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1941 Collection

Background image1941 Collection: The Cambridgeshire Home Guard pictured during the Second World War, 1941

The Cambridgeshire Home Guard pictured during the Second World War, 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Bomb damage to Keyes Garden on the Matthew Bank Estate, Jesmond, Newcastle

Bomb damage to Keyes Garden on the Matthew Bank Estate, Jesmond, Newcastle. 29th December 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Hull, Yorkshire, World War Two. A bomb disposal unit pictured with an

Hull, Yorkshire, World War Two. A bomb disposal unit pictured with an unexploded bomb that has been found in Craven Street, Hull

Background image1941 Collection: The big guns that guard Singapore. (Picture) In one of the gunnery control rooms

The big guns that guard Singapore. (Picture) In one of the gunnery control rooms high above the battery, gunners follow the burst of each shell. Circa November 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Demolition squads at work after a Nazi Luftwaffe raid on Liverpool and Merseyside

Demolition squads at work after a Nazi Luftwaffe raid on Liverpool and Merseyside. Original caption suggests the picture was taken in Opie Street or Great Homer Street, Liverpool

Background image1941 Collection: The Tank, Infantry, Mk III, Valentine was an infantry tank produced in the United Kingdom

The Tank, Infantry, Mk III, Valentine was an infantry tank produced in the United Kingdom during the Second World War. More than 8, 000 of the type were produced in eleven marks

Background image1941 Collection: Lambeth and Kennington area of London - April 1941. Picture shows The Old

Lambeth and Kennington area of London - April 1941. Picture shows The Old Tennants Hostel on the left. Possibly Newburn Street but this is not confirmed

Background image1941 Collection: Clearance of an unexploded bomb in Hull during the Second World War

Clearance of an unexploded bomb in Hull during the Second World War. One of many dropped by the Luftwaffe on the city of Hull over three nights in May 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Members of a Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad pose for the camera after

Members of a Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad pose for the camera after successfully defusing a 500KG bomb in Craven Street, Hull

Background image1941 Collection: Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad defusing a 500KG bomb in Craven Street, Hull

Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad defusing a 500KG bomb in Craven Street, Hull. One of many dropped by the Luftwaffe on the city of Hull over three nights in May 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Successful removal of an unexploded bomb in Hull, North England after the Second World

Successful removal of an unexploded bomb in Hull, North England after the Second World War. Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal pose with the weapon. Circa 1941

Background image1941 Collection: The Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman James Hellyer - {pictured right}

The Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman James Hellyer - {pictured right}) drawing his Points ration book at the City Hall, Cardiff

Background image1941 Collection: The occupation of Palmyra (Syria). Troops from a Bren gun-carrier searching the ruins of

The occupation of Palmyra (Syria). Troops from a Bren gun-carrier searching the ruins of the old Roman colonnade. Circa 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Loading a torpedo onto a Beaufort bomber at a Coastal Command station in Scotland

Loading a torpedo onto a Beaufort bomber at a Coastal Command station in Scotland. May 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Removing a 1 ton bomb from Brixton Hill in South London after an air raid during

Removing a 1 ton bomb from Brixton Hill in South London after an air raid during the Second World war. Circa 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Burnt out shops in Spiceal Street, Birmingham following a heavy air raid on the city

Burnt out shops in Spiceal Street, Birmingham following a heavy air raid on the city 10th April 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Bound for the country - South Shields Children who are to live in the country under

Bound for the country - South Shields Children who are to live in the country under the boroughs latest evacuation scheme pictured in happy mood while waiting to leave by train to-day. 7th July 1941

Background image1941 Collection: The Winged Boot - the badge of the Late Arrivals Club, Which is an exclusive body of R. A

The Winged Boot - the badge of the Late Arrivals Club, Which is an exclusive body of R. A
The Winged Boot - the badge of the Late Arrivals Club, Which is an exclusive body of R.A.F. pilots or members of crews who have had to abandon their aircraft either in the air or on the ground as a

Background image1941 Collection: Mill Road Infirmary, Liverpool, after it is bombed in World War Two

Mill Road Infirmary, Liverpool, after it is bombed in World War Two. The maternity ward in Mill Road Hospital, Liverpool, took a devastating direct hit on 3 May, 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Salford Royal Hospital, after an air raid during The Manchester Blitz of World War Two

Salford Royal Hospital, after an air raid during The Manchester Blitz of World War Two. In June 1941 German bombs damaged the original Salford Royal Hospital on Chapel Street at the junction with

Background image1941 Collection: Scrattons Farm Estate, Ripple Road, Barking, Essex, after it was damaged in a World War

Scrattons Farm Estate, Ripple Road, Barking, Essex, after it was damaged in a World War Two air raid. The Smith sisters lived at this house

Background image1941 Collection: Newbridge Road, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz

Newbridge Road, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz. Firefighters at the scene of a horrendous bombing raid The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city

Background image1941 Collection: De La Pole Avenue in Hull, Yorkshire, during the blitz of World War Two

De La Pole Avenue in Hull, Yorkshire, during the blitz of World War Two. The emergency services search the rubble and crater lift by the bomb dropped by The Luftwaffe

Background image1941 Collection: Fountain Road in Hull, Yorkshire, during the blitz of World War Two

Fountain Road in Hull, Yorkshire, during the blitz of World War Two. The emergency services, local people and the army search the rubble and crater lift by the bomb dropped by The Luftwaffe

Background image1941 Collection: Bomb-shattered homes in Grange Street, Hull. Circa 1941

