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1940 1949 Collection

"Journey through the 1940s: A Glimpse into Glasgow's Gorbals and Beyond" Step back in time to the vibrant streets of the Gorbals area of Glasgow

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1940 1949 Collection: Lancaster Bomber
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1940 1949 Collection: Gorbals area of Glasgow; Two young boys walking along a street in 1948
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1940 1949 Collection: Wellington Bombers
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1940 1949 Collection: Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)
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1940 1949 Collection: Staffordshire Potteries
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1940 1949 Collection: Docklands Blazing
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1940 1949 Collection: Banjo, (B&W)
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1940 1949 Collection: A man walking through a backstreet of the Gorbals area of Glasgow
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1940 1949 Collection: California: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach (photo)
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1940 1949 Collection: Dylan Thomas
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1940 1949 Collection: A U. S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft
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1940 1949 Collection: White leghorn chicken
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1940 1949 Collection: Its A Lonely Road; Three children walk hand in hand down the main street of the village
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1940 1949 Collection: Bombed St Thomas Hospital
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1940 1949 Collection: Rockefeller Center
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1940 1949 Collection: Nosey Kids
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1940 1949 Collection: Empress Of Canada
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1940 1949 Collection: Under The Arch
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1940 1949 Collection: Dorset Rams
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1940 1949 Collection: Sheeps Eyes
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1940 1949 Collection: Eyes Of The Fleet
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1940 1949 Collection: The first Co-operative shop to be opened in Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1844 (litho)
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1940 1949 Collection: President Roosevelt
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1940 1949 Collection: President Roosevelt
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1940 1949 Collection: Naked woman sitting on chair in studio, (B&W), portrait
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1940 1949 Collection: The red army forces the crossing of the Vistula (Poland), 1944 (oil on canvas)
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1940 1949 Collection: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin planning strategy in the Kremlin during the Second World War
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1940 1949 Collection: 1940s style Navy pin-up girl posing with a vintage Corsair aircraft
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1940 1949 Collection: Retro Style Scene of old gas station in Arizona Desert
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1940 1949 Collection: 'Premier'loop wheel frame, Stibbe and Co, Leicester (litho)
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1940 1949 Collection: Londoners sheltering from a German air raid on a platform in Piccadilly Underground Station during
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1940 1949 Collection: British Vickers Wellington bombers setting off on a daylight bombing raid on Germany
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1940 1949 Collection: Scarborough Promenade Wall Of Water
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1940 1949 Collection: RAF Scramble
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1940 1949 Collection: George Bernard Shaw
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1940 1949 Collection: Hoxton Slums
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1940 1949 Collection: British Army Airspeed Horsa Glider Force
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1940 1949 Collection: Rooftop Rifle Range
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1940 1949 Collection: Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)
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1940 1949 Collection: The Beach At Cannes
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1940 1949 Collection: Iron Miner
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1940 1949 Collection: Flock Of Sheep
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1940 1949 Collection: Air Raid Ruined Buildings
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1940 1949 Collection: Fighter Plane
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1940 1949 Collection: Bombed London
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1940 1949 Collection: St Pauls Bomb Damage
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1940 1949 Collection: Times Square In The Rain
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1940 1949 Collection: Head-On View Of Traffic Jam


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"Journey through the 1940s: A Glimpse into Glasgow's Gorbals and Beyond" Step back in time to the vibrant streets of the Gorbals area of Glasgow, where two young boys stroll along a bustling street in 1948. The echoes of history are ever-present as Wellington Bombers soar through the skies above, their powerful engines leaving trails of determination. Amidst this backdrop, a Lancaster Bomber stands tall, symbolizing resilience and unity during challenging times. Just like the first Co-operative shop that opened its doors in Rochdale, Lancashire in 1844 - an emblem of community strength. A man walks through a backstreet in the heart of Gorbals; his footsteps echoing stories untold. The scars left by war are visible as remnants from bombed St Thomas Hospital remind us of sacrifice and healing. In contrast to these somber scenes, Banjo tunes fill the air with joyous melodies; black and white harmonies intertwine to create moments worth cherishing. Meanwhile, Dylan Thomas weaves words together like poetry on paper – capturing emotions that transcend time itself. Across continents, a U. S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft roars overhead - a testament to international alliances forged amidst global turmoil. And sailing across vast oceans is none other than Empress Of Canada - an elegant vessel carrying dreams and aspirations towards new horizons. As life unfolds around us, even simple pleasures find their place within this tapestry. A White Leghorn chicken struts confidently amongst backyard gardens – reminding us that beauty can be found even amidst chaos. Finally, "Under The Arch, " secrets whisper between bricks as generations pass by; it holds stories yet untold but forever etched into its very foundation. The 1940s were an era marked by both tragedy and triumph; they shaped our world today while leaving behind fragments for us to piece together. Let us remember the past, for it holds the key to our future.