Nineteen Forties Collection (page 6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sheep farming on the Sussex Downs near Rottingdean 1946

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

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

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

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

Hastings Lifeboats 1946

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hastings beach photographed from the air April 1946

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Houses of Parliment, London. 31 March 1946

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