1945 Collection (page 4)

Frederick Baron Lugard
FREDERICK DEALTY, baron LUGARD soldier and administrator Date: 1858 - 1945

1930s RAF biplane diving with the engine still running
Republic P-47D-25-RE Thunderbolts of the 82nd Squadron 78th Fighter Group, 66th Fighter Wing, escorting Boeing B-176-25-VE Fortress Bomber over the Continent in 1945. Date: 1945

Group of Tuskegee Airmen playing cards in the officers club at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy
WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Group of Tuskegee Airmen playing cards in the officers club at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy. Photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

Relief of Prague by Russians (1 / 6)
Prague, Czech Republic - relief of the city at the end of World War Two by Russian forces. Here a young Russian female soldier rides into the city. Date: 1945

Relief of Prague by Russians (2 / 6)
Relief of Prague by Russian forces at the end of World War Two. Russian officers march into Wenceslas Square ahead of their tanks, covered in troops and wellwishers. Date: 1945

David Wright woman with yellow gloves in a garden
Elegant woman in a blue dress and yellow gloves in a garden, representing one of The Girls They Left Behind. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

Lloyd George & his Dog
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE with his pet dog at Churt, Surrey, England. Date: 1863 - 1945

Battery firing at Japanese positions - Burma
A Battery commanded by Major O.T. Hackett fires a 3.7 Howitzer (light artillery) at Japanese positions in the Burma Hills - circa 1945. The Battery is itself under fire

British Troops Parading in Berlin, Second World War, 1945
Photograph showing British troops, of the Seventh Armoured Division, parading in front of the German victory column in Konigsplatz, Berlin, 1945. Date: 14/07/1945

Food being unloaded in the Channel Islands; Second World War
Photograph showing the unloading of crates of food in St. Peter Port, Guernsey, 1945. After nearly five years of German occupation the civilian population of the islands had very little food

Children listening to a tuba player, Berlin, 1945
Photograph showing a group of children listening to a man playing a tuba in Berlin, just after the end of the Second World War in Europe, August 1945

Doberman Dog of the Palestine Police Force in training, 1945
Photograph showing a doberman dog of the Palestine Police Force, during training, identifying the person it was told to track, November 1945

David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Introducing the Munitions Bil
Illustration showing David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor, then Minister of Munitions, delivering a speech to the House of Commons on the Munitions Bill

David Lloyd-George (1863-1945) speaking in Rochdale, 1923
Photograph of David Lloyd-George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman, addressing a large crowd at Rochdale during the election campaign of 1923

Lloyd George / Haines / 1909
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1909 Date: 1863 - 1945

Russian Soldier & Girl
A reunion in Moscow - a soldier kisses a happy girl

Russian Soldiers Return
Red Army troops return home to Moscow where they receive a warm welcome

Moscow Celebrates
Victory celebrations in Moscow

Victory Parade Moscow
A victory parade in Red Square, near the Kremlin, Moscow

Sebastopol Liberated
LIBERATION SCENES The liberation of Sebastopol

Greeting Soviet Tank
Ukrainian farmer greets a Soviet Tank crew with traditional gifts - bread and salt

Crossing Caucasus
Soviet soldiers cross the Caucasus Mountains on the way to the front

Russian Soldiers Oath
A Soviet soldier makes the Soldiers Oath, kissing his rifle

Lloyd George / Photo Mills
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE Welsh statesman

John Ambrose Fleming
JOHN AMBROSE FLEMING English electrical engineer; contributed to development of telephony, electric lighting and wireless telegraphy

Lloyd George in 1905
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE President of the Board of Trade

Tank / Comet Cruiser
A British Vickers-Armstrong Comet Cruiser tank undergoes tests

VE day celebrations, West Street, Bargoed - 1945

Altmarkt Dresden 1945 Department stores Horse-drawn carriages
Altmarkt, Dresden before 1945, Department stores in Dresden, Horse-drawn carriages in Germany, Germaniadenkmal in Dresden, Kreuzkirche (Dresden), Shops in Dresden, 1906, Dresden

Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). Don Quixote reading chivalresque novels. 1863
CUL4870559 Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). Don Quixote reading chivalresque novels. 1863. CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616). Spanish writer

Anne Hathaway's Cottage, 1945 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
828449 Anne Hathaway's Cottage, 1945 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 25.4x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaway's Cottage)

The Szechenyi Chain Bridge, in the 19th century, spanning the River Danube between Buda and Pest
5614302 The Szechenyi Chain Bridge, in the 19th century, spanning the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1945

Piazza Venezia, Rome, April 1945: The liberation of Italy, 1945. Creator: Unknown photographer
Piazza Venezia, Rome, April 1945: The liberation of Italy, 1945. Private Collection

American soldiers shake hands w. Russians River Elbe, 1945 W
American soldiers of the First Army shake hands with Russian counterparts as the two sides meet at Torgau on the River Elbe, 1945 World War II

Eccleston Grange, St Helens, Merseyside, 19th October 1945, on the outskirts of St Helens, the property has been given to the boroughs Education Committee to use as a school for special needs children

General Kinzel (German General of Infantry) puts his signature to the surrender of the German land, sea and air forces in Northern Germany, Holland and Denmark

Alexander Sutherland Neill (centre)seen here as a new term starts at Summer Hill School, back at Leiston, Suffolk after five years of evacuation at Ffestiniog in Wales

Alexander Sutherland Neill (3rd from the right) seen here as a new term starts at Summer Hill School, back at Leiston, Suffolk this week after five years of evacuation at Ffestiniog in Wales

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"1945: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" Edgar Cayce's Prophecies Unveiled: The renowned psychic's predictions captivated the world as he revealed glimpses into the future. Heroic Sacrifice at Sea: H. M. S. Glowworm's valiant act of ramming the formidable Admiral Hipper showcased unwavering bravery during wartime. Pride of Australia: HMAS Melbourne (21) sailed with distinction, symbolizing Australia's resilience and commitment to global peacekeeping efforts. Lloyd George in Vanity Fair: The iconic statesman graced the pages of this esteemed publication, leaving an indelible mark on British politics. Gretna Green Building Bridges: Amidst post-war reconstruction, Gretna Green Building became a symbol of hope and unity for a brighter future. Daphne du Maurier's Literary Haven: In 1945, acclaimed author Daphne du Maurier found solace and inspiration at her Cornish home, Menabilly. Mapping Beirut in Turmoil: WW2 left its mark on Lebanon as a map highlighted military locations amidst the chaos that engulfed Beirut in 1945. HMS Indomitable Braving Stormy Seas: This mighty warship exemplified naval prowess as it patrolled treacherous waters during World War II. Remagen Bridge Stands Tall: The Ludendorff Bridge stood defiantly against enemy forces, becoming an emblematic triumph towards ending WWII. Wandsworth Prison Chronicles Society’s Shadows:The walls of Wandsworth Prison bore witness to human struggles and redemption within its confines. Just Dandy by David Wright - Capturing Post-War Optimism : David Wright's artwork epitomized joyous optimism through his iconic "Just Dandy" illustration. Utility Suit by David Wright - Fashioning a New Era.