1950s Collection

A production still image from Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
Harry Andrews, Anthony Quayle, Sylvia Syms and John Mills in scene from Jack Lee Thompsons classic war title Ice Cold in Alex

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, c1953. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Wearing the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace made by Cartier, the George IV State Diadem and the insignia of the Order of the Garter

The Dam Busters One Sheet Poster
UK original One sheet artwork for The Dam Busters film with Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave

John Mills in Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
A portrait of John Mills as Captain Anson from Jack Lee Thompsons classic war film Ice Cold In Alex

ANNA MARY ROBERTSON. (1860-1961). Known as Grandma Moses. American folk artist. Oil over a photograph, 1950s

Turntable at Ifracombe Engine Shed, Devon, 1950s
A view of the turntable at Ilfracombe Engine Shed, Devon in the 1950s. The turntable was used to turn steam locomotives so that they could return in the direction from which they had come

UK quad poster for The Ladykillers (1955)
The poster designed by Reginald Mount for Ealings The Ladykillers, directed by Alexander MacKendrick and featuring Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom and Danny Green

The Locarno Dance Hall in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow 1956

John Bull 1957 1950s UK police naughty boys magazines

John Bull 1955 1950s UK cooking naughty milkman milkmen kitchens housewives housewife woman women in kitchen magazines

Sand yacht racing on beach at Lytham St Annes 1956

John Bull 1950 1950s UK schools magazines teachers

A production portrait from Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
Harry Andrews, Anthony Quayle, Sylvia Syms and John Mills in a production still image taken during the final sequence of Jack Lee Thompsons classic War title

1955 FA Cup Final Newcastle United with the trophy
1955 FA Cup FinalNewcastleUnited v Manchester City (3-1) at Wembley Manager Duggie Livingstone with the victorious Newcastle team Captain Jimmy Schoular is holding the trophy

Original UK quad artwork for Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
A particularly atmospheric and scarce design to promote the UK release of Ice Cold In Alex (1958), the film was retitled Desert Attack for its US release

Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell, 16 Vampires of the Avanced Fly Wing fly past 1959

Vincent Rapide C 1000cc

Ford Thunderbird 1955 Blue & white

1950s UK holidays butlins

Land Rover Series 1

Omo 1950s UK washing powder housewives housewife products detergent

The LadyKillers re-issue poster
EMI re-issue poster artwork for Alexander MacKendricks Ladykillers (1955). Original design by Reginald Mount featuring Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom, Cecil Parker and Danny Green

The Cruel Sea
UK Quad poster artwork for The Cruel Sea

A black and white poster for The Cruel Sea (1953)
A rare black and white version of poster artwork for Charles Frends The Cruel Sea produced by Ealing Studios and based on Nicholas Montsarrats novel

The Adventures of Bertie Bassett 1950s UK Liquorice Allsorts sweets Bassetts adventures adventure

Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite Mk 1
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Locomotive at Carbis Bay in Cornwall, 1950s
A tank locomotive heads along the St Ives branch line. The Carbis Bay Hotel can be seen nestled behind the beach and in front of the viaduct

The Lady Killers
The cast of The Lady Killers

The Cruel Sea
UK distribution quad poster artwork for The Cruel Sea

Omo 1950s UK washing powder products detergent

Juan Manuel Fangio driving a Maserati 1953

A moment from the final sequence of Ice Cold In Alex (1957)
with Anthony Quayle, Harry Andrews, Sylvia Syms and John Mills

Anthony Quayle, John Mills, Sylvia Syms and Harry Andrews in Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
A portrait of the main cast for the WW2 drama Ice Cold in Alex directed by Jack Lee Thompson in 1958

Triumph 650cc Thunderbird 1952 Blue

Stirling Moss has a cup of tea
Stirling Moss stops for tea at Silverstone, 1959

Willys Jeep

The Man In The White Suit
UK original theatrical artwork designed by S. John Woods and A.R. Thompson

The Lavender Hill Mob UK quad artwork for the release of the film in 1951
Designed by S. John Woods with illustrations by Ronald Searle to promote the release of the comedy featuring Alec Guinness and Stanley Holloway

The Lady Killers
A cast picture with all main actors in character for the release of The Ladykillers

Pigs at Mare Hill Farm, December 1953
A nine year old member of Petworth Town Band, playing musical instrument [euphonium?] to pigs at Mare Hill Farm, Pulborough George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N47138

Ford V8 Pilot 1954 Green light

Torquay in Glorious Devon, British Railways poster, c 1950s
Poster produced by British Railways (BR) to promote their services to the holiday destination of Torquay. Artwork by Wootton

Weston-super-Mare, BR poster, 1948-1965
The Smile in Smiling Somerset. Poster produced by British Railways (BR) to promote train services to Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. Artwork by an unknown artist

A front of the house image for The Ladykillers (1955)
A front of the house still image for The Ladykillers (1955) featuring Danny Green, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers and Katie Johnson as Mrs. Wilberforce

Harley Davidson Panhead Hydraglide Hotrod

Earl of Clancarty, No. 5058 with Dinmore Manor, No. 7820 at Aller Junction, September 1958

BSA A7 Shooting Star 1954 Green

John Bull 1957 1950s UK cooking housewives housewife kitchens woman women in kitchen magazines family

