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1939 Collection (page 8)

Background image1939 Collection: Headed by a propaganda 'coffin'delegates to the National Unemployed Workers

Headed by a propaganda "coffin"delegates to the National Unemployed Workers
Headed by a propaganda " coffin" delegates to the National Unemployed Workers Movement (NUWM), who were in conference at Blackpool march through the streets of Blackpool. 28th January 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Your Gas Mask: How to keep it and How to Use it. Masking Your Windows

Your Gas Mask: How to keep it and How to Use it. Masking Your Windows. Public Information Leaflet No 2 was issued to every household in the United Kingdom in the months leading up to the outbreak of

Background image1939 Collection: Your Food In War Time. Public Information Leaflet No 4 was issued to every household in

Your Food In War Time. Public Information Leaflet No 4 was issued to every household in the United Kingdom in the months leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War

Background image1939 Collection: Some Things You Should Know If War Comes. Public Information Leaflet No 1 was issued to

Some Things You Should Know If War Comes. Public Information Leaflet No 1 was issued to every household in the United Kingdom in the months leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War

Background image1939 Collection: John Leonard Hopwood (1903? 1985) was a Lancashire cricketer who was the focal point of

John Leonard Hopwood (1903? 1985) was a Lancashire cricketer who was the focal point of the countys last Championship win in 1934

Background image1939 Collection: The Lyric Cinema in Tynemouth road, Howdon-on Tyne, which was opened by the Mayor of

The Lyric Cinema in Tynemouth road, Howdon-on Tyne, which was opened by the Mayor of Wallsend ( Alderman James Paton). 6th August 1939

Background image1939 Collection: In the safety zone now - Evacuation seemed to be something in the nature of an adventure

In the safety zone now - Evacuation seemed to be something in the nature of an adventure, judging by the happy faces of this party of Tyneside children, the first to arrive in the Egremont

Background image1939 Collection: Voluntary workers at the Food Control Centre, Newcastle. 14th October 1939

Voluntary workers at the Food Control Centre, Newcastle. 14th October 1939

Background image1939 Collection: A carriage filled with evacuees waits for the guard to blow his whistle

A carriage filled with evacuees waits for the guard to blow his whistle. 2nd September 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Coronation Pit in County Durham. 1st February 1939

Coronation Pit in County Durham. 1st February 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Winston Churchill appealing for ARP recruits at Mansion House in the build up to

Winston Churchill appealing for ARP recruits at Mansion House in the build up to the Second World War. 24th April 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Winston Churchill leaving Guildhall after a reception to King George VI

Winston Churchill leaving Guildhall after a reception to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. 23rd June 1939

Background image1939 Collection: First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill attending the wedding of his son Randolph

First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill attending the wedding of his son Randolph to Pamela Digby. 4th October 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Liverpool ARP in the shape of well constructed shelters are in evidence

Liverpool ARP in the shape of well constructed shelters are in evidence. Particularly in the parks where deep, arched brick and concrete accommodation is being prepared. 13th October 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Flashback to the dark days of 1939, as Liverpool children board a bus to take them to

Flashback to the dark days of 1939, as Liverpool children board a bus to take them to safety. 1st September 1939

Background image1939 Collection: British troops in Sussex have a laugh as they are entertained by members of ENSA during

British troops in Sussex have a laugh as they are entertained by members of ENSA during WWII 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Gas mask distribution in Birmingham, October 1939

Gas mask distribution in Birmingham, October 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Sandbags are placed for the protection of buildings in Newcastle in prepartion for air

Sandbags are placed for the protection of buildings in Newcastle in prepartion for air raids. 03/09/1939

Background image1939 Collection: On the day Britain declared war on Germany, following the invasion of Poland

On the day Britain declared war on Germany, following the invasion of Poland, people in the parks left their seats and walked to the A R P trenches as though they had all rehearsed it

Background image1939 Collection: Air Raid Precaution Wardens take part in a pre-war exercise in the Scotwood Road area of

Air Raid Precaution Wardens take part in a pre-war exercise in the Scotwood Road area of Newcastle. 06/02/1939

Background image1939 Collection: Wartime preparations at the Dental Hospital in Newcastle when students took part in a

Wartime preparations at the Dental Hospital in Newcastle when students took part in a very different kind of drill - filling sandbags in case of air raids. 31/08/1939

Background image1939 Collection: WALTER Scott Elliot his first wife Maria von Groeller (annulled 1948

