Nineteen Forties Collection (#3)

King George VI visited many searchlight units, listening posts and gun emplacements in Kent today. He spent some time with the men watching them at work

Southampton prepares for increase Transatlantic traffic. The scene at Southampton today (Tuesday) as the Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary is nosed by tugs out of 43-44 berth in the Ocean Dock

Their majesties the King and Queen visited Oxford University for the opening of Bodleian Extension. Under substantial grant from the American Rockefeller Foundation

"I'm waiting to get off!" (colour litho)
8621713 "I'm waiting to get off!" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I'm waiting to get off)

Joseph Stalin, Georgian Bolshevik revolutionary and Soviet politician and leader (colour litho)
6029783 Joseph Stalin, Georgian Bolshevik revolutionary and Soviet politician and leader (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Stalin (1878-1953)

Pretty girl in swimming costume being manhandled (colour litho)
8621714 Pretty girl in swimming costume being manhandled (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pretty girl in swimming costume being manhandled)

British Cars of 1949: Triumph Cars (b/w photo)
8657217 British Cars of 1949: Triumph Cars (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph Cars)

British Cars of 1949: Sunbeam-Talbot (b/w photo)
8657214 British Cars of 1949: Sunbeam-Talbot (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunbeam-Talbot)

British Cars of 1949: Singer (b/w photo)
8657211 British Cars of 1949: Singer (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singer)

British Cars of 1949: Jowett (b/w photo)
8657199 British Cars of 1949: Jowett (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jowett)

British Cars of 1949: Humber (b/w photo)
8657195 British Cars of 1949: Humber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humber)

Sorting letters at a post office (b/w photo)
8626063 Sorting letters at a post office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting letters at a post office)

Telegraphing pictures of a football cup final (b/w photo)
8626061 Telegraphing pictures of a football cup final (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telegraphing pictures of a football cup final)

London: Guards Band returning from Buckingham Palace, after changing of Guard (colour photo)
8627131 London: Guards Band returning from Buckingham Palace, after changing of Guard (colour photo) by English Photographer

Piccadilly Circus, London (colour photo)
8627130 Piccadilly Circus, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, London. Postcard, c.1950.); © Look and Learn

Telephone repeater station (b/w photo)
8626068 Telephone repeater station (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone repeater station)

Stamp cancelling letters by machine (b/w photo)
8626064 Stamp cancelling letters by machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stamp cancelling letters by machine)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Eleanor Powell (colour photo)
8669125 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Eleanor Powell (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eleanor Powell)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Frances Drake (colour photo)
8668503 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Frances Drake (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances Drake)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Paulette Goddard (colour photo)
8668483 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Paulette Goddard (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paulette Goddard)

Advertisement for Tala Colourful Kitchenware (colour litho)
8655276 Advertisement for Tala Colourful Kitchenware (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Tala Colourful Kitchenware)

King George VI and Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 1948 (b/w photo)
5304830 King George VI and Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 1948 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Colomba threatens two men with a gun, 1940 (illustration)
8683015 Colomba threatens two men with a gun, 1940 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chickens and Goats Feeding in a Farmyard, 1944 (oil on canvas)
6201904 Chickens and Goats Feeding in a Farmyard, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); Private Collection

View of the officers mess in a submerged submarine, with cooking utensils and four sailors playing cards
MMM5480879 View of the officers mess in a submerged submarine, with cooking utensils and four sailors playing cards by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); National Maritime Museum, London

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Tania Weller (colour photo)
8668506 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Tania Weller (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tania Weller)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Movita Gastenada (colour photo)
8668499 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Movita Gastenada (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Movita Gastenada)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Lita Chevret (colour photo)
8668498 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Lita Chevret (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lita Chevret)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Audrene Brier (colour photo)
8668497 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Audrene Brier (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audrene Brier)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Janice Jarratt (colour photo)
8668496 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Janice Jarratt (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Janice Jarratt)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mlle L'ardy (colour photo)
8668482 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Mlle L'ardy (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mlle L'ardy)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Edith Zeisler (colour photo)
8668480 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Edith Zeisler (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edith Zeisler)

