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1947 Collection (page 9)

"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

Background image1947 Collection: The Centre, Bristol, from above Anchor Road, circa 1947

The Centre, Bristol, from above Anchor Road, circa 1947

Background image1947 Collection: The Wheatsheaf, St Thomas Street, 1947

The Wheatsheaf, St Thomas Street, 1947

Background image1947 Collection: The Bristol Brabazon aeroplane is rolled out of its hangar

The Bristol Brabazon aeroplane is rolled out of its hangar, minus engines at Filton for the aircrafts naming ceremony Circa June1947

Background image1947 Collection: Alderman T J Kerrigan, about to remove the aldermanic robe he was wearing

Alderman T J Kerrigan, about to remove the aldermanic robe he was wearing, after protesting about its condition. It is without the fur collar

Background image1947 Collection: A scene at 11 o'clock outside the womens Employment Exchange in St Anne Street

A scene at 11 o"clock outside the womens Employment Exchange in St Anne Street
A scene at 11 o" clock outside the womens Employment Exchange in St Anne Street, Manchester. 12th February 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Picture of an uneconomic, wasteful old style fireplace which is fast disappearing

Picture of an uneconomic, wasteful old style fireplace which is fast disappearing from North-East homes as efficient fuel savers take over. 24th January 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Thousands of whirring wings darken the sky as the sea and shore scavengers swoop on fish

Thousands of whirring wings darken the sky as the sea and shore scavengers swoop on fish of, left for them by fish gutters at Plymouth Barbican. Picture taken 9th February 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Racing at Haydock Park. Autumn leaves, autumn sunshine and autumn crowds blend to make

Racing at Haydock Park. Autumn leaves, autumn sunshine and autumn crowds blend to make this picture of the Autumn Meeting at Haydock Park to-day (Saturday). October 1947 P003354

Background image1947 Collection: MTB 309 was an American Elco 77 ft, built 11 February 1942, Commissioned 22nd April 1942

MTB 309 was an American Elco 77 ft, built 11 February 1942, Commissioned 22nd April 1942. Her first Commanding Officer was Lt D Jermain DSC. RN who was also the 15th Flotillas Senior Officer

Background image1947 Collection: Carlisle United player manager Ivor Broadis. 21st February 1947

Carlisle United player manager Ivor Broadis. 21st February 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Sport - Boxing - Ronnie James, the British light-weight champion

Sport - Boxing - Ronnie James, the British light-weight champion, taking a count of nine in the fourth round of his fight with Cliff Curvis, the Swansea " southpaw" at the Vetch Field

Background image1947 Collection: Leicester City footballer Sep Smith in training, circa 1947

Leicester City footballer Sep Smith in training, circa 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Leicester City footballer George Dewis Circa 1947

Leicester City footballer George Dewis Circa 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Leicester City goalkeeper Joe Calvert, circa 1947

Leicester City goalkeeper Joe Calvert, circa 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Leicester City footballer Mal Griffiths in training. Circa 1947

Leicester City footballer Mal Griffiths in training. Circa 1947

Background image1947 Collection: People watch the boats off the coast of Sark, Channel Islands. July 1947

People watch the boats off the coast of Sark, Channel Islands. July 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Visitors to The Little Chapel, Les Vauxbelets, St Andrews, Guernsey

Visitors to The Little Chapel, Les Vauxbelets, St Andrews, Guernsey, Channel Islands. The Little Chapel is decorated with seashells, pebbles and broken china, and was built by Brother D

Background image1947 Collection: London Views Landmarks 1945-1950 St. Pauls Cathedral viewed from the roadside

London Views Landmarks 1945-1950 St. Pauls Cathedral viewed from the roadside. Circa 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and the Duke of Edinburgh on honeymoon at

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

Background image1947 Collection: Phillip Mountbatten speaking at war memorial. November 1947

Phillip Mountbatten speaking at war memorial. November 1947

Background image1947 Collection: London sewermen seen here standing close to the bust of Joseph Bazalgette

London sewermen seen here standing close to the bust of Joseph Bazalgette on the Embankment, Bazalgette was the man who engineered the London sewer system. April 1st 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Dirt Track races in London. Circa April 1947

Dirt Track races in London. Circa April 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Dirt Track races in London. (Picture shows) A competitor receiving treatment for an

