1940 Collection (page 5)

JANE ADDAMS (1860-1935). American social worker and cofounder of Hull House in Chicago. U. S
JANE ADDAMS (1860-1935). American social worker and cofounder of Hull House in Chicago. U.S. commemorative postage stamp, 1940

Lake Lucerne with Pilatus mountain, Switzerland
A view of Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, with the Pilatus mountain in the background (height of 2132 metres). Date: circa 1940

The Illustrated London News, 1940
Page from the Illustrated London News describing the heroism of Lieutenant Robert Davies(1900-1975), who received the George Cross for commanding the bomb disposal unit which saved St

Equipment left at Dunkirk WWII
Equipment left at Dunkirk including this destroyed British flak gun during World War II

King and Queen tour West London raid damage
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth talking to Mrs Eals who was saved by taking cover in an Anderson shelter when her house was bombed during an air raid in September 1940

RMS Empress of Britain, ocean liner
The RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Empress of Britain, an ocean liner built between 1928 and 1931, owned by the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company

Tatler front-cover: H. R. H. Princess Paul of Yugoslavia
A beautiful portrait study of the Consort of the Regent of Yugoslavia. H.R.H. the former Princess Olga, was a sister of H.R.H

The Cats Pyiamas by Merlin Enabnit
Dark-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979) wearing revealing orange pyjamas. Enabnit was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was a successful commercial artist

Crashed Me-110 fighter-bomber; Second World War, 1940
Photograph showing a German Messerschmitt Me-110 fighter-bomber, which crash-landed near Hastings after being shot up by a British fighter, during the summer of 1940

Earths Core
Hollow Earth theories suggest that there could be entrances to our planet at the Poles, giving us potential access to Earths core : who knows what we might find ?

INCOME TAX 1940 / 1
A letter asking for income tax to be paid

Newark Watermill
Two young men, cyclists, take time out to stop and admire the splendid weatherboarded Newark Watermill, Pyrford, Surrey, England

Me 109 Versus Spitfire
A Messerschmitt 109 in pursuit of a Spitfire. The caption says the German plane will shoot the British one down - but who knows, perhaps it will be the other way about ?

Emma Goldman - 1
EMMA GOLDMAN Lithuanian-born American anarchist politician and agitator

Loading a V1 Rocket
Loading a V1 rocket into the launch pad. Use of these rockets accelerated after the start of the Second World War

Queen Elizabeth in 1940
She anchors beside her elder sister, Queen Mary, in the docks at New York, for safety during World War Two : both will be used for wartime purposes

Sir Bindon Blood
SIR BINDON BLOOD British general

German Pilots Briefed
German pilots attend last briefing before a mission - aircraft in background is a Stuka

Sheltering Underground
Sheltering underground during The Blitz, Islington, London; a woman pours drinks for those around her

Joseph John Thomson
JOSEPH JOHN THOMSON physicist, working at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, circa 1904

1940s East Africa - train Limuru escarpment, Kenya
1940s East Africa - train descending the Limuru escarpment, Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa BOAC seaplane Golden Hind Seychelles
1940s East Africa - BOAC seaplane Golden Hind Seychelles Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

Woking and District 29 seater Thanet bus. Date: circa 1940

Nottingham, Radcliffe and Bingham C Ross Elysian bus, Dutton s. Date: circa 1940

The Sutton Coalfield Battalion of the Warwickshire Home Guard paraded for inspection. Captain Wilfrid Bigwood the Commanding Officer

The Treasury, Whitehall, after being hit by a bomb. Circa 1940

Julia Farron - Ballet Dancer in Mlle. Theodore - Scene 1
Julia Farron (1922-2019) - Ballet Dancer performing as Mademoiselle Theodore in The Prospect Before Us, scene 1, a one-act comic ballet in seven scenes

Old Bill and Co. August 1940
" Hey! Mind what yer doin ! Thats the second time you ve got me with that fifth column o yours!" Bruce Bairnsfather pokes fun at rumours of German spies

Villagers Gathered Around the Wireless
Villagers in Charlwood, Sussex, gathered around the wireless radio in a local pub. 1940

Music cover, Our Love Affair, Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland
Music cover, Our Love Affair, words and music by Arthur Freed and Roger Edens, from the MGM film Strike Up The Band, starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. 1940

