1940 1949 Collection (#11)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Bavaria, Germany (colour litho)
8646565 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Bavaria, Germany (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bavaria, Germany)

Composition No. 70 1944 (Oil on canvas)
8766552 Composition No. 70 1944 (Oil on canvas) by Gallatin, Albert Eugene (1881-1952); 63.5--76.2 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

A submarine (submarine) officer looking through the periscope. Watercolor and pencil on paper, 1940
MMM5467531 A submarine (submarine) officer looking through the periscope. Watercolor and pencil on paper, 1940, by Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); National Maritime Museum

Officers dining in the painted hall (at the Royal Hospital in Greenwich, England)
MMM5480488 Officers dining in the painted hall (at the Royal Hospital in Greenwich, England, for naval retirees) during the Second World War (1939-1945) by Bone

Different views of a submarine, in immersion, in flotation and from different angles of view
MMM5480884 Different views of a submarine, in immersion, in flotation and from different angles of view. Color lithograph from the Submarine series, circa 1940

WW2 Volga Tartar Volunteers armshield, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177607 WW2 Volga Tartar Volunteers armshield, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volga Tartar Volunteers cloth armshield)

England East Coast, 1941 (engraving)
7340577 England East Coast, 1941 (engraving) by British School, (20th century) ; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

A Group of Gallant Soldiers around a Fire, 1949 (oil on canvas)
989136 A Group of Gallant Soldiers around a Fire, 1949 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 195.3x154.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Gallant Soldiers around a Fire)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Dorothy Dawes (colour photo)
8670634 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Dorothy Dawes (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dorothy Dawes)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Margaret Gredon (colour photo)
8668515 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Margaret Gredon (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret Gredon)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Augusta Thoms (colour photo)
8668508 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Augusta Thoms (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augusta Thoms)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Constance Bergen (colour photo)
8668505 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Constance Bergen (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constance Bergen)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mlle De Sainte Marie (colour photo)
8668502 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mlle De Sainte Marie (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mlle De Sainte Marie)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Carole Lombard (colour photo)
8668501 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Carole Lombard (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carole Lombard)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Kidd (colour photo)
8668495 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Kidd (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Kidd)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Jean Morgan (colour photo)
8668494 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Jean Morgan (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Morgan)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Patricia Bllis (colour photo)
8668487 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Patricia Bllis (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patricia Bllis)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Carlisle (colour photo)
8668479 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Carlisle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Carlisle)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Paulette Maszaros (colour photo)
8668476 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Paulette Maszaros (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paulette Maszaros)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Suzanne Kaaren (colour photo)
8668475 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Suzanne Kaaren (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suzanne Kaaren)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Polly Waters (colour photo)
8668474 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Polly Waters (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polly Waters)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Sonja Levkova (colour photo)
8668469 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Sonja Levkova (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sonja Levkova)

Colomba brings two men armed with rifles into his house, 1940 (illustration)
8683016 Colomba brings two men armed with rifles into his house, 1940 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colomba in her mourning dress, on horseback, followed by a Corsican peasant, 1940 (illustration)
8683014 Colomba in her mourning dress, on horseback, followed by a Corsican peasant, 1940 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho)
8634270 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho)
8634262 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho)
8634261 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hallow'een Revels (colour litho)
8632368 Hallow'een Revels (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hallow'een Revels)

Summer (colour litho)
8632365 Summer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

King's Lynn: Clifton House, Queen Street, 16th-17th Century (b/w photo)
8643028 King's Lynn: Clifton House, Queen Street, 16th-17th Century (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifton House, Queen Street)

"Hush-a-Bye Baby on the tree top" (colour litho)
8645927 "Hush-a-Bye Baby on the tree top" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"This is the way we wash our clothes" (colour litho)
8645926 "This is the way we wash our clothes" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Red Riding Hood thinks the wolf is her grandmother (colour litho)
8645919 Red Riding Hood thinks the wolf is her grandmother (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Riding Hood thinks the wolf is her grandmother)

"Somebody has been sleeping on my bed!" (colour litho)
8645913 "Somebody has been sleeping on my bed!" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Somebody has been sleeping on my bed)

"Stop her!" (colour litho)
8645911 "Stop her!" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Stop her!" The Golden Nursery Book (Children's Press, c 1946)

Commands: Wash your hands (colour litho)
8645085 Commands: Wash your hands (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash your hands)

Commands: Take off your cap to the lady (colour litho)
8645080 Commands: Take off your cap to the lady (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Take off your cap to the lady)

Commands: Hop on the left foot (colour litho)
8645071 Commands: Hop on the left foot (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hop on the left foot)

Interior of a letter box (b/w photo)
8626060 Interior of a letter box (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a letter box)

Control room of a fire station (b/w photo)
8626058 Control room of a fire station (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Control room of a fire station where emergency calls are received)

Transmitting a photograph by telegraphy (b/w photo)
8626059 Transmitting a photograph by telegraphy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transmitting a photograph by telegraphy)

Main street, Centengaval Barra (b/w photo)
8652394 Main street, Centengaval Barra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main street, Centengaval Barra)

Iron works, South Wales (b/w photo)
8652390 Iron works, South Wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron works, South Wales)

Dinorwic slate quarries, North Wales (b/w photo)
8652388 Dinorwic slate quarries, North Wales (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinorwic slate quarries, North Wales)

Port of Manchester (b/w photo)
8652383 Port of Manchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port of Manchester)

Commands: Sweep the floor (colour litho)
8651655 Commands: Sweep the floor (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweep the floor)

Rossall School: The Headmaster, and Sir Thomas Beecham (b/w photo)
8651294 Rossall School: The Headmaster, and Sir Thomas Beecham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Headmaster, and Sir Thomas Beecham)

Father bear, mother bear, and baby bear (colour litho)
8650960 Father bear, mother bear, and baby bear (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father bear, mother bear, and baby bear)

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"Journey through the 1940s: A Glimpse into Glasgow's Gorbals and Beyond" Step back in time to the vibrant streets of the Gorbals area of Glasgow, where two young boys stroll along a bustling street in 1948. The echoes of history are ever-present as Wellington Bombers soar through the skies above, their powerful engines leaving trails of determination. Amidst this backdrop, a Lancaster Bomber stands tall, symbolizing resilience and unity during challenging times. Just like the first Co-operative shop that opened its doors in Rochdale, Lancashire in 1844 - an emblem of community strength. A man walks through a backstreet in the heart of Gorbals; his footsteps echoing stories untold. The scars left by war are visible as remnants from bombed St Thomas Hospital remind us of sacrifice and healing. In contrast to these somber scenes, Banjo tunes fill the air with joyous melodies; black and white harmonies intertwine to create moments worth cherishing. Meanwhile, Dylan Thomas weaves words together like poetry on paper – capturing emotions that transcend time itself. Across continents, a U. S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft roars overhead - a testament to international alliances forged amidst global turmoil. And sailing across vast oceans is none other than Empress Of Canada - an elegant vessel carrying dreams and aspirations towards new horizons. As life unfolds around us, even simple pleasures find their place within this tapestry. A White Leghorn chicken struts confidently amongst backyard gardens – reminding us that beauty can be found even amidst chaos. Finally, "Under The Arch, " secrets whisper between bricks as generations pass by; it holds stories yet untold but forever etched into its very foundation. The 1940s were an era marked by both tragedy and triumph; they shaped our world today while leaving behind fragments for us to piece together. Let us remember the past, for it holds the key to our future.