1949 Collection

Short Solent Passener Flying Boat - Victoria Falls - Zambesi
A Short Solent Passenger Flying Boat (G-AHIN) close to the Victoria Falls on the Zambesi River - Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia). Date: circa 1949

HMAS Melbourne head-on. HMAS Melbourne was laid down in 1943 as HMS Majestic. Construction was frozen at the end of WW2 but resumed in 1949 after the ship was taken over by the RAN

ANNA ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884-1962). Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Eleanor Roosevelt holding a Universal Declaration of Human Rights poster at Lake Success, New York

Manchesters last tram on its farewell journey, heading for the Depot. A group of people wave from the pavement. Date: 1949

GURDJIEFF (1872-1949)
Georgei Ivanovitch Gurdjieff Russian spiritual leader

Mass spectrometer, 1954
Mass spectrometer. Researchers adjusting the controls of a mass spectrometer. This is an all-metal demountable mass spectrometer

GURDJIEFF
Georgei Ivanovitch Gurdjieff Russian spiritual leader

Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad
A crate containing Dewars White Label Scotch whisky " among the distinguished passengers" is lifted on board the Queen Elizabeth ship at quayside in this advertisement. Date: 1949

Okapi chewing leaves
Okapi eating leaves from a tree branch drawn for Drawing at the Zoo published in 1949. The okapi is a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa

de Havilland DH-100 Vampire FB-5
RAF de Havilland Dh-100 Vampire Fb.5 Date: 1949

Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Dakota
Airmen Maintaining a Douglas Dc-3 / C-47 Dakota at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

SIDESHOW POSTER, c1949. Circus sideshow poster by Nieman Eisman, featuring Celesta Geyer, known as Jolly Dolly Dimple, c1949

Vincent Rapide HRD Series C black 1949 1940s 40s
Vincent Rapide HRD Series C 1949 Black

Flight Lieutenant K. H. F Letford, DFO
Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Harold Francis Letford, as he appeared in the Illustrated London News in 1949, when he was awarded a bar to his Distinguished Flying Cross for gallantry in assisting HMS

The de Havilland DH106 Comet first prototype G-5-1
The de Havilland DH106 Comet first prototype, G-5-1 (later registered G-ALVG) with the third de Havilland DH108, VW120, at Hatfield, 27 July 1949. Date: 1949

LCC-LFB Dual purpose pump escape at Lambeth HQ
A Dennis F7 pump escape at Lambeth HQ, a classic postwar fire engine newly in service in London. It was powered by a 150 bhp 5.7 litre Rolls-Royce engine and served initially at Lambeth Fire Station

BILLIE HOLIDAY (1915-1959). American jazz singer, holding an African sculpture. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1949

Variety Theatre, Monte Saldo
English born Monte Saldo 1879 - 1949 (real name A. M. Woolaston). Strong-man, Gymnast and also an artists model. Here he is photographed in various statuesque classical poses as well as in the more

GURDJIEFF (1872-1949)
Georgei Ivanovitch Gurdjieff Russian spiritual leader (in 1935)

P&O Liner Chusan. circa 1949

Axel Munthe / Anacapri
AXEL MUNTHE Home of the Swedish physician and writer on Anacapri, Italy Date: 1857 - 1949

Arsenal Football Club team and officials 1948-1949
Arsenal Football Club team and officials, season of 1948-1949 (names below the photo). Date: 1948-1949

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Holiday Camp / Butlins
BUTLINS - Littlehampton - the Figure of Eight ride ( Thriller )

Just Wright by David Wright
A young woman in a red dress with a plunging neckline and a large, wide brimmed hat to protect her English rose complexion from the sun, contemplates the viewer with a slightly arrogant air

Oxford V Cambridge 1949
An official souvenir from the Oxford versus Cambridge boat race from Putney to Mortlake on 26th March which was won by Cambridge by quarter of a length

Fall / Cairn Terrier / 1949
A group of Cairn terrier puppies from the Toptwig kennel. Owner: Tracker Date: 1949

Stiebel Evening Dress
An evening dress in golden jersey classically draped and folded. By Victor Stiebel at Jacqmar

