechase circles. 15

R. Turnell, jockey and Well-known in National Hunt and steeplechase circles. 15 December 1946

Background image1940s Collection: Miss Vera Lynn the singer known to many thousands as the sweetheart of the forces

Miss Vera Lynn the singer known to many thousands as the sweetheart of the forces
Miss Vera Lynn the singer known to many thousands as the " sweetheart of the forces", is Mrs Lewis in private life and was photographed with her husband and 3 weeks old baby daughter



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