Partick Thistle FC with Scottish FA Cup, 1954

Queen Elizabeth II in coronation robes, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron
Queen Elizabeth II in coronation robes, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London

New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Artist: Norman Wilkinson
New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Paintings of power stations (artists in brackets): Cliff Quay, near Ipswich, Suffolk (Norman Wilkinson); Poole

A production still image from I m All Right Jack (1959)
Bruce Wightman (first left), John Comer (second left) Cardew Robinson (third left) and Tony Comer (first right)shop stewards with Peter Sellers (centre) as Fred Kite

VW Classic Camper van 1958 blue white

TV Mirror 1958 1950s UK Phil Silvers magazines sergeant sergeant bilko comedians television programmes

Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite Mk 1
car, Austin-Healey, Sprite, Mk, 1, Britain, British, England, English, UK, United, Kingdom, White, 1959, 1950s, 50s, fifties, classic, sportscar, sportcar

Exmouth Beach, Devon, July 1950
A crowd of children are gathered on the beach at Exmouth to watch a showing of Punch and Judy. Other families are enjoying the beach and the sea

Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow 1956
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, looking towards the east end of the city 1956

HMS King George V, Royal Navy Battleship Part of the Royal Navy
HMS King George V, battleship, part of the Royal Navy Reserve at Gareloch on the Clyde, Scotland

Ford Anglia 100E, 1959, Blue, light
Ford Anglia 100E 1959 Blue light

Ford Popular (Hot Rod) 1953 green

BSA A7 Shooting Star 1954 Green

Portobello Beach in Edinburgh 1951

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on their coronation day, Buckingham Palace, 1953
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh on the day of their coronation, Buckingham Palace, 1953. (Colorised black and white print)

Ford F100 pickup truck 1956 Blue metallic

Pebble Beach Golf Course
Pebble Beach, California: c. 1950. The seventh hole at Pebble Beach Golf Course

Chevrolet Impala convertible 1959 White

Firefighters in action, Eagle Street, London WC1
Firefighters in action at a fire in Eagle Street, London WC1, 0738 hrs, 9 June 1955. In the initial stages an attempt was made to take a line of hose into the first floor via a loading bay door

A still image from Ice Cold In Alex (1958)
Harry Andrews as Pugh, Sylvia Syms as Sister Diana Murdoch and John Mills as captain Anson push an ambulance across the Libyan desert in Jack Lee Thompsons Ice Cold In Alex

Mackintoshs Quality Street 1950s UK sweets chocolate

Infant School Illustrations 1950s UK playing Enid Blyton

Ford Capri / Ford Zephyr / Ford Anglia 1950s UK cars
Ford Capri/ Ford Zephyr/ Ford Anglia 1950s UK cars

Volkswagen VW Kombi

MG TD britain British

MG TD britain British

Ford Prefect E493A 1952 black

Falkirk High Street 1955
Falkirk High Street, showing Hepworths on the left, looking towards the Town Steeple 1955

Ford V8 Pilot, 1950 Monte Carlo rally. Creator: Unknown
Ford V8 Pilot, 1950 Monte Carlo rally

Royal Navy ships preparing for the Royal Jubilee Review 1935
Aerial view of Navy ships HMS Hood, training ship Iron Duke, HMS Resolution, HMS Revenge and HMS Ramillies, all preparing for Royal Jubilee Naval Review, 1935

Volkswagen VW Classic Beetle 1957 Blue light

The Cruel Sea
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Bourjois 1951 1950s France womens up hats Paris Eiffel Tower Soir de Paris

Hillman 1950s UK jubilee edition hillman minx cars

John Bull 1951 1950s UK guy fawkes fireworks bonfires magazines

Motor racing at Goodwood, 28 May 1955
Cars racing at Goodwood motor circuit. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0285/8

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Step back in time to the vibrant and nostalgic era of the 1950s. This captivating decade was filled with iconic moments that shaped history and left an indelible mark on popular culture. Transport yourself to the silver screen with a production still image from the gripping war film "Ice Cold In Alex" (1958), featuring John Mills in a powerful performance. The movie captivated audiences, showcasing both the resilience and vulnerability of individuals during wartime. In another corner of entertainment, witness Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II radiating elegance in a regal portrait captured around 1953. Her grace and poise symbolized hope for a bright future amidst post-war recovery. The Dam Busters One Sheet Poster takes us on an exhilarating journey through one of World War II's most daring missions. This thrilling film depicted true heroism as brave pilots took to the skies, defying all odds for their country's cause. For those seeking leisurely delights, immerse yourself in nostalgia at The Locarno Dance Hall in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. A hub of joyous celebration where people danced their cares away under glittering lights, creating memories that would last a lifetime. Speaking of films that have stood the test of time, marvel at the UK quad poster for "The Ladykillers" (1955). This dark comedy showcased British humor at its finest while introducing unforgettable characters into our lives. Automobile enthusiasts will appreciate glimpses into automotive history with images like Ford Thunderbird 1955 Blue & white – an embodiment of sleek design and American ingenuity that ruled the roads during this era. Relive cherished family holidays spent at Butlins resorts across 1950s UK - laughter-filled days by sandy beaches or enjoying thrilling fairground rides together; these vacations created bonds that lasted far beyond summer sunsets. Returning to cinematic brilliance once more is Ice Cold In Alex (1958) with a striking production portrait.