1951 Collection (page 3)

Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - 1951
Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - December, 1951. A Christmas treat for a schoolboy! Date: 1951

The first grid, 1951, by the cryptographer Michael Ventris in his ultimately successful efforts to decipher Minoan
CRYPTOGRAPHY, 1951. The first grid, 1951, by the cryptographer Michael Ventris in his ultimately successful efforts to decipher Minoan Linear B script

bugatti type 101 supercharged coupe

Royal Ascot fashions, 1951
A selection of fashionable outfits for Royal Ascot from Debenham and Freebody and Dickins and Jones. Date: 1951

Festival Pleasure Garden
Aerial view of the the Festival pleasure gardens in Battersea Park providing entertainment, relaxation and refreshment for all during the 1951 Festival of Britain

Photograph of Alexandra PH, South Hackney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Percival P66 Sea Prince C1, WF138, Royal Naval Communications aircraft delivered to the Naval Staff of the Joint Services Mission in Washington DC in July 1951

Lion Brewery Sign
The famous lion statue on the Lion Brewery, Waterloo, London. The brewery was demolished in 1951 to make way for the Royal Festival Hall and Festival of Britain Date: 19th century

Views of the Festival of Britain construction
Four views of the Festival of Britain construction, dating from June 1950 to March 1951, with an aerial view below, showing Londons South Bank in October 1950, looking north across the River Thames

Programme for the Brighton Festival
Programme cover for the Brighton Festival, probably in 1951, Festival of Britain year, showing a giant and fairly slim Prince Regent looking approvingly at the Brighton Pavilion

China Yankee Imperialist
Representatives of the Chinese people, including a soldier, a sailor and an airman, drive Yankee imperialists out of Korea

General Dawes / Nobel 1926
GENERAL CHARLES GATES DAWES American statesman

Model in strapless full-skirted dress with bow
Model in an unusual pose, spinning to show off the large silk bow on her new look strapless full-skirted dress. Date: circa 1951

Client: Dorville at The Albert Memorial, London - Model in a Black Town Suit, with small hat and umbrella - July 6, 1951. Date: 1951

White Net Evening dress by Elizabeth Henry
White Net Evening dress possibly by Elizabeth Henry - shoot: March 27, 1951 Date: 1951

Elizabeth Henry - White Net Evening Dress - August 16, 1951 Date: 1951

Amelie of Orleans (Twickenham, London, 1865-Le Chesnay, France, 1951). She was the last Queen consort of Portugal
3697217 Amelie of Orleans (Twickenham, London, 1865-Le Chesnay, France, 1951). She was the last Queen consort of Portugal

Sainte-Adresse, le cargo noir, 1951. Creator: Dufy, Raoul (1877-1953)
Sainte-Adresse, le cargo noir, 1951. Private Collection

Prince Charles on his 3rd birthday with his Nanny Miss Helen Lightbody in Green Park. He is accompanied by Prince Richard of Gloucester. London. 14 November 1951

Yvonne De Carlo accepting cigarette from case actress Ninth Earl of Lanesborough October 1951

Newquay, June 1951
A GWR Publicity view of Newquay, Cornwall in June 1951. The beach is teeming with holidaymakers enjoying themselves by sunbathing and lounging in deckchairs in the early summer sunshine

Train crash in Cocking, West Sussex
Steam engine in stream after small bridge had collapsed on the Midhurst to Chichester line, 19th November 1951. Photographed by George Garland. George Garland Collection

Hispano HA-1109 K1L Buchon
Spanish Airforce Hispano Ha-1109 K1L Buchon Parked Date: 1951

Sikorsky S-55, WW339, formerly G-AMHK, was registered to Westland in January 1951 for use as a demonstrator

Plaza Roma and Manila Cathedral in Intramuros historic district, Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

Good Luck Cat 1950s postcard with a lucky black cat to the fore and a pretty red silk bow to complete the ensemble

Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, with the royal childrens nanny, Helen Lightbody. Date: 1951

Photograph of Railway Tavern, Custom House, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Reconstruction of Mesolithic site of Star Carr, Yorkshire
Yorkshiremen of ten thousand years ago: a reconstruction of life on the middle Stone Age lakeside site of Star Carr, near Scarborough, showing typical artefacts and activities

