Forties Collection (#6)

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)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho)
8634258 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St James's Palace Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672808 St James's Palace Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St James's Palace Palace)

Carlton House Terrace, London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672643 Carlton House Terrace, London, during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlton House Terrace, London)

Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672642 Saving for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving for the war effort, World War II)

Sourcing scrap metal, London, World War II (b/w photo)
8672634 Sourcing scrap metal, London, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sourcing scrap metal, London, World War II)

Daffodil twin set of spring (colour photo)
8673086 Daffodil twin set of spring (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daffodil twin set of spring)

British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo)
8672636 British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British tanks being shipped to Russia, World War II, 1942)

Butlin's Skegness: The Dungeon Bar, Ye Olde Pig and Whistle (b/w photo)
8641684 Butlin's Skegness: The Dungeon Bar, Ye Olde Pig and Whistle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dungeon Bar, Ye Olde Pig and Whistle)

Jacob Epstein with Lucifer (b/w photo)
8641329 Jacob Epstein with Lucifer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob Epstein with Lucifer)

Peter Ustinov (b/w photo)
8641328 Peter Ustinov (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Ustinov. Illustration for Profiles and Personalities by Peter Noble (Brownlee, 1946)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Gordon Highlanders (b/w photo)
8648374 Scottish National War Memorial: The Gordon Highlanders (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gordon Highlanders)

Scottish National War Memorial: Seaforth Highlanders, Ross-Shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's (b/w photo)
8648372 Scottish National War Memorial: Seaforth Highlanders, Ross-Shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scottish National War Memorial: The Cameronians, Scottish Rifles (b/w photo)
8648365 Scottish National War Memorial: The Cameronians, Scottish Rifles (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cameronians, Scottish Rifles)

Rossall School: The Riding School (b/w photo)
8648338 Rossall School: The Riding School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riding School)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Tyneside Scottish (b/w photo)
8648387 Scottish National War Memorial: The Tyneside Scottish (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tyneside Scottish)

Scottish National War Memorial: RASC, Royal Engineers, RAMC (b/w photo)
8648378 Scottish National War Memorial: RASC, Royal Engineers, RAMC (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: RASC, Royal Engineers, RAMC)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Highland Light Infantry, City of Glasgow Regiment (b/w photo)
8648366 Scottish National War Memorial: The Highland Light Infantry, City of Glasgow Regiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Rossall School: OR Rugger Teams (b/w photo)
8648359 Rossall School: OR Rugger Teams (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: OR Rugger Teams)

Scottish National War Memorial: View from North-West (b/w photo)
8648356 Scottish National War Memorial: View from North-West (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View from North-West)

Rossall School: The dining hall (b/w photo)
8648340 Rossall School: The dining hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dining hall)

Rossall School: Behind the Junior School (b/w photo)
8648333 Rossall School: Behind the Junior School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Behind the Junior School)

Rossall School: Rossall v Shrewsbury (b/w photo)
8648327 Rossall School: Rossall v Shrewsbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rossall v Shrewsbury)

Rossall School: The Tuckshop Tea Room (b/w photo)
8648323 Rossall School: The Tuckshop Tea Room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tuckshop Tea Room)

Tetley brewery: Measuring casks to ensure correct size (b/w photo)
8639589 Tetley brewery: Measuring casks to ensure correct size (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Measuring casks to ensure correct size)

Tetley brewery: Building casks in the cooperage (b/w photo)
8639588 Tetley brewery: Building casks in the cooperage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building casks in the cooperage)

Tetley brewery: The Beer Cellars (b/w photo)
8639587 Tetley brewery: The Beer Cellars (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beer Cellars)

Tetley brewery: Yeast rising to the top of stainless steel vessels in the fermenting process (b/w photo)
8639586 Tetley brewery: Yeast rising to the top of stainless steel vessels in the fermenting process (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A modern hygienic slaughter unit (b/w photo)
8653473 A modern hygienic slaughter unit (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern hygienic slaughter unit)

Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for pigs (b/w photo)
8653472 Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for pigs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for pigs)

Steam-jacketed fat melters and turbines (b/w photo)
8653469 Steam-jacketed fat melters and turbines (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam-jacketed fat melters and turbines)

A double-window design (b/w photo)
8653467 A double-window design (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A double-window design)

Making a Christmas Pudding (b/w photo)
8655278 Making a Christmas Pudding (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making a Christmas Pudding)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: North Africa (colour litho)
8646595 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: North Africa (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Africa)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Siam (colour litho)
8646590 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Siam (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siam)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Mexico (colour litho)
8646585 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Mexico (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexico)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: China (colour litho)
8646582 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: China (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: China)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Japan (colour litho)
8646580 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Japan (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japan)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Arizona, USA (colour litho)
8646573 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Arizona, USA (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arizona, USA)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Turkey (colour litho)
8646571 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Turkey (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkey)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Holland (colour litho)
8646563 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Holland (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holland)

Title-page illustration for 8192 Crazy Costumes by Trier (colour litho)
8646561 Title-page illustration for 8192 Crazy Costumes by Trier (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Commands: Wash dolly's dress (colour litho)
8645089 Commands: Wash dolly's dress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash dolly's dress)

Commands: Shut the gate quickly (colour litho)
8645086 Commands: Shut the gate quickly (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shut the gate quickly)

Commands: Wash the door steps (colour litho)
8645082 Commands: Wash the door steps (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash the door steps)

Commands: Shut the far window (colour litho)
8645076 Commands: Shut the far window (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shut the far window)

Commands: Dress the doll (colour litho)
8645074 Commands: Dress the doll (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dress the doll)

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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.