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1950 Collection (#3)

In the year 1950, the world was still recovering from the aftermath of World War II

Background image1950 Collection: Vaslav Nijinsky / Jeux 3

Vaslav Nijinsky / Jeux 3
VASLAV NIJINSKY Russian ballet dancer and choreographer with Schollar and Karsavina in Debussys Jeux during the 8th season of the Ballets Russes Date: 1890 - 1950

Background image1950 Collection: CAMEL CIGARETTE AD, 1950. Not One Single Case of Throat Irritation

CAMEL CIGARETTE AD, 1950. Not One Single Case of Throat Irritation : advertisement for Camel cigarettes from an
CAMEL CIGARETTE AD, 1950. " Not One Single Case of Throat Irritation" : advertisement for Camel cigarettes from an American magazine of 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Dining Hall, Reedham Orphanage, Purley, Surrey

Dining Hall, Reedham Orphanage, Purley, Surrey
The dining hall at the Reedham Orphanage, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey. It was founded by the Rev Dr Andrew Reed, a Congregational Minister

Background image1950 Collection: St Margarets Hospital, Epping, Essex

St Margarets Hospital, Epping, Essex
Aerial view of St Margarets Hospital, Epping, Essex. Designed by Lewis Vulliamy, the site began life in 1837-8 as the Epping Union workhouse

Background image1950 Collection: Princesses Victoria and Elisabeth of Hesse

Princesses Victoria and Elisabeth of Hesse
The two elder daughters of Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse and Grand Duke Ludwig (Louis) of Hesse. On the left is Princess Victoria (1863-1950)

Background image1950 Collection: GEORGE ORWELL 1903-1950

GEORGE ORWELL 1903-1950
GEORGE ORWELL (real name Eric Arthur Blair) English writer, fought in Spanish Civil War on the Republican side and gained fame with novels Animal Farm (1944) and 1984 (1949)

Background image1950 Collection: Fashionable 1950S Hat

Fashionable 1950S Hat
A woman wears a felt hat which has a felt ribbon tied around it. The model features a beauty spot on her cheek. Date: 1950s

Background image1950 Collection: Flying Saucers

Flying Saucers
a Squadron of Flying Saucers

Background image1950 Collection: A father takes his son for a ride in his new convertible Bond mini car. Circa 1950

A father takes his son for a ride in his new convertible Bond mini car. Circa 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Shoppers shopping in Rupert Street market, Soho London. Circa 1950

Shoppers shopping in Rupert Street market, Soho London. Circa 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Cilla Blacks former home on Scotland Road, Liverpool - she lived above the GH Murray

Cilla Blacks former home on Scotland Road, Liverpool - she lived above the GH Murray barber shop at number 380 Picture from the Liverpool Echo tark picture archive Circa 1950

Background image1950 Collection: British author Agatha Christie pictured cooking in the kitchen at her home at Winterbrook

British author Agatha Christie pictured cooking in the kitchen at her home at Winterbrook House in Wallingford, Berkshire. Picture taken 1950

Background image1950 Collection: United States Air Force - Convair B-36A Peacemaker

United States Air Force - Convair B-36A Peacemaker 44-92015 (msn 12) This aircraft was the first B-36 delivery to an operational unit when it taxied under its own power from Air Force Plant 4 to

Background image1950 Collection: Cedar grove Cedars Lebanon Two tall giants 1950

Cedar grove Cedars Lebanon Two tall giants 1950
Cedar grove. Cedars of Lebanon. Two of the tall giants. 1950, Lebanon

Background image1950 Collection: Boeing Stratocruiser G-AKGL BOAC Montego Bay

Boeing Stratocruiser G-AKGL BOAC Montego Bay
Boeing 377 Stratocruiser G-AKGL flew with BOAC from 1950 until 1958. Named Cabot it flew on the North American route for many years. Date: 1952

