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Post War Collection (page 6)

"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

Background imagePost War Collection: CM32 1476 Andy Raynor, JBS-Norton

CM32 1476 Andy Raynor, JBS-Norton
Andy Raynor, JBS-Norton, 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

Background imagePost War Collection: CM32 1450 Simon Dedman, Cooper-Norton Mk10

CM32 1450 Simon Dedman, Cooper-Norton Mk10
Simon Dedman, Cooper-Norton Mk10, 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

Background imagePost War Collection: CM32 1500 Richard Fuller, Cooper-Norton MkVIII

CM32 1500 Richard Fuller, Cooper-Norton MkVIII
Richard Fuller, Cooper-Norton MkVIII, 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

Background imagePost War Collection: CM32 1503 Angus Frost, Monaco-Norton

CM32 1503 Angus Frost, Monaco-Norton
Angus Frost, Monaco-Norton, 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

Background imagePost War Collection: CM32 1510 George Shackleton, Cooper-Norton Mk11

CM32 1510 George Shackleton, Cooper-Norton Mk11
George Shackleton, Cooper-Norton 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

Background imagePost War Collection: Front page of The Irish-American, published in New York, 4th November

Front page of The Irish-American, published in New York, 4th November
AQS254860 Front page of The Irish-American, published in New York, 4th November, 1876 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imagePost War Collection: Carry the Ideal Waterman Pen - the Weapon of Peace, 1919 (colour litho)

Carry the Ideal Waterman Pen - the Weapon of Peace, 1919 (colour litho)
699186 Carry the Ideal Waterman Pen - the Weapon of Peace, 1919 (colour litho) by Oge, Eugene (1869-1936); 102x78 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePost War Collection: The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho)

The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho)
2809172 The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupation of the Ruhr)

Background imagePost War Collection: Four shop workers line up for a photograph in a well-stocked grocery store

Four shop workers line up for a photograph in a well-stocked grocery store. The rationing sign behind them and the royal tin suggests the photograph dates to around 1952 or 1953

Background imagePost War Collection: Brothers, don t shoot!, protest in Berlin, November 1918 (sepia photo)

Brothers, don t shoot!, protest in Berlin, November 1918 (sepia photo)
STC331270 Brothers, don t shoot!, protest in Berlin, November 1918 (sepia photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imagePost War Collection: Music and sweet airs after the harsh discords of war, 1914-19 (b / w photo)

Music and sweet airs after the harsh discords of war, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359748 Music and sweet airs after the harsh discords of war, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePost War Collection: At the Building, 1951 (oil on canvas)

At the Building, 1951 (oil on canvas)
AGR290619 At the Building, 1951 (oil on canvas) by Zmurko, Franciszek (1859-1910); 101x130 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Background imagePost War Collection: Children and Families in Post-World War I France, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, 1919 (b / w photo)

Children and Families in Post-World War I France, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, 1919 (b / w photo)
SLS249140 Children and Families in Post-World War I France, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, 1919 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imagePost War Collection: Mid-morning coffee (sepia photo)

Mid-morning coffee (sepia photo)
STC347595 Mid-morning coffee (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePost War Collection: Blinded war veterans, St. Dunstans (sepia photo)

Blinded war veterans, St. Dunstans (sepia photo)
STC347581 Blinded war veterans, St. Dunstans (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Background imagePost War Collection: Exceptional wedding (colour litho)

Exceptional wedding (colour litho)
2777662 Exceptional wedding (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exceptional wedding)

Background imagePost War Collection: Housewife in an Apron Cooking Peas, 1944 (screen print)

Housewife in an Apron Cooking Peas, 1944 (screen print)
2622291 Housewife in an Apron Cooking Peas, 1944 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePost War Collection: The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)

The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho)
2809187 The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePost War Collection: A theatrical demonstration against the occupation of the Ruhr, in Munich (colour litho)

A theatrical demonstration against the occupation of the Ruhr, in Munich (colour litho)
2809174 A theatrical demonstration against the occupation of the Ruhr, in Munich (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePost War Collection: Children and Families in Post-World War I France, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, 1919 (b / w photo)

Children and Families in Post-World War I France, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, 1919 (b / w photo)
SLS249139 Children and Families in Post-World War I France, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, 1919 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imagePost War Collection: German civilians and soldiers in Berlin, November 1918 (b / w photo)

German civilians and soldiers in Berlin, November 1918 (b / w photo)
SLS249154 German civilians and soldiers in Berlin, November 1918 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library

Background imagePost War Collection: The Theatre with Assault Chariots (Colour Litho)

The Theatre with Assault Chariots (Colour Litho)
2809136 The Theatre with Assault Chariots (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The theater with the assault chariots)

Background imagePost War Collection: The post-war of the tanks (colour litho)

The post-war of the tanks (colour litho)
2808888 The post-war of the tanks (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The post-war of the tanks)

Background imagePost War Collection: On the Homberg bridge, in the Ruhr area (colour litho)

On the Homberg bridge, in the Ruhr area (colour litho)
2808886 On the Homberg bridge, in the Ruhr area (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Homberg bridge, in the Ruhr area)

Background imagePost War Collection: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi! (colour litho)

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi! (colour litho)
2808833 Sic Transit Gloria Mundi! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi)

Background imagePost War Collection: The Dole (oil on canvas)

