1940 1949 Collection (page 4)

Virginia, Cavan (b/w photo)
8652393 Virginia, Cavan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Virginia, Cavan)

Peat cutting (b/w photo)
8652392 Peat cutting (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peat cutting. Illustration for The British Isles in Black's Geography Pictures series)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots Fusiliers (b/w photo)
8651297 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots Fusiliers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Scots Fusiliers)

Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance, Crown Square (b/w photo)
8651295 Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance, Crown Square (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance, Crown Square)

"Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep" (colour litho)
8650963 "Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Who has done this?" (colour litho)
8650961 "Who has done this?" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Who has done this)

Commands: Walk to the door and close it (colour litho)
8650842 Commands: Walk to the door and close it (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walk to the door and close it)

Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for sheep (b/w photo)
8653475 Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for sheep (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for sheep)

Pig de-hairing machine (b/w photo)
8653471 Pig de-hairing machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig de-hairing machine)

"Morrison-Electricar", a butcher's shop on wheels (b/w photo)
8653465 "Morrison-Electricar", a butcher's shop on wheels (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Morrison-Electricar")

Cookery school (b/w photo)
8655283 Cookery school (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cookery school)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Canadian Scottish (b/w photo)
8648381 Scottish National War Memorial: The Canadian Scottish (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canadian Scottish)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots Greys (b/w photo)
8648375 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots Greys (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Scots Greys)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Navy (b/w photo)
8648373 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Navy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Navy)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (b/w photo)
8648363 Scottish National War Memorial: The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rossall School: The archway (b/w photo)
8648350 Rossall School: The archway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The archway)

Rossall School: The JTC on parade (b/w photo)
8648337 Rossall School: The JTC on parade (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The JTC on parade)

Rossall School: The gymnastic tableau (b/w photo)
8648336 Rossall School: The gymnastic tableau (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gymnastic tableau)

Rossall School: Common room garden (b/w photo)
8648331 Rossall School: Common room garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common room garden)

Rossall School: The Air Training Corps (b/w photo)
8648326 Rossall School: The Air Training Corps (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Air Training Corps)

Rossall School: The Model Club (b/w photo)
8648325 Rossall School: The Model Club (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Model Club)

British Cars of 1949: Standard Vanguard (b/w photo)
8657215 British Cars of 1949: Standard Vanguard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standard Vanguard)

British Cars of 1949: Invicta (b/w photo)
8657201 British Cars of 1949: Invicta (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invicta)

British Cars of 1949: Lanchester (b/w photo)
8657200 British Cars of 1949: Lanchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lanchester)

British Cars of 1949: Daimler (b/w photo)
8657187 British Cars of 1949: Daimler (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daimler)

British Cars of 1949: Bentley (b/w photo)
8657186 British Cars of 1949: Bentley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bentley)

Scottish National War Memorial: To All Scotswomen (b/w photo)
8648380 Scottish National War Memorial: To All Scotswomen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To All Scotswomen)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Marines and Entrance Doorway (b/w photo)
8648377 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Marines and Entrance Doorway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance to the Shrine with Figure of St Michael (b/w photo)
8648361 Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance to the Shrine with Figure of St Michael (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scottish National War Memorial: Apse from North (b/w photo)
8648353 Scottish National War Memorial: Apse from North (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apse from North)

Rossall School: The Headmaster, CE Young, Esq, MA, AFC, JP (b/w photo)
8648351 Rossall School: The Headmaster, CE Young, Esq, MA, AFC, JP (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Headmaster, CE Young, Esq, MA, AFC, JP)

Rossall School: Sir Thomas Beecham conducts the final rehearsal of the concert (b/w photo)
8648348 Rossall School: Sir Thomas Beecham conducts the final rehearsal of the concert (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Rossall School: Lord Stanley accepting a copy of the centenary history (b/w photo)
8648346 Rossall School: Lord Stanley accepting a copy of the centenary history (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rossall School: The museum (b/w photo)
8648342 Rossall School: The museum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The museum)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Central Africa (colour litho)
8646584 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Central Africa (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Africa)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Canada (colour litho)
8646578 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Canada (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Hungary (colour litho)
8646577 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Hungary (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hungary)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Texas, USA (colour litho)
8646568 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Texas, USA (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Texas, USA)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Alsace, France (colour litho)
8646567 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Alsace, France (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alsace, France)

Tetley brewery: A barley "couch" starts to germinate on the tiled floor of the malt house (b/w photo)
8639584 Tetley brewery: A barley "couch" starts to germinate on the tiled floor of the malt house (b/w photo) by English Photographer

British Cars of 1949: Riley (b/w photo)
8657203 British Cars of 1949: Riley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riley)

British Cars of 1949: HRG (b/w photo)
8657194 British Cars of 1949: HRG (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRG)

British Cars of 1949: Dagenham Motors (b/w photo)
8657190 British Cars of 1949: Dagenham Motors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagenham Motors)

British Cars of 1949: CarMart (b/w photo)
8657180 British Cars of 1949: CarMart (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: CarMart)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634910 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634908 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo)
8664052 Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Splice the Main-Brace)

Tetley brewery: Bottles being filled automatically at the rate of 500 dozen an hour (b/w photo)
8639590 Tetley brewery: Bottles being filled automatically at the rate of 500 dozen an hour (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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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.