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1946 Collection (#2)

Background image1946 Collection: Picture shows a German mine, beyond burnt up and destroyed at Orford Ness on The Suffolk

Picture shows a German mine, beyond burnt up and destroyed at Orford Ness on The Suffolk Coast. The burnt out shell of the iron casing of a German mine after the 700lbs of Hexanite has been burned up

Background image1946 Collection: In Bandung Flying Officer L. Sowden, of Cirencester, (left

In Bandung Flying Officer L. Sowden, of Cirencester, (left) helps a Dutch refugee into an R.A.F. aircraft which will take him to Batavia. Circa January 1946

Background image1946 Collection: The ministry of pensions hospital at Stoke Manderville Hospital. Buckinghamshire

The ministry of pensions hospital at Stoke Manderville Hospital. Buckinghamshire. Dr Ludwig Guttman, a nuro surgical and spinal injuries specialist (not pictured)

Background image1946 Collection: Soldiers and civilians attend a church service in Cockfosters, North London / Hertfordshire

Soldiers and civilians attend a church service in Cockfosters, North London / Hertfordshire
Soldiers and civilians attend a church service in Cockfosters, North London/Hertfordshire, after the war. Picture taken 4th August 1946

Background image1946 Collection: A Surrey hospitals former casualty ward has been made into a well lighted workshop

A Surrey hospitals former casualty ward has been made into a well lighted workshop where disabled soldiers are restoring their wage earning confidence

Background image1946 Collection: Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital

Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. In cases of paralysed men under Dr Ludwig Guttman

Background image1946 Collection: Choir and musicians composed of war-maimed men at EMS hospital, Stoke Mandeville

Choir and musicians composed of war-maimed men at EMS hospital, Stoke Mandeville. This is part of the treatment to help these men take their places in normal life again after long periods in bed

Background image1946 Collection: Wounded soldiers go on a river outing, organised by a factory

Wounded soldiers go on a river outing, organised by a factory. Toothless Taffy (right) raises a smile. Picture taken 13th May 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Making dug outs in Shepherds Bush, West London. Picture taken 5th March 1946

Making dug outs in Shepherds Bush, West London. Picture taken 5th March 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Lady Torrington, popular with the lads and lassies who frequent the canteen run by The

Lady Torrington, popular with the lads and lassies who frequent the canteen run by The Catholic Womens League in Bicester, Oxfordshire. She is pictured serving tea and a bun to the customers

Background image1946 Collection: British Military Policemen search an Indonesian cart. Onlookers are Indian Military

British Military Policemen search an Indonesian cart. Onlookers are Indian Military Police on traffic control duty. Circa 22nd January 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Picture shows how demobbed girls can choose an inter changeable colourful

Picture shows how demobbed girls can choose an inter changeable colourful and serviceable wardrobe without exceeding the £ 12.10.0 allowed to them. 12 pounds and 10 shillings

Background image1946 Collection: A memorial to the British Commonwealth forces who gave their lives in the Dutch East

A memorial to the British Commonwealth forces who gave their lives in the Dutch East Indies. Batavia, Indonesia. 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Nigerian soldiers shaving without the use of soap and water

Nigerian soldiers shaving without the use of soap and water, in Kensington Gardens Victory Camp, London, prior to joining the World War Two Victory Parade. Picture taken 24th May 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Kneller Hall, Whitton, near Twickenham, Middlesex during World War Two

Kneller Hall, Whitton, near Twickenham, Middlesex during World War Two. During the Second World War the site was briefly the headquarters of the Commander-in-Chief

Background image1946 Collection: World War Two victory march preparations. The actual march took place in London

World War Two victory march preparations. The actual march took place in London on 8th June 1946 Picture taken 5th June 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Victory March preparations. June 1946 The Seargant Major of the East African Rifles

Victory March preparations. June 1946 The Seargant Major of the East African Rifles presses his trousers in Hyde Park, London. The actual march will take place on 8th June 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Young soldiers leaving Dover in Kent, to replace older soldiers who are due to be

Young soldiers leaving Dover in Kent, to replace older soldiers who are due to be demobbed. Picture taken 24th February 1946

Background image1946 Collection: The pipe band of the 8th punjab regiments on the deck of the RMS Mauritania

The pipe band of the 8th punjab regiments on the deck of the RMS Mauritania. Picture taken 23rd May 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Downing Street, Whitehall, London, SW1. Ten months after the end of World War Two

Downing Street, Whitehall, London, SW1. Ten months after the end of World War Two in Europe. Picture taken 5th March 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Allied police patrol the black market area of Vienna. The police patrol

Allied police patrol the black market area of Vienna. The police patrol, consisting of one military policeman from each of the four Allied Armies and an Austrian civil policeman. January 24, 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Simonswood, Kirkby, 31st December 1946

Simonswood, Kirkby, 31st December 1946

Background image1946 Collection: The Welch contingent of Army men who took part in the Victory Parade in London

