1945 Collection (#63)

German Self-Propelled Mortar, Second World War, c. 1945
Photograph showing a German soldier standing beside a self-propelled mortar, which weighed about 120 tons, c.1945

Field-Marshal Montgomerys Headquarters, Luneburg Heath, Sec
Illustration of Field-Marshal Montgomerys tactical Headquarters on Luneburg Heath, Germany, during the last days of the Second World War in Europe

Flight Deck of HMS Colossus, Second World War, 1945
Illustration showing a Barracuda bomber landing on the flight deck of the Royal Navy aircraft-carrier, HMS Colossus, in the Pacific Ocean, 1945

Alice Martha Bacon, Baroness Bacon (1909-1993) English politician, elected as MP for Leeds SE in the 1945 election. Here at 10 Downing Street to meet Harold Wilson on 19th October 1964

Henry Hinchliffe Ainley (1879-1945) English Shakespearean stage and screen actor

Japanese Emissaries at the Surrender of Japan, 1945
Photograph showing Foreign Minister Shigemitsu (on left) and General Yoshi Umezu (on right), the Japanese signatories of the formal surrender of the Japanese Empire, on board USS Missouri

Homeless Berliners walking through Nollendorf Platz, 1945
Photograph showing a group of Berliners walking past the ruins of Nollendorf Platz looking for a place to live, after the end of the Second World War, Summer 1945

Frogmen in their dinghy, 1945
Photograph showing a group of British frogmen divers paddling their dinghy across a swimming pool during a training exercise in 1945

V-2 Rocket in Trafalgar Square, 1945
Photograph showing a German V-2 rocket exhibited in Trafalgar Square as a feature of Londons Thanksgiving Week celebrations at the end of the Second World War, September 1945

USS Missouri; Second World War, 1945
Photograph of the U.S. Iowa class battleship, Missouri, pictured in 1945. This 45, 000 ton battleship was used for the formal surrender of the Japanese Empire on 2nd September 1945

German woman and her daily ration, Berlin, 1945
Photograph showing a German woman in Berlin holding her daily ration: a small piece of bread, a few carrots and some dehydrated potatoes, August 1945

German Workers unloading food, Berlin, 1945
Photograph showing a group of German workers unloading barrels of powdered milk from a British truck, under the supervision of a British Soldier, Berlin, August 1945

American Soldier with a V-2 Rocket, Nordhausen; Second World
Photograph showing an American soldier of the US First Army studying a partly-assembled German V-2 rocket in an underground assembly plant at Nordhausen, Germany, 1945

David Lloyd George, 1916
Photographic portrait of David Lloyd George (1863-1945), the Welsh Liberal statesman, pictured in 1916 when he was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury

Podlington Airfield, Britain, 1945
Drawing showing the huge deserted runway of Podlington airfield; formerly used by the US Eighth Air Force as a base for their raids on Germany, 1945

U. N Conference, London
A general view of the delegates of the preparatory commission of the United Nations at the inaugural meeting at Church House, Westminister

American Troops during the Battle of the Bulge; Second Wor
Photograph showing American soldiers of the Second Armoured Division taking a break in their advance across the snow-covered fields of the low countries

Sergeant and Recruits of the Palestine Police Force, 1945
Photograph showing an Arab Drill Sergeant (centre) instructing some recent recruits to the Palestine Police Force, in Ceremonial Drill, at their barracks in Jerusalem, November 1945. Date: 1945

Officer and Sergeant of the Palestine Police Force, 1945
Photograph showing an Arab Drill Sergeant (on left) and Officer of the Palestine Police Force at their barracks in Jerusalem, November 1945

Troops of the US First Army in Cologne; Second World War, 19
Photograph showing troops of the US First Army picking their way through a ruined street, littered with debris, as they advance into the city of Cologne (Koln), March 1945

HMS Argonaut steaming at high speed; Second World War, 194
Aerial photograph showing the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Argonaut steaming at high speed during the Second World War, 1945. HMS Argonaut was a Dido class cruiser of 5450 tons, mounting ten 5.25-inch guns

General Sir Claude Auchinleck (1884-1981)
Portrait of Sir Claude John Eyre Auchinleck, the English soldier who was made Field-Marshal in 1946, pictured in 1945 when he was Commander-in-Chief in India

