Forties Collection (page 8)

A blue boulder gatherer at work on the beach, Rye Harbour, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676074 A blue boulder gatherer at work on the beach, Rye Harbour, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Communal cookery, World War II (b/w photo)
8672749 Communal cookery, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Woolton, Minister for Food)

School's out - Australian schoolboys celebrate (b/w photo)
8634521 School's out - Australian schoolboys celebrate (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School's out - Australian schoolboys celebrate)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho)
8634257 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Piccadilly Circus, London (b/w photo)
8635445 Piccadilly Circus, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Mad Hatter (b/w photo)
8634682 Mad Hatter (b/w photo) by Smith, Julian Augustus Romaine (1873-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mad Hatter. Illustration for The British Journal Photographic Almanac)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (colour litho)
8634276 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)
8634272 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho)
8634265 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (colour litho)
8634259 Illustration for Weldon's Children's Fancy Dress catalogue, 1940s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Theatres in London's West End, World War II (b/w photo)
8672645 Theatres in London's West End, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatres in London's West End, World War II)

Buckingham Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672644 Buckingham Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckingham Palace, London)

Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672638 Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II)

Pipers of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) marching out from the Tower of London (b/w photo)
8664047 Pipers of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) marching out from the Tower of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Noel Coward (b/w photo)
8641331 Noel Coward (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noel Coward. Illustration for Profiles and Personalities by Peter Noble (Brownlee, 1946)

Tetley brewery: Early morning loading begins in the Brewery yard (b/w photo)
8639591 Tetley brewery: Early morning loading begins in the Brewery yard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Goldilocks falls through the little chair (colour litho)
8645929 Goldilocks falls through the little chair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldilocks falls through the little chair)

"Mary, Mary, quite contrary" (colour litho)
8645925 "Mary, Mary, quite contrary" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Mary, Mary)

Grandma hides herself in the closet (colour litho)
8645920 Grandma hides herself in the closet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandma hides herself in the closet)

She tastes the porridge (colour litho)
8645915 She tastes the porridge (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: She tastes the porridge. The Golden Nursery Book (Children's Press, c 1946)

Goldilocks opens the door (colour litho)
8645914 Goldilocks opens the door (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldilocks opens the door. The Golden Nursery Book (Children's Press, c 1946)

Apple fritters (colour photo)
8655271 Apple fritters (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apple fritters)

Vegetables (colour photo)
8655266 Vegetables (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetables. Illustration for Good Housekeeping's Basic Cookery in Pictures)

Soups (colour photo)
8655265 Soups (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soups. Illustration for Good Housekeeping's Basic Cookery in Pictures)

Cornish pasties (colour photo)
8655259 Cornish pasties (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornish pasties)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Padres (b/w photo)
8648399 Scottish National War Memorial: The Padres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Padres)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Artillery (b/w photo)
8648376 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Artillery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Artillery)

Scottish National War Memorial: The King's Own Scottish Borderers (b/w photo)
8648371 Scottish National War Memorial: The King's Own Scottish Borderers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scottish National War Memorial: Scots Guards (b/w photo)
8648370 Scottish National War Memorial: Scots Guards (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scots Guards)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (b/w photo)
8648369 Scottish National War Memorial: The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Watch)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: England, Beefeater (colour litho)
8646579 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: England, Beefeater (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: England, Beefeater)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Hawaii (colour litho)
8646575 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Hawaii (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawaii)

Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo)
8648362 Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Transept)

Rossall School: The chapel (b/w photo)
8648358 Rossall School: The chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The chapel)

Rossall School: "Sticks all arattle in well-match'd battle" (b/w photo)
8648355 Rossall School: "Sticks all arattle in well-match'd battle" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rossall School: The Assheton Observatory (b/w photo)
8648344 Rossall School: The Assheton Observatory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Assheton Observatory)

Rossall School: A study in Crescent House (b/w photo)
8648334 Rossall School: A study in Crescent House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A study in Crescent House)

Large white boar (b/w photo)
8653477 Large white boar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large white boar)

Gut-string drying room (b/w photo)
8653470 Gut-string drying room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gut-string drying room)

A modern shop front (b/w photo)
8653466 A modern shop front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern shop front)

Butlin's Skegness: A view of the Camp from the Sea (b/w photo)
8641681 Butlin's Skegness: A view of the Camp from the Sea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of the Camp from the Sea)

Playing the Pin Tables, London, 1940s (b/w photo)
8641368 Playing the Pin Tables, London, 1940s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing the Pin Tables, London, 1940s.); © Look and Learn

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: India (colour litho)
8651686 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: India (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: India)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo)
8651296 Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock)

Commands: Ring the door bell (colour litho)
8645081 Commands: Ring the door bell (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring the door bell)

Commands: Clean your teeth (colour litho)
8645079 Commands: Clean your teeth (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clean your teeth)

Commands: Stand by the table (colour litho)
8645077 Commands: Stand by the table (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stand by the table)

Commands: Knock at the door (colour litho)
8645073 Commands: Knock at the door (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knock at the door)

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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.