The Welch contingent of Army men who took part in the Victory Parade in London, marching through the streets of Cardiff on their way to the G.W.R Staton. 8th June 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Tank landing craft number 352 - whose crew complain that they have ben victimised because

Tank landing craft number 352 - whose crew complain that they have ben victimised because they made statements to the press regarding alleged sky larking parties given to Wrens by officers

Background image1946 Collection: View of Bomb damage in Hull following the air raids of May 1941

View of Bomb damage in Hull following the air raids of May 1941. Construction of Trinity House Rest Homes in Anlaby Road, taken in 1946, five years before their official opening in 1951

Background image1946 Collection: The remains of Hammonds department store, Hull, after the Hull Blitz. 28th November 1946

The remains of Hammonds department store, Hull, after the Hull Blitz. 28th November 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Bomb-damaged Albion Street Congregational Church, Hull. Circa 1946

Bomb-damaged Albion Street Congregational Church, Hull. Circa 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Scenes in Hull, the most severely damaged British city or town during the Second World

Scenes in Hull, the most severely damaged British city or town during the Second World War, with 95 percent of houses damaged

Background image1946 Collection: Sir Winston Churchill with Duchess of Marlborough at a play in London theatre - June 1946

Sir Winston Churchill with Duchess of Marlborough at a play in London theatre - June 1946

Background image1946 Collection: derby nostalgia Derby County players Chick Musson and Bert Mozley

derby nostalgia Derby County players Chick Musson and Bert Mozley (from 1946 FA cup-winning team) present prizes at a Qualcast sports day event

Background image1946 Collection: At the Lyons Nippy School at Oxford Street Corner House

At the Lyons Nippy School at Oxford Street Corner House, girls are taught how to become efficient waitresses. This Nippy is showing potential candidates just how they should look

Background image1946 Collection: Mohammed Ali Jinnah - President of the Moslim League speaking into the microphone on his

Mohammed Ali Jinnah - President of the Moslim League speaking into the microphone on his arrival at London Airport December 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Mohammed Ali Jinnah President of the Moslim League and Lord Wavell, 1946

Mohammed Ali Jinnah President of the Moslim League and Lord Wavell, 1946. Daily Mirror

Background image1946 Collection: Land Army girl shearing sheep at Manor Pragwell, Buckinghamshire 1946

Land Army girl shearing sheep at Manor Pragwell, Buckinghamshire 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Members of the Women Land Army (WLA) at work using mechanical milkers for the cows on a

Members of the Women Land Army (WLA) at work using mechanical milkers for the cows on a farm in Hertfordshire, England after the Second World War. Circa June 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Members of the Women Land Army (WLA) at work on a farm in Hertfordshire

Members of the Women Land Army (WLA) at work on a farm in Hertfordshire, England after the Second World War. Circa June 1946

Background image1946 Collection: 'Britain Can Make It'exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

"Britain Can Make It"exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
" Britain Can Make It" exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. 1946

Background image1946 Collection: The audience of a performance of the Pirates of Penzance make their way to

The audience of a performance of the Pirates of Penzance make their way to the performance area in the caves in the cliffs above the Sussex seaside town of Hastings. 16th October 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Performance of the Pirates of Penzance in the caves in the cliffs above the Sussex

Performance of the Pirates of Penzance in the caves in the cliffs above the Sussex seaside town of Hastings. 16th October 1946

Background image1946 Collection: The audience of a performance of the Pirates of Penzance in the caves in the cliffs above

The audience of a performance of the Pirates of Penzance in the caves in the cliffs above the Sussex seaside town of Hastings enjoying dance after the performance. 16th October 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Boothferry Park construction, football ground, Hull

Boothferry Park construction, football ground, Hull

Background image1946 Collection: Middlesbrough team 1946 - 47 season, which including George Hardwick

Middlesbrough team 1946 - 47 season, which including George Hardwick, Wilf Mannion and Harold Stepherdson. Circa August 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Vera Lynn shows off her recently born daughter Virginia

Vera Lynn shows off her recently born daughter Virginia. Picture taken circa 27th May 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Everton and Wales international footballer Thomas George Jones. Circa 1946

Everton and Wales international footballer Thomas George Jones. Circa 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Aerial view of King George Dock, Hull Circa 1946

Aerial view of King George Dock, Hull Circa 1946

Background image1946 Collection: A year on from the end of the war and the city of Hull still bares the scars of the 800

A year on from the end of the war and the city of Hull still bares the scars of the 800 air raids on the city, as seen here at the junction of Albion Street and Prospect Street. 8th May 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Hoverfly is the appropriate name given by the RAF to the Sikorsky R-4 helicopter

Hoverfly is the appropriate name given by the RAF to the Sikorsky R-4 helicopter, seen here being demonstrated to the general public. 16th October 1946

Background image1946 Collection: Dutch children dancing on College Green in traditional dress in the mid 1940

Dutch children dancing on College Green in traditional dress in the mid 1940s 1st June 1946



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