Background image1950 Collection: Motor racing in the 1950s

Motor racing in the 1950s
Reg Parnells maiden BRM V16 win Goodwood, England, 30th September 1950. Date: 1950

Background image1950 Collection: A portrait of George Bernard Shaw

A portrait of George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), Irish dramatist, critic and Nobel prize winner. Date: 1946

Background image1950 Collection: Healey Silverstone, 1950, Blue, dark

Healey Silverstone, 1950, Blue, dark
Healey Silverstone 1950 Blue dark

Background image1950 Collection: Corner Shop, Snack Bar, Foyles Library, Walton, Essex

Corner Shop, Snack Bar, Foyles Library, Walton, Essex
The Corner Shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, which sold tobacco, confectionery and all things for an enjoyable day on the beach

Background image1950 Collection: Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa

Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa

Background image1950 Collection: Fairy Glen, Dwygyfylchi, Penmaenmawr

Fairy Glen, Dwygyfylchi, Penmaenmawr - Salmon poscard c. 1950 Date: circa 1950

Background image1950 Collection: 1950 Middlesbrough team, looking swish in their civvies

1950 Middlesbrough team, looking swish in their civvies. Right to Left Manager David Jack, players George Hardwick, Jimmy McCabe, Wilf Mannion, Micky Fenton, Dickie Robinson, Bill Whittaker

Background image1950 Collection: Gloster Meteor Mk. 8 - Mk. 7 combination G-ANSO

Gloster Meteor Mk. 8 - Mk. 7 combination G-ANSO
Gloster Meteor Mk.8 - Mk.7 combination (ex GAF) G-ANSO, at the 1954 SBAC Farnborough air-show. Built as an F Mk.8 airframe with strengthened outer wings, the Ground Attack Fighter (GAF) aka Reaper

Background image1950 Collection: Swimming pool, National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba

Swimming pool, National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba
Aerial view of the swimming pool, part of the Cabana Sun Club of the National Hotel, Vedado, Havana, Cuba. Date: circa 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Rafael Sabatini - 3

Rafael Sabatini - 3
RAFAEL SABATINI Anglo-Italian writer, author of The sea-hawk, Scaramouche and other historical yarns. Date: 1875 - 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Rafael Sabatini - 2

Rafael Sabatini - 2
RAFAEL SABATINI Anglo-Italian writer, author of The sea-hawk, Scaramouche and other historical yarns. Date: 1875 - 1950

Background image1950 Collection: Get Ahead Get A Hat

Get Ahead Get A Hat
31st July 1950: Three bowler hats on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. (Photo by Ron Gerelli/Express/Getty Images)

Background image1950 Collection: Etruria Factories

Etruria Factories
General industrial view of Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It was here that Josiah Wedgwood opened his famous pottery factory in 1769, which closed in 1950 Date: 1960s

Background image1950 Collection: G. B. SHAWs HOME

G. B. SHAWs HOME
The home of Irish playwright GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (1856 - 1950), at Ayot St. Lawrence, Hertfordshire, England. Date: 1930s

Background image1950 Collection: CIRCUS POSTER, c1950. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus poster, c1950

CIRCUS POSTER, c1950. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus poster, c1950, when the three-ring circus still performed under a tent

Background image1950 Collection: Indian Chief America

Indian Chief America

Background image1950 Collection: Marlene Dietrich, c. 1950

Marlene Dietrich, c. 1950
Photographic portrait of Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992), the American film actress and cabaret performer, pictured c.1950

Background image1950 Collection: Weston-Super-Mare

Weston-Super-Mare
A packed beach full of family holidaymakers, and the splendid Grand Pier, Weston- Super-Mare, Somerset, England

Background image1950 Collection: Morris Dance / Musto

Morris Dance / Musto
MORRIS DANCING: Thaxted, Essex. Villagers gather outside the church on a sunny day to watch a morris dancing team perform to the strains of an accordian

