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1940s Collection (page 8)

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

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

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

Background image1940s Collection: Highlights of the first day of the National swimming Championships at St Leonard s

Highlights of the first day of the National swimming Championships at St Leonard s, Sussex was the creation of the new British native record for the womens 220 yard freestyle event by 17-year-old

Background image1940s Collection: The landlord pours a beer at The Royal Oak Inn, High Hurstwood near Uckfield, Sussex

The landlord pours a beer at The Royal Oak Inn, High Hurstwood near Uckfield, Sussex, England. December 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Max Miller, looking quite at home in the arms of the law, pictured dancing with

Max Miller, looking quite at home in the arms of the law, pictured dancing with
Max Miller, looking quite at home in the " arms of the law", pictured dancing with a " blonde bombshell" at the Sussex police ball in Lewes

Background image1940s Collection: Young John Simon, aged 9 is no doubt thinking of the time when he ll be able to reach

Young John Simon, aged 9 is no doubt thinking of the time when he ll be able to reach the height of every cricketers ambition and play in a test match

Background image1940s Collection: The 100 to 8 outsider Sidebotham proved the best stayer at Goodwood this afternoon

The 100 to 8 outsider Sidebotham proved the best stayer at Goodwood this afternoon, by winning the Goodwood Stakes, run over 2 miles, 3 furlongs

Background image1940s Collection: Hastings beach photographed from the air April 1946

Hastings beach photographed from the air April 1946

Background image1940s Collection: Brighton Beach photographed from the air today, Easter Sunday, as thousands of holidaymakers

Brighton Beach photographed from the air today, Easter Sunday, as thousands of holidaymakers basked in the warm sunshine. 20 April 1946

Background image1940s Collection: Farm workers relax after a days work with a beer and a chat at a country pub

Farm workers relax after a days work with a beer and a chat at a country pub. The Royal Oak Inn, High Hurstwood near Uckfield, Sussex, England. December 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Swimmers, Cathie Gibson and former champion, Nancy Riach pictured at the Hastings

Swimmers, Cathie Gibson and former champion, Nancy Riach pictured at the Hastings Pool during the National Swimming Championships held at St Leonard s, Sussex. 24 July 1947

Background image1940s Collection: The first Steamer trips to leave Hastings since before the war commenced yesterday

The first Steamer trips to leave Hastings since before the war commenced yesterday, Whit-Sunday when the old familiar cry of " Round the Royal Sovereign Light Ships" invited a large crowd

Background image1940s Collection: Happy young holidaymakers at St Leonards on Sea show keen interest but keep their

Happy young holidaymakers at St Leonards on Sea show keen interest but keep their toes at a respectful distance as they find their paddling beach shared by a baby crab. 21 June 1947

Background image1940s Collection: The South African cricket team, captained by Alan Melville, a former Oxford University captain

The South African cricket team, captained by Alan Melville, a former Oxford University captain and Sussex player, arrived at Southampton in the SS Cape Town Castle today to begin their English tour

Background image1940s Collection: Big race of the day, the Stewards Cup, for the first day of the meeting at Goodwood

Big race of the day, the Stewards Cup, for the first day of the meeting at Goodwood, was won by Closeburn (G. Richards) who was a neck in front of Commissar (W. Rickaby) with Fairey Fulmar (T)

Background image1940s Collection: Royal visit to Regency Festival. The Queen and Queen Mary, visited the Regency Festival

Royal visit to Regency Festival. The Queen and Queen Mary, visited the Regency Festival Exhibition at the Royal Pavilion, Brighton (Sussex) today, Monday

Background image1940s Collection: Pupils and parents picnic on the lawn at Christs Hospital School, Horsham, West Sussex

Pupils and parents picnic on the lawn at Christs Hospital School, Horsham, West Sussex. 1946

Background image1940s Collection: Britains No 1 hope for the Olympic Games next year, Cathie Gibson ( centre of group

Britains No 1 hope for the Olympic Games next year, Cathie Gibson ( centre of group and wearing a kilt ), is pictured with other members of the Scottish team who are taking part in the national

Background image1940s Collection: Houses of Parliment, London. 31 March 1946

Houses of Parliment, London. 31 March 1946

Background image1940s Collection: At Wythenshawe, Manchester, corporations new satellite town, modern British made

At Wythenshawe, Manchester, corporations new satellite town, modern British made the scenery was demonstrated show how designs

Background image1940s Collection: Customers at Midland Bank being attended to by a Bank Teller. 23 October 1946

Customers at Midland Bank being attended to by a Bank Teller. 23 October 1946

Background image1940s Collection: The western end of Aldwych outside India House, London, presented a gay scene beneath

The western end of Aldwych outside India House, London, presented a gay scene beneath the summer sun has nearly every Hindu in London gathered to watch the flag of the new dominion of India broken

Background image1940s Collection: The Law Courts in Strand, London. 7 November 1945

The Law Courts in Strand, London. 7 November 1945

Background image1940s Collection: A man was arrested outside the Ivanhoe hotel, Bloomsbury and escorted to Tottenham

A man was arrested outside the Ivanhoe hotel, Bloomsbury and escorted to Tottenham Court Road police station this morning. The Ivanhoe hotel was taken over by " squatters" last night

Background image1940s Collection: The famous London church. The Doric pillars and gracefully tapering spires of St

The famous London church. The Doric pillars and gracefully tapering spires of St Martin in the Fields, are a familiar sight to every Londoner, and one of our more cherished ecclesiastical germs

Background image1940s Collection: Home front 1940. The destruction caused by a German air raid

Home front 1940. The destruction caused by a German air raid

Background image1940s Collection: Bermondsey Health Centre Exterior 1949

Bermondsey Health Centre Exterior 1949

Background image1940s Collection: Margot Fonteyn at home. 22 March 1946

Margot Fonteyn at home. 22 March 1946

Background image1940s Collection: A powerful homemade bomb, consisting of 26 sticks of gelignite in a brown paper parcel

A powerful homemade bomb, consisting of 26 sticks of gelignite in a brown paper parcel, with signs of the fuse have been ignited, was found this morning in a cloakroom of Dover House

Background image1940s Collection: The Music room of Ashton Court, with a large organ situated at one end of the room

The Music room of Ashton Court, with a large organ situated at one end of the room and other objects set out ready for sale. 11 May 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Unilever House, Blackfriars, london, F C, the head office of Lever Brothers and Unilever Ltd

Unilever House, Blackfriars, london, F C, the head office of Lever Brothers and Unilever Ltd.. 7 November 1945

Background image1940s Collection: The War Office held an exhibition at the Army School of Education, Eltham Palace

The War Office held an exhibition at the Army School of Education, Eltham Palace, showing how teaching aids have been devised for use in the Army education schemes in the pre-release



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