Postwar Collection (page 17)

Original artwork, Illustrated London News, Christmas 1947 - Terence Cuneo. 1947

Winston Churchill inspecting troops, WW1
Winston Churchill, as Minister of Munitions, inspecting British troops in Germany after the end of the First World War. Date: C.1918

Cartoon, Laugh It Off Annual
Cartoon in the Laugh It Off Annual -- Demobbed! and glad to be back on the old job, sir! An employee returned from the war sits in his office with a young woman on each knee

Three books, The Somme, Lille, Amiens
Three books, The Somme, Lille and Amiens, published by Michelin, 1919, dedicated to the memory of Michelin workmen and employees who lost their lives

Junkers D I German fighter plane photographed in a field in Belgium on 21 January 1919. Although left abandoned in the open for more than three months, it was still deemed to be basically airworthy

Hughes H4 Hercules in flight
Hughes H4 Hercules, American prototype heavy transport aircraft nicknamed the Spruce Goose, making its only flight on 2 November 1947. Only one aircraft was ever produced. Date: 1947

Dutch scouts marching, Exhibition Square, York
Dutch scouts marching with drums and flags through Exhibition Square, York, UK. with York Minster in the background. Date: 1948

French bank note, 50 Francs
French bank note, Banque de France, 50 Francs, issued on 19 May 1949. With a portrait of the French mathematician and astronomer Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier (1811-1877) on the front

Return of the hot water bottles 1946
Production of the rubber synthetic hot water bottle in Streatham factory, London, post Second World War. During the War, rubber was reserved for making tires for military trucks

Community heating by G. H. Davis
Community heating: a system which keeps an entire town warm and abolishes household drudgery. A central power station provides a day

Fleet of warships, Bikini target, by G. H. Davis
The original Bikini Atoll target: the fleet of more than 70 warships at anchor in the lagoon awaiting their fate. The fleet included famous American and ex-enemy warships, most of which

Decline and fall in Royal Navy ships by G. H. Davis
The decline and fall in numbers of the Royal Navy: those scrapped or sold, and postwar construction for the fleet. Date: 1962

Actual entrance to the American sector in Berlin
This is the entry point to the american sector, today is a mayor tourist atraction and is on the border to the american sector of Berlin

GERMANY: INFLATION, 1923. A large firms weekly payroll is transported from the Reichbank in Berlin, August 1923, during the post-World War I hyperinflation

Makeshift Milk Float
30th September 1919: Londons milk supply is distributed during the railway strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Smoking Army Nurses
Russia: 1947. Four U.S. Army nurses share a light for their cigarettes during a break. They are part of the first medical group to be stationed with the U.S. bomber bases in Russia

Rebuilding Elephant and Castle, 1957
Rebuilding Elephant and Castle, as reported in The Sphere on 9th November 1957. Date: 1957

Buckingham Palace Investiture Pass. 1918

Woman visiting the Western Front after the First World War, in September 1920. She is standing in a shallow trench just outside Bouchavesnes, Peronne, Somme, northern France

Victory arch and parade, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA
Victory arch and postwar military parade, Main Street, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA, 16 May 1919, with the 150th Machine Gun Battalion, 42nd Division. Date: 1919

Men at work on bomb-damaged house
Men at work on a bomb-damaged house, just after the end of the Second World War. circa 1946

Girl on a hillside -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Boy with a model aeroplane -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Dancer on a hilltop -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Cornish stone farmhouse and lane -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Mother and child on St Ives beach at sunset - one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Girl in the Cornish surf -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Mother and son doing handstand -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Woman and child on a rock -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Woman on St Ives beach with yacht sail -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Woman on beach with driftwood -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Medical Officers house, Nakuru, East Africa. 1919

Ships on the Suez Canal, Egypt, North Africa, in December 1919. 1919

Settler with cheetah cub, Nakuru, East Africa. 1919

Settler with tame waterbuck, East Africa. 1919

Two Nandi men, East Africa. 1919

Nakuru Club, East Africa. 1919

Bukoba residents, East Africa
Bukoba residents, two adults and two children, East Africa (now in Tanzania). 1919

Bukoba near Lake Victoria, East Africa (now in Tanzania). 1919

British soldier and horse, Braunschweig, Germany
British soldier working for the British Army of the Rhine, near Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, in postwar Germany. Seen here with his horse. Date: circa 1946

British soldier and car, Braunschweig, Germany
British soldier working for the British Army of the Rhine, near Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, in postwar Germany. Seen here with a Mercedes car. Date: circa 1946

Anti-aircraft train on a track in postwar Germany
Anti-aircraft train on a railway track in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946

Portrait of a British soldier, Braunschweig, Germany
Portrait of a British soldier working for the British Army of the Rhine, near Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946

British soldier standing on top of disused tank
British soldier (possibly Home Guard) standing on top of disused tank after the end of the Second World War. Date: circa 1946

Damaged buildings, Braunschweig, Germany
Damaged buildings in Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, Germany. Date: circa 1946

Two soldiers outside Officers Mess, Germany
Two British soldiers outside the Officers Mess of the British Army of the Rhine, near Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946

Two people in a car on the Autobahn, Germany
Two people in a car on the Autobahn (motorway) near Braunschweig (Brunswick), Lower Saxony, Germany, working for the British Army of the Rhine. Date: circa 1946

German secretary, British Army of the Rhine, Germany
German secretary at her typewriter, in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946

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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.