British Troops fighting at Aanderberg Crossroads; Second Wor
Sketch showing British infantry fighting off German paratroops at Aanderberg Crossroads, Holland, January 1945. On the left of the image is a disabled British Cromwell tank

Allied Paratroops over Wesel; Second World War, 1945
Aerial photograph showing Allied Airborne forces parachuting down into the Rees / Wesel area of Germany during Operation Varsity in March 1945

Flying Fortresses at an airfield near Munich, August 1945
Aerial photograph showing hundreds of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers parked on an airfield near Munich in the summer of 1945

Knocked-out German Panther Tank; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a knocked-out German Panther tank in a street at Stavelot, during the Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944-5

General Eisenhower and Air Chief-Marshal Tedder; Second Worl
Photograph showing General Dwight D. Eisenhower (left), the Supreme Allied Commander-in-Chief, and Air Chief-Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, the Deputy Supreme Commander

The Potsdam Conference; Second World War, 1945
Photograph showing the leaders of Great Britiain, the Soviet Union and the United States of America meeting at the Potsdam Conference, July 1945

British 10-ton Bomb on the production line; Second World War
Photograph showing a 10-ton bomb being moved along the production line at an ordnance factory in Britain, 1945. This was one of the largest types of high explosive bombs dropped by the Royal Air

Allied Troops in the Reichswald Forest; Second World War, 19
Photograph showing British and Canadian troops, tanks, armoured vehicles and trucks on the edge of the Reichswald Forest during the Allied offensive of February 1945

A Modern Cinderella
A little girl helps a younger child with her shoes or boots, recalling the tale of Cinderella

David Lloyd and Lord Reading on King Georges Hill
David Lloyd George (1863-1945) as secretary for war and the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Reading (1860-1935), touring the British front lines in France, September 1916

David Lloyd Geogrge touring the British front lines
A photograph of David Lloyd George (1863-1945), as Secretary for War, touring the British front lines in France, September 1916

Lloyd George and Herbert Samuel
The Liberal politicians David Lloyd George (1863-1945) and Herbert Samuel (1870-1963) watching a passing parade. Lloyd George was War Minister

David Lloyd George in France
David Lloyd George (1863-1945), as Secretary for War, touring the British front in France, September 1916. He is pictured here (second from right) with Lord Reading (1860-1935)

Poland Kostrzyn
(aka Kustrin) situated at the confluence of the Oder and Warta rivers : often held by the Germans, but finally bestowed on Poland in 1945

The Toast of To-Day by William Barribal
A couple enjoy a drink together at a bar festooned with Christmas decorations

David Lloyd-George (1863-1945), speaking in 1932
Photograph of David Lloyd-George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman, taken during a speech to the Junior Liberal Club on the 16th March 1932

David Lloyd-George and Miss Megan Lloyd-George, Bron-y-de, 1
Photograph of David Lloyd-George (1863-1945), 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman, and his daughter, Miss Megan Lloyd-George, MP for Anglesey

Damage to the 78th and 79th Floors, Empire State Building, N
Photograph showing the damage to the Empire State Building caused when a Mitchell bomber flew into the 78th and 79th floors on the 28th July 1945. The pilot of the airplane, Lieutenant-Colonel W.F

David Lloyd-George (1863-1945)
Photograph of David Lloyd-George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman, taken during his last years

Lloyd George / 1920
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE British Prime Minister in America in 1920, singing the Battle Hymn of the Republic

Lloyd George / Golf / Spy
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE British politician and golfer

Lloyd George Golfing
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE British politician relaxes in golfing pose

Life on the Stars 4
On Spica, in the constellation Virgo, the light of their sun is 1120 times brighter than ours : so life there will be adapted to it, while a visitor from Earth would be in trouble

Jet Propelled Rail
A jet-propelled monorail seems likely to be the technology of the high-speed railway of tomorrow

Sailboat on Mercury
The insectoid residents of the planet Mercury will develop their own technology to navigate their chemically polluted waters : mica will be the material of choice

Cable Railway Future
Overhead railways, in the form of cable lines, would avoid the problems of surface transport in todays congested environment

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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.