19401949 Collection (#7)

Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo)
8648362 Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Transept)

Rossall School: The chapel (b/w photo)
8648358 Rossall School: The chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The chapel)

Rossall School: "Sticks all arattle in well-match'd battle" (b/w photo)
8648355 Rossall School: "Sticks all arattle in well-match'd battle" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rossall School: The Assheton Observatory (b/w photo)
8648344 Rossall School: The Assheton Observatory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Assheton Observatory)

Rossall School: A study in Crescent House (b/w photo)
8648334 Rossall School: A study in Crescent House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A study in Crescent House)

Large white boar (b/w photo)
8653477 Large white boar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large white boar)

Gut-string drying room (b/w photo)
8653470 Gut-string drying room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gut-string drying room)

A modern shop front (b/w photo)
8653466 A modern shop front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern shop front)

Butlin's Skegness: A view of the Camp from the Sea (b/w photo)
8641681 Butlin's Skegness: A view of the Camp from the Sea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of the Camp from the Sea)

Playing the Pin Tables, London, 1940s (b/w photo)
8641368 Playing the Pin Tables, London, 1940s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing the Pin Tables, London, 1940s.); © Look and Learn

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: India (colour litho)
8651686 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: India (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: India)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo)
8651296 Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock)

Commands: Ring the door bell (colour litho)
8645081 Commands: Ring the door bell (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring the door bell)

Commands: Clean your teeth (colour litho)
8645079 Commands: Clean your teeth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clean your teeth)

Commands: Stand by the table (colour litho)
8645077 Commands: Stand by the table (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stand by the table)

Commands: Knock at the door (colour litho)
8645073 Commands: Knock at the door (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knock at the door)

Commands: Brush your hair (colour litho)
8645069 Commands: Brush your hair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brush your hair)

Butlin's Skegness: American Cocktail Bar (b/w photo)
8641687 Butlin's Skegness: American Cocktail Bar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Cocktail Bar)

Commands: Wipe your shoes on the mat (colour litho)
8650845 Commands: Wipe your shoes on the mat (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wipe your shoes on the mat)

British Cars of 1949: Rolls-Royce (b/w photo)
8657209 British Cars of 1949: Rolls-Royce (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rolls-Royce)

British Cars of 1949: Lea-Francis (b/w photo)
8657205 British Cars of 1949: Lea-Francis (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lea-Francis)

British Cars of 1949: Bristol, 2 Litre (b/w photo)
8657183 British Cars of 1949: Bristol, 2 Litre (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bristol, 2 Litre)

British Cars of 1949: Austin (b/w photo)
8657181 British Cars of 1949: Austin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austin)

British Cars of 1949: Aston Martin (b/w photo)
8657178 British Cars of 1949: Aston Martin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aston Martin)

Pulling and binding flax, Antrim (b/w photo)
8652391 Pulling and binding flax, Antrim (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulling and binding flax, Antrim)

The Waterfront of King's Lynn from the Air (b/w photo)
8643523 The Waterfront of King's Lynn from the Air (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waterfront of King's Lynn from the Air)

King George VI and Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 1948 (photo)
5304823 King George VI and Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 1948 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Photograph of King George VI (1895-1952)

Colomba on horseback in her mourning dress, 1940 (illustration)
8683013 Colomba on horseback in her mourning dress, 1940 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Maguire (colour photo)
8668500 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mary Maguire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Maguire)

World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177600 World War 2 US M1 helmet with insignia, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II US M1 steel helmet with painted insignia of the 11th Engineer Battalion)

Ballet Girl on Stage, 1948 (oil on canvas)
1767379 Ballet Girl on Stage, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 45.1x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballet Girl on Stage. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas

The Ballet, 1943 (oil on canvas)
823004 The Ballet, 1943 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 40.8x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballet. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1943

Partisan (colour litho)
6029486 Partisan (colour litho) by Yakovlev, Vassily Nikolayevich (1893-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partisan.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Women running along the beach at Tower Bridge, 1947 (photo)
7340361 Women running along the beach at Tower Bridge, 1947 (photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: PA Reuter Photos Ltd Six women running along the beach at Tower Bridge)

Princess Elizabeth of England and her sister princess Margaret in gardens of Windsor, 1941 (b/w photo)
3432477 Princess Elizabeth of England and her sister princess Margaret in gardens of Windsor, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Tetley brewery: The malt is mashed with water in circular tuns to convert the starch in the grain to sugar (b/w photo)
8639583 Tetley brewery: The malt is mashed with water in circular tuns to convert the starch in the grain to sugar (b/w photo) by English Photographer

"For who's so bold and fierce as I?" (colour litho)
8632371 "For who's so bold and fierce as I?" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "For who's so bold and fierce as I)

Winter (colour litho)
8632364 Winter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

The Lion and the Unicorn (colour litho)
8632369 The Lion and the Unicorn (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lion and the Unicorn)

Roll out the Barrel! (b/w photo)
8664050 Roll out the Barrel! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roll out the Barrel)

Horsemanship of a British cavalryman (b/w photo)
8664046 Horsemanship of a British cavalryman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horsemanship of a British cavalryman)

Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672696 Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving for the war effort, World War II)

Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II (b/w photo)
8672652 Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly, London, before and during World War II)

Damage to Girdler's Hall, City of London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672647 Damage to Girdler's Hall, City of London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damage to Girdler's Hall)

Mary Had A Little Lamb (colour litho)
8645937 Mary Had A Little Lamb (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Had A Little Lamb. The Golden Nursery Book (Children's Press, c 1946)

Red Riding Hood sets out to visit her grandmother (colour litho)
8645923 Red Riding Hood sets out to visit her grandmother (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Riding Hood sets out to visit her grandmother)

Butlin's Skegness: The Empress Ball Room in a realistic Viennese setting (b/w photo)
8642275 Butlin's Skegness: The Empress Ball Room in a realistic Viennese setting (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Butlin's Skegness: Outdoor sport (b/w photo)
8642262 Butlin's Skegness: Outdoor sport (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outdoor sport)

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The 1940s were a decade of significant historical events and cultural shifts. It was a time when the world witnessed both the horrors of war and the resilience of humanity. In Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1844, the first Co-operative shop opened its doors, marking a milestone in community-driven commerce. As World War II engulfed nations across the globe from 1939 to 1945, British schoolchildren diligently practiced putting on their gas masks as they prepared for potential air raids. The haunting black and white photograph captures their innocence amidst an uncertain time. Across continents, Brisbane showcased its beauty with Victoria Bridge standing proudly in the foreground while Grey Street Bridge gracefully spanned over tranquil waters. These monochromatic images offer glimpses into a bygone era that shaped modern-day Australia. In Burma's treacherous terrain during World War II's Burma campaign (1943-1945), British General William Slim led his troops with unwavering determination against Japanese forces. His black and white portrait reflects his resolute spirit as he strategized to secure victory. Meanwhile, at Combined Operations Headquarters during World War II (1942-1943), British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten commanded his staff with precision and expertise. This snapshot immortalizes their dedication to planning crucial military operations that would shape history. On another front, American Admiral Chester W Nimitz assumed command over the US Pacific Fleet during World War II (1941-1945). His photograph showcases his leadership qualities as he navigated through turbulent waters towards ultimate triumph. In Queensland, Australia drovers skillfully herded cattle near Goondiwindi – an image capturing not only hard work but also highlighting rural life's importance in sustaining communities even during times of global conflict. King George VI donned naval uniform - a symbol of strength and unity - reflecting Britain's resolve amid wartime challenges. This regal portrait serves as a reminder of the monarchy's role in inspiring hope and resilience.