Attlee Collection

King George VI and Clement Attlee, Buckingham Palace, 1945
Photograph of King George VI (1895-1952) and Clement Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, (1883-1967) in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, 1945

King George VI and Clement Attlee, at Buckingham Palace, 194
Photograph of King George VI (1895-1952) and Clement Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, (1883-1967) in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, 1945

NFS - Home Office hose tests at Wimbledon, WW2
London Region NFS/AFS firefighters assisting in Home Office trials to improve water delivery systems to emergency dams and onto fires after the fire service was nationalised in August 1941

Mr Churchills cabinet: an all-party ministry. New war cabinet of Winston Churchill (Prime Minister and Minister of Defence), including politicians from all parties

Clement Richard Attlee giving a speech
Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee (1883-1967), British Labour politician, Labour Party leader 1935-1955 and Prime Minister 1945-1951. Seen here giving a speech on behalf of the Labour Party

Clement Richard Attlee, Armistice Day procession
Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee (1883-1967), British Labour politician, Labour Party leader 1935-1955 and Prime Minister 1945-1951

Clement Attlee and General Jose Miaja give the Socialist Sal
Photograph showing Clement Attlee (left), General Jose Miaja (centre with glasses) and Giner de Los Rios giving the Socialist clenched-fist salute from balcony of a government building in Madrid

Clement Attlee and General Jose Miaja, Madrid, 1937
Photograph showing Clement Attlee (right) and General Jose Miaja in conversation, Madrid, 1937. Clement Attlee, then leader of the Labour Party in Great Britain

Imperial Conference Meets in London, May 1943, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Imperial Conference Meets in London, May 1943, (1945). Group portrait of leaders of the four semi-independent Dominions and British politicians at a meeting during the Second World War

Return to London from America, 27 June 1942, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Return to London from America, 27 June 1942, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is welcomed back to London by Clement Attlee

Clement Atlee (1883-1967) British Labour statesman, 1932
Clement Atlee (1883-1967), British Labour statesman, 1932. Labour MP for Limehouse from 1922, Attlee became leader of the Labour Party in 1935

The Prime Minister with his war cabinet
The eight men who control the war machine: left to right (standing): Mr Arthur Greenwood, Minister without Portfolio; Mr Ernest Bevin, Minister of Labour and National Service; Lord Beaverbrook

Clement Attlee
Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee (1883-1967), Labour politician and Prime Minister, pictured in uniform during the First World War

Visit to LFB by Mr Attlee, Lord Privy Seal, WW2
Mr Clement Attlee (Lord Privy Seal in Winston Churchills wartime coalition government, later Deputy Prime Minister 1942-1945 and Prime Minister 1945-1951)

Mr Attlee attending hosepipe tests at Wimbledon, WW2
Mr Clement Attlee (Lord Privy Seal in Winston Churchills wartime coalition government, later Deputy Prime Minister 1942-1945 and Prime Minister 1945-1951)

Clement Attlee, Harry Truman, and Joseph Stalin, seated outdoors at the Potsdam (Berlin) conference in 1945

Stalin, truman, attlee (left), and molotov (right) at the berlin conference of the heads of the governments of ussr, gb and u, s, a, in 1945

Mr Attlee attending hosepipe tests at Wimbledon, WW2
Mr Clement Attlee (Lord Privy Seal in Winston Churchills wartime coalition government, later Deputy Prime Minister 1942-1945 and Prime Minister 1945-1951)

Visit to LFB by Mr Attlee, Lord Privy Seal, WW2
Mr Clement Attlee (Lord Privy Seal in Winston Churchills wartime coalition government, later Deputy Prime Minister 1942-1945 and Prime Minister 1945-1951)

Allied leaders at the Potsdam Conference in Berlin, Germany, July 1945. Left to right
POTSDAM CONFERENCE, 1945. Allied leaders at the Potsdam Conference in Berlin, Germany, July 1945. Left to right: British Prime Minister Clement Attlee, American President Harry Truman

Visit to LFB by Mr Attlee, Lord Privy Seal, WW2
Mr Clement Attlee (Lord Privy Seal in Winston Churchills wartime coalition government, later Deputy Prime Minister 1942-1945 and Prime Minister 1945-1951)

Coronation Commissions First Meeting: Mr Attlee
Mr Attlee, at the time, leader of the opposition and a member of the Coronation Committee. 1952

Ten per cent more poster, 1948
Large poster with a personal message from Prime Minister Clement Attlee, asking the British public to put in maximum effort in to increase industrial production output by ten per cent

Clement Attlee and wife
Prime Minister, Clement Attlee and his wife Violet attending the memorial service for the Czecho-Slovak Foreign Minister, Jan Mazaryk. 1948

Prince Philip & Clement Attlee at Press Association Jubilee
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Prime Minister, Clement Attlee, attending a dinner at the Savoy Hotel on the Jubilee of the Foreign Press Association in 1948. 1948

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In this collection of historical moments, we catch a glimpse into the life and career of Clement Attlee, a prominent British Labour statesman. One such moment takes us back to Buckingham Palace in 1945, where King George VI and Attlee engage in deep conversation, discussing the future of their nation. The image captures their shared determination to rebuild Britain after the ravages of war. During World War II, Attlee's dedication to his country was evident as he participated in Home Office hose tests at Wimbledon. This display of resilience showcased his commitment to protecting the people from potential threats during those tumultuous times. Attlee's oratory skills were renowned, as seen when he passionately delivered a speech that captivated listeners with its eloquence and conviction. His words resonated deeply within society and inspired hope for a brighter future amidst challenging circumstances. The Armistice Day procession saw Attlee paying tribute to fallen heroes alongside fellow leaders. In this solemn event, he demonstrated his unwavering respect for those who sacrificed everything for freedom and peace. Venturing beyond national borders, Attlee joined General Jose Miaja in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War. Together they gave the Socialist Salute - an emblematic gesture symbolizing solidarity among like-minded individuals striving for social justice. As part of Mr Churchill's all-party ministry during wartime, Attlee played a crucial role in shaping policies that would guide Britain through its darkest hours. The unity displayed by Churchill's cabinet reflected their collective determination to overcome adversity together. At international conferences such as the Imperial Conference held in London in May 1943, Attlee represented Britain with dignity and diplomacy. These gatherings allowed him to collaborate with global leaders towards common goals while safeguarding British interests on an international stage. Even across continents, Attlee's influence extended far beyond home soil. Returning from America on June 27th, 1942 - another pivotal moment captured here - he carried valuable insights and alliances that would contribute to Britain's war efforts.