Dirt Track races in London. (Picture shows) A competitor receiving treatment for an injury. Circa April 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Edward Farmer and his gang seen here underground cleaning scraps of paper

Edward Farmer and his gang seen here underground cleaning scraps of paper and anything likely to cause obstruction in the culvert under Central London. April 1st 1947

Background image1947 Collection: London sewermen seen here with Mirror photographer Bela Zola at Blackfriars

London sewermen seen here with Mirror photographer Bela Zola at Blackfriars. April 1st 1947

Background image1947 Collection: The bust of Joseph Bazalgette on the Embankment, Bazalgette was the man who engineered

The bust of Joseph Bazalgette on the Embankment, Bazalgette was the man who engineered the London sewer system. April 1st 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Edward Farmer and assistant seen here checking a sewage flow meter on the embankment

Edward Farmer and assistant seen here checking a sewage flow meter on the embankment. April 1st 1947

Background image1947 Collection: London sewermen seen here standing close to the bust of Joseph Bazalgette

London sewermen seen here standing close to the bust of Joseph Bazalgette on the Embankment, Bazalgette was the man who engineered the London sewer system. April 1st 1947

Background image1947 Collection: London sewermen seen here in their rest room near Blackfriars. April 1st 1947

London sewermen seen here in their rest room near Blackfriars. April 1st 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Edward Farmer and his gang seen here going underground cleaning scraps of paper

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

Background image1947 Collection: Edward Farmer and his gang inspect the flow back from the Thames into the Kings Scholars

Edward Farmer and his gang inspect the flow back from the Thames into the Kings Scholars Pond Sewer. April 1st 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Edward Farmer who leads a team of sewage maintenance men. April 1st 1947

Edward Farmer who leads a team of sewage maintenance men. April 1st 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Edward Farmer and his gang wade through the flow back from the Thames into the Kings

Edward Farmer and his gang wade through the flow back from the Thames into the Kings Scholars Pond Sewer. April 1st 1947

Background image1947 Collection: A Jepson Stoke City Circa 1947

A Jepson Stoke City Circa 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Princess Elizabeth, October 1947, waving from the launch of the Caronia ship before she

Princess Elizabeth, October 1947, waving from the launch of the Caronia ship before she was Queen Elizabeth

Background image1947 Collection: Pat Phoenix Actress

Pat Phoenix Actress

Background image1947 Collection: Yvonne De Carlo Canadian actress 1947

Yvonne De Carlo Canadian actress 1947

Background image1947 Collection: John Cobb June 1947 seated in the chassis of his railton Mobil special talks with

John Cobb June 1947 seated in the chassis of his railton Mobil special talks with his wife

Background image1947 Collection: Princess Elizabeth, October 1947 Waving from the launch of the Caronia ship before

Princess Elizabeth, October 1947 Waving from the launch of the Caronia ship before she was Queen Elizabeth

Background image1947 Collection: Woman typist working in the sun beside a swimming pool filled with children having fun

Woman typist working in the sun beside a swimming pool filled with children having fun splashing the water around August 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Holidaymakers play a wheelbarrow race on the pebble beach at Hastings May 1947

Holidaymakers play a wheelbarrow race on the pebble beach at Hastings May 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Flooding in Wellingborough 1947

Flooding in Wellingborough 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Weather Snow

Weather Snow

Background image1947 Collection: Pearl Diver after winning The Derby at Epsom, being led in - May 1947

Pearl Diver after winning The Derby at Epsom, being led in - May 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Woman typist working in the sun beside a swimming pool filled with children having fun

Woman typist working in the sun beside a swimming pool filled with children having fun splashing the water around Boss dictating work to her Sun dress Fashion clothing August 1947

Background image1947 Collection: London Scenes Places 1945-1950 Battersea Power Station Post-War rebuilding of

London Scenes Places 1945-1950 Battersea Power Station Post-War rebuilding of the capital Circa 1947

Background image1947 Collection: Car Park on Mosley Street Picadilly End Manchester September 1947 Car Park

Car Park on Mosley Street Picadilly End Manchester September 1947 Car Park, Parking Lot, 1940s FMman

Background image1947 Collection: A small boy enjoys a ice cream cone with the donkey rides on the beach at a south coast

A small boy enjoys a ice cream cone with the donkey rides on the beach at a south coast seaside resort (Join Up)




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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.