Still Life with Lute, 1946 (oil on canvas)
656412 Still Life with Lute, 1946 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 97x130 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life with Lute. Emil Filla (1882-1953). Oil on canvas

Polly's Clown, 1946 (oil on canvasboard)
651156 Polly's Clown, 1946 (oil on canvasboard) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 40.2x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Polly's Clown. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvasboard

Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas)
650489 Happy Guy, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 61x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Guy. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1944

Clown on Empty Seats, 1947 (oil on board)
823006 Clown on Empty Seats, 1947 (oil on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 25.5x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown on Empty Seats. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on board

Dr Johnson at the Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, 1948 (oil on canvas)
1772179 Dr Johnson at the Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 40.6x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Johnson at the Cheshire Cheese)

Ballet, 1944 (oil on canvas)
1767564 Ballet, 1944 (oil on canvas) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 53.3x78.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballet. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1944

Autumn (colour litho)
8632363 Autumn (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

A Real Tangle (colour litho)
8632360 A Real Tangle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Real Tangle. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

King's Lynn: St Margaret's Church (b/w photo)
8643032 King's Lynn: St Margaret's Church (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Margaret's Church)

King's Lynn: Tuesday Market Place, General and Provision Market (b/w photo)
8643031 King's Lynn: Tuesday Market Place, General and Provision Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tuesday Market Place)

King's Lynn: Fourteenth Century South Porch of St Nicholas Chapel (b/w photo)
8643029 King's Lynn: Fourteenth Century South Porch of St Nicholas Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn" (colour litho)
8645928 "Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Little Boy Blue)

He arrives at the cottage (colour litho)
8645921 He arrives at the cottage (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: He arrives at the cottage. The Golden Nursery Book (Children's Press, c 1946)

Red Riding Hood's father enters in the nick of time (colour litho)
8645917 Red Riding Hood's father enters in the nick of time (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

She tells her grandmother it is safe to come out (colour litho)
8645916 She tells her grandmother it is safe to come out (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: She tells her grandmother it is safe to come out)

Commands: Tie your shoe-lace and run to school (colour litho)
8645088 Commands: Tie your shoe-lace and run to school (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tie your shoe-lace and run to school)

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Step back in time to the nineteen forties, a decade filled with adventure and excitement. Join Toby Twirl on his thrilling escapades in the beloved children's story series, "Toby Twirl Adventures. " Set in 1949, these enchanting tales captivated young readers across the UK. In Rochdale, Lancashire, history was made as the first Co-operative shop opened its doors in 1844. This revolutionary concept would shape future retail practices for years to come. Meanwhile, John Bull darts magazines became a popular pastime at pubs throughout the UK during the 1940s. Travel to Enfield Town in London and witness Kings Square (Market Place) bustling with life. The iconic Kings Head Public House stands proudly amidst the vibrant atmosphere of this lively area. Amidst wartime challenges, British Army Captain Chris Goddard and Cpl Gary Fisher diligently check out their equipment during World War II. Their dedication exemplifies the bravery and resilience of those who served their country during this tumultuous era. The sound of church bells ringing echoed through towns across Britain as depicted by John Bull magazines from 1947. These publications also celebrated our furry friends with heartwarming stories about dogs that warmed hearts nationwide. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Americans embraced fashion trends such as tartan suntans and stylish swimwear during beach outings under sunny skies. Swim suits and swimming costumes adorned beaches as people sought respite from daily life against picturesque coastal backdrops. Back home in Lambeth Walk, residents found solace amidst chaos by purchasing their very own Spitfire aircraft – a symbol of hope and strength during challenging times. Meanwhile, an unexpected swarm of bees settled at Victoria Street's bomb site – nature's reminder that beauty can emerge even from destruction. Royal Blue soared above adversity as one of England's prized racing pigeons – not only delivering messages but also becoming an emblematic figure representing resilience amid war-torn skies.