Heartless Robot
MISSING INGREDIENT (Alejandro) The robot is missing a heart

London Tram 1949
A tram on a London street bound for Embankment

Bristol Brabazon
Designed to fly non-stop London-NY, the Bristol 167 is the largest civil aircraft in the air - wingspan 70m, length 54m. It fails for economic not technical reasons

Summer Holidays in the British Isles
Cover illustration for Summer Holidays in the British Isles, with Cooks World Travel Service, showing an English seaside resort, with a sandy beach, sailing boats on the sea, a pier and a blue sky

Summer Holidays in Holland and Belgium
Cover illustration for Summer Holidays in Holland and Belgium, Cooks World Travel Service. A young woman in a short green dress stands on the beach waving a handkerchief

William Rust, British communist and newspaper editor
William Charles Rust (1903-1949), British communist activist, member of the Communist Party of Great Britain, and editor of the Daily Worker newspaper, seen here at his desk

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

The Crown and Septre Hotel, Stephenson Street, North Shields. January 27th 1949

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

Man & 1948 Triumph motorcycle
Man on his 1948 Triumph Trophy 500cc motorcycle road side circa 1950

OUDS: The Tempest at Worcester College, 1949
A midsummer diversion in an Oxford garden: the Oxford University Drama Societys production of Shakespeares The Tempest in the grounds of Worcester College, 1949

Advert for J. Roussel underwear 1949
A blonde bombshell model wears a rather elaborate creation. Date: 1949

1949 Cadillac series 61 Fastback classic 1940s american automobile

The Millionth Ton of Supplies reaches Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing Flight Lieutenant K.J. Ryall of the Royal Air Force handing a sack, representing the millionth short ton of supplies to be flown into Berlin during the airlift, to Dr

Banbury Station, 1949
A view of Banbury station in Oxfordshire, taken in 1949 showing the platforms under the original overall roof which survived until 1953 when work began on rebuilding the station

Military vehicles in Abbey Road, Torquay in July 1949. Adverising signs - Ovaltine Guinness and Oxydol

Lechlade-on-Thames, September 1949
A rather deserted view across the marketplace in Lechlade. The building in the centre is Barclays Bank and is still in operation

1949 Jowett Javelin. Creator: Unknown
1949 Jowett Javelin

LFB turntable ladders in use at Hackney fire
Firefighters in action at Messrs Woolf, a furniture store in Hackney, East London

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"1949: A Year of Milestones and Icons" In 1949, the world witnessed remarkable events and iconic figures that left an indelible mark on history. The year began with a powerful image as the HMAS Melbourne faced head-on against unknown challenges, symbolizing the courage and resilience of those who protect our seas. Meanwhile, in Manchester, a significant era came to an end as the city bid farewell to its last tram, marking a transition into modern transportation systems. On another continent, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt stood tall as she held up a Universal Declaration of Human Rights poster at Lake Success. Her unwavering dedication to equality echoed through time and continues to inspire generations even today. Amidst these monumental moments, advertisements like Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad reminded us of the changing consumer landscape and evolving tastes during this period. Gurdjieff's enigmatic presence captivated many minds throughout 1949. His teachings offered spiritual insights that challenged conventional wisdom and encouraged self-discovery. In the realm of speed and style, Vincent Rapide HRD Series C black motorcycles roared onto the scene in 1949. These sleek machines embodied both elegance and power synonymous with their era. Entertainment took center stage with Nieman Eisman's circus sideshow poster featuring Celesta Geyer or Jolly Dolly Dimple. This captivating artwork transported audiences into a world filled with wonderment under colorful big tops. Nature also had its own story to tell; Okapi chewing leaves showcased Africa's unique wildlife diversity while reminding us of our responsibility towards conservation efforts for future generations. Scientific advancements were not far behind either; mass spectrometers emerged in 1954 revolutionizing analytical chemistry by providing precise measurements essential for scientific progress across various fields. Aviation enthusiasts marveled at de Havilland DH-100 Vampire FB-5 aircraft soaring through skies alongside Douglas DC-3/C-47 Dakota planes, representing the pinnacle of aviation technology during this era.