1946 Collection

After World War Two - Heathrow Airport Facilities
After World War Two - The rather basic Heathrow Airport Reception and Communication Facilities. Date: 1946

HMS Formidable 67
Royal Navy - HMS Formidable 67, an Illustrious-class aircraft carrier entering Valletta harbour in June 1946. Date: 1946

A map of the Colne Valley Cloth District
Pictorial map of the Colne Valley Cloth District in Yorkshire, drawn by the poster artist and designer Leslie MacDonald Gill the year before his death, in 1946

King George VI and Princess Elizabeth
King George VI (1896 - 1952) shares a joke with his elder daughter, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II). Date: 1946

Greenway House, Devon, 1946
Photograph showing Greenway House in Devon, which was the home of Agatha Christie and Max Mallowan in 1946. The couple can be seen (just) in the foreground of this image

HMS Worcester, Greenhithe, Kent -- Merchant Navy training vessel. Date: circa 1946

High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire
High Street, Hawick, near Selkirk, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Date: 1946

Advertisement for Cote d Azur, South of France. 1946

Choctaw Indian Princess, Oklahoma, USA
Choctaw Indian Princess in traditional costume, Oklahoma, USA. Date: 1946

GWR Publicity Poster, London, 1946
The poster was produced by the GWR just after the Second World War. It was designed by Frank Henry Mason. The huge dome of St Pauls Cathedral dominates the skyline

John Maynard Keynes Economist

Stevenage New Town
This pedestrianised shopping centre at Stevenage New Town, Hertfordshire, England was the first in England, opened in 1959. It was also the first designated New Town in 1946. Date: July 1966

Supermarine test pilots at High Post Aerodrome in March?
Supermarine test pilots at High Post Aerodrome in March 1946: From left: Flt Lt P. Wigley DFC, Sqn Ldr W.J.G. Morgan DFC, Lt Cdr Jeffrey K. Quill AFC, Chief Test Pilot; Flt Lt Leslie R

Advertisement for Provence, France
French railways advertisement for Provence, France. 1946

Avro York C1 G-AGNN BOAC
A BOAC aircraft until sold to British South American Airways in 1947. Named Madras while at BOAC it was renamed Star Crest at BSa. It flew again with BOAC and then Skyways of London. Date: 1946

de Havilland Mosquito NF38 night fighter VT653
de Havilland Mosquito NF38 night fighter, VT653, of the type flown by 502 Squadron in 1946. Date: 1946

Judy Garland with Liza Minnelli
Judy Garland (1922-1969), American actress and singer with her daughter, Liza Minnelli (b. 1946)

The Coventry Climax Engines ET199 the first British-produced forklift truck, seen here being demonstrated by a girl worker at the Coventry factory that produces the truck

Poster, Provence, France. Date: circa 1940s

Jack Johnson Boxer
JOHN ARTHUR JACK JOHNSON American boxer, known as the Galveston Giant : first black heavyweight champion of the world. Date: 1878 - 1946

(Anna) Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) American humanitarian. Chairman UN Human Rights Commission 1947-1951 and US representative at General Assembly 1946. Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Photograph

A Madame Yevonde portrait of the Duchess of Gloucester
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (1901-2004) with her two sons Prince William (left) and Prince Richard (right), the current Duke of Gloucester

CAMEL CIGARETTE AD, 1946. More Doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette! Advertisement for Camel cigarettes from an American magazine, 1946

HMS Habbakuk with HMS Indefatigable, 1946
Illustration showing the top secret design for HMS Habbakuk (centre), a giant aircraft-carrier built of ice and wood pulp, which was proposed as a secret weapon in the Second World War

Jack Johnson and James Jeffries, 1910
Photographic montage showing Jack Johnson (1878-1946)(left) and James J. Jeffries (1875-1953), the heavyweight boxers who fought for the World Championship in 1910

Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Receiving Princess Elizabeth in the Council House Square, 2 April 1946- Athur Spooner

Poster for the Grand Prix of the Nations in Geneva on 21st July 1946

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

1946 AJS 16M

Gertrude Stein
GERTRUDE STEIN American writer

Sir Granville Bantock
SIR GRANVILLE BANTOCK English composer and operatic conductor

