1951 Collection (page 6)

Music cover, My Resistance is Low by Hoagy Carmichael Date: 1951

Blackburn B. 2 G-AEBJ
Blackburn B.2 G-AEBJ (msn 6300/8), at the RAF Hendon, 1951 Milestones of Flight Exhibition. Date: 1951

Men with model working steam engine
Two members of a model engineering society attend to a working scale steam engine. Date: circa 1950s

The worlds largest single oilfield: Kuwait and its fabulously rich ruler, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah. The discovery of oil has brought immense wealth to Kuwait

Prince Charles leans across his pram to take the hand of his baby sister, Princess Anne. Date: 1951

Photograph of Yorkshire Grey PH, Bethnal Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Woodbine PH, Highbury, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Woodbine

Photograph of White Lion PH, Covent Garden, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of White Lion PH, City, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Three Crowns PH, Mile End, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Tankard PH, Kennington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Swiss Tavern, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Still & Star PH, Aldgate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Stafford Hotel, Harrow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Ship Aground PH, Lea Bridge Road, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Scarborough Arms, Whitechapel, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Rosemary Branch PH, West Norwood, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Mile End, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Queens Hotel, Regents Park, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Queen Adelaide PH, Hoxton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Prince Of Wales PH, Kentish Town, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Omnibus & Horses PH, Paddington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Old Kings Head & Mermaid PH, Billingsgate, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Old Blue Anchor PH, Whitechapel, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Marquis Of Lansdowne PH, Hackney Road, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Manor Tavern, Bermondsey, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Kenton PH, Hackney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Katherine Wheel PH, Mile End, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Jolly Waggoners PH, Rotherhithe (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Joiners Arms, Lewisham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Horseshoe & Wheatsheaf PH, Bermondsey, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Hope PH, Hammersmith, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1927

Photograph of Hand In Hand PH, New Kent Road (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Freemasons Tavern, Kentish Town, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Flower Pot PH, Bethnal Green, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Five Bells PH, Bow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Farriers PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Fairfield Tavern, Kingston, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Distant corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Duke Of Wellington PH, Deptford, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Duke Of Edinburgh PH, Plaistow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Duke Of Cambridge PH, Peckham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Colet Arms, Stepney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Photograph of Chandos PH, Forest Hill, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Britannia PH, Teddington, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Mergamma pesticide advert, 1951
I ve forgotten what a wireworm looks like! - a happy farmer in an advert for Mergamma, the double-action seed dressing, a pesticide from Plant Protection Ltd that controls soil

Reginald Y Tyrwhitt
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Reginald Yorke Tyrwhitt (1870- 1951) GCB, DSO Date: 1917

Noel Coward in cabaret at the Cafe de Paris
Noel Coward seen during final rehearsals for his performance in cabaret at the Cafe de Paris, London, in 1951. 28th October 1951

Ernest Bevin giving speech at East Woolwich
Ernest Bevin giving a speech to socialist workers at his East Woolwich constituency after a period of illness. Continuing as foreign secretary

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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.