Post War Collection (page 4)

Repairing bomb damage P_H00252_004
Millbank Estate, Erasmus Street, Millbank, City of Westminster, Greater London. Two workmen repairing bomb damage to London Council Council (LCC) flats on the Millbank Estate

Precast wall panels JLP01_08_069294
St Marys Estate, Oldham. A view of precast concrete wall panels being installed during the construction of 12M Jespersen prototype flats in Oldham

Runway construction JLP01_08_008192
RAF Gaydon, Gaydon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. A man standing on a roller during the laying of asphalt on a new runway under construction at Gaydon Airfield

Runway construction JLP01_08_008198
RAF Gaydon, Gaydon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. A man working during the construction of Gaydon Airfield, using a lever tool to remove a rivet fastening from shuttering formwork running along

Runway construction JLP01_08_007948
RAF Gaydon, Gaydon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. Work underway on the construction of a new runway at Gaydon Airfield

Compacting the runway JLP01_08_022162a
RAF Gaydon, Gaydon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. A workman operating a Holman compactor during concreting of a runway or aircraft apron at Gaydon Airfield

Carpentry JLP01_08_008287
RAF Gaydon, Gaydon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire. A workman using an electric circular saw to cut wood for use in the construction of buildings at Gaydon Airfield

Night scene JLP01_08_064434
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A night-time view looking south-east across the Paternoster development, showing the site during construction with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Paternoster Square JLP01_08_063433
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. Looking west over the Paternoster development during its construction, showing the Old Bailey in the background and Christchurch Greyfriars on the right

Paternoster Square JLP01_08_062711
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. Looking west during the construction of the Paternoster development, showing the Old Bailey in the background and Christchurch Greyfriars on the right

Piling core surveying JLP01_08_061976
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A team from Ground Engineering Ltd carrying out a site survey with a soft drilling rig during construction of the Paternoster development

Paternoster Square JLP01_08_060912a
PATERNOSTER SQUARE, CITY OF LONDON. A McKinney Foundations crane and pile driver at work during the construction of the Paternoster development, with St Pauls Cathedral in the background

Pooles Park JLP01_08_084205
Pooles Park, Finsbury Park, Islington, Greater London. Two children playing on posts in a playground besides blocks of flats at Pooles Park, built using the 12M Jespersen system

Students Union JLP01_08_075000
Durham University, Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham, County Durham. Dunelm House at Durham University seen from south-west across the River Weir

Students Union JLP01_08_075001a
Durham University, Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham, County Durham. Dunelm House at Durham University seen from south-east with Durham Cathedral in the background

Breaktime JLP01_08_055338
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. A view of the main courtyard at Arnold County High School filled with school children

School courtyard JLP01_08_055125
COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, GEDLING ROAD, ARNOLD, GEDLING, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. The main courtyard at Arnold County High School seen from the south-east corner

Delivery JLP01_08_083042
Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, Greater London. A lorry delivering precast concrete panels from Laings factory in Andover to a block of flats on the Aylesbury Estate

Easiform flats JLP01_08_010652A
Ross Street, Devonport, City of Plymouth. A group of dignitaries stood outside the 2000th post-war Easiform dwelling in Plymouth on its ceremonial opening day

Sunderland Catholic Church RAC01_01_03_06
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Springwell Road, Sunderland. Interior view of the nave, 1950-1955. Photographed for the Architects, Reavell and Cahill

The Way Back. American cartoon by D. R. Fitzpatrick, 1947, on the Marshall Plan
MARSHALL PLAN, 1947. The Way Back. American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1947, on the Marshall Plan, the European Recovery Program proposed by U.S. Secretary of State George C

Advert for Kinmel School, a boys public school in Denbighshire, aimed at preparing pupils for a career in business. Post-war, it became the site of the Clarendon School for Girls. Date: 1932

SNCASO SO-P1 Ferblantine 01, during assembly at the SNCASO factory in Vichy France. First flown in 1941, this glider was hidden when Vichy France was occupied by the Germans

Mercedes D. III, 160hp 6-cylinder water-cooled aero-engine
Mercedes D.III, (Daimler F1466), 6-cylinder water-cooled aero-engine, used in many World War One German military aircraft as well as civilian aircraft post-war

Oil and coal barrel ready for provision of fresh supplies to Berlin at Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo)
1743592 Oil and coal barrel ready for provision of fresh supplies to Berlin at Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Berliners observe the arrival of airplanes, approaching Berlin Tempelhof airport, 1948 (photo)
ELD4927689 Berliners observe the arrival of airplanes, approaching Berlin Tempelhof airport, 1948 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Arrival of airplanes)