VOTER REGISTRATION POSTER. A Congress of Industrial Organization sponsored voter registration poster by Ben Shahn, 1946

David Wright woman in black and pink
Elegant woman in a black top, with a pink and black bow in her hair and gold jewellery. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Dakota 1 (2-Cyclone) Transport Plane, seen from three different angles. 1942

The tug Slavonia parting company with Dredger 13
An episode of the recent winter storms: The tug Slavonia parting company with Dredger 13 in the trough of gigantic waves as an Atlantic hurricane snaps the powerful hawser like a strand of cotton

Fall / English Springer / 46
Four large puppies crowded in a basket. Owner: Browne

Princess Elizabeth attending a charity ball in 1946
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) attending a ball held at the Old House Hotel in aid of the NSPCC. She is pictured smiling as she dances with Captain Joshua Rayley of the Grenadier Guards

Piper J3 Cub - OY-ECT
Piper J3C-65 Cub - OY-ECT (msn 22617 f/n 16485) Manufactured 1946. Previous regns NC4492M, N4492M, D-EDAP, OY-ECT. Damaged 12.12.1979, rebuilt with parts from D-ELAT( c/n 12881 f/n 8644)

Royal Family at Elphinstone wedding, 1946
The wedding of Andrew Elphinstone, nephew of Queen Elizabeth to Mrs. Vicary Gibbs in June 1946, at which Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) was chief bridesmaid

Fall / Child & Spaniel
A young girl with her hair in ribbons with two Welsh Springer spaniels: Philosopher of Dowlands and Dewi Sant

Nelsons flagship HMS Victory by G. H. Davis
The ship that links us today with our most famous naval victory and an epitome of the Royal Navys finest traditions: a sectional drawing of Nelsons flagship HMS Victory

Swindon Junction Station, April 1946
This photograph, taken in April 1946 shows Saint Class No. 2927, Saint Patrick, standing in Swindon Junction station. A number of goods wagons are on the left side of the image

Poster, Velke Karlovice, Raj Lyzaru
Czech poster, Velke Karlovice, Raj Lyzaru, by Ladislav Horak -- Great Karlovice (a village in Vsetin District, Zlin Region, Czech Republic), a paradise for skiers. Date: 1946

American atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, 1946
ATOMIC BOMB TEST, 1946. American atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, 1946

Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II
H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth dancing with Lord Rupert Nevill, younger son of the Marquess of Abergavenny, at the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy Ball. This was the first public ball she attended

Napier Sabre V (series VII) aero engine

Alfred Rosenberg
ALFRED ROSENBERG Leading proponent of National Socialist ideology. In 1941 he was appointed Minister for the Eastern Occupied Territories

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"1946: A Year of Rebuilding, Discoveries, and Dreams" HMS Worcester, Greenhithe, Kent: The majestic naval training ship stands tall as a symbol of resilience and hope in post-war Britain. Greenway House, Devon, 1946: Agatha Christie's beloved holiday home reopens its doors to welcome visitors after the war years. GWR Publicity Poster, London, 1946: Vibrant colors burst from this iconic poster showcasing the beauty of British landscapes and encouraging travel across the nation. High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire: Bustling with activity once again as shops reopen their doors and locals embrace a sense of normalcy after years of wartime restrictions. Advertisement for Cote d'Azur, South of France: Sun-soaked beaches beckon weary souls to indulge in well-deserved relaxation amidst the picturesque French Riviera. Tea Rose by David Wright: Delicate petals unfurl in this exquisite artwork capturing nature's beauty while offering solace during challenging times. John Maynard Keynes: The influential economist's ideas shape post-war economic policies as nations strive to rebuild shattered economies and create stability for all. Stevenage New Town: An ambitious project takes flight as new communities emerge from the ashes; Stevenage becomes a beacon of modern urban planning and progress. London GWR Poster 1946: Amidst bustling city streets lies an enchanting invitation to explore London's rich history and vibrant culture through this captivating poster display. The Coventry Climax Engines ET199 - Revolutionizing industries with innovation; these British-produced forklift trucks pave the way for efficient logistics worldwide. Advertisement for Provence France - Lavender fields stretch endlessly under clear blue skies inviting travelers on a sensory journey through idyllic Provence countryside. de Havilland Mosquito NF38 night fighter VT653.