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1940s Collection (page 6)

Step back in time to the 1940s, a decade filled with resilience, creativity, and historical significance

Background image1940s Collection: Woman 1940s UK tennis magazines

Woman 1940s UK tennis magazines

Background image1940s Collection: John Bull 1947 1940s UK love brides weddings just married marriages magazines

John Bull 1947 1940s UK love brides weddings just married marriages magazines

Background image1940s Collection: The Moon and Sixpence 1943 1940s USA sexism discrimination

The Moon and Sixpence 1943 1940s USA sexism discrimination

Background image1940s Collection: Rolls-Royce 1940s UK cars

Rolls-Royce 1940s UK cars

Background image1940s Collection: John Bull 1946 1940s UK dogs shows magazines

John Bull 1946 1940s UK dogs shows magazines

Background image1940s Collection: John Bull 1948 1940s UK art painting magazines

John Bull 1948 1940s UK art painting magazines

Background image1940s Collection: GYPSY ROSE LEE (1913-1970). N e Louise Hovick. American ecdysiast. Photograph, mid 20th century

GYPSY ROSE LEE (1913-1970). N e Louise Hovick. American ecdysiast. Photograph, mid 20th century
GYPSY ROSE LEE (1913-1970). N© e Louise Hovick. American ecdysiast. Photograph, mid 20th century

Background image1940s Collection: Norwich, LMS & L. N. E. R, c. 1940 (lithograph in colours)

Norwich, LMS & L. N. E. R, c. 1940 (lithograph in colours)
1766923 Norwich, LMS & L.N.E.R, c.1940 (lithograph in colours) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 100x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Norwich, LMS & L.N.E.R. Charles Ginner (1878-1952)

Background image1940s Collection: Torquay EAW005875

Torquay EAW005875
Torquay, Devon. The harbours and the town, from the south-east, 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Totquay New Harbour EAW007583

Totquay New Harbour EAW007583
Torquay, Devon. The New Harbour, 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Torquay Old Harbour EAW011685

Torquay Old Harbour EAW011685
The New Harbour and Old Harbour, Torquay, Devon, 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Torquay Old Harbour EAW011689

Torquay Old Harbour EAW011689
The Old Harbour, Torquay, Devon, 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Torquay harbours EAW011684

Torquay harbours EAW011684
The New Harbour and Old Harbour, Torquay, Devon, 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Torquay EAW007582

Torquay EAW007582
The Old and New Harbour and the town, Torquay, Devon, 1947

Background image1940s Collection: Torquay EAW007581

Torquay EAW007581
The Old and New Harbour and the town, Torquay, Devon, 1947

Background image1940s Collection: South Woodford Woolworths HAB01_01_02_01

South Woodford Woolworths HAB01_01_02_01
George Lane, South Woodford, Redbridge, Greater London. The shopping parade at 130-150 George Lane, showing the shop front of F W Woolworth and Company Limited in the foreground

Background image1940s Collection: Repairing Milbank Estate P_H00261_004

Repairing Milbank Estate P_H00261_004
Millbank Estate, Ruskin House, Herrick Street, Millbank, City of Westminster, Greater London. View from the north of Ruskin House on the Millbank Estate

Background image1940s Collection: Repairing Milbank Estate P_H00261_001

Repairing Milbank Estate P_H00261_001
Millbank Estate, Ruskin House, Herrick Street, Millbank, City of Westminster, Greater London. An elevated view of Ruskin House on the Millbank Estate

Background image1940s Collection: Market Cross a48_00561

Market Cross a48_00561
Market Cross, Market Place, North Walsham, North Norfolk, Norfolk, 1947. The Market Cross, seen from the west

Background image1940s Collection: Towednack near St Ives from Trendrine Hill, June 1946

Towednack near St Ives from Trendrine Hill, June 1946
A GWR publicity view of the village of Towednack near St Ives in Cornwall from Trendrine Hill. The image was taken in June 1946 to publicise rambling using the GWR network along the Cornish Riviera

Background image1940s Collection: Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b / w photo)

Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b / w photo)
7156948 Pamir, one of the last commercial sailing ships, off Sydney Heads, Australia (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pamir)

Background image1940s Collection: British Vickers Wellington bombers setting off on a daylight bombing raid on Germany

British Vickers Wellington bombers setting off on a daylight bombing raid on Germany, World War II (photo)
6015167 British Vickers Wellington bombers setting off on a daylight bombing raid on Germany, World War II (photo) by English Photographer

Background image1940s Collection: William Slim, British general who commanded the 14th Army fighting the Japanese in the Burma

William Slim, British general who commanded the 14th Army fighting the Japanese in the Burma campaign, World War II
6015173 William Slim, British general who commanded the 14th Army fighting the Japanese in the Burma campaign, World War II, 1943-1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background image1940s Collection: Are you a girl with a star-spangled heart? Join the WAC now! Thousands of Army jobs need filling

Are you a girl with a star-spangled heart? Join the WAC now! Thousands of Army jobs need filling! Womens Army Corps for the United States Army recruitment poster

Background image1940s Collection: Hull City 1949

Hull City 1949 Back row from left: Taylor, Berry, Bly, Jensen, McCans, White. Front Row: Harrison, Raich Carter, Price, Buchan and Mellor

