1951 Collection (page 7)

The Drawing Office, 3rd Floor IMechE. Later in c1936 the opposite end was partitioned off as an office. In 1951 the office was transferred to the door-end and re-partitioned. Date: 1936

French Railway News - Paris-Dijon Speed-up - Electrification shortens the journey, knocking an hour off the old timetable. 1951

French Railway News - more Couchettes put into service. 1951

Paris by Morning - British Railways advertisement 1951
Paris by Morning - Travel London to Paris by British Railways - Night Ferry - Golden Arrow. Date: 1951

HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, Festival of Britain
HMS Campania, British aircraft carrier, decorated for the Festival of Britain when she served as a floating exhibition hall, touring UK ports with a civilian crew. Date: 1951

Ray Ellington. Ray Ellington (1916-1985) British-born singer, drummer and bandleader best known for his appearances on radio and TV in The Goon Show from 1951 to 1960. Date: 1950s

A house party at Hillsborough, Northern Ireland
a house party at Hillsborough, Northern Ireland. In the foreground are Lady Mary Leveson-Gower (the Queens niece), Princess Margaret, the Countess of Granville (the Queens elder sister), The Queen

The Queen and Princess Margaret in Belfast
The Queen Mother (then Queen) and her daughter, Princess Margaret, walk in brilliant sunshine to Belfast City Hall for a civic reception, during their Royal Visit. Date: 1951

Chinese Communist Party Propaganda Poster. 1951

Curtis British Entomology Plate 423
Hymenoptera: Foenus assectator = Gasteruption assectator (Short-tailed Foenus) [Plant: Dactylorhiza (= Dactylorchis) maculata? (Orchis latifolia, Marsh Orchis)

PETAIN HONOURED 1941
Once upon a time there was a marshal of France - 1941 propaganda publication inviting chldren to honour Petain, saviour of France during the German occupation. Date: 1856 - 1951

CHINESE CHILDREN 1951
Chinese children parade with banners of their two heroes: Mao and Stalin Date: 1951

Decorated turbot (photo)
5991423 Decorated turbot (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorated turbot)

Sugar Ray Robinson enters the ring for his fight against Randolph Turpin at Earls Court. Turpin went on to win the bout on points

Action from the Randolph Turpin v Sugar Ray Robinson fight at Earls Court. Turpin went on to win the bout on points. Becoming the first British fighter to hold the world middleweight title since Bob

Randolph Turpin lands a punch during his title fight against Sugar Ray Robinson fight at Earls Court. Turpin went on to win the bout on points

The naming ceremony for the new Newbiggin lifeboat Richard Ashley at Newbiggin on the Northumberland coast. A general view of the ceremony in progress, watched by a large crowd. 30th June 1951

Randolph Turpin v Sugar Ray Robinson fight at Earls Court. Turpin seen here leaving the ring after winning the bout on points

Randolph Turpin and his corner team celebrate his win over Sugar Ray Robinson following his title fight at Earls Court. Becoming the first British fighter to hold the world middleweight title since

Sugar Ray Robinson ducks to avoid a blow from Randolph Turpin during their title fight at Earls Court. Turpin went on to win the bout on points

Coxswain Tom Patton and engineer Bob Taylor assisting in the launch of a lifeboat at Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire. 24th November 1951

Picture shows the Womens Voluntary Service (WVS) roll of honour list at St Annes Church in Manchester. For those who gave their lives int he war

The Royal Navy demonstrates its skill to the Royal Air Force as a party of RAF officers watch a Sea Fury make a successful landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious July 1951

Prince Charles on his 3rd birthday, pictured with his sister, Princess Anne, leaving Clarence House in a car for Buckingham Palace. 14 November 1951

England Football Team at Hendon Hall, Photocall ahead of match against Australia (tomorrow), pictured Tuesday 27th November 1951. Our Picture Shows

Picture shows Mr Albert Little, a 69 year old retired Manchester businessman, holding a lamp given to him by Florence Nightingale, when he was 12 years old

Gun barrels being greased before being attached to tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen. 17th April 1951

Tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen. 17th April 1951

Gun barrels for tanks under construction at the Royal Ordnance Factory, Llanishen, 17th April 1951

Two young women window shopping in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow 1951 Photo taken circa 01/01/1951

Conductor Stanley Adams (centre) explains a difficult passage to soloists who took part in the music festival held by Birmingham Grammar Schools in the Town Hall

The state visit of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid of Denmark. Pictured on their visit to Westminster Abbey, at The Tomb of The Unknown Warrior. 8th May 1951

Actress Juliet Mills drinking milk at home. 17th August 1951

Dancing - Dancers - Ballet 78 year old Russian Princess, Mathilde Kschesinska, the great ballerina of the Imperial Russian Ballet and Nijinskys first partner in England, taking a class of teenagers

Microphone BBC Microphone - Circa 1951

Microphone - September 1951

Butlin American Square dancers at the Banquetting Room, 96 Piccadilly 11 November 1951

Bert Trautmann of Manchester City in full flight as he leaps across to cover a pile-driver from Rye in their First Division match against Wolverhampton Wanderers August 1951 1950s dive diving save

Orson Welles American Actor Film Producer - in London Hotel - smoking a cigar 22/05/1951 1951-641 Daily Mirror Jones

Bertram Mills Circus Clown Alby Austin visiting blind children. 15th December 1951

A ship in Bute Dry Dock, from the top of a crane. 4th August 1951

Britanna Locomotive. Mr Alfred Barnes. M. P. Minister of Transport
Britanna Locomotive. Mr Alfred Barnes. M.P. Minister of Transport, naming British Railways first standard locomotive at Maryleborne Station today

Barry Island - Another full load of children enjoy the horse ride during their day at the beach - Aug 1951 - Western Mail and Echo Copyright

Three year old John Cromwell running away from his mother on the beach at Barry island
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Joan Fontaine - actor. Pictured in 1951 Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland (October 22, 1917 to December 15, 2013), known professionally as Joan Fontaine

Seven year old David Wilde of Meriden has to look high to see the rider of this Humber Roadster of 1885. West Midlands. 18th May 1951

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in Liverpool after their return from a Royal Tour. Stepping ashore after the long, exacting tour

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip return home from the Royal Tour. On the platform at Euston Station the first family greetings are given

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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.