Forties Collection (page 5)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Central Africa (colour litho)
8646584 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Central Africa (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Africa)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Canada (colour litho)
8646578 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Canada (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Hungary (colour litho)
8646577 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Hungary (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hungary)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Texas, USA (colour litho)
8646568 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Texas, USA (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Texas, USA)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Alsace, France (colour litho)
8646567 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Alsace, France (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alsace, France)

Tetley brewery: A barley "couch" starts to germinate on the tiled floor of the malt house (b/w photo)
8639584 Tetley brewery: A barley "couch" starts to germinate on the tiled floor of the malt house (b/w photo) by English Photographer

British Cars of 1949: Riley (b/w photo)
8657203 British Cars of 1949: Riley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riley)

British Cars of 1949: HRG (b/w photo)
8657194 British Cars of 1949: HRG (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRG)

British Cars of 1949: Dagenham Motors (b/w photo)
8657190 British Cars of 1949: Dagenham Motors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagenham Motors)

British Cars of 1949: CarMart (b/w photo)
8657180 British Cars of 1949: CarMart (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: CarMart)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634910 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634908 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo)
8664052 Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Splice the Main-Brace)

Tetley brewery: Bottles being filled automatically at the rate of 500 dozen an hour (b/w photo)
8639590 Tetley brewery: Bottles being filled automatically at the rate of 500 dozen an hour (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sorting letters at a London post office (b/w photo)
8626062 Sorting letters at a London post office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting letters at a London post office)

Rationing in Britain, World War II (b/w photo)
8672639 Rationing in Britain, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The development of rationing in Britain in World War II, 1940-1942)

Convoy off the coast, World War II (b/w photo)
8672650 Convoy off the coast, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convoy off the British coast, World War II)

Food distribution in Coventry, World War II (b/w photo)
8672646 Food distribution in Coventry, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food distribution to civilians during the Coventry Blitz)

Fathers chapel, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676059 Fathers chapel, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fathers chapel, St Hugh's Charterhouse)

Anti-Roman defences on The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676056 Anti-Roman defences on The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hollingbury Camp, Brighton, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676122 Hollingbury Camp, Brighton, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hollingbury Camp, Brighton, Sussex)

Making cider, Hillgrove Common, near Northchapel, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676080 Making cider, Hillgrove Common, near Northchapel, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making cider, Hillgrove Common, near Northchapel)

Monks cells, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676057 Monks cells, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monks cells, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold)

Real tennis court, Hayling Island, Hampshire (b/w photo)
8676054 Real tennis court, Hayling Island, Hampshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Real tennis court, Hayling Island, Hampshire)

Carte postale amoureuse : Carte postale amoureuse "Mio solo pensiero" (ma seule pensee)
FGL5493204 Carte postale amoureuse : Carte postale amoureuse "Mio solo pensiero" (ma seule pensee) . Declaration d'amour

Bouquet de fleurs (Bunch of flowers), c.1940 (oil on panel)
FIA5327555 Bouquet de fleurs (Bunch of flowers), c.1940 (oil on panel) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of the illustrated periodical Tempo, Year IX-N. 36- Aldo Palazzi, Milan, 6-13 September 1947 (print)
6203021 Cover of the illustrated periodical Tempo, Year IX-N. 36- Aldo Palazzi, Milan, 6-13 September 1947 (print); (add.info.: MUSSOLINI Portrait of a Benito Mussolini frowned)

Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object)
7177606 Armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army, c. 1939-45 (object); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloth armshield for Georgian Volunteers in the German Army)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Betty Furness (colour photo)
8668493 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Betty Furness (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betty Furness)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Azalie Cecil (colour photo)
8668488 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Azalie Cecil (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Azalie Cecil)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Dorothy Lamour (colour photo)
8668481 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Dorothy Lamour (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dorothy Lamour)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Eleanore Whitney (colour photo)
8668478 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Eleanore Whitney (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eleanore Whitney)

The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century
2913915 The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: After an engraving by Thomas Taylor circa 1714)

Anne Hathaway's Cottage, 1945 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
828449 Anne Hathaway's Cottage, 1945 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 25.4x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anne Hathaway's Cottage)

The Snail; L'Escargot, 1942 (oil on canvas)
656028 The Snail; L'Escargot, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 35.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Snail; L'Escargot. Emil Filla (1882-1953). Oil on canvas

Cologne Cathedral, 1945
1581516 Cologne Cathedral, 1945; (add.info.: Cologne Cathedral, Germany at the end of World war Two, 1945. Construction of Cologne Cathedral commenced in 1248 and was halted in 1473)

Winston Churchill hunting, 1948 (b/w photo)
1874562 Winston Churchill hunting, 1948 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century)

The Dyke Camp, Devil's Dyke, near Brighton, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676067 The Dyke Camp, Devil's Dyke, near Brighton, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aerial view of the Dyke Camp, Devil's Dyke)

Habberton Lulham, English poet (b/w photo)
8676063 Habberton Lulham, English poet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habberton Lulham (1865-1940), English poet

Carthusian monks, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676062 Carthusian monks, St Hugh's Charterhouse, Cowfold, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carthusian monks)

Gatepost holes of anti-Roman defences, The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676055 Gatepost holes of anti-Roman defences, The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dodos, Pallant House, Chichester, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676130 The Dodos, Pallant House, Chichester, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dodos, Pallant House, Chichester, Sussex)

Southern ditch and rampart, The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676084 Southern ditch and rampart, The Coburn, near Lewes, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southern ditch and rampart, The Coburn)

The Old Style Warren County Schoolhouse (engraving)
8637221 The Old Style Warren County Schoolhouse (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Style Warren County Schoolhouse)

Seaside Fun (colour litho)
8632372 Seaside Fun (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside Fun. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

Puppy for Sale (colour litho)
8632367 Puppy for Sale (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppy for Sale. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (colour litho)
8634277 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (colour litho)
8634269 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Forties: A Decade of Resilience and Transformation" Step back in time to the forties, a remarkable era that witnessed significant milestones and defining moments. From the sleek Vincent Rapide HRD Series C black motorcycle roaring through the streets of 1949, to the birth of The Co-operative shop in Rochdale, Lancashire in 1844 - these were times that shaped our history. In the skies above, B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 303rd Bomber Group soared with unwavering determination during World War II. Firefighters stood valiantly by during the Blitz, their courage shining bright amidst London's darkest hours. Ambulances rushed through Ladywell, Lewisham as they bravely navigated war-torn streets while Plymouth's St Andrews Parish Church stood tall amid devastating bombings. Women joined forces as part of AFS training in Highgate, London - breaking barriers and proving their strength on all fronts. Balham High Road became a symbol of resilience as it rose from destruction caused by relentless bombings. And who could forget Vera Lynn's timeless voice echoing hope and unity throughout 1947? Amidst this chaos emerged triumphs like never before - witness the grand launch of HMS Eagle aircraft carrier marking a new chapter for naval power. Meanwhile, Allard K1 Supercharged Roadster showcased innovation and style on four wheels. Through it all, turntable ladders operated tirelessly during London's Blitz - a testament to human perseverance against adversity. The forties encapsulated an era where bravery met transformation; where communities united against unimaginable odds; where heroes emerged from every corner. Let us remember this extraordinary decade that shaped our world forever.