Skip to main content

Shows Collection (#11)

"Unveiling the Stories

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Christmas Card, Good Luck

WW2 Christmas Card, Good Luck
A WW2 Christmas greetings card with imagery symbolic of good fortune, the illustration shows some horseshoes nestled amongst some mistletoe and a Union Jack flag. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Christmas Card, 911 Squadron

WW2 Christmas Card, 911 Squadron
A WW2 Christmas greetings card issued by the 911 (county of Warwick) squadron, Royal Air Force. The illustration shows a series of four erected barrage balloons, however

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, A Good Spotter

WW2 Birthday Card, A Good Spotter
A WW2 birthday greetings card, a good spotter to bring you luck! The image shows a black cat symbolic of good fortune, that has climbed up the neck of a giraffe to act as a spotter with binoculars

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Christmas Card, Printers Plant

WW2 Christmas Card, Printers Plant
A WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration titled Printers Plant, shows an interior scene of military figures at rest. Date: circa 1939

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 R. A. F. Birthday Card

WW2 R. A. F. Birthday Card
A WW2 birthday greetings card which celebrates the Royal Air Force, the illustration shows a British fighter plane in flight, with others in formation behind. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 British Bulldog Christmas Card

WW2 British Bulldog Christmas Card
A WW2 Christmas greetings card which shows a British Bulldog standing upon a Union Jack flag, wearing a soldier's tin hat. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, Keep Your Head In!

WW2 Birthday Card, Keep Your Head In!
A comical WW2 birthday greetings card which shows a conservation between a pilot and an airman as they fly a British plane. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card Messages

WW2 Birthday Card Messages
The inside of a WW2 birthday greetings card which shows a dog unloading a basket containing positive messages and wishes, ducks wearing tin hats celebrate at the scene. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card Ive Written Em Down?

WW2 Birthday Card Ive Written Em Down?
A WW2 birthday greetings card which shows a little duck wearing a soldier's tin hat, beside a dog who is writing down an Official list of messages of good fortune and warm greetings

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Christmas Card, Take Cover

WW2 Christmas Card, Take Cover
A WW2 Christmas greetings card complete with a red ribbon, the illustration shows a worried terrier taking cover under a warden's hat and satchel. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2, Cheerio And Merry Christmas

WW2, Cheerio And Merry Christmas
A WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration shows a British Royal Air Force man waving goodbye to his wife. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2, Seasons Greetings Card

WW2, Seasons Greetings Card
A WW2 seasons greetings card from Bert Copley, The Entertainer, the image shows the man in a pitch black surrounding, shouting Put that light out! Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, Who Said Blackout?

WW2 Birthday Card, Who Said Blackout?
A WW2 birthday greetings card, Who said black-out? The image shows two cats wearing colourful clothes and soldier tin hats. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, Full Speed Ahead!

WW2 Birthday Card, Full Speed Ahead!
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration shows an old man riding his Penny Farthing, wearing a soldier's tin hat and satchel and a priority sign hung around his neck. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Greetings Card, Fire Watchers

WW2 Greetings Card, Fire Watchers
A WW2 greetings card, Good luck and best wishes from one fire watcher to another. The image shows two cats sat by a blazing fireplace. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Greetings Card, Good Luck

WW2 Greetings Card, Good Luck
A WW2 greetings card wishing good fortune, of which there is no rationing! The image shows a cat shopkeeper showing his stock of horseshoes. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, We Work Or Want!

