1940s Collection (page 7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marshal of the soviet union, konstantin rokossovsky, on his way to red square from the kremlin for the victory day parade, moscow, 1945

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

Battle of stalingrad, soviet t-34 tanks attacking near stalingrad, september 1942

Fire damage at St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, WW2
Fire damage at the church of St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, during the Blitz, Second World War, 29 December 1940

AFS recruitment parade, London, WW2
Recruitment parade for the AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) in a London street during the Second World War

Scene in Shardeloes Road, New Cross, WW2
A panoramic night scene in Shardeloes Road, New Cross, during the Second World War, showing the aftermath of an air raid, 3 November 1944

Salvage operation, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Salvage operation, pumping out flooded basements in Petherton Road, North London, on 2 July 1944, during the Second World War

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

John Bull 1949 1940s UK markets villages towns squares shopping magazines

Astounding 1940s USA space ships aliens pulp fiction ufos magazines nautical

1940s UK goya make-up makeup

Modern Woman 1944 1940s UK womens ration book rationing portraits magazines

Womans Own 1949 1940s UK holidays seaside inflatables magazines

Womans Own 1947 1940s UK magazines swings fairs

John Bull 1948 ? 1940s UK schools teachers school magazines

1940s UK aviation hawker siddeley cars aeroplanes air

Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, 1943
Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, being reloaded by Red Army soldiers in September 1943, during World War II. At this stage in the war

German WWII ramjet bomber blueprint. This design, for a propulsor ramjet engine mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

MUSIC: THE INK SPOTS. Popular American vocal group of the 1930s and 1940 s

MONOCLE, 1940s. Publicity photograph, probably of the German actor Conrad Veidt wearing a monocle, c1940s

LAUREN BACALL (b. 1924). American cinemactress
LAUREN BACALL (b.1924). American cinemactress

BETTY GRABLE (1916-1973). American actress

Dodge Saloon America

Torquay, 1945 (colour litho)
931111 Torquay, 1945 (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

We Will Beat the Enemy with our Bolshevik Harvest Gathering, 1941 (lithograph)
FIA5405776 We Will Beat the Enemy with our Bolshevik Harvest Gathering, 1941 (lithograph) by Sittaro, Alexei Gumbertovich (1906-1942); 70x50 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow

Meditation, c. 1942 (gouache on newsprint on board)
987589 Meditation, c.1942 (gouache on newsprint on board) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 57.8x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meditation; Meditacion)

Power locomotive, 1945 (colour litho)
PNP246698 Power locomotive, 1945 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: painted by Alexander Leydenfrost for the company calendar;)

British schoolchildren practicing putting on their gas masks, World War II, 1939-1945 (b / w photo)
6015158 British schoolchildren practicing putting on their gas masks, World War II, 1939-1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A view of Brisbane, showing Victoria Bridge, foreground, and Grey Street Bridge (b / w photo)
6024670 A view of Brisbane, showing Victoria Bridge, foreground, and Grey Street Bridge (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of Brisbane)

American admiral Chester W Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the US Pacific Fleet, World War II, 1941-1945 (photo)
6015170 American admiral Chester W Nimitz, Commander in Chief of the US Pacific Fleet, World War II, 1941-1945 (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Festive Candy Cane Greetings, 1940s (lithograph)
2622319 Festive Candy Cane Greetings, 1940s (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queensland, Australia: Droving Cattle near Goondiwindi (photo)
6027411 Queensland, Australia: Droving Cattle near Goondiwindi (photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Droving Cattle near Goondiwindi)

King George VI in naval uniform (photo)
6015221 King George VI in naval uniform (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George VI (1895-1952) in naval uniform

British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II
6015206 British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II, 1942-1943 (photo) by English Photographer

Members of the cabinet of Britains Labour government elected in the 1945 General Election (b / w photo)
6015255 Members of the cabinet of Britains Labour government elected in the 1945 General Election (b/w photo) by English Photographer

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER (1864-1943). American botanist, chemist, and educator. Lithograph by Richard Brent, c1940

POSTER: WOMEN WORKERS. ATS cook for the troops. British poster encouraging women to join the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the womens branch of the British Army. Lithograph, c1942

The wedding gifts from the people of Cornwall to HRH Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. Image shows Mr Lamorna Birch RA

To become a Royal wedding ring?. Gold ore from the Graigwen mine, near Barmouth, the only goldmine, now working in Wales, was sent to the Industrial Wales Exhibition, Olympia, today

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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.