1940s Collection (page 3)

Marshal georgy zhukov riding across red square, reviewing the troops, prior to the victory parade on june 24, 1945

Marshal georgy zhukov, hero of the soviet union, 1945

Southdown Sheep Fair September 1949, Sussex George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12299

Blitz in London -- turntable ladder in operation, WW2
Blitz in London -- turntable ladder in operation, with firefighter and hose

Blitz in London - AFS firefighter, WW2
Blitz in London - a smiling AFS firefighter, a former Smithfield meat porter named Eddie

Scene of devastation after flying bomb attack, WW2
A panoramic daytime scene of devastation following a flying bomb attack in London during the latter stages of the Second World War. Rescue workers look for buried casualties

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighter on ladder, WW2
Blitz in London -- an AFS firefighter on a ladder with hose attached, in a training exercise at HQ

FILM: CASABLANCA, 1942. Sidney Greenstreet and Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca directed by Michael Curtiz, 1942

Women dispatch riders in training, WW2
Women dispatch riders in training during the Second World War

SIDESHOW POSTER, c1945. American sideshow poster for The Frog Boy, c1945

MG MGTC Britain British

Land Rover Series 1

Jaguar SS100 Roadster

Swindon Works War Work, 22nd January 1942
Female worker machining a 25 PDR shell on 22 January 1942. Munitions work issued by Ministry of Supply

GWR First Class Sleeper Car, 1946
A female passenger is having her morning tea delivered to her in one of the GWRs first class sleeping car compartments. The attentant delivering the tea stayed in the carriage

Tetbury Station, Gloucestershire, c. 1940s
A view of Tetbury Station in Gloucestershire, c.1940s. This image shows the approach to the station from the tracks. Tetbury station opened in 1889 on the Tetbury Branch Line and closed in 1964

Tetbury Goods Shed and Engine Shed, Gloucestershire, c. 1940s
A view of the Goods Shed and Engine Shed at Tetbury station in Gloucestershire, c.1940s. Tetbury station opened in 1889 on the Tetbury Branch Line and closed in 1964

The first Co-operative shop to be opened in Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1844 (litho)
7157581 The first Co-operative shop to be opened in Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1844 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

World war 2, senior sergeants v, mityoshina and n, zalko, former students of the moscow state theatrical institute have been at the front from the first days of the war

Autotrain departing from Weymouth Station, Dorset, 1947
A view showing an Autotrain departing from Weymouth Station in Dorset, 1947. Railmotors became popular in the early 20th century on branch lines

La Bouillabaisse restaurant in Soho London, England. 1945

NFS fire engines at Wembley
National Fire Service fire engines at Wembley

Soviet Pe-2 bomber and pilot, 1944
Soviet Pe-2 bomber and pilot. The pilot, Grigory Pasynkov, held the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Photographed in December 1944, in the St Petersburg region of Russia

Ministry of Food 1940s UK characters carrots logos dr carrot

Triumph 500cc (with Commer van) 1948 Silver & black

Sexy Woman Showing Off Her Nylons, 1949 (screen print)
2622196 Sexy Woman Showing Off Her Nylons, 1949 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ticket barrier at Paddington Station, London, c. 1940
An image showing passenger tickets being checked at Paddington Station, London, c.1940. A ticket inspector is checking the ticket of a city gentleman wearing a bowler hat

Kind Hearts And Coronets

Whisky Galore
Joan Greenwood on location

Orson Welles in The Third Man (1949)
A colourized image of Orson Welles as Harry Lime in Carol Reeds The Third Man

Constance Smith in Brighton Rock (1947)
Constance Smith as the singer in John Boultings Brighton Rock (1947)

Hermione Baddeley and George Carney in Brighton Rock (1947)
Hermione Baddeley as Ida Arnold with a cigarette in her mouth in a promotional image to release Brighton Rock with fellow actor, George Carney

