1947 Collection (page 3)

Work hard during harvest time and you will be rewarded with plenty of bread
RUSSIA: COLLECTIVE FARM. " Work hard during harvest time and you will be rewarded with plenty of bread!" : Russian Soviet poster, 1947, by Mikhail Solovyov

Casino Theatre, on Old Compton Street, Soho
The Casino Theatre, on Old Compton Street in Soho, London. It had originally opened as the Prince Edward Theatre in 1930, converted to the Casino in 1935

Princess Elizabeth 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA: Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), looking elegant under a parasol, chatting to a Guide Leader at Maseru, Basutoland

Edward Farmer and his gang going underground cleaning scraps of paper and anything likely to cause obstruction in the culvert under Ludgate Circus. April 1st 1947

Vickers VC-1 Viking airliner
Bea Vickers Vc-1 Viking Airliner Two Passenger Eating Lunch Date: 1947

Havana, Cuba - Capitol / Government Building. Date: 1947

de Havilland DH85 Leopard Moth, G-AIYS, at Croydon, April 1947

Royal Wedding 1947 - Archbishop of Canterbury
The Most Rev. Rt. Hon. Geoffrey Francis Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury (1887 - 1972), who officiated at the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey

Trocadero super cinema, New Kent Road
The Trocadero super cinema, New Kent Road, at the Elephant and Castle, London. Date: 1947

David Wright woman in white evening dress
Elegant woman in a white evening dress, fixing her stocking near her dressing table. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

G Kempinski restaurant, Veeraswamy restaurant
The G Kempinski tavern and restaurant, and Veeraswamys India Restaurant off Regent Street, London. Date: 1947

Winter Garden Theatre, Drury Lane, Covent Garden
Winter Garden Theatre on the corner of Drury Lane and Parker Street in Covent Garden, London. The New London Theatre now occupies the site. Date: 1947

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. In the foreground, the corner of Catherine Street and Tavistock Street. Date: 1947

Cranstons Kenilworth Hotel, Bloomsbury
The exterior of Cranstons Kenilworth Hotel on Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London. Date: 1947

Royal Wedding 1947 - the cake
Wedding cake made by Mr F. Schul of McVitie and Price in Harlesden, London for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947

CHESTERFIELD CIGARETTE AD. Actress Rita Hayworth endorsing Chesterfield cigarettes. American magazine advertisement, 1947

SOVIET UNION: GYMNASTS. Still from the Soviet documentary film Pageant of Russia, 1947

JAM SESSION, 1947. Jam session at a Hollywood studio: Les Paul, guitar; Joe Venuti, violin, Wingy Manone, trumpet; Candy Candido, bass; Jess Stacy, piano; Jerry Wald, clarinet; Abe Lyman, drums

David Wright woman in black evening dress
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a black evening dress with a red flower on the bodice, and matching red material below the waist

Thames Estuary during the winter of 1947
A scene during the great freeze of 1947, one of the harshest winters known in Britain. At Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, a boatman is pictured rescuing his dinghy from the encircling ice which makes

Pierre Balmain with one of his designs, 1948
Photograph showing Pierre Balmain presenting a pink and white petticoat, with gueppieres that helped to achieve a 48 centimetre waist, 1948

Nikolai Zelinsky
NIKOLAI ZELINSKY Russian scientist, invented the first carbon-filter gas mask, winner of many Soviet awards

Mouse on Train 1947
At Bologna a woman is frightened by a mouse in a railway carriage and falls out. Luckily, she isn t seriously hurt

Churches / Earls Barton
A Saxon church tower (circa 880), Earls Barton, Sussex

Ritemp Washing Machine
A housewife prepares to drain her English Electric Ritemp washing machine, simply and rapidly, into bucket or drain, according to the instruction book

Sidney & Beatrice Webb
SIDNEY and BEATRICE WEBB economists and social theorists, working together

Ufos / Arnold 1947
Idaho businessman Kenneth Arnold, flying over the Cascade Mountains, Washington State, sees a formation of very bright objects

Googie Withers in film, It Always Rains on Sunday
Googie Withers in the film, It Always Rains on Sunday. 1947

Poster, Winter Sports in France, by French National Railways -- Jura, Alps, Vosges, Pyrenees, Auvergne. Designed by Vecoux. 1947

Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and the Duke of Edinburgh on honeymoon at Broadlands (historic house in Hampshire owned by Lord Mountbatten)

River Clyde Glasgow 1947 boats barge barges steam boats smoke working river scene crane cranes June 1947 © Mirrorpix

FALL / PYRENEAN DOG / 1947
PASTEUR Imported dog. Owner: Harper Date: 1947

FALL / ELKHOUND / PUPPIES
A group of elkhund puppies owned by Embon sitting in a basket. Date: 1947

Manning the Scoreboard
I wonder if their grandsons are still looking after the scoreboards?

