1940 Collection (page 9)

Firemen dampen down fires in Wine Street, Bristol which was devastated by high explosive and incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the night of 24th/25th November 1940

Clearing the debris of Barton Warehouse, Stokes Croft, Bristol following the first heavy Luftwaffe raid on the city. 25th November 1940

Lennards Shoe shop, Queens Road, Bristol is left a burnt out shell following the Luftwaffes raid on the city. The blitz of Bristol began on the night 24th November 1940

The vicar and parishioners search through the rubble and wreckage of St Clements, Newfoundland Road, Bristol shortly after the November 24th 1940 air raid on the city

A battalion of the Middlesex Regiment in a dugout with a machine gun post, in a forward area with the British Expeditionary Force. March 1940

A German Luftwaffe fighter plane downed by the RAF and resting on the beach at Norfolk. The plane is a Messerschmitt. The Battle of Britain lasted from 10th July 1940 to 31st October 1940 Picture

Fireman from The London Fire Brigade seen here at Camberwell, London, during a raid on the city on the 8th - 9th December 1940

Blasted from their homes in Londons East End, Kartar Singh and his family in the crypt of Christ Church, Spitalfields. The walls are decorated with Christmas decorations. 8th December 1940

The Major of Bootle, (Mr Alderman Js Kelly) pulling a cracker with one of the children at dinner given by an anonymous donor and members of the Bootle WVS to people bombed out of their homes

Evacuation to Wales. May 1940. Many thousands of people, along with vital institutions and priceless historical objects, were evacuated to Wales for safety in the Second World War

Evacuees arrive in back in London. It was good to to see a London bobby again. 4th September 1940

John Walsh department store, High Street, Sheffield, blazing during the raid. Picture taken at 6.30am by the light of the burning buildings. 13th December 1940

Evacuees from Bitterne Park School, Southampton. June 1940

The end of Mr Pages garden where the portions of a German plane fell last night, during a raid over the North West. Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken 20th August 1940

Hull ARP warden seen here with a large fire extinguisher. Circa 1940

The first British children evacuees arrive in Australia. Pictures here at a zoo in Melbourne. The Childrens Overseas Reception Board (CORB) was a British government sponsored organisation

Bomb damage in Wesley Street, Crosby, Waterloo, Liverpool, after a German air raid. Picture taken 31st August 1940

Picture shows a Merseyside The Jolly Miller public house on Queens Drive, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, decimated in an air raid on 30th August 1940. Location unknown but possibly Liverpool

Because of the lack of sunshine suffered by the men of the submarine service whilst on patrol under the sea, only coming up at nights, they are given sun ray treatment at their base

The crew of a Royal Navy escort destroyer enjoying a rest period below decks between watches, by reading the Daily Mirror or having a game of Ukkers (navy slang for Ludo) December 1940

Stamford Street, Edge Hill in Liverpool, Merseyside, severely damaged during The Liverpool Blitz. Picture taken 19th September 1940

Men of the East Yorkshire Regiment training in Gloucestershire, Southern England during the Second World War. Circa 1940

The British Somaliland Camel Corps in Solamia. The regiment is The Kings African Rifles. The Kings African Rifles (KAR) was a multi-battalion British colonial regiment raised from Britains various

The British Somaliland Camel Corps on Patrol. The regiment is The Kings African Rifles. The Kings African Rifles (KAR) was a multi-battalion British colonial regiment raised from Britains various

Anti aircraft machine gun on a submarine boat. These machine guns were used for close range use, as the war planes got closer and closer to their targets. Picture taken during training

Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull and Yorkshire, or East Riding, area of England during World War Two. Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as " all measures

The Great Fire of London. Personnel and turntable ladders at work on the city fire - they have a long night ahead of them. 30th December 1940

Ernest Bevin, Minister of Labour, accompanied by his wife, Florence Anne Townley, talking with one of the operators at the Ministry of Labours wartime headquarters in the North West

Palace Ice Rink, Liverpool, after damage caused during last nights raid, Pictured Friday 6th September 1940

Vapour trails of a dogfight during the Battle of Britain seen from Rusthall Common, Tunbridge Wells. Circa August 1940

A mock gas attack exercise in Mount Pleasant, Tunbridge Wells during the phoney war following the outbreak of war in September 1939

HMS Cossack returns to Leith on 17 February 1940, after rescuing the British prisoners held in Graf Spees supply ship Altmark

A portrait of a young girl, Ella Edwards. 1940

Ella Edwards with a candle. December 1940

Pilots from 501 squadron show off the tailplane rudder of a Messerschmitt 109 at RAF Filton in 1st November 1940

Bristol Bridge in 1940, bomb damage in Victoria Street next to Georges Brewery Bristol Blitz Between 24 November 1940 and 11 April 1941 there were six major bombing raids on Bristol

Dads Army, the Home Guard, in Bristol and Somerset between 1940 and 1942

George Greenwell carrying hose (right) with Guy Bartholomew Editorial Director of the Daily Mirror (Centre) and Station Officer Harding seen here during pump training at London Fire Brigade

George Greenwell (right) with Guy Bartholomew Editorial Director of the Daily Mirror (Centre) and Station Officer Harding seen here during pump training at London Fire Brigade Headquarters Circa 1940

Prime Minister Winston Churchill seen here during a visit to the North East coast of England to inspect coastal defences and fortification as Germany and her allies amass troops

World War Two - Second World War - An old paddle steamer, one of the many ships of all shapes and sizes that helped in the evacuation of the BEF from the beaches at Dunkirk. Circa: June 1940

Mrs Laura Henderson owner of the Windmill Theatre with some of the Windmill Revudebelles, picture taken at 8th Windmill Theatre anniversary in February 1940. Additional Information

WW2 Bomb Damage in Deptford London Circa September 1940

London Skyline during World War Two December 1940 with Saint Pauls

Wounded soldiers on hospital train passing through France 1940 WW2

War Dunkirk Evacuation of BEF from Dunkirk tired troops sleep in a camp after their return to England June 1940

1940 - 14 year old Sean Connery in his Sea Cadet uniform. During this year, he crashed his sledge into a tree and had 34 stitches put in the head wound. OP.752-C Box OP 26 Y2K

Boeing F4B-4 special NX9846 (ex A9241 / NC-14). The second of two US Marine Corps F4B-4s stripped of military equipment for the Bureau of Commerce, (later Fa), in 1940 and registered NC-14

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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.