Berliners watching aeroplanes during the Berlin blockade, Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo)
1973340 Berliners watching aeroplanes during the Berlin blockade, Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Berliners watch planes arrive at Tempelhof airport during Berlin blockade, 1948 (b/w photo)
1751759 Berliners watch planes arrive at Tempelhof airport during Berlin blockade, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)); © Tallandier

Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo)
1702474 Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Berlin Blockade (1948-1949) was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War

Patriotic finch poster published during the aftermath of world war I (print)
2599005 Patriotic finch poster published during the aftermath of world war I (print) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); (add.info.: L'Emprunt de la Paix by henri Lebasque, 1865-1937, artist)

Chaos (litho)
7150301 Chaos (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaos. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Pleasures (litho)
7150300 Pleasures (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pleasures. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Vision (litho)
7150306 Vision (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vision. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Ends (litho)
7150298 Ends (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ends. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Expectation (litho)
7150297 Expectation (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expectation. Illustration from the title page of How Should We Rebuild London)

Purpose (litho)
7150294 Purpose (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: PurposeIllustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Germany is crushed by the Treaty of Versailles, 1931 (colour litho)
CHT212485 Germany is crushed by the Treaty of Versailles, 1931 (colour litho) by Schilling, Erich (1885-1945); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Evil (litho)
7150296 Evil (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evil. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Technics (litho)
7150304 Technics (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Technics. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Inertia (litho)
7150303 Inertia (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inertia. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Exploitation (litho)
7150302 Exploitation (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploitation. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Means (litho)
7150299 Means (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Means. Illustration from How Should We Rebuild London)

Pedestrian traffic on streets in the City of London, 1939 (colour litho)
7201424 Pedestrian traffic on streets in the City of London, 1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heights of buildings in the City of London, 1936 (colour litho)
7201426 Heights of buildings in the City of London, 1936 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Height of buildings zoning, City of London (colour litho)
7201422 Height of buildings zoning, City of London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Height of buildings zoning, City of London. drawing number 2)

CJ10 0852 Douglas McLay, Buzzie-Douglas
Douglas McLay, Buzzie-Douglas, Don Parker Trophy, 15 minute race, 500cc Formula 3 cars, post war racing cars from the late 1940s to around 1960, Goodwood 78th Members Meeting, Goodwood Motor Circuit

CJ10 0412 Stuart Wright, Cooper-JAP Mk11
Stuart Wright, Cooper-JAP Mk11, Don Parker Trophy, 15 minute race, 500cc Formula 3 cars, post war racing cars from the late 1940s to around 1960, Goodwood 78th Members Meeting

CJ10 0416 Duncan Rabagliati, Comet-JAP Mk1
Duncan Rabagliati, Comet-JAP Mk1, Don Parker Trophy, 15 minute race, 500cc Formula 3 cars, post war racing cars from the late 1940s to around 1960, Goodwood 78th Members Meeting

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"Reflecting on the Post-War Era: A Journey through Architectural Icons" Step into a world where resilience and innovation shaped the landscape of post-war Britain. From Hepworth's ethereal Winged Figure to Trellick Tower's towering presence, these architectural marvels stand as testaments to a nation rebuilding itself. Preston Bus Station, with its geometric design captured in DP143109 and FF003606, symbolizes progress and connectivity. Its functional beauty has become an iconic landmark that transcends time. Coventry Cathedral (DP164703) emerges from the ashes like a phoenix, blending modernity with tradition. Its striking structure serves as a reminder of hope amidst destruction, inspiring generations to come. Fleischmann's Mining Memorial (DP169357) pays homage to those who sacrificed their lives in pursuit of progress. This poignant sculpture stands tall against the backdrop of history, honoring their memory for eternity. Balfron Tower (DP137832), an epitome of Brutalist architecture, represents social change and urban regeneration. Its imposing silhouette tells tales of community spirit and transformation. In Soukop's Donkey (DP178233), we find solace in simplicity. Amidst the chaos of war aftermaths, this humble sculpture reminds us to appreciate life's small joys that often go unnoticed. New Street Signal Box (BB95_13681) whispers stories untold - a silent witness to countless journeys taken by weary souls seeking new beginnings or reuniting with loved ones after years apart. Preston Bus Station once again graces our narrative through JLP01_08_082572; it is more than just transportation hub but also an emblematic gathering place where dreams converge and aspirations take flight. Lower Precinct (DP164632) embraces modernity while preserving heritage; its vibrant atmosphere reflects a society eager for progress yet mindful not to forget its roots.