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Britain Collection (#3)

Background imageBritain Collection: Trafalgar Square, cira 1935

Trafalgar Square, cira 1935

Background imageBritain Collection: Making sandbags in the shelter - Women are making and men filling sandbags in

Making sandbags in the shelter - Women are making and men filling sandbags in the basement of the India building in the city. The basement of this building is to be an official shelter

Background imageBritain Collection: Royal visit to Salford - King George VI & Queen Elizabeth talking to a group warden in

Royal visit to Salford - King George VI & Queen Elizabeth talking to a group warden in Salford. Feb 1941

Background imageBritain Collection: From the roof of Durham Cathedral, a view of the city with the majestic castle in

From the roof of Durham Cathedral, a view of the city with the majestic castle in the foreground. 2nd June 1937

Background imageBritain Collection: A special series of photographs taken to illustrate the preparedness of the Home Guards

A special series of photographs taken to illustrate the preparedness of the Home Guards. They were all taken in the Dover and Folkestone area

Background imageBritain Collection: An unusual view of Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle, from one of the towers

An unusual view of Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle, from one of the towers. Pictured, the bridge before it was widened to meet the needs of present day traffic. 6th December 1930

Background imageBritain Collection: Building one of the shelters at the childrens playground, Pownall Square, Pall Mall

Building one of the shelters at the childrens playground, Pownall Square, Pall Mall, Liverpool. 4th March 1939

Background imageBritain Collection: General view of the Kings Dock, Swansea, Wales. 8th April 1937

General view of the Kings Dock, Swansea, Wales. 8th April 1937

Background imageBritain Collection: Women of Runswick Bay in Yorkshire, all pulling together on the rope to launch

Women of Runswick Bay in Yorkshire, all pulling together on the rope to launch the lifeboat. 13th March 1940

Background imageBritain Collection: Lifeboatmen of Sheringham, Norfolk stand by during operational flights over the North Sea

Lifeboatmen of Sheringham, Norfolk stand by during operational flights over the North Sea to rescue airmen who may have dropped into the sea on their way out to or returning from missions abroad

Background imageBritain Collection: War Prisoners, Italians at the gate of a house in Woodhall Gate, Pinner Wood Estate

War Prisoners, Italians at the gate of a house in Woodhall Gate, Pinner Wood Estate, Pinner, Greater London. 1st October 1944

Background imageBritain Collection: A woman trying out a stream lined lawn mower which can be driven by petrol or electric

A woman trying out a stream lined lawn mower which can be driven by petrol or electric motor at the Britain Can Make It exhibition in London August 1946

Background imageBritain Collection: Aerial view of Liverpool Docks, Merseyside. 17th August 1980

Aerial view of Liverpool Docks, Merseyside. 17th August 1980
Aerial view of Liverpool Docks, Merseyside.17th August 1980

Background imageBritain Collection: National Heart Hospital in Marylebone, London. Pictured Saturday 4th May 1968

National Heart Hospital in Marylebone, London. Pictured Saturday 4th May 1968. Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried out (3rd May)

Background imageBritain Collection: Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried out by a team of 18 doctors

Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried out by a team of 18 doctors and nurses at the National Heart Hospital in Marylebone, London. Friday 3rd May 1968

Background imageBritain Collection: Members of Heart Transplant Team are interviewed at BBC Studios Line Grove, London

Members of Heart Transplant Team are interviewed at BBC Studios Line Grove, London, Sunday 5th May 1968. Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried out (3rd May)

Background imageBritain Collection: News press conference after Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried

News press conference after Britains first heart transplant was successfully carried out (3rd May) by a team of 18 doctors and nurses at the National Heart Hospital in Marylebone, London

Background imageBritain Collection: A young boy jumps for joy whilst looking at a modern water feature at the Festival of

A young boy jumps for joy whilst looking at a modern water feature at the Festival of Britain, South Bank. The fountain was designed by Richard Huws. 28th may 1951

Background imageBritain Collection: Crowded beach at Margate with holiday makers enjoying the sun. 4th August 1964

Crowded beach at Margate with holiday makers enjoying the sun. 4th August 1964

Background imageBritain Collection: The 400 year old antique Royal Oak Inn, nestling under the rustic shadow of the village

The 400 year old antique Royal Oak Inn, nestling under the rustic shadow of the village church in Pillaton, was the place of parade for the last " Fallin of the Pillaton G Platoon" Number 2

Background imageBritain Collection: A land army girl in Sussex sitting on top of her Hitler snowman during the Second World

A land army girl in Sussex sitting on top of her Hitler snowman during the Second World War. 14th January 1942

Background imageBritain Collection: Village milkman George Wake doing his daily rounds in the Yorkshire Dales with his four

Village milkman George Wake doing his daily rounds in the Yorkshire Dales with his four and a half gallon milk can strapped to his back. 8th August 1944

Background imageBritain Collection: Summer scenes at Margate. Toby the spaniel enjoying the weather. 4th August 1964

