1947 Collection (#31)

Royal Wedding 1947 - police hold back crowds
A row of jovial police officers link arms to prevent the crowd surging forward during the royal wedding of 1947. Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) married Prince Philip

Butlins Ballroom, Earls Court Exhibition, London
Scene inside Earls Court exhibition halls showing the Butlins Ballroom festooned with flags. Part of the Health and Holidays exhibition held there in 1947. 1947

Royal Wedding 1947 - Glass Coach comes down the Mall
The procession for the royal wedding of 1947 between Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten showing the Glass Coach carrying the Princess and her father travelling along the Mall. 1947

Crowds at the Royal Wedding 1947
Mounted police pictured in the middle of vast crowds of spectators, many of them holding periscopes in order to be able to see something

Royal Wedding 1947 - group photograph
Group photograph following the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947. 1947

Royal Wedding 1947 - an excellent vantage point
Four ladies whose appearance belies their athletic ability in scaling the plinth they re sitting on, secure an excellent vantage point from which to view the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth

Trying to view the royal wedding, 1947
Enterprising spectators using makeshift periscopes of mirrors on sticks in an attempt to actually see something along the processional route at the royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth

British Industries Exhibition, Olympia 1947
An orderly queue forms at the bus stop outside Olympia, in Kensington, Olympia where the 1947 British Industries Fair is being held. 1947

Royal Wedding 1947 - Glass Coach turns into Mall
Birds eye view of the procession returning from Westminster Abbey following the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Mountbatten on 20 November 1947

Royal Wedding 1947 - procession arrives back at Palace
Scene outside Buckingham Palace by the Victoria Memorial showing coaches returning back from Westminster Abbey following the wedding of Princess Elizabeth

Wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip smiling and waving from the royal coach during the procession through London following their wedding. 20 November 1947

Royal Wedding 1947 - procession in Trafalgar Square
Immense crowds fill Trafalgar Square to see the Royal Wedding procession of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Phlip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. 1947

Listening to royal wedding ceremony broadcast, 1947
Crowds lining the processional route for the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 20 November 1947

Irish Scouts at World Jamboree
Scouts from Eire during the 6th World Scout Jamboree at Moisson, France. 1947

Small girl with prize winning celery
A little girl grins with delight as she is dwarfed by some gigantic celery she is holding, along with a first prize certificate, presumably for said celerys impressive proportions. c.1947

Royal Wedding 1947 - all night vigil
Enthusiastic spectators wrapped up warm against the cold as they spend the night sleeping on the London streets in the hope of bagging a top spot along the processional route for the royal wedding of

Come Down - Royal Wedding 1947
An overly enthusiastic spectator at the royal wedding of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 20 November 1947

Princess Elizabeth training at Westminster Abbey
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) attending the unveiling of the Memorial Chapel to the Few in Westminster Abbey in July 1947, the day after her engagement to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten

Princess Elizabeth in a hat
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) at an Inspection of Grenadier Guards in July 1947, wearing a rather dashing hat and polka dot jacket. Date: 1947

ON GOLDEN ARROW FERRY
A smartly dressed couple stroll along the deck of the Golden Arrow ferry, connecting luxury trains between Dover and Calais. Date: 1947

Belfast / Royal Avenue
Belfast: Royal Avenue Date: 1947

PHILIP MORRIS CIGARETTE AD. An advertisement for Philip Morris cigarettes that appeared in an American magazine, 1947

ADVERTISING: KITCHEN, 1947. You ll Be Sure of the Finest When You Plan Your New American Kitchen
ADVERTISING: KITCHEN, 1947. " You ll Be Sure of the Finest When You Plan Your New American Kitchen" : American magazine advertisement, 1947, for American Kitchens

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1947. American advertisement for Texaco Sky Chief gasoline, 1947

Crashed alien spacecraft. Computer artwork of an alien spacecraft that has crash-landed in a desert on Earth. This artwork is based on accounts of the Roswell incident, which took place near Roswell

Abram Jaffe, Soviet physicist
Abram Fedorovich Jaffe (1880-1960), Soviet physicist. Jaffe (sometimes spelt Ioffe) studied electromagnetism, radiology, and semiconductor physics

Bell X-1 supersonic aircraft
Charles Elwood " Chuck" Yeager (born February 13, 1923) English pronunciation: is a retired major general in the United States Air Force and noted test pilot

Sikhote-Alin meteorite fragment. The Sikhote-Alin meteorite fell to Earth from space in northern Siberia on the morning of 12 February 1947. This was an iron meteorite

Sikhote-Alin meteorite fragments. Small (the cube measures 2.5cm squared) pieces of the Sikhote-Alin meteorite that fell to Earth from space in northern Siberia on the morning of 12 February 1947

CAROL BRICE (1918-1985). American contralto singer. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1947

WOODY GUTHRIE (1912-1967). American folk singer. Photograph by Sid Grossman, c1947

HALL JOHNSON (1888-1970). American choral conductor. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1947

Rosie Dolly arriving in court for film suit

Talbot-Lago Race Record

Talbot-Lago T26 Cabriolet

Indian Chief Model 74

Cisitalia 202 SMM

Chrysler New Yorker

David Wright woman in patterned headscarf
Elegant woman wearing a silky patterned headscarf. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

David Wright woman with long blonde hair
Elegant woman with long wavy blonde hair, wearing a red knitted jumper with a high neck. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour

David Wright woman in black fur coat
Elegant woman with reddish brown hair, wearing a black fur coat over her skimpy underwear. She is sitting on table next to a vase of pink roses

Traffic Accident Group car
A late 1940s Traffic Accident Group car, which was manned by two police officers, with two solo motorcyclists accompanying it

Bosnia - Sarajevo - Railway Workers
Happy smiling Railway workers, delighted at having completed the railway link between Samac and Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina - then under Russian occupation)

Couple posing in Marianske Lazne, Czechoslovakia
A couple pose for their photograph in the spa town of Marianske Lazne, Czechoslovakia. Behind them is the famous colonnade with its corinthian columns

Baroness Orczy(1865-1947)
The Baroness Orczy. Died on November 12 1947, aged eighty. Playwright, novelist and creator of the Scarlet Pimpernel. She began writing in 1900

M. Leon Coutier finishing a hand-axe of Acheulean type
How stone-age tools were made: a modern recontruction of prehistoric skill. Coutier seen striking light blows along the roughed-out edge with a boxwood hammer

Trabzon - General view of the Bay
A panoramic view of the Bay at Trabzon on the Black Sea coast in north-eastern Turkey. The capital of Trabzon Province. Trabzon was located on the historic silk road route

Amateur musicians at Missenden Abbey
Missenden Abbey, dating back to 1133, was founded in 1947 as a centre for adult education, offering Summer and Easter Schools, and weekend courses

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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.