Postwar Collection (page 11)

Cardiff City Players keep fit using a punch ball, C Smith punching Date: 1946

LCC election leaflet, Conservative Party
Conservative Party London County Council Election Leaflet, 7 March 1946 Date: 1946

Advert, Robinson's Lemon Barley Water Date: 1949

Music cover, The Coffee Song, Frank Sinatra
Music cover, The Coffee Song (They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil), by Bob Hilliard and Dick Miles, sung by Frank Sinatra Date: 1946

Cruise passengers promenading on deck, January 1949 Date: 1949

Deck Sports, Tennis, Cunard White Star, Tourist Class, January 1949 Date: 1949

Deck Sports, Cunard White Star, Tourist Class
Deck Sports, Shuffleboard, Cunard White Star, Tourist Class, January 1949 Date: 1949

Deck Sports, Cunard White Star, First Class, January 1949 Date: 1949

Abstract of Cunard White Star Log, RMS Queen Elizabeth
Abstract of the Log of Cunard White Star RMS Queen Elizabeth, November 1946 - Southampton to New York. Date: 1946

Advert, BOAC, British Overseas Airways - It's a small world by Speedbird Date: 1948

Poster, Grand Prix Automobile, Pau, France, 7 April 1947. Date: 1947

Captured German guns in a park, Brussels, after WW1
Captured German guns in a park in Brussels after the First World War. circa 1919

Sokol Festival, Masaryk Stadium, Prague, Czechoslovakia
Aerial view of people in formation at the Sokol Festival, Masaryk Stadium, Prague, Czechoslovakia. Date: 1948

Spanish Civil War Camino Hacia Francia De Febrero
spanish, civil, war, camino, hacia, francia, de, febrero, 1939, going, to, france, 7th, february, painting, by, jesus, marti, oil, on, canvas, horizontal, colour, color, scene, group, paintings

Harnessing the atom by G. H. Davis
The force which can move mountains: harnessing the atom to vast projects for the benefit of mankind. Showing how the use of atomic explosives could be used on ambitious engineering works

Churchill, Truman and Stalin at the Potsdam Conference
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965), American President Harrys Truman (1884-1972) and Soviet Prime Minister Joseph Stalin (1878-1953)

George Thomas, British Labour Party politician
Thomas George Thomas, 1st Viscount Tonypandy (1909-1997), British Labour Party politician, MP from 1945 to 1983, best known as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1976 to 1983

Cartoon, Watching the Rhine, France's turn of duty for Die Wacht am Rhein'. Date: 1919

Oil and coal barrel ready for provision of fresh supplies to Berlin at Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo)
1743592 Oil and coal barrel ready for provision of fresh supplies to Berlin at Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Berliners observe the arrival of airplanes, approaching Berlin Tempelhof airport, 1948 (photo)
ELD4927689 Berliners observe the arrival of airplanes, approaching Berlin Tempelhof airport, 1948 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Arrival of airplanes)

Berliners watching aeroplanes during the Berlin blockade, Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo)
1973340 Berliners watching aeroplanes during the Berlin blockade, Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Berliners watch planes arrive at Tempelhof airport during Berlin blockade, 1948 (b/w photo)
1751759 Berliners watch planes arrive at Tempelhof airport during Berlin blockade, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)); © Tallandier

Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo)
1702474 Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Berlin Blockade (1948-1949) was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War

Patriotic finch poster published during the aftermath of world war I (print)
2599005 Patriotic finch poster published during the aftermath of world war I (print) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); (add.info.: L'Emprunt de la Paix by henri Lebasque, 1865-1937, artist)

Ends (litho)
7150298 Ends (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ends. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Sheffield Buffer Girls, 1919-20 (oil on canvas)
SAG115185 Sheffield Buffer Girls, 1919-20 (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 70.5x90.8 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Criticism of Lloyd George for his poor attendance at the House of Commons, 1919 (litho)
KDC400237 Criticism of Lloyd George for his poor attendance at the House of Commons, 1919 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Allied leaders meeting at the Potsdam Conference to discuss the occupation of Germany, July 1945 (b / w photo)
6014637 Allied leaders meeting at the Potsdam Conference to discuss the occupation of Germany, July 1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Cartoon, The Pipe of Peace II
The Great Dry Chief. I was half afraid my navy cut might make you sick; But so far I see no ill effects. Mr Balfour. On the contrary, I could do with it a bit stronger. Date: 1921

Cartoon, The Pipe of Peace
Great Dry Chief. I do trust this won t make any of them sick! Date: 1921

Bombsite in Central London
Second World War bombsite in Central London. Date: circa 1950s

Comic postcard, Two cats enjoying the peace, WW1 Date: circa 1918

Russians wearing gas-masks in precaution of a chemical warfare attack, various scenes as people go about their daily work. Date: 1932

If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields. The mother, widow and little daughter of a British soldier who died early in World War One visit his

Life in London returning to normal after the end of World War II, 1945-1946 (b / w photo)
6015271 Life in London returning to normal after the end of World War II, 1945-1946 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Allied leaders Winston Churchill, Harrys Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at the Potsdam Conference to discuss
6014635 Allied leaders Winston Churchill, Harrys Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at the Potsdam Conference to discuss the occupation of Germany, July 1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Programme cover, Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool. 1946

Programme cover, Princes Theatre, Bristol, October 1949 - Our true intent is all for your delight. 1949

Directors of Bertram Mills Circus - Lord Burghley (Hon President), Cyril B Mills, Bernard N Mills, and the late Bertram Mills (Founder). 1949

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"Postwar: A Glimpse into the Era of Rebuilding and Progress" Step back in time to the postwar era, where nations strived to rebuild and progress after the ravages of war. The HMS Bulwark and HMS Eagle, mighty aircraft carriers, symbolize Britain's determination to regain its naval supremacy. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of a Harrier GR. 1 gracefully landing at St. Pancras, showcasing cutting-edge aviation technology. In the skies above, marvel at the English Electric Lightning F. 1 and Avro Shackleton MR. 2 as they soar through clouds with unmatched speed and precision. Reflect on history as you gaze upon a World War II poster depicting the heroic activities of 52 (Lowland) Division. The Avro Anson T. 20 takes flight, reminding us of the crucial role played by training aircraft during this period of rebuilding armed forces worldwide. Look up in wonder as The Red Arrows paint vibrant trails over Niagara Falls in 1972 – an exhibition that captivated audiences across borders. Witness Blackburn Beverley aircraft from 47 Squadron carrying heavy loads with ease – a testament to innovation in transport capabilities during these transformative years. Stand in awe before HMS Ark Royal, proudly representing Britain's commitment to maintaining a strong presence on international waters. Canberra bombers from 61 and 109 Squadrons take off into distant horizons, embodying technological advancements that reshaped aerial warfare strategies forevermore. Finally, observe Westland Whirlwinds stationed on HMS Bulwark – versatile helicopters ready for any mission thrown their way; exemplifying how military fleets adapted to new challenges faced post-war. The postwar era was not just about rebuilding physical structures but also about rekindling hope and forging ahead towards brighter futures for all nations involved - leaving behind scars while embracing resilience like never before.