WW2 Birthday Card, We Work Or Want!
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration shows four hens laying eggs. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Christmas Card From Aussies In England

WW2 Christmas Card From Aussies In England
A WW2 Christmas greetings card from Aussies in England. The image shows a hat wearing Kookaburra perched on a branch in front of an R.A.F. target and Royal Navy anchor. Date: 1943

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, Rationed Clothes

WW2 Birthday Card, Rationed Clothes
An illustrated WW2 birthday greetings card, clothes may be rationed - but let me tell you, there's no shortage of birthday wishes

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Greetings Card, R. A. F. Spitfires

WW2 Greetings Card, R. A. F. Spitfires
A WW2 greetings card, Brave and gallant little Spitfires protect us day by day; This one to you comes winging, the best of wishes bringing, may good luck come your way

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, Tons Of Luck

WW2 Birthday Card, Tons Of Luck
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration shows a large delivery of good fortune, in the way of sacks of horseshoes, provided by a pair of cats and two horses, wearing tin hats and satchels

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, Standing By The Flag

WW2 Birthday Card, Standing By The Flag
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration shows a Scottish terrier dog wearing a tin hat and armed with a rifle, standing guard beside a Union Jack flag, with the radio active. Date: circa 1941

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Greetings Card

WW2 Greetings Card
An illustrated WW2 greetings card complete with ribbon, To my son on active service. The image shows a Union Jack flag hung below some green shuttered windows. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, Queue Of Bees

WW2 Birthday Card, Queue Of Bees
An illustrated WW2 birthday greetings card, Even if a queue were a mile long, I'd join it to wish you a happy birthday

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Christmas Card, British Fighter Plane

WW2 Christmas Card, British Fighter Plane
A WW2 Christmas greetings card cover, the illustration shows a British fighter plane soaring by a large Union Jack flag. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Greetings Card, Gas Rattle

WW2 Greetings Card, Gas Rattle
A WW2 greetings card, Don't get rattled! The image simply shows a gas rattle, issued to air raid wardens to warn of forthcoming gas attacks. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, Digging For Victory

WW2 Birthday Card, Digging For Victory
A WW2 birthday greetings card, Hoping you're full of beans and digging for victory! The image shows a man carrying his fork and rake towards the allotment of good wishes. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Christmas Card, William Charles Crocker

WW2 Christmas Card, William Charles Crocker
An illustrated front and reverse of a WW2 Christmas greetings card issued by Mr. and Mrs. William Charles Crocker. The image shows wartime figures carrying

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Greetings Card, Blackout

WW2 Greetings Card, Blackout
An illustrated WW2 greetings card, Black-out that light please. The image shows the silhouetted forms of a mouse and children amongst mushroom houses under a night sky, during a blackout

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Valentines Card Interior, Queen Of Hearts

WW2 Valentines Card Interior, Queen Of Hearts
This image shows the inside of a WW2 Valentines greetings card. The small illustrations include hearts, some pierced by arrows and roses. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Valentines Card Interior, King Of Hearts

WW2 Valentines Card Interior, King Of Hearts
This image shows the inside of a WW2 Valentines greetings card. The small illustrations include hearts, some pierced by arrows and some Royal Air Force targets. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Valentines Card, King Of Hearts

WW2 Valentines Card, King Of Hearts
A WW2 Valentines greetings card, Will you be my Valentine and my King of Hearts. The image shows a British Royal Air Force man presented as the King of Hearts playing card. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Christmas Card Illustration

WW2 Christmas Card Illustration
A WW2 Christmas greetings card illustration issued by the directors and staff of dairy companies including Dried Milk Products Limited, Cow & Gate Limited and Home Counties Dairies Limited

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Birthday Card, W. A. T. S

WW2 Birthday Card, W. A. T. S
An illustrated WW2 birthday greetings card, W.A.T.S. the use of worrying? Smile, it's your birthday! The image shows a pair of smiling cats wearing Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service

Background imageShows Collection: Poster, Make 1929 A White Star Holiday Year

Poster, Make 1929 A White Star Holiday Year
Poster, White Star Line agent's poster, Make 1929 A White Star Holiday Year, join our Atlantic Holiday Club now. Shows the RMS Olympic

Background imageShows Collection: P&O poster, A Hundred Years of Sea Transport

P&O poster, A Hundred Years of Sea Transport
Rare P&O oversize poster ?P&O 1837?1937 A Hundred Years of Sea Transport?, shows every vessel during that period. Framed and glazed. 40ins. 62ins. Date: 1937

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Fighter Plane, Ammunition Loading

