1949 Collection (page 9)

Dancing - Dancers Be-bop

Char-Women holding their mops. February 1949

Poignant moment as Amethyst wounded arrive at St. Martin-in-the-Field for the short, simple thanksgiving service that was held there

St Winefrides Well Shrine in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales, 15th December 1949. Also know as Winifreds Well, it claims to be the oldest continually visited pilgrimage site in Great Britain

The men of the bridge. Painting the Forth Bridge is a long and complex task, taking three years to complete. It requires 50 tons of paint each year and a squad of 24 men working permanently

Holiday scenes in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England. 26th August 1949

Views from Waterloo Bridge showing "Discovery"
Views from Waterloo Bridge showing " Discovery", " President" and " Wellington" training ships. St Pauls Cathedral in the background. 5th August 1949

The wife of US Ambassador Lewis Douglas unveils the statue of Lady Godiva in Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands, watched by the Mayor. 22 October 1949

Colmore Row, Birmingham. 25th March 1949

A mobile welfare van tours the districts of Birmingham without a District Welfare Centre. Picture shows mothers collecting their orange juice from the van at the Maypole prefab estate. 30th March 1949

Legendary Everton footballer Dixie Dean pays a special visit to Goodison park, home ground of his former team, to congratulate Everton goalkeeper Ted Sagar who the previous week broke Deans record

Exterior view of the Manchester Hippodrome building, formerly the Ardwick Empire Theatre, situated on the corner of Higher Ardwick and Hyde Road at Ardwick Green. 7th November 1949

Miners lavish care on their dog pals and here is Mr. L Thompson getting his whippets into perfect trim for the week-end sports at Ashington. 1st July 1949

Actor Andrew Osborn and actress Sheila Shand Gibbs star in the television play Behold the Man. The play, which is based on a story by Robert H

Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh visiting the West Midlands. Pictured at the British Industries Fair, outside exhibition, Castle Bromwich

North Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. 11th August 1949

Holiday makers enjoying a ride on a miniature train. Scarborough, North Yorkshire. 11th August 1949

Two boys in a boat, at the boating lake at Northstead Manor Gardens in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. 11th August 1949

Children watching a fisherman at work with his net. North Yorkshire coast. 11th August 1949

A woman taking a photograph of three women, in a coastal area, North Yorkshire. 11th August 1949

World Cup Qualifier (World Cup 50 Qualifying Pool 1) & Home Championship 1949-50. Wales 1 v England 4 at Ninian Park, Cardiff. Thomas George Jones of Wales before the match. 15th October 1949

Hay threshing at Holbeton. Circa 1949

Bathing beauties at Torre Abbey, Torquay in August 1949

RAF recruits pop their heads out from the doorways of their new room-a-man quarters at Little Rissington RAF Station in Gloucestershire after completing an inspection by officers from the Air

Cricket at Redfield, Bristol 1949

Holiday makers in Llandudno, Conwy County Borough, Clwyd, Wales. A young boy on the beach with a big fish. 22nd August 1949

Traffic in Redcliffe - including horse drawn transport - was in the late 1940s. Redcliffe Wharf (which still awaits re-development) was then being used by the Corporations Transport Dept

Two boys having a little trouble getting to their feet after a fall at the Winter Garden roller skate park in Great Yarmouth. 8th August 1949

Freshly caught and lightly salted and smoked herring known as Yarmouth Bloaters, seen here for sale at Great Yarmouths fish Market. 8th August 1949

As the summer heatwave hits central London, Londoners flock to the Oasis Lido to cool off. 24th June 1949

Marlowes street scene in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. 12th August 1949

Holidaymakers playing with a quoit on the beach close to the Britannia Pier, Great Yarmouth. 8th August 1949

Oxford High Street, Oxfordshire, 1949

The workforce at BSA in Small Heath Birmingham pour out of the factory gates at the beginning of their four day Easter break. 14th April 1949

Carol singing around the Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square, London. Picture taken 22nd December 1949

Carol singing around the Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square, London. Picture taken 22nd December 1949

Mr Gulliver (left) takes a party of elderly people from the harbour of Clovelly, Devon, to the top of the cliff. Leading the donkeys is deaf and dumb Ernest Beer, aged 58. 11th August 1949

Fred Perry Tennis player demonstrates the service play during his exhibition at Cardiff Castle grounds. 8th July 1949

Mr. B. C. Perone of Hunstanton, Norfolk, takes his flock of geese down on to the sands at
Mr. B.C. Perone of Hunstanton, Norfolk, takes his flock of geese down on to the sands at Old Hunstanton once or twice a week

Apart from the Household Cavalry there is one branch only of the British Army that trains recruits in the use and of riding horses

Winston Churchill smiles at the cheering crowds as he leaves the Town Hall on his visit to Wolverhampton. 25th July 1949

John Albert Gwilliam (born 28 February 1923) was a Welsh rugby union No 8 who played international rugby for Wales and club rugby for Cambridge University, Edinburgh Wanderers, Gloucester, Newport

Angela Lansbury and Peter Shaw, pictured walking in Leicester Square, London 26th July 1949. The couple are in London for their Wedding Ceremony

Footballer Trevor Ford, circa 1949

Prince Philip meets Leicester City team players before kick off in their sides FA Cup Final match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. 1949

Wolerhampton v Leicester FA Cup Final 1949 crowds at Wembley

FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, Leicester City 1 v Wolverhampton Wanderers 3, 30th April 1949

Leicester football team, FA Cup Finalists, pictured during an outing to Stevenage cinema, 28th April 1949

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"1949: A Year of Milestones and Icons" In 1949, the world witnessed remarkable events and iconic figures that left an indelible mark on history. The year began with a powerful image as the HMAS Melbourne faced head-on against unknown challenges, symbolizing the courage and resilience of those who protect our seas. Meanwhile, in Manchester, a significant era came to an end as the city bid farewell to its last tram, marking a transition into modern transportation systems. On another continent, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt stood tall as she held up a Universal Declaration of Human Rights poster at Lake Success. Her unwavering dedication to equality echoed through time and continues to inspire generations even today. Amidst these monumental moments, advertisements like Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad reminded us of the changing consumer landscape and evolving tastes during this period. Gurdjieff's enigmatic presence captivated many minds throughout 1949. His teachings offered spiritual insights that challenged conventional wisdom and encouraged self-discovery. In the realm of speed and style, Vincent Rapide HRD Series C black motorcycles roared onto the scene in 1949. These sleek machines embodied both elegance and power synonymous with their era. Entertainment took center stage with Nieman Eisman's circus sideshow poster featuring Celesta Geyer or Jolly Dolly Dimple. This captivating artwork transported audiences into a world filled with wonderment under colorful big tops. Nature also had its own story to tell; Okapi chewing leaves showcased Africa's unique wildlife diversity while reminding us of our responsibility towards conservation efforts for future generations. Scientific advancements were not far behind either; mass spectrometers emerged in 1954 revolutionizing analytical chemistry by providing precise measurements essential for scientific progress across various fields. Aviation enthusiasts marveled at de Havilland DH-100 Vampire FB-5 aircraft soaring through skies alongside Douglas DC-3/C-47 Dakota planes, representing the pinnacle of aviation technology during this era.