Post War Collection (page 7)

Hull, Yorkshire, January 1949. Hull was damaged severely in The Blitz, and picture shows an unstable pillared building finally coming down as it is too unsafe to stay up

Ten Jewish veterans of an all Palestinian RASC Company, having a very long record of service in the Western Desert and Italy, left Brussels on the night of 3rd November 1945 en route for Palestine

A few hundred yards from the Schonbrunn palace, British Headquarters in Vienna, an AOP landing strip is being built by 198 Pioneer Company

Housing being built on the site of the former Hull Savings Bank, which was bombed by the German Luftwaffe in an air raid on the city in 1941. Circa 1949

Picture taken at The Garden Party, organised by The Sunday Pictorial Newspaper in June 1952. It was held at Morden Hall Park, Surrey, and was attended by the stars of the day from Stage and Screen

View of Bomb damage in Hull following the air raids of May 1941. Construction of Trinity House Rest Homes in Anlaby Road, taken in 1946, five years before their official opening in 1951

Discovery of an unexploded parachute mine in Hull after the Second World War. Navy and Army bomb disposal squads moving the parachute mine from the dredger to a waiting truck. May 1949

Scenes in Hull, the most severely damaged British city or town during the Second World War, with 95 percent of houses damaged

Picture taken at The Garden Party, organised by The Sunday Pictorial Newspaper in June 1952. It was held at Morden Hall Park, Surrey, and was attended by the stars of the day from Stage and Screen

Picture taken at The Garden Party, organised by The Sunday Pictorial Newspaper in June 1952. It was held at Morden Hall Park, Surrey, and was attended by the stars of the day from Stage and Screen

Picture taken at The Garden Party, organised by The Sunday Pictorial Newspaper in June 1952. It was held at Morden Hall Park, Surrey, and was attended by the stars of the day from Stage and Screen

Picture taken at The Garden Party, organised by The Sunday Pictorial Newspaper in June 1952. It was held at Morden Hall Park, Surrey, and was attended by the stars of the day from Stage and Screen

Bombadier Tom Burridge of Deptfprd, London and his comrade Bombadier Poppleseell of Middlesbrough attempt to trade their cigarette lighter for an accordion at a barter exchange in Luneburg

Items for trade on display in a shop window in Luneburg, Germany after the Second World War. After the war there was a scarcity of vital necessities such as food

A barter exchange in Luneburg, Germany after the Second World War. After the war there was a scarcity of vital necessities such as food

Prefab Bungalows Prefab Housing. A village of new prefab housing in Capenhurst, Manchester. A car drives through the village on what looks like a new road

British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, pictured at the unveiling of a memorial to Belgian refugees on Victoria Embankment in Central London

A gem of rustic antiquity, beautiful Dunster, Somerset, was half forgotten when the motorist laid up his car during the war years

Laycock village, Wiltshire, a lady geese keeper is seen driving the birds through the village. 14th September 1944

Making meters at Prescot. British Insulated Callenders Cables factory, women making electric light meters. 18th January 1946

A section of Napiers despatch department showing part of a line of 24 cylinder Sabre engines receiving their final adjustments. Liverpool, 16th January 1946

Women at work in a factory sewing leather products. Speke, Liverpool, 8th January 1946

Women working at Brough s, helping to meet the enormous demand for steel drums and containers of all kinds. 10th January 1946

Michael Shannon, the last of the Liverpool squatters, greeting neighbours in the doorway of an air raid shelter. The shelter had been Shannons home for the last four days. Liverpool, Merseyside

Old time music hall show by the RAF at Henlow Aerodrome, Bedfordshire. 21st October 1945

A man plays the barrel organ outside Hogarth Houses in Whitechapel, East London. Circa 1947

A butchers stall at a market in Whitechapel, East London. Circa 1947

The residents of Hogarth Houses in Whitechapel, East London, watching a barrel organ player. Circa 1947

Dockland Houses, Isle of Dogs. Families set up home in pre-fabricated houses, Circa 1946

Children playing, outside Dockland Houses, Isle of Dogs. Families set up home in Nissen huts, pre-fabricated houses, Circa 1946

Three young children playing in a deserted airfield. May 1947

St Marys Church in Broxted, Essex. 14th July 1946

Corn field in Broxted, Essex. 14th July 1946

St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire. Circa 1946

People walk through an arch near St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire. Circa 1946

There is much activity at the ports where many coastal barges are peacefully working again. Pictured, Ipswich, Suffolk barges from the Thames, Medway, Stour and Orwell

London Views Landmarks 1945-1950 St. Pauls Cathedral viewed from the roadside. Circa 1947

Today the first of the hoppickers official trains for this season left London Bridge for the Kentish hop-fields, Some of the pickers arrive at London Bridge with their bits and pieces, London

A Day in the Life of Shepherds Market, circa 1948. A bombsite behind Shepherds Market

German women doing their washing in cold water in a street beside a knocked out German scout car following the allied invasion of Berlin at the end of the Second World War. 3rd July 1945

Ex Servicemen at Ministry of Pensions Hospital, Stoke Mandeville, Circa 1948

Secret View of new houses in Alexandra Palace. Two types of prefabricated houses have been errected inside Alexandra Palace for Local Authorities to view. 13th October 1945

The end of the journey. In Antwerp, a horse is now three times more valuable dead than alive - and a handful of Belgium butchers are making £ 1, 000

General John J Pershing seen here leaving Victoria station with Mr Winston Churchill. Pershing was in London for the celebrations of the official ending of hostilities of the first world war

York aircraft of the RAF which are flying supplies into Berlin, on the tarmac in front of one of the hangers at Gatow airfield in the British zone. Sacks of main can be seen in the foreground

Diana, Princess of Wales makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her campaign to raise awareness about the devastating effects landmines have on peoples lives

London RT Bus being safety tested by The Ministry of Transport. The top deck is loaded with ballast equivalent to 30 passengers, and there is no ballast on the lower deck. 21st November 1952

Diana, Princess of Wales makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her campaign to raise awareness about the devastating effects landmines have on peoples lives

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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.