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Nineteen Forties Collection (page 4)

Background imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth attended Drapers Hall today, to become a freeman

Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth attended Drapers Hall today, to become a freeman of the Drapers Company. The Drapers freedom, which is conferred by patrimony

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: At the Tower of London, at 1pm today, a 41 gun salute in honour of the baby of

At the Tower of London, at 1pm today, a 41 gun salute in honour of the baby of Princess Elizabeth, was fired by the Royal Artillery at 10 second intervals. 15th November 1948

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Many innovations which will make life easier for the amateur and professional gardener

Many innovations which will make life easier for the amateur and professional gardener and great gardening of its backbreaking aspects were demonstrated by the Royal horticultural Society at Wisley

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: London done wedding finery. Vivid colour was brought to the Royal wedding route today

London done wedding finery. Vivid colour was brought to the Royal wedding route today. As workmen were busy putting the finishing touches to decorations for Thursdays great event

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: This morning crowds of people flocked to the Palace to read the latest bulletin regarding

This morning crowds of people flocked to the Palace to read the latest bulletin regarding the condition of Princess Eilizabeth and her baby born last night

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Outside Buckingham Palace this morning people seated on shooting sticks waited for

Outside Buckingham Palace this morning people seated on shooting sticks waited for further news of the new Royal baby. 15th November 1948

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Crowds still flocked to Buckingham Palace this morning to read the latest bulletins

Crowds still flocked to Buckingham Palace this morning to read the latest bulletins issued regarding the condition of Princess Elizabeth and her baby, born last night

Background imageNineteen Forties Collection: Three Australian Girl Guides check over some of the ingredients at the Girl Guide

Three Australian Girl Guides check over some of the ingredients at the Girl Guide Headquarters in London this morning. Left to right are: 17-year-old ranger Monica Greenham, Miss D

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

A young woman admires a view across the Weald of Kent

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

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

Background imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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



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