Ww2 Wwii World War Two Collection (#3)

The wedding of Mr Francis William Elliston Erwood and Miss Vidam Cotton Cory in Sidcup, Kent. The family group. 1939

The wedding of Mr Charles John Dent and Miss Irene Werritt in Bexleyheath, Kent. The bride and groom. 1939

Gas Attack by Air. The famous Chislehurst Caves formed the scene of action for
" Gas Attack" by Air. The famous Chislehurst Caves formed the scene of action for a trial by the Kent Voluntary Aid Detachment

Man pours ground ginger in his pint of beer. As practised by stevedores and dockers during cold weather, ground ginger is found in many riverside inns near wharves

Children out with a nurse equipped with their gasmasks in Sidcup, Kent. 1939

The wedding of the Lampards in Mottingham, Kent. The bride and groom with the best man. 1939

Bidding his daughter and wife goodbye a Royal Engineer ( Postal Section ) off to Palestine from Waterloo. 1940

Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother (right) with her husband, King George VI (left) and their daughter, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II). April 1944

The New Sandhurst. The Royal Armoured Corps OCTU at work. Nerve balance physical fitness and agility tests for the cadets Monkey Hill

King George VI - 1937

The last voyage of the Victoria and Albert, the famous old Royal Yacht which was built in 1899 arriving at Dartmouth carrying the King and Queen and their daughters July 1939 ?2004 Topfoto

A woman farm worker on self binding machine on the farm on the Sussex Downs. August 1941

Back to civvy street : discharged British airmen select their civilian clothes. This picture was taken when men of the Royal Air Force discharged on medical grounds visited RAF civilian clothing

Work has begun on removing 80, 000 sandbags which protected precious monuments in the Westminster Abbey, London, and it is helped that within 12 months the Abbey will be restored to its former glory

Taking in a barrel delivery outside The Northover, a camouflaged public house in Downham near London. 1939

Royal Hospital Chelsea 3rd Jan 1940

1000 Class B have been released from the Army at Olympia, London. Among them are plumbers, carpenters, bricklayers - men of all trades who are required for Britains housing drive during the winter

All-eelctric kitchens for British post-war houses An exhibition of four working models of all-electric kitchens for British houses after the war

Bomb damage. Rescue squads in Hackney, East London, worked unceasingly under a dangerous tottering wall and brought out a youth who had been completely buried under the debris of a house for twelve

In the foreground are the relics of days when Londons life was torn by intence warfare-sandbags-fillers, which once provided protection from shrapnel and blast for the workers in the city

General View of Bomb crater made from ledge on the first floor of the Ike Bare Transportation Offices, Duke Street, London, England, after the Blitz

Labours famous election poster. 1945

War Crisis, 1939. Air Raid precautions Civil Defence poster in Trafalgar Square. 30 March 1939

A World War II German poster: The U-boat are out
A World War II German poster: " The U-boat are out."

War 1939-1940. Rationing - cutting out the coupons for sugar at the grocer s. 8 January 1940

The European crisis, 1939. Sir John Anderson and Mr Herbert Morrison and the New Moblile Recruiting Vans on the Horse Guards Parade. 24 April 1939

The public inspect the four miles of A. R. P. Galleries beneth Hyde Park, St James Park
The public inspect the four miles of A.R.P. Galleries beneth Hyde Park, St James Park and Green Park. 20 July 1939

Wedding of Mr A. W. J. Greenwood and Mrs Goetz at Caxton Hall Register Office. 1
Wedding of Mr A.W.J. Greenwood and Mrs Goetz at Caxton Hall Register Office. 1 June 1940

War, 1939. The King and Queen leaving after their visit to Canada House. 18 September 1939 George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George)

War Crisis, 1939. Air Raid precautions The scene at Epsom, where part of Billingsgate Fish Market was carried on, part of the scheme of safeguarding Londons food supplies. 8 September 1939

After being sworn in by the Lord Chancellor at the House of Lords, the Lord Mayor of London elect, Sir William Coxon and Lady Coxon. 12 October 1939

The public inspect the four miles of A. R. P. Galleries beneath Hyde Park, St James Park
The public inspect the four miles of A.R.P. Galleries beneath Hyde Park, St James Park and Green Park. 20 July 1939

Mobile recruiting vans. Horse Guards Parade. 24 April 1939

The public made the collecting of aluminium for converting into planes construction, a huge success. Mrs Hartnell ( Mayor of Chelsea ) at the Town Hall. 11 July 1940

Air Raid precautions. The city of Westminsters first air raid shelter, at Caxton Hall. 10 February 1938

Land girl harvesting vegetables WWII

Young woman reading a letter by candlelight from her sweetheart in the American Forces in England. WWII

War Crisis, 1939. Air Raid precautions Evacuation of Civil Servants. Some of those who left Euston for Llandudno. 23 February 1940

War Crisis, 1939. The scene outside Stock Exchange. 5 September 1939

Duke of Windsor leaving the War Office. 18 September 1939

Womens Land Army in training in Wye, Kent. Here the Land Girls are being given ploughing instructions using a miniature plough in a sandbox. 1939

A tree growing from the base of Farningham bridge in Kent. 1939

Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, running down a country road. 1939 / 40
Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, running down a country road. 1939/40

Workers load crates of fruit into cold storage. 1939

Storm damage in Sidcup, Kent. A tree has been uprooted. 1939

Muriel Haken waves to a passing train from a railway embankment. 1939

An Air Raid Precautions first aid post in Sidcup, Kent. The building has been fortified with sandbags to bolster its defenses against bomb attacks. 1939

Naval cadets from the Thames Nautical College training ship HMS Worcester are being evacuated from Greenhithe to the countryside

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"Remembering the Heroes: Capturing the Spirit of WWII" In this captivating snapshot from World War II, British Army Captain Chris Goddard and Cpl Gary Fisher can be seen inspecting the Second Battalion's equipment. Their determined expressions reflect the unwavering spirit that defined those who fought in WWII. Amidst the chaos of war, there were moments of joy and celebration. The JITTERBUG 1940s dance was a respite from the hardships, as people came together to revel in music and movement during party season. Vintage news captures these happy memories that brought communities closer amidst adversity. Royal Blue, a majestic racing pigeon, became an unlikely hero as he soared through dangerous skies as the first carrier of vital messages during wartime. His bravery symbolized hope and resilience in times of darkness. The striking image of a Catalina flying boat taking off on a 24-hour patrol over the Atlantic showcases both technological advancements and courage displayed by pilots risking their lives for freedom. On June 8th, 1946, schoolchildren across Britain received a heartfelt message celebrating victory after years of sacrifice. This message served as a reminder that their resilience played an essential role in securing peace for future generations. During London Blitz bombings, heroes emerged amidst rubble. An ARP warden rescuing a young girl from wreckage exemplifies selflessness even amid danger—a testament to humanity's compassion when faced with adversity. Even everyday scenes were marked by extraordinary circumstances; here we see a milkman with his horse standing near an unexploded bomb site—a stark reminder that life continued despite constant threats lurking nearby. Christmas charity performances took an unexpected turn when home defense troops found themselves dressed in drag due to interruptions caused by war efforts—an amusing anecdote showcasing how humor prevailed even during challenging times. Women hop pickers carrying gas masks over their shoulders demonstrate how every aspect of life was affected by war—yet they persevered with determination and strength.