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Nineteen Forties Collection (page 5)

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

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

Sheep farming on the Sussex Downs near Rottingdean 1946

Background imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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 imageNineteen Forties 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



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