Background image1940s Collection: Turkeys for Christmas, 1946

Turkeys for Christmas, 1946
Christmas fare displayed outside a butchers shop in Scunthorpe High Street, 1946

Background image1940s Collection: WWII: POSTER, c1943. This is the year! Its up to us to let em have it! Lithograph

WWII: POSTER, c1943. This is the year! Its up to us to let em have it! Lithograph, c1943

Background image1940s Collection: Bird s-eye view of landing craft, barrage balloons, and allied troops landing in Normandy

Bird s-eye view of landing craft, barrage balloons, and allied troops landing in Normandy
XOS869953 Bird s-eye view of landing craft, barrage balloons, and allied troops landing in Normandy, France on D-Day, 6th June, 1944 (gelatin silver print) by American Photographer

Background image1940s Collection: Yesterday (Thursday) the centuries old Cornish Floral Dance re-enacted through the streets

Yesterday (Thursday) the centuries old Cornish Floral Dance re-enacted through the streets and houses of Helston, Cornwall. Thousands of spectators visited the town for the event

Background image1940s Collection: Winston Churchill at the Kent Agricultural Show in Maidstone 15th July 1948

Winston Churchill at the Kent Agricultural Show in Maidstone 15th July 1948

Background image1940s Collection: Their Majesties in Cheshire. The King and Queen today made a 30 mile drive through

Their Majesties in Cheshire. The King and Queen today made a 30 mile drive through some of the most thickly populated areas of Cheshire

Background image1940s Collection: His Majesty the King held an Investuture at Buckingham Palace this morning (Tuesday)

His Majesty the King held an Investuture at Buckingham Palace this morning (Tuesday), the first since the Royal Familys return from their South African tour

Background image1940s Collection: Reassembling an underground tunnel, this latest picture of the Bristol aircraft companies

Reassembling an underground tunnel, this latest picture of the Bristol aircraft companies giant Brabazon, which when completed, will be the " Queen Elizabeth" of the air

Background image1940s Collection: London during the Blitz While services are being held in London, commemorating the

London during the Blitz While services are being held in London, commemorating the second anniversary of The Battle of Britain

Background image1940s Collection: RAF fighter pilot of 602 Squadron at dispersal - playing chess while waiting for

RAF fighter pilot of 602 Squadron at dispersal - playing chess while waiting for the call to scramble. Perranporth, Cornwall, 1943 eTopFoto

Background image1940s Collection: 1940 Police squadron at Shooters Hill, Kent, England

1940 Police squadron at Shooters Hill, Kent, England

Background image1940s Collection: The new Cunard White Star cargo liner Asia was launched yesterday, by Lady Hopkins

The new Cunard White Star cargo liner Asia was launched yesterday, by Lady Hopkins
The new Cunard White Star cargo liner " Asia" was launched yesterday, by Lady Hopkins and Sir James Laing and Sons shipyard at Sunderland

Background image1940s Collection: The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Elizabeth cast off her moorings

The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Elizabeth cast off her moorings
The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner " Queen Elizabeth" cast off her moorings and Southampton and slid slowly from her berth to begin her maiden passenger voyage to New York

Background image1940s Collection: Mauretania (left) leaving America to dock at Southampton. 1947[?]

Mauretania (left) leaving America to dock at Southampton. 1947[?]

Background image1940s Collection: Bellringers at Wisborough Green - about February 1948

Bellringers at Wisborough Green - about February 1948
Full length shot of father and daughter ready to ring the bells George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N29487

Background image1940s Collection: Petworth Park Fishing Competition for the 'Welcome Home'Fund - 14 September 1946

Petworth Park Fishing Competition for the "Welcome Home"Fund - 14 September 1946
Four fishermen with assorted fish pose for the camera; two young boys look on. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N27054

Background image1940s Collection: Harwoods Factory Pulburough - July 1942

Harwoods Factory Pulburough - July 1942
Women factory workers George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21657

Background image1940s Collection: Petworth Air Training Corps at Fittleworth - about July 1942

Petworth Air Training Corps at Fittleworth - about July 1942
Group of soldiers marching past and saluting two gentlemen on the roadside bank. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N21639

Background image1940s Collection: Film still of the The Three Stooges. American comedians

Film still of the The Three Stooges. American comedians
THREE STOOGES: FILM STILL. Film still of the The Three Stooges. American comedians

Background image1940s Collection: Kennedy Campaign Brochure

Kennedy Campaign Brochure
Hyannis Port, Massachusetts: 1952 Kennedy siblings Jean, Pat, Robert, John and Eunice look over a brochure for Johns campaign for a Massachusetts political office

Background image1940s Collection: A Ballet Dancer En Pointe

A Ballet Dancer En Pointe
Chicago, Illinois: c. 1940. A ballet dancer performing en pointe

Background image1940s Collection: Lightning Hits Empire State

Lightning Hits Empire State
New York, New York: July 9, 1945. As the city is hit by a sudden summer storm, a jagged streak of lightning crackles down through the sky to roost on the tip of the dome of New Yorks Empire State

Background image1940s Collection: Marshal georgy zhukov greeting foreign military attaches during the time of the victory parade in

Marshal georgy zhukov greeting foreign military attaches during the time of the victory parade in moscow, may 1945



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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.