WW2 Fighter Plane, Ammunition Loading
An illustration which shows a pair of British Royal Air Force airmen loading ammunition for the guns which fire through the wings. Date: 1941

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Fighter Planes V Formation

WW2 Fighter Planes V Formation
An illustration which shows some WW2 British fighter planes flying over an arid landscape, in a V formation. Date: 1941

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 R. A. F. Mobile Radio Station

WW2 R. A. F. Mobile Radio Station
This illustration shows some British Royal Air Force ground staff members operating at a mobile radio station. Date: 1941

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 British Bomber In Section

WW2 British Bomber In Section
An illustration which shows a British bomber aircraft in section, giving a somewhat detailed view of components including gun turrets and leaflet chute. Date: 1941

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 British Flying Boat

WW2 British Flying Boat
This illustration shows a WW2 British flying boat coming to the rescue of sailors of the Royal Navy in a small boat, having come from the destroyed ship in the background. Date: 1941

Background imageShows Collection: George VI Distinguished Flying Cross

George VI Distinguished Flying Cross
This illustration shows King George VI pinning a Distinguishes Flying Cross badge to a deserving officer of the Royal Air Force. Date: 1941

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 British Fighter Plane In Section

WW2 British Fighter Plane In Section
This illustration shows a British eight-gun single seater fighter plane in section, giving a somewhat detailed view of components including the radio, first-aid equipment, starboard hatch, etc

Background imageShows Collection: WW2, R. A. F. Messenger Pigeons

WW2, R. A. F. Messenger Pigeons
An illustration which shows a man of the Royal Air Force tending the the messenger pigeons. Bomber and reconnaissance aircrafts would carry pigeons in watertight containers

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 R. A. F. Air Base

WW2 R. A. F. Air Base
This illustration shows an aerial view of a British WW2 Royal Air Force air base, combat planes are stationed in and outside the hangars. Date: 1941

Background imageShows Collection: Happy Landings! WW2

Happy Landings! WW2
This illustration shows a British WW2 parachutist drifting safely, having evacuated his aircraft which is plummeting in the background. Date: 1941

Background imageShows Collection: R. A. F. Parachutist, WW2

R. A. F. Parachutist, WW2
This illustration shows a British Royal Air Force airmen preparing to jump from the biplane to parachute safely to ground. Date: 1941

Background imageShows Collection: WW2 Lightning Swoop

WW2 Lightning Swoop
This illustrations shows British aircrafts performing a lightning swoop attack on enemy shipping, warehouses and wharves. Date: 1941




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Unveiling the Stories: A Captivating Journey through Historic Shows" Step into a world of captivating shows that have shaped history and left an indelible mark on society. From military badges to suffragette rallies, each hint holds a tale waiting to be discovered. The Military Badge - Symbolizing bravery and honor, this badge represents the courageous men and women who have served their countries with unwavering dedication. Suffragette Rally Women's Sunday Programme 1908 - Delve into the empowering movement for women's rights as suffragettes rally together, demanding equality and freedom in every aspect of life. Walter Crane's Garland - Admire the intricate beauty of Walter Crane's garland, an artistic masterpiece that captures the essence of joyous celebrations and cultural heritage. Poster for Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day Campaign - Soar through the skies with Sir Alan Cobham as he champions aviation advancements, inspiring dreams of flight among generations to come. Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge Sylvia Pankhurst - Witness Sylvia Pankhurst's relentless fight for gender equality as she proudly wears her suffragette badge, symbolizing unity in a battle against oppression. The Battle of Trafalgar: H. M. S. Victory Breaks the Line - Stand witness to Admiral Nelson's triumph at sea as H. M. S. Victory breaks through enemy lines during The Battle of Trafalgar—a historic moment etched forever in naval warfare history. "The Scarlet Pimpernel" – Unmasking heroism amidst intrigue and danger, follow the enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel on his daring adventures during revolutionary times—an embodiment of courage against tyranny. Empire Air Day Poster – Embark on an exhilarating journey into aviation history with Empire Air Day poster; discover how innovation took flight while capturing imaginations worldwide.