The Angel Saint Francis in Prayer; Ange St. Francis en Priere, c. 1947-48 (oil on masonite)
824575 The Angel Saint Francis in Prayer; Ange St. Francis en Priere, c.1947-48 (oil on masonite) by Hyppolite, Hector (1889-1948); 95.6x71

"Premier"loop wheel frame, Stibbe and Co, Leicester (litho)
7160480 " Premier" loop wheel frame, Stibbe and Co, Leicester (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Premier" loop wheel frame)

Locomotive No. 6989, Wightwick Hall, 1948
Hall Class locomotive, Wightwick Hall can be seen here at Tyseley in 1948. The locomotive was built in the same year. The locomotive was withdrawn in 1964

Londoners sheltering from a German air raid on a platform in Piccadilly Underground Station during the Blitz
6015286 Londoners sheltering from a German air raid on a platform in Piccadilly Underground Station during the Blitz, World War II, September 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Fishing boats at Fleetwood, Lancashire 1947

Lytham Pier 1949
Lytham St Annes in Lancashire showing Lytham Pier

Kilpeck Church, Herefordshire, August 1947
A GWR Publicity view of the south door of Kilpeck Church, near the ancient parish of St Devereux in Herefordshire, August 1947

Brine Baths, Droitwich, c. 1936
A GWR Publicity view of the 1935 extension of the St Andrews Brine Baths, Droitwich Spa in Worcestershire. The building is now called St Richards House and is home to the local Heritage Centre

Polruan, Cornwall, May 1949
View of the Cornish fishing village Polruan, May 1949. The Polruan-Fowey ferry landing can be seen in the image and a number of small fishing boats are moored up in the Fowey Estuary

Sheffield United team group 1947 Dick Young Stan Machent J Smith Harry Latham Albert Cox Alex Forbes Dennis Thompson Harold Brook, Walter Rickett, Jimmy Hagan, Colin Collindridge

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Season 1949 / 1950
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Season 1949/1950 Back Laurie Kelly, Terry Springthorpe, Eddie Russell, Dennis Parsons, Sammy Smyth, Billy Crook Front Johnny Hancocks, Jessie Pye, Bill Shorthouse

Battersea Power Station generating hall turbines in 1948

Lyons Corner House on Coventry Street in London 1947

A gypsy woman sitting on the steps to her Romany caravan in the gypsy camp on Epsom Downs, Surrey, during the Epsom race meeting Late 1940s, early 1950s

A Romany gypsy woman smoking her pipe at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

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Step back in time to the 1940s, a decade filled with resilience, creativity, and historical significance. In Holland House library after an air raid BB83_04456, the aftermath of war is evident as books lay scattered amidst the destruction. Swindon Works Map from the c. 1940s showcases the industrial prowess that fueled wartime efforts. A powerful image captures Red Army soldiers raising the Soviet flag over the Reichstag in Berlin on April 30, 1945. Vladimir Grebnev's photograph immortalizes this triumphant moment in history. The poster for Weston-super-Mare transports us to a seaside town post-war, enticing visitors with promises of sun-soaked relaxation and rejuvenation between 1948-1965. Toby Twirl Adventures takes young readers on thrilling journeys through enchanting tales set in 1940s UK. These children's stories captivate imaginations and provide an escape from reality. Kind Hearts And Coronets entertains audiences with its dark humor and captivating storyline during this era. This British film remains a classic even today. Whisky Galore. Entices viewers with its UK quad poster showcasing mischief and adventure surrounding whiskey shortages during World War II – a lighthearted take on challenging times. Orson Welles mesmerizes as Harry Lime in The Third Man – his enigmatic portrayal leaves audiences spellbound while exploring post-war Vienna's shadows. Brighton Rock (1947) UK One Sheet immerses viewers into a gripping crime drama set against Brighton's backdrop – capturing both gritty realism and atmospheric charm simultaneously. Bomb damage in Brampton Road reminds us of the devastating impact of war on local communities across Britain during WW2 - scars that would heal but never be forgotten by those who lived through it. "Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle" warns against careless talk during World War II - highlighting how loose lips can jeopardize national security and endanger lives when secrets are at stake.