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Moss, the dog. Moss the dog, owned by Mr Cledwyn Morgan of Ystradgynlais, near Swansea, Wales, bears the distinction of being a double hero
The evacuation called Operation Pied Piper was the British government decision to relocate its children out of urban centres to locations where the risk of bombing attacks was low or non-existent
Evacuees during World War Two. 3rd September 1939
Vaino Myllyrinne the worlds tallest man whos height is recorded at 8 feet 3 inches is seen here attending the wedding of Pat Collins in Birmingham. 13th July 1939
The new lifeboat Augustus and Laura is named by Lady Frances Osborne at Newbiggin. 24th June 1939
Nelly Bligh, the dog. This dog, called Nelly Bligh, owned by Mr Mallion, Hubbards Farm, Lenham Heath, Lenham, Kent, saved the the life of her master. Mr Mallion was knocked down and bitten by a boar
Children wait on the platform of East Ham railway station waiting for evacuation to the country. 2nd September 1939
HMS Norfolk a County-class heavy cruiser Circa 1939
Buttons (Duggie Wakefield) takes his orders from Dandini (Pat Kirkwood) during rehearsal for " Cinderella, " this years pantomime at the Princes Theatre, Manchester. December 1939 P009796
Eric Myers father of Hollywood actor Mike Myers as a Sapper before WW2 Circa 1939
A gas mask for the use of people who breathe through a tracheal tube in the throat has been designed by Inspector S.E. Bentley, the Derby A.R.P. organiser, and Mr. H. Hall, the head warden for No
Children of St. Benedicts Road School, Small Heath during their evacuation rehearsal 28th August 1939
Inaugural ceremony of the new Bembridge, Isle of Wight lifeboat Jesse Lumb. Photo shows the Right Rev. Lord Bishop of Sailsbury Dr. Ernest Neville Lovett C.B.E, D.D
Petrol Rationing: Members of the public queuing to register for petrol coupons after the government announcement that fuel would be rationed from the 22nd September 1939
The salvage operation of HMS Gipsy. East coast of Britain, near Harwich, Essex. November 1939. HMS Gipsy was a G-class destroyer built for the Royal Navy during the 1930s
Children evacuated from Lathom Road, East London during World War II. Circa 1939
Actor George Formby and wife Beryl. March 1939
Butcher cutting off Meat during the second World War II where food was rationed. 29th November 1939
Picture shows a female bus conductor in World War Two. She issues a young girl with a ticket for her bus journey. Women bus conductors were plenty in World War One and also World War Two
The sinking of the Truro, a 974 tons British Steam Merchant. Picture is possibly the last picture taken of the vessel before it was sunk
Royal marine cadets learning to sling hammocks, at Butlins, Ingoldmells, near Skegness. Lincolnshire. The cadets are from HMS Royal Arthur. Picture is passed by Censors
Picture shows the HMS Calcutta. HMS Calcutta was a C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy, named after the Indian city of Calcutta. She was part of the Carlisle group of the C-class of cruisers
A cavalry is a group of soldiers who fight on horses. Cavalry can also refer to any military unit that is quick and mobile.... Traditionally, a cavalry is a unit of troops on horseback
Air Raid Shelter signs seen here in Derby. Circa October 1939
Smithford Street, Coventry in blackout 1st December 1939
Auxiliary fire service unit in action during the A. R. P. exercises at Derby 15th May 1939Auxiliary fire service unit in action during the A.R.P. exercises at Derby 15th May 1939
First productions pictures of the new Crusader Cruiser type tank, the fastest fighting vehicle in the world, Built in Wolsely factory at Drens Lane, Ward End, Birmingham, Circa 1939
Barrage balloons a new addition to the Derby skyline. 15th October 1939 Taken from the roof of the Derby Evening Telegraph, Northcliffe House
Hallawell. Air raid siren on top of Lewiss Market Street building in Manchester which wailed out after an interval of ten years in todays tests. Circa 1939
A peep inside the dug-out air raid shelter at Borrowash 15th October 1939
Soldiers of the 30th Surrey Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery, part of the Territorial Army sign in for their summer training camp at the TA barracks in Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames
Midlands munitions factory 3rd October 1939 A party of London and Provincial journalists, including the representatives of important foreign newspapers
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham inspecting a fleet of new A. R. PThe Lord Mayor of Birmingham inspecting a fleet of new A.R.P. ambulances at the Municipal Car Park Depot with Councillor N Tiptaft (Chairman of the A.R.P. committee and Mr V Hamilton (Chief A.R.P)
Some of the Militiamen from Birmingham and the Midlands seen here being issued with their uniforms at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, this morning
A bandsman of the South Staffordshire Regiment seen here rehearsing with a boy soldier at the Regimental Training Depot. 15th September 1939
Evacuation at East Ham Station, London. 3rd September 1939
Ernie Wise telegram 6th January 1939 Telegram from Gladys Tudor Owen to H Spooner of the Daily Herald. " Have discovered boy comedian aged thirteen son of parcel porter Leeds Central Station
Miners at the Cannock Wood Pit handing in their Davy Lamps and lanterns at the end of their shift. May 8th 1939
White squares being painted on curb stone edges along the main Birmingham Coventry Road. Birmingham, Midlands, England Britain declared war on Germany on 3rd September 1939 Picture taken 3rd
An aerial view showing the St Mary Le Port area of Bristol before the Blitz Circa June 1939
Some local Land Army girls learning to drive a Fordson tractor at the start of the last war, in 1939. As you can see, there was not much concern for health and safety in those days
Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol
Children of All Saints School, Gateshead, arriving at Gateshead Station for evacuation to-day. 1st September 1939
World War Two - Evacuation of children This happy study of evacuees from Heaton, Newcastle, shows a school class setting out for a nature study in the woods " somewhere in Northumberland"
British soldiers leave for France during the WW2
WW2 British Scottish Soldiers wearing army tunics and kilts with their kit prepare to leave for France during WW2. Circa September 1939
Ryhope Coal Companys new model mine for the instruction of boys at Oxclose, Durham. Here they are coming out of the drift mine
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor September 1939 arrive in England. Anniversaries - On this day 26 June 1937 Britains Duke of Windsor marries American divorcee Wallis Simpson in France following his