Summer scenes at Margate. Toby the spaniel enjoying the weather. 4th August 1964

Background imageBritain Collection: Aerial view of Henley Regatta 1928

Aerial view of Henley Regatta 1928. Rough scans for evaluation purposes only. watscan - - 18/08/2010

Background imageBritain Collection: Children being evacuated from London July 1944. Children boarding train get help

Children being evacuated from London July 1944. Children boarding train get help from policemen to carry their heavy baggage

Background imageBritain Collection: A crowd of children cool off in one of the fountains in Trafalgar Square during

A crowd of children cool off in one of the fountains in Trafalgar Square during the Whitsun holiday St Martins in the Field Childhood Sitting on fountain Trousers rolled up Summer Cooling Off

Background imageBritain Collection: Aerial view of Whipsnade Park Zoo. Circa 1930

Aerial view of Whipsnade Park Zoo. Circa 1930. Rough scans for evaluation purposes only. watscan - - 18/08/2010

Background imageBritain Collection: Mother and daughter Captain and crew of a Canal Boat near Kings Langley between London

Mother and daughter Captain and crew of a Canal Boat near Kings Langley between London and Birmingham on the Grand Union Canal during the Second World War. 17th March 1944

Background imageBritain Collection: Home Guard volunteers run through a training exercise in the Suffolk village of

Home Guard volunteers run through a training exercise in the Suffolk village of Thorpeness as residents look on during the Second World War. 16th May 1943

Background imageBritain Collection: Preparations are made to shore up the arches of Waterloo Bridge prior to the commencement

Preparations are made to shore up the arches of Waterloo Bridge prior to the commencement of demolition. May 1934

Background imageBritain Collection: Crowds await the arrival of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at St Peter Port in Guernsey

Crowds await the arrival of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at St Peter Port in Guernsey on her royal visit to the Channel Islands with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 29th July 1957

Background imageBritain Collection: A view of the harbour in Rozel on the island of Jersey, Channel Islands

A view of the harbour in Rozel on the island of Jersey, Channel Islands. September 1965

Background imageBritain Collection: A view of Gorey Harbour on the island of Jersey, Channel Islands

A view of Gorey Harbour on the island of Jersey, Channel Islands, with Mont Orgueil in the background. September 1965

Background imageBritain Collection: A view of Rue Berthelot in St Peter Port on the island of Guernsey, Channel Islands

A view of Rue Berthelot in St Peter Port on the island of Guernsey, Channel Islands. September 1965

Background imageBritain Collection: A view of Moulin Huet Bay and Jerbourg Point on the island of Guernsey, Channel Islands

A view of Moulin Huet Bay and Jerbourg Point on the island of Guernsey, Channel Islands. September 1965

Background imageBritain Collection: The annual Battle of Flowers carnival held on the Channel Island of Jersey

The annual Battle of Flowers carnival held on the Channel Island of Jersey. Horses made of plants on display. 5th August 1958

Background imageBritain Collection: Proposed site for Altar for Mass at Heaton Park, ahead of Pope John Paul II visit next

Proposed site for Altar for Mass at Heaton Park, ahead of Pope John Paul II visit next May (1982), pictured 11th September 1981

Background imageBritain Collection: General view of podium during Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester

General view of podium during Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982

Background imageBritain Collection: Congregation at Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982

Congregation at Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982. PAP TWO WE LOVE YOU + THE SKATES

Background imageBritain Collection: Platinum medal showing Manchesters Hidden Gem Church

Platinum medal showing Manchesters Hidden Gem Church, will be presented to Pope John Paul II during his visit to Manchester on 31st May 1982, pictured 18th May 1982

Background imageBritain Collection: Pope John Paul II at Chaplain to Nazareth House ahead of Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester

Pope John Paul II at Chaplain to Nazareth House ahead of Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982. Residents and Staff listen as the Pope give them his blessing

Background imageBritain Collection: Photo-call to unveil Model of Podium & Accommodation to be used by Pope John Paul II for

Photo-call to unveil Model of Podium & Accommodation to be used by Pope John Paul II for Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester on Monday 31st May 1982, pictured 12th February 1982

Background imageBritain Collection: Pope John Paul II mets the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom

Pope John Paul II mets the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom, Sir Immanuel Jakobovits at the Convent of the Poor Sisters of Nazareth in Manchester ahead of Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester

Background imageBritain Collection: Attentive audience listen to Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester

Attentive audience listen to Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982

Background imageBritain Collection: Pope John Paul II accompanied by Bishop, blesses congregation at Mass, Heaton Park

Pope John Paul II accompanied by Bishop, blesses congregation at Mass, Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982

Background imageBritain Collection: Police dog handler checks specially built enclosure to house vast crowd ahead of Pope

Police dog handler checks specially built enclosure to house vast crowd ahead of Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester on Monday 31st May 1982, pictured 12th May 1982

Background imageBritain Collection: Pope John Paul II reads his address from podium during Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester

Pope John Paul II reads his address from podium during Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982

Background imageBritain Collection: Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982

Pope John Paul II Mass at Heaton Park, Manchester, Monday 31st May 1982



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