Background image1950 Collection: Polo player

Polo player
An Arab polo pony, named Ali Baba, with rider Audrey Haines

Background image1950 Collection: Konrad Adenauer

Konrad Adenauer
German statesman, Konrad Adenauer (1876-1967), the first chancellor of West Germany after World War Two

Background image1950 Collection: George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw
GEORGE BERNARD SHAW Irish writer standing looking in through an open window of the shed at the bottom of his garden where he used to write

Background image1950 Collection: Gustav V / Sweden / Beagles

Gustav V / Sweden / Beagles
GUSTAV V King of Sweden (1907-50) with his wife Victoria, Princess of Baden

Background image1950 Collection: 1950S Office Computer

1950S Office Computer
A man and a women working together with a Pegasus computer at Ferrantis London computer Centre, 21 Portland Place, W1. Date: 1950s

Background image1950 Collection: Harvesting / Mill Loader

Harvesting / Mill Loader
Harvesting with an International Cutter by a Massey-Fergusson 35 tractor, fitted with a Mill Loader

Background image1950 Collection: Drugstore / Circa 1950

Drugstore / Circa 1950
The well-stocked interior of a drugstore in an East Coast town in America complete with soda bar

Background image1950 Collection: Jet Propelled Monorail

Jet Propelled Monorail
Jet-Propelled Monorail

Background image1950 Collection: Space Station

Space Station - Cosmodrome

Background image1950 Collection: Space Travel Rockets

Space Travel Rockets
Rockets for Space Travel

Background image1950 Collection: Stitch Types Diagram

Stitch Types Diagram
Leaflet that is promotional & instructional as it clearly & simply shows you how to do various basic handsewing stitches & hems such as handkerchief or rolled hem

Background image1950 Collection: Sea Serpents Exist

Sea Serpents Exist
SEA SERPENTS DO EXIST !

Background image1950 Collection: Behind the Flying Saucers, book cover

Behind the Flying Saucers, book cover
BEHIND THE FLYING SAUCERS, a book by Frank Scully, and the first to claim that a flying saucer had crashed in the American desert

Background image1950 Collection: Photograph of Three Rabbits PH, Manor Park, London

Photograph of Three Rabbits PH, Manor Park, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub




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In the year 1950, the world was still recovering from the aftermath of World War II. A powerful reminder of this turbulent time can be seen in a captivating WW2 poster that serves as a poignant symbol of resilience and unity. Meanwhile, in Shotley Bridge General Hospital located in County Durham, dedicated medical professionals were tirelessly working to heal and care for those affected by the war. Their unwavering commitment to saving lives is truly commendable. On a lighter note, adventure seekers flocked to Dartmoor armed with maps, ready to explore its breathtaking landscapes. The map of Dartmoor became their trusted companion as they embarked on thrilling expeditions and created unforgettable memories. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Jackie Robinson made history as an American baseball player. His iconic moment stealing home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Shibe Park showcased his exceptional skills and cemented his legacy in sports history. Back in Britain, British submarines silently patrolled beneath treacherous waters for over 50 years. These silent guardians ensured national security while remaining hidden from prying eyes. The Ford V8 Pilot participated in the exhilarating 1950 Monte Carlo rally, leaving spectators awestruck with its power and speed. Its creator may remain unknown but their creation left an indelible mark on automotive enthusiasts worldwide. Motorcycle enthusiasts reveled in the sleek design of Harley Davidson Panhead Hydraglide Hotrod bikes. These two-wheeled marvels roared through streets capturing attention wherever they went - true symbols of freedom and rebellion. Nature lovers found solace amidst tranquil beauty when exploring England's Lake District using a trusty map guiding them through picturesque trails and enchanting vistas that seemed straight out of a fairytale. In Appledore village nestled along England's coastlines, locals embraced their maritime heritage with pride as fishing boats sailed gracefully across azure waters - reminding us all of the timeless connection between communities and the sea.