Jan Kubelik / Studio Photo
JAN KUBELIK Czech-Hungarian violinist as a young man Date: 1880 - 1940

HMS Delhi, British cruiser, Alexandria, WW2
HMS Delhi (D47), British Danae class cruiser, seen here at anchor in Alexandria, as Admiral Cunninghams flagship. Date: 1940

WW2 Poster -- Quick! Your binoculars
Quick! Your binoculars. Supply poster, lithograph. Put your binoculars on Active Service Now! Date: 1940

WW2 poster, The Fairey Fulmer, the Navys fastest fighter. Date: 1940

Lord Balcarres MP, Vanity Fair, Spy
DAVID ALEXANDER EDWARD LINDSAY, 27th Earl of Crawford and 10th Earl of BALCARRES (1871-1940), styled Lord Balniel between 1880 and 1913. British Conservative politician and art connoisseur

VERMONT: WOODSTOCK, 1940. Woodstock, Vermont, on Saturday afternoon after a snow storm. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, c1940

Boulton Paul Defiants of 264 Squadron at Kirton-in-Lindsey during the summer of 1940. Including NI536. Date: 1940

Blitz in City of London -- Newgate Street, WW2
Blitz in the City of London -- three firefighters in action with a hosepipe outside Newgate Street post office, 30 December 1940

Blitz in London -- warehouses, Surrey Docks, WW2
Warehouses in a smoky atmosphere following heavy bombing raids on the Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe, SE London. This raid took place on 7 September 1940

WW2 ATS poster for Signal Operators Date: circa 1940

AGATHA CHRISTIE (1890-1976). English writer. Photographed c1940

Charcoal Burner
Charcoal burners in Epping Forest, Essex, England. Date: 1940

Daily lives in London during the Blitz
Four images relating to air-raided London in October 1940. Top left shows cast members at the Windmill Theatre which was the only theatre to remain open; the cast slept in the theatre on mattresses

Ottokar Fischer
OTTOKAR FISCHER German historian of magic, who took sufficient interest in psychical research to attend the 1925 Congress at Vienna, where he was photographed

CYCLIST, 1940
A young man cycling at the Menai Bridge, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Tel Aviv Dizengoff Circle 1940 Israel
Tel Aviv. Dizengoff Circle. 1940, Israel, Tel Aviv

Mobile Canteens
A row of mobile canteens in Brighton. Note that one of the vans has Y.M.C.A. printed on it. 1940

Factors governing an invasion by G. H. Davis
The situation of Britain face to face with a German north-west Europe: factors governing an invasion during the Second World War

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"1940: A Year of Courage, Resilience, and Triumph" In the midst of World War II, a powerful wave of determination swept across nations. As war propaganda posters adorned walls, one message echoed loud and clear: "We shall not flag or fail. " The world united under this rallying cry, ready to face the challenges that lay ahead. Winston Churchill's resolute speeches became a beacon of hope for millions. His praise for RAF pilots soared through the skies like their courageous planes. With unwavering conviction, he gave the iconic V for Victory sign - a symbol that ignited spirits and inspired perseverance. Meanwhile, on another front line, the 52 (Lowland) Division engaged in heroic activities. Their valor knew no bounds as they fought with unwavering dedication against all odds. Each soldier embodied bravery and sacrifice in their pursuit of freedom. Across continents, HMS Exeter arrived at Plymouth harbor amidst tumultuous times. Its arrival marked yet another chapter in history - a testament to naval strength and resilience during these trying years. Amidst chaos and destruction emerged moments of unity and camaraderie. Firefighters took a well-deserved tea break after battling flames at St Katherines Dock - an example of ordinary heroes finding solace amidst adversity. Beyond warfare's grip stood Carl Gustav Jung; his psychological insights offered understanding amidst turmoil. And while political ideologies clashed fiercely between Leon Trotsky and others in 1920s Russia, it was clear that even within conflict there existed diverse perspectives striving towards change. Music provided solace during these turbulent times too; George Formby's melodies brought smiles to faces amid uncertainty – reminding us all that joy can be found even when darkness looms large. As Full Dress Parades unfolded at The Citadel in Charleston, SC – soldiers marched proudly displaying discipline and honor – embodying values we hold dear today: duty above self-interests. The year 1940 was a crucible of resilience and determination.