Are these the bones of Percy Fawcett?
Captioned Are these the bones of Percy Fawcett? Fawcetts son Brian examines a skull found in South America, where his father disappeared in 1925. 1951

The Mansion House, Victoria Park, St Helens, Merseyside, 9th February 1951

Quaker Meeting House, St Helens, Merseyside, 8th February 1951

Whitby lifeboat, the Mary Anne Hepworth escorting the Dutch vessel Czkziena of Rotterdam into Whitby harbour during a gale. 5th November 1951

The Mayor of Carmarthen (Mr. W. D. Jones) accompanied by the Deputy Mayor (Mr. M. E. Clifford Jones), the Borough Sheriff (Alderman John Jenkins), and the Town Clerk (Mr. David Myrddin Thomas)

Glasgow Rangers trainer Joe Craven (left) in the Rangers Doug-out with a member of staff. 16th October 1951

KLM air freight service starts. The KLM "Flying Dutchman"
KLM air freight service starts. The KLM " Flying Dutchman" leaving Ringway to inaugurate the new Manchester - Amsterdam freight service, organised by the KLM Dutch Airlines. 19th April 1951

Allright and Wilson Chemical Factory, under construction on Kirkby Trading Estate, Kirkby, Thursday 18th October 1951

The letter and medals which were returned to Odette and Peter Churchill after they were stolen by thieves. The letter was sent to Odettes mother following her appeal for their return. 5th October 1951

Opening ceremony, Variety Playground, Arnold Estate, Bermondsey, South East London, Wednesday 3rd October 1951. Our picture shows... actress Simone Silva helps a child into a swing after the opening

Simone Silva, french actress, poses for pictures at home Stafford Court, Kensington, London, 26th April 1951. Published Womens Mirror 06/02/1959

Road improvement Cwmcarn and Abercarn will mean enclosing the canal between the two communitys and covering over the pipe works with earth and cement to form the foundations for a wider road

Coaches and cars mingle in the Lymington Road coach station, Torquay, in August 1951

Football, the crowd at Bristol Rovers v Newcastle United FA Cup 6th round replay, 28th February 1951. It was estimated that 100, 000 people descended on Eastville to snap up 30, 000 tickets

Bristol Rovers 1950-51 back row l to r Jack Pitt, Peter Sampson, Ray Warren, Bert Hoyle, Geoff Fox, Harry Bamford, front row l to r George Petherbridge, Bill Roost, Vic Lambden, Geoff Bradford

Window shopping in the cobbled streets behind Scare Coeur Paris, 1951

Cute kitten sitting in basket with a big red bow christmas setting x-mas festive animal little cat cats studio pix animals ribbon 1951 1950s © Mirrorpix

Mr Britain Event 1951 Winner Hubert Thomas (Swansea) Arnold Dyson (Liverpool) 2nd Oscar Heidenstan (Richmond York) 3rd Vic Harman (Dagenham ) 4th Daily Mirror Copyright (Manwaring )

Newquay, Cornwall, June 1951
A GWR publicity view of Great Western Beach at Newquay in Cornwall, June 1951. This image shows a number of holidaymakers on the beach at the base of the island, below the Island House Bridge

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Step back in time to the year 1951, where a parade at Cleethorpes brought joy and excitement to the streets. Meanwhile, an advertisement for the Triumph Renown motor car showcased elegance and sophistication on four wheels. In another corner of advertising, Reagan Chesterfield enticed smokers with their smooth cigarettes. The Festival of Britain was a spectacle to behold, offering breathtaking views from its South Bank location in London. The iconic Skylon stood tall as a symbol of progress and innovation during this grand event. Visitors were transported into fantastical realms through Pauline Baynes' enchanting illustrations in Goblin Market. Amidst political turmoil, Chairman Mao's Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster captured attention and stirred emotions around the world. Yet within the comfort of a living room at the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition in London, visitors delved into mysteries alongside literature's greatest detective. Sports enthusiasts eagerly awaited the Spanish Grand Prix as depicted on an eye-catching poster that promised thrilling races and fierce competition. And what better way to explore British roads than behind the wheel of an MG TD? This classic British car embodied style and adventure. As we reflect on 1951, we are reminded of how artistry merged with history during the Festival of Britain – a celebration that left an indelible mark on culture and design alike.