Fifties Collection (page 9)

Commands: Shut the far window (colour litho)
8645076 Commands: Shut the far window (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shut the far window)

Commands: Dress the doll (colour litho)
8645074 Commands: Dress the doll (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dress the doll)

British Cars of 1949: Standard and Triumph Sales (b/w photo)
8657216 British Cars of 1949: Standard and Triumph Sales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standard and Triumph Sales)

British Cars of 1949: Lagonda (b/w photo)
8657202 British Cars of 1949: Lagonda (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lagonda)

British Cars of 1949: Ford (b/w photo)
8657192 British Cars of 1949: Ford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ford)

British Cars of 1949: Daimler (b/w photo)
8657189 British Cars of 1949: Daimler (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daimler)

British Cars of 1949: Rover (b/w photo)
8657212 British Cars of 1949: Rover (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rover)

British Cars of 1949: Rolls-Royce (b/w photo)
8657210 British Cars of 1949: Rolls-Royce (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rolls-Royce)

British Cars of 1949: Hillman (b/w photo)
8657196 British Cars of 1949: Hillman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hillman)

British Cars of 1949: Austin (b/w photo)
8657182 British Cars of 1949: Austin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austin)

British Cars of 1949: Alvis (b/w photo)
8657177 British Cars of 1949: Alvis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alvis)

British Cars of 1949: Allard (b/w photo)
8657176 British Cars of 1949: Allard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allard)

British Cars of 1949: AC (b/w photo)
8657175 British Cars of 1949: AC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: AC. Illustration for British Cars of 1949 by Peter Chambers (PC Publication)

Castlebay, Barra (b/w photo)
8652395 Castlebay, Barra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castlebay, Barra)

Tilbury Dock (b/w photo)
8652384 Tilbury Dock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tilbury Dock. Illustration for The British Isles in Black's Geography Pictures series)

Cotton in transit shed, Manchester (b/w photo)
8652382 Cotton in transit shed, Manchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton in transit shed, Manchester)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Italy (colour litho)
8651061 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Italy (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italy)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Spain (colour litho)
8651060 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Spain (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain)

British Cars of 1949: Citroen, Front Wheel Drive (b/w photo)
8657185 British Cars of 1949: Citroen, Front Wheel Drive (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Citroen, Front Wheel Drive)

Orford Ness to Blakeney with the off lying shoals between Smiths Knoll and the other Dowsing, 1958 (engraving)
7340579 Orford Ness to Blakeney with the off lying shoals between Smiths Knoll and the other Dowsing, 1958 (engraving) by British School, (20th century) ; National Maritime Museum, London

Germany, Hamburg, Laeiszhalle, donated by Carl Laeisz (1828-1901) , 1950s (b/w photo)
UTD4921035 Germany, Hamburg, Laeiszhalle, donated by Carl Laeisz (1828-1901) , 1950s (b/w photo); United Archives/HistAuge.

School's out - Australian schoolboys celebrate (b/w photo)
8634521 School's out - Australian schoolboys celebrate (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School's out - Australian schoolboys celebrate)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Dyed Russian Ermine (b/w photo)
8637200 Herbert Duncan Furs: Dyed Russian Ermine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dyed Russian Ermine)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Leopard (b/w photo)
8637198 Herbert Duncan Furs: Leopard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopard)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Brad tail (b/w photo)
8637207 Herbert Duncan Furs: Brad tail (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brad tail)

Herbert Duncan Furs: Sheared and Standed Racoon (b/w photo)
8637203 Herbert Duncan Furs: Sheared and Standed Racoon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheared and Standed Racoon)

Tetley brewery: Early morning loading begins in the Brewery yard (b/w photo)
8639591 Tetley brewery: Early morning loading begins in the Brewery yard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Apple fritters (colour photo)
8655271 Apple fritters (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple fritters)

Vegetables (colour photo)
8655266 Vegetables (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetables. Illustration for Good Housekeeping's Basic Cookery in Pictures)

Soups (colour photo)
8655265 Soups (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soups. Illustration for Good Housekeeping's Basic Cookery in Pictures)

Cornish pasties (colour photo)
8655259 Cornish pasties (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornish pasties)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: England, Beefeater (colour litho)
8646579 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: England, Beefeater (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: England, Beefeater)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Hawaii (colour litho)
8646575 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Hawaii (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawaii)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: India (colour litho)
8651686 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: India (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: India)

Commands: Ring the door bell (colour litho)
8645081 Commands: Ring the door bell (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring the door bell)

Commands: Clean your teeth (colour litho)
8645079 Commands: Clean your teeth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clean your teeth)

Commands: Stand by the table (colour litho)
8645077 Commands: Stand by the table (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stand by the table)

Commands: Knock at the door (colour litho)
8645073 Commands: Knock at the door (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knock at the door)

Commands: Brush your hair (colour litho)
8645069 Commands: Brush your hair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brush your hair)

Commands: Wipe your shoes on the mat (colour litho)
8650845 Commands: Wipe your shoes on the mat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wipe your shoes on the mat)

British Cars of 1949: Rolls-Royce (b/w photo)
8657209 British Cars of 1949: Rolls-Royce (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rolls-Royce)

British Cars of 1949: Lea-Francis (b/w photo)
8657205 British Cars of 1949: Lea-Francis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lea-Francis)

British Cars of 1949: Bristol, 2 Litre (b/w photo)
8657183 British Cars of 1949: Bristol, 2 Litre (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bristol, 2 Litre)

British Cars of 1949: Austin (b/w photo)
8657181 British Cars of 1949: Austin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austin)

British Cars of 1949: Aston Martin (b/w photo)
8657178 British Cars of 1949: Aston Martin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aston Martin)

Pulling and binding flax, Antrim (b/w photo)
8652391 Pulling and binding flax, Antrim (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulling and binding flax, Antrim)

English cookery, 1950s: Advertisement for Pyrex oven-to-table glassware (litho)
8667627 English cookery, 1950s: Advertisement for Pyrex oven-to-table glassware (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

English cookery, 1950s: Advertisement for Presto Pressure Cookers (litho)
8667363 English cookery, 1950s: Advertisement for Presto Pressure Cookers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Presto Pressure Cookers)

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Step back in time to the fifties, a decade filled with iconic moments and timeless charm. In 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, marking the beginning of an era that would shape history. Meanwhile, at The Locarno Dance Hall in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, young couples swayed to the rhythm of love under shimmering lights. The passing out parade at RAF Cranwell showcased the bravery and dedication of our servicemen as they embarked on their noble journey. And who could forget the Ford Thunderbird 1955 Blue & white cruising down sun-kissed streets, capturing hearts with its sleek design? Music echoed through every corner as Billy Fury took center stage in 1958, captivating audiences with his electrifying performances. On two wheels roared the Triumph 650cc Thunderbird 1952 Blue motorcycle - a symbol of freedom and adventure. Sports enthusiasts rejoiced as Partick Thistle FC proudly lifted the Scottish FA Cup in 1954 - a moment etched forever in football history. Willys Jeep and Land Rover Series 1 conquered rugged terrains effortlessly while Vincent Rapide C 1000cc dominated roads with its power. Even racing legend Stirling Moss found solace over a cup of tea amidst his adrenaline-fueled pursuits. And who could resist falling head over heels for the charming Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite Mk1? They were an enchanting time when dreams soared high and possibilities seemed endless. It was an era defined by elegance, resilience, and innovation - where traditions met modernity seamlessly. So let us embrace nostalgia's warm embrace as we reminisce about this remarkable decade that shaped culture and left an indelible mark on our collective memory.