Bomb-shattered homes in Grange Street, Hull. Circa 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Wreckage of SS Malakand, a cargo liner which was loaded with munitions at the Huskisson

Wreckage of SS Malakand, a cargo liner which was loaded with munitions at the Huskisson Dock in Liverpool, England, and on the evening of 3rd May 1941 during a heavy German air raid

Background image1941 Collection: The remains of an ammunition truck struck by a bomb in the goods yard of Bridlington

The remains of an ammunition truck struck by a bomb in the goods yard of Bridlington Station 11th July 1940

Background image1941 Collection: WW2 Air Raids Ilford Essex East London WW2 Bomb damage in Ilford East London after

WW2 Air Raids Ilford Essex East London WW2 Bomb damage in Ilford East London after an air raid is looked over by emergency service as they look for survivors amongst the rubble of collapsed

Background image1941 Collection: Women Wrestling in 1941

Women Wrestling in 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Members of the public inspect a crater in Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London

Members of the public inspect a crater in Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London, following a daylight raid. February 16th 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Damage to Ethelburga Street School following a daylight raid on Battersea, London

Damage to Ethelburga Street School following a daylight raid on Battersea, London. February 16th 1941

Background image1941 Collection: East End greengrocer doing his best to remain open for his customers despite

East End greengrocer doing his best to remain open for his customers despite the inconvenience of the shop and his home being bombed by the Luftwaffe during the air raids on London in the Second

Background image1941 Collection: Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to

Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark

Background image1941 Collection: Bomb damage to Plymouth following a tip an run raid by Luftwaffe fighter bomber aircraft

Bomb damage to Plymouth following a tip an run raid by Luftwaffe fighter bomber aircraft on the town. Circa April 8th 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Bomb damage to Telham Road and Vicarage Lane, East Ham, following several heavy air raids

Bomb damage to Telham Road and Vicarage Lane, East Ham, following several heavy air raids on the capital. Circa March 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Women of the ATS operating the height finder optics at an anti aircraft battery in

Women of the ATS operating the height finder optics at an anti aircraft battery in the West Midlands. 12 December 1941

Background image1941 Collection: Kitchen workers in the West of England Aeroplane Works. Chefs around a large tub

Kitchen workers in the West of England Aeroplane Works. Chefs around a large tub of Tomato Soup. 2, 400 meals a day are made for the workers

Background image1941 Collection: Russian cavalry on the attack. This picture taken when Russia had joined the Allies

Russian cavalry on the attack. This picture taken when Russia had joined the Allies in fighting Germany. After first having cooperated with Germany in invading Poland whilst remaining neutral in

Background image1941 Collection: Emperor Haile Selassie kissing the cross offered by the High Priest of Debra Marcos after

Emperor Haile Selassie kissing the cross offered by the High Priest of Debra Marcos after the Ethiopians had driven the Italians from the fort. 15th April 1941

Background image1941 Collection: The German battleship Bismarck burns on the horizon approximately 350 miles west of

The German battleship Bismarck burns on the horizon approximately 350 miles west of Brest, France in the Atlantic Ocean after being engaged by the British battleships King George V

Background image1941 Collection: Binnen Alster area showing the deployment of camouflage on the area

Binnen Alster area showing the deployment of camouflage on the area. The innermost of the two lakes in the heart of Hamburg - has been camouflaged by means of huge floating rafts to represent a

Background image1941 Collection: Cardiff, Wales, during The Blitz in World War Two. The Cardiff Blitz refers

Cardiff, Wales, during The Blitz in World War Two. The Cardiff Blitz refers to the bombing of Cardiff, Wales during World War II

Background image1941 Collection: Manchester, United Kingdom, pictures taken during The Blitz in World War Two

Manchester, United Kingdom, pictures taken during The Blitz in World War Two. Area unknown. Emergency services hosing down a fire in a street

Background image1941 Collection: The Finnish steamer Carolina Thorden

The Finnish steamer Carolina Thorden was bombed by Germans off the coast of Thorshavn, Faroe Islands. A Faroese rescue boat approaches the ship which displays neutral markings. May 1941

Background image1941 Collection: The Arab legion. Men of the Desert Patrol of the Arab Legion on the march through

The Arab legion. Men of the Desert Patrol of the Arab Legion on the march through the desert in Transjordania. In the background is a fort built in the thirteenth century

Background image1941 Collection: Mobile Canteen during World War Two. Liverpool, Merseyside

Mobile Canteen during World War Two. Liverpool, Merseyside. It is not known where this picture was taken, but the print stamp suggests Liverpool

Background image1941 Collection: The wreckage of a Junkers Ju 88 F1+BT Wk Nr 7188 of III / KG 76 at Wychbold

The wreckage of a Junkers Ju 88 F1+BT Wk Nr 7188 of III / KG 76 at Wychbold
The wreckage of a Junkers Ju 88 F1+BT Wk Nr 7188 of III/KG 76 at Wychbold. The aircraft was damaged by Sgt Jankowiak of 307 Squadron and also hit by anti aircraft guns in the Liverpool area

Background image1941 Collection: The remains of 281 and 283 Hales Lane, Smethwick after Heinkel He 111 1G+KM Wk Nr 1555 of

The remains of 281 and 283 Hales Lane, Smethwick after Heinkel He 111 1G+KM Wk Nr 1555 of 4./KG 27 was shot down by Defiant N3387 of 151 Squadron and crashed into the houses



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