Reynaldo Hahn / Barrere
REYNALDO HAHN French musician: a satirical view Date: 1874 - 1947

Fuel winter crisis: Heating pumped from the earth and water
Diagram illustrating how heat in the earth and water can provide heating for homes and factories. City Electrical Engineer of Norwich

ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996). American singer. Performing on stage with Dizzy Gillespie. Photograph by William P. Gottlieb, c1947

JOE PAGE (1917-1980). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the New York Yankees to victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers in the ninth inning of the seventh and deciding game of the 1947 World Series

Vaudeville Theatre on the Strand, London presenting The Chiltern Hundreds. Almost next door is Romanos restaurant, prominent in Londons night-life at the turn of the century. Date: 1947

Royal Wedding 1947 - honeymoon begins
Princess Elizabeth and her new husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh begin their honeymoon at Winchester from where they travelled to stay at Broadlands, the country home of Earl Mountbatten

Princess Elizabeth broadcasting to the Empire
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) at a BBC microphone making her 21st birthday broadcast to the Empire during the Royal Tour of South Africa on 21st April 1947. Date: 1947

Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II
Wedding portrait of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten who were married at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. 1947

Royal Wedding 1947 - newlyweds depart for honeymoon at Water
Following their wedding at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrive at Waterloo Station, complete with corgi

Supper-Time by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl and her black kitten. Date: 1947

Havana, Cuba - The Entrance to the Harbour Date: 1947

Darts Team celebrate with a jug of ale, Walton, Essex
Members of the Pier Hotel Darts Team celebrate their victory with a jug of ale. 1947

Royal family riding, 1947
King George VI out riding with his daughters Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in Windsor Great Park. Date: May 1947

Comedy Theatre, Panton Street, London
The Comedy Theatre (now the Harold Pinter Theatre) on the corner of Panton Street and Oxendon Street, in Londons West End. The Crime of Margaret Foley is playing. Date: 1947

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"1947: A Year of Royal Weddings, Artistic Marvels, and Historical Transformations" In 1947, the world witnessed a momentous occasion as the Royal Wedding took place. The family tree expanded with joy and anticipation for the future. Meanwhile, an intriguing poster called "The Vegetabull" caught people's attention, showcasing artistic creativity at its finest. Renowned artist Diego Rivera left his mark on history in 1947 with his remarkable works that continue to inspire generations. Notably, a map depicting East and West Punjab highlighted the partition that forever altered the course of India's history. Amidst these significant events, a couple strolled arm in arm on a railway platform beside the luxurious locomotive known as the 'Golden Arrow. ' This iconic train connected London to Dover before passengers embarked on their ferry journey to Calais, France - symbolizing hope and connection during turbulent times. Aleister Crowley made waves in 1947 with his enigmatic presence and mystical teachings that captivated many seekers of knowledge. Meanwhile, Princess Elizabeth's engagement to Lt Philip Mountbatten became a beacon of love amidst post-war uncertainties. As preparations were underway for "The Royal Bride, " excitement filled the air as people eagerly awaited this grand celebration. Chez Auguste on Old Compton Street in Soho offered respite from daily life while Leonis Quo Vadis restaurant provided exquisite dining experiences reminiscent of an era long gone. Intriguingly enough, Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine featured a cover adorned with hidden lunar cities - transporting readers into fantastical realms beyond imagination. It was indeed an era where dreams met reality through literature's magic. Finally, sealed within time itself lay Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip's marriage certificate - forever etching their union into history books for all to remember. Thus unfolded 1947 - a year filled with royal splendor, artistic wonders, historical transformations; reminding us that even amidst chaos, love, creativity, and resilience prevail.