Post War Collection (page 9)

Halls of residence DP164687
Coventry University Quadrant Hall and Priory Hall (University Halls of Residence), Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the west

Coventry IKEA DP164665
IKEA, Queen Victoria Road, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south east

Mitchell - Relief mural DP164662
William Mitchell Sculpture, Bull Yard, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south east. (Grade II, An abstract two-facetted relief mural, of 1966 by William Mitchell)

Bull Yard DP164659
Bull Yard, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the south east

Coventry Market DP164649
Coventry Market, Queen Victoria Road, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the north west showing the roof top car park

Hertford Street DP164646
Hertford Street, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the north east. Note the William Mitchell resin bronze and precast concrete panels above the shopfront canopies

Mercia House DP164634
Mercia House, The Precinct, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the north west

Broadgate DP164618
NatWest Bank, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the north

Cathedral Lanes DP164612
Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the west

Frink - Boar DP178251
Boar (1970) by Elisabeth Frink, The Water Gardens, Harlow, Essex. Detail view from the north east. Photographed by Steven Baker 2015

Clarke - Cross Theme DP184062
Cross Theme (1962) by Geoffrey Clarke. The Chapel of the Ascension, Bishop Otter Campus, University of Chichester, Chichester, West Sussex. Cast aluminium sculpture which represents the crucifixion

Robert-Jones - Augustus John DP184057
Augustus John statue (1974) by Ivor Robert-Jones. Riverside Place, Fordingbridge, Hampshire. General view from the north. Photographed by Steven Baker 2015

Vogel - Reclining Woman DP183080
Great West Road, Hammersmith, Greater London. Karel Vogel sculpture Reclining Woman from south west. Photographed by Chris Redgrave in 2016

Frink - Horse and Rider DP183064
Dover Street and Piccadilly, Mayfair, London. Elisabeth Frink sculpture " Horse and Rider" from south east. Photographed by Chris Redgrave in 2015

Paolozzi - Newton After Blake DP166953
The British Library, 98 Euston Road, London. Eduado Paolozzi sculpture, Newton After Blake in the courtyard of the British Library. Photographed by James O. Davies, 2015

Wynne - Man of Fire DP181068
Debenhams, (former Lewis s) Stafford Street, Hanley, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire. Man of Fire by David Wynne, 1964, made from anodised aluminium. Photographed by James O. Davies, 2015

Flanagan - The Cricketer DP167117
Jesus College, Jesus Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The Cricketer, 1989, by Barry Flanagan. Photographed by James O. Davies, 2015

Boscombe Pier entrance DP162125
Neck Building, Boscombe Pier, Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth Dorset. General view of pier entrance and canopy

Taunton Crematorium Chapel DP162016
Taunton Crematorium, Wellington New Road, Taunton, Somerset. General view of chapel

Paddington Maintenance Depot DP161934
Paddington Maintenance Depot, Harrow Road, Westminster, London. General view from west

Keeling House DP138156
Keeling House, Claredale Street, Tower Hamlets, London. Designed in 1955 by Sir Denys Lasdun. Built between 1957 and 1959. General view of Keeling House

Churchill College DP100735
Central Building, Churchill College, Storeys Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. 1961- 68. Sheppard Robson and Partners. Interior of dining hall. NHLE 1227706

Church of The Holy Family DP158539
Church of The Holy Family, 1 Cuddedson Way, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, Oxfordshire. General view of interior

Roger Stevens Building DP158132
Roger Stevens Building, Chancellors Square, Leeds University, Leeds, Yorkshire. 1970, by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon. Detail view of west elevation

Warwick University DP147511
Houses for Visiting Mathematicians, Gibbet Hill Campus, Warwick University. Housing lit at twilight. Designed in 1967, built 1968-9 by Howell, Killick, Partridge and Amis

St Paul Harlow DP158590
St Paul, College Square, Harlow, Essex. Interior view of chancel with organ

Alpha Tower, Birmingham DP162071
Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view from the south east. Designed by George Marsh. Former headquarters of ATV television company

Nat West Tower, Birmingham DP100067
Nat West Tower, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham, West Midlands. General view of the former National Westminster House. Brutalist architecture designed by John Madin

Princes Street Car Park DP139230
Princes Street Car Park, Bristol Hotel, Bristol. Detail of structure

Geoffrey Chaucer School DP138016
Geoffrey Chaucer School, Theobald Street, London. General view of exterior. Listed Grade II (NHLE 1385594). Built 1959-60. By Chamberlin, Powell and Bon

Florey Building, Oxford DP138951
The Queens College, Oxford, Oxfordshire. General view of Florey Building, St Clements Street, designed by James Stirling and Partners 1966-8, and built 1968-71

West Malling Abbey DP138693
West Malling, Kent. General view of the Church of The Resurrection, West Malling Abbey

Theatre Royal, York DP138584
York, North Yorkshire. General view of front elevation of Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place by Patrick Gwynne, lit at twilight

Severn Bridge DP138394
Severn Estuary. Severn Bridge and Wye Bridge, M48. General view of bridge

Church of St Paul, Bow Common DP138369
Tower Hamlets, London. Detail of church of St Paul, St Pauls Way, Bow Common. Built 1956-60

Church of St Paul, Bow Common DP138363
Tower Hamlets, London. General view of church of St Paul, St Pauls Way, Bow Common. Built 1956-60, with lettering by Ralph Beyer: This Is The House Of God, This is The Gate Of Heaven

Church of St Bede, Basingstoke DP138349
Basingstoke, Hampshire. General view of church of St Bede, Popley Way, designed by Robert Maguire with JKBS Architects, 2005-7

Edinburgh Dome, Malvern DP138177
Malvern, Worcestershire. General view of the Edinburgh Dome at Malvern St James School For Girls, Avenue Road, fomerly Malvern Girls College

Princess Diana Bosnia Tuzla August 1997 Diana Princess of Wales smiles as she arrives at Sarajevo airport for her visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina She was greeted by Ken Rutherford

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

WW2 - Post-war Germany - The NaFI Club in Hamburg
WW2 - Post-war Germany - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes) Club ( Victory Club ) in Hamburg. Date: circa late 1940s

GERMANY: KAPP PUTSCH, 1920. Officer of the Ehrhart Brigade addressing a Berlin crowd in March 1920

The Great Victory March. The Royal Scots Greys in the parade. 19 July 1919

Butlins Building, 439 Oxford Street, London, has been opened as the headquarters of the Holiday Camp Movement. Lesley Osmond

Old housing in Woolwich, London - 17 October 1951 A TopFoto
Old housing in Woolwich, London - 17 October 1951 eTopFoto

Living with the old and the new in post - war Wapping, East London. A mother with her children in the old passageways between the old back - to - back houses of the London docks

A signed portrait of Winston Churchill taken by John Topham at Chartwell. 1953

Jazz Band and Shimmy. Office workers at a five o clock dance. Pen-and-ink drawing, 1921, by Karl Arnold
GERMANY: DANCE CRAZE, 1921. Jazz Band and Shimmy. Office workers at a five o clock dance. Pen-and-ink drawing, 1921, by Karl Arnold

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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.