WALTER Scott Elliot his first wife Maria von Groeller (annulled 1948) Michael Kitto and Archibald Hall

Background image1939 Collection: Evacuation rehearsal at St. Michaels Church School, Buckingham Palace Road

Evacuation rehearsal at St. Michaels Church School, Buckingham Palace Road
Evacuation rehearsal at St.Michaels Church School, Buckingham Palace Road. 4th September 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Clifford Castle, Herefordshire 9th May 1939

Clifford Castle, Herefordshire 9th May 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Jewish refugees on board the Polish liner Pilsudster at Newcastle Quay October 1939

Jewish refugees on board the Polish liner Pilsudster at Newcastle Quay October 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Duke of Windsor and Duchess of Windsor September 1939 arrive in England

Duke of Windsor and Duchess of Windsor September 1939 arrive in England

Background image1939 Collection: World War Two An anti - aircraft gun emplacement in Scotland - 1939

World War Two An anti - aircraft gun emplacement in Scotland - 1939

Background image1939 Collection: WW2 - October 1939 Cathedral of Strasbourg protected against bombardment

WW2 - October 1939 Cathedral of Strasbourg protected against bombardment

Background image1939 Collection: WW2 British soldier says goodbye to his family at English station September 1939

WW2 British soldier says goodbye to his family at English station September 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Sewing sand bags in the East End of London during WW2 1939

Sewing sand bags in the East End of London during WW2 1939

Background image1939 Collection: An aircraft observer lies back in a chair on top of a sand bag enforcement scanning

An aircraft observer lies back in a chair on top of a sand bag enforcement scanning the skys for enemy aircraft during WW2 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Inspectors check the quality of shells for naval guns in a munitions factory during WW2

Inspectors check the quality of shells for naval guns in a munitions factory during WW2 1939 world war two

Background image1939 Collection: World War Two An anti - aircraft gun emplacement 1939 in Scotland

World War Two An anti - aircraft gun emplacement 1939 in Scotland

Background image1939 Collection: WW2 British Soldiers in England march along the road past family

WW2 British Soldiers in England march along the road past family and well wishers on their way to the front in France Circa September 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Refloating the British submarine Sunfish at Sandown Bank, Isle of Wight. March 1939

Refloating the British submarine Sunfish at Sandown Bank, Isle of Wight. March 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Canadian troops arriving in Britain

Canadian troops arriving in Britain

Background image1939 Collection: An army soldier kisses his child good bye - October 1939 as he leaves for war

An army soldier kisses his child good bye - October 1939 as he leaves for war

Background image1939 Collection: Work on an A. R. P. air raid shelter in Durham, September 1939

Work on an A. R. P. air raid shelter in Durham, September 1939
Work on an A.R.P. air raid shelter in Durham, September 1939

Background image1939 Collection: World War Two - Evacuation of children

World War Two - Evacuation of children

Background image1939 Collection: World War Two Rita McDonald woman soldier standing hands together army Circa 1939

World War Two Rita McDonald woman soldier standing hands together army Circa 1939

Background image1939 Collection: RAF pilots and crew make their way to their Avro Anson planes during World War Two

RAF pilots and crew make their way to their Avro Anson planes during World War Two September 1939

Background image1939 Collection: Sailor kissing a Girl goodbye as he leaves for the active service Women fulfilling

Sailor kissing a Girl goodbye as he leaves for the active service Women fulfilling Mens work duties during the WW2 Circa September 1939

Background image1939 Collection: WW2 British Soldiers marching along road past well wisher

WW2 British Soldiers marching along road past well wisher and families as they prepare to leave for France Circa September 1939

Background image1939 Collection: WW2 British Soldiers in England march along the road past families

WW2 British Soldiers in England march along the road past families and well wishers on their way to the front in France. A soldiers hugs his wife

Background image1939 Collection: WW2 Air Raid Damage September 1939 Building been sandbagged

WW2 Air Raid Damage September 1939 Building been sandbagged

Background image1939 Collection: WW2 River Thames Emergency Service September 1939 Inspection line up on the banks

WW2 River Thames Emergency Service September 1939 Inspection line up on the banks of the River Thames. All present are wearing their tin helmets

Background image1939 Collection: A Barrage balloon during WW2 Circa September 1939

A Barrage balloon during WW2 Circa September 1939

Background image1939 Collection: WW2 September 1939 Civilians filling sandbags - lining the streets in a team effort

WW2 September 1939 Civilians filling sandbags - lining the streets in a team effort to fill and pile the sandbags



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