The Dole (oil on canvas)
425821 The Dole (oil on canvas) by Gash, Walter Bonner (1869-1928); 76x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The artists daughter Margaret writes: With his interest in portraiture)

Background imagePost War Collection: Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe (litho)

Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe (litho)
6013134 Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe)

Background imagePost War Collection: Credit National - Souscrivez pour la reconstitution des regions devastees, c

Credit National - Souscrivez pour la reconstitution des regions devastees, c
2651435 Credit National - Souscrivez pour la reconstitution des regions devastees, c.1920 (colour litho) by Lelong, Rene (1871-1933); 119x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePost War Collection: Valiant Diversions (Colour Litho)

Valiant Diversions (Colour Litho)
2809219 Valiant Diversions (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diversions of valiant)

Background imagePost War Collection: Children in Post-World War I France, 1919 (b / w photo)

Children in Post-World War I France, 1919 (b / w photo)
SLS249141 Children in Post-World War I France, 1919 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imagePost War Collection: Couple With the Architectural Model of Their New Home, 1945 (screen print)

Couple With the Architectural Model of Their New Home, 1945 (screen print)
2630023 Couple With the Architectural Model of Their New Home, 1945 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Background imagePost War Collection: Advertisement for Luxite Hosiery, from Vogue magazine

Advertisement for Luxite Hosiery, from Vogue magazine
CHT170996 Advertisement for Luxite Hosiery, from Vogue magazine, 1919 (colour litho) by Coles Phillips, C. (1880-1927); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; American

Background imagePost War Collection: At the San Remo Conference (colour litho)

At the San Remo Conference (colour litho)
2808891 At the San Remo Conference (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the San Remo Conference)

Background imagePost War Collection: The Gleaners (sepia photo)

The Gleaners (sepia photo)
STC331274 The Gleaners (sepia photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German townspeople waiting to scour the fields for potatoes left by the farmers;)

Background imagePost War Collection: Freiheit, Friede, Arbeit, Wahlt die Deutsche Volkspartei in Bayern, pub

Freiheit, Friede, Arbeit, Wahlt die Deutsche Volkspartei in Bayern, pub
862814 Freiheit, Friede, Arbeit, WAahlt die Deutsche Volkspartei in Bayern, pub. Munich, 1919 (colour litho) by Zietara, Valentin (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freedom, Peace and Work)

Background imagePost War Collection: In the Channel Islands there are abundant cigarettes to be bought with German

In the Channel Islands there are abundant cigarettes to be bought with German and other currency. Here is Mr. Maurice Lane serving Mr E

Background imagePost War Collection: An American soldier walks arm in arm with a German civilian in Allied occupied Berlin at

An American soldier walks arm in arm with a German civilian in Allied occupied Berlin at the end of the Second world War in Europe. 13th July 1945

Background imagePost War Collection: Scene at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire

Scene at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville in Buckinghamshire, England during the Second World War. Picture shows: Spinal and paralysed patients

Background imagePost War Collection: Grim faced residents of Berlin watch as the British Army pass them on their entry in to

Grim faced residents of Berlin watch as the British Army pass them on their entry in to the German capital city at the end of the Second World War in Europe

Background imagePost War Collection: A Surrey hospitals former casualty ward has been made into a well lit

A Surrey hospitals former casualty ward has been made into a well lit, busy workshop where wounded and injured servicemen are restoring their wage.earning confidence

Background imagePost War Collection: Wounded servicemen enjoy a Christmas meal and party held for them by nurses

Wounded servicemen enjoy a Christmas meal and party held for them by nurses, carers and staff at a war hospital in England during the Second World War. 25th December 1945

Background imagePost War Collection: Choir and musicians composed of wounded servicemen at an Emergency Medical Service (EMS

Choir and musicians composed of wounded servicemen at an Emergency Medical Service (EMS) hospital in Stoke Mandeville during the Second World War

Background imagePost War Collection: Father Devine with the British 7th Armoured Division, holds mass in a Roman Catholic

Father Devine with the British 7th Armoured Division, holds mass in a Roman Catholic church near the army headquarters in Berlin, Germany, where several hundred troops attended

Background imagePost War Collection: Central Minsewsweeping Clearance Board composing of representatives of the Big Four

Central Minsewsweeping Clearance Board composing of representatives of the Big Four nations, Britain, USA, USSR and France

Background imagePost War Collection: Troops from the British Army of the Rhine (BOAR) leaving the Empire Lance at the Mulberry

Troops from the British Army of the Rhine (BOAR) leaving the Empire Lance at the Mulberry Dock in Hull, preparing for demobilisation and some returning home on leave. 16th August 1946

Background imagePost War Collection: A hospital of pensioners from both wars (world war One and Two), civil and military

A hospital of pensioners from both wars (world war One and Two), civil and military, regularly hold competitions in the evenings, whist drives, table tennis and dart matches

Background imagePost War Collection: British troops in Berlin are getting a little extra luxury this week

British troops in Berlin are getting a little extra luxury this week. Although this little extra luxury is only a modest kipper, which arrived from Hull, England in large numbers

Background imagePost War Collection: Demolition work in progress at College Street, Bristol as new housing begins to replace

Demolition work in progress at College Street, Bristol as new housing begins to replace housing and buildings which were damaged during the Bristol Blitz of World War Two. 8th February 1956




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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.