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East Midlands Collection

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Nottingham Goose Fair 1927

Nottingham Goose Fair 1927

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Returning evacuee children wave goodbye to Derby as their train moves out

Returning evacuee children wave goodbye to Derby as their train moves out, bound for London and their homes. 15th June 1945

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Chipmunk aircraft of the G. U. A.s (Glasgow University Air Squadron

Chipmunk aircraft of the G. U. A.s (Glasgow University Air Squadron
Chipmunk aircraft of the G.U.A.S (Glasgow University Air Squadron) at RAF Waddington 10th July 1952

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Cliff Yeomans of Ashbourne, West Hallam ploughing match. 15th September 1986

Cliff Yeomans of Ashbourne, West Hallam ploughing match. 15th September 1986

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Neighbours Mrs Moria Foster (left) and Mrs Phillis Tanner chat over the garden wall

Neighbours Mrs Moria Foster (left) and Mrs Phillis Tanner chat over the garden wall on the new housing estate built in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. 5th June 1963

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt

A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Lace curtains seen here being manufactured at an unknown Nottingham factory

Lace curtains seen here being manufactured at an unknown Nottingham factory. 14th March 1966

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, cutting out a leather shoe upper

A worker at the Mansfield shoe factory in Northampton, cutting out a leather shoe upper. 26th April 1956

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Boot factory of Messrs, Manfield and Sons, Ltd. Northampton. Making room. No

Boot factory of Messrs, Manfield and Sons, Ltd. Northampton. Making room. No. of hands - 147. Pulling over uppers. April 1930

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Sewing thread being manufactured at the Nottingham factory of Ws Godber

Sewing thread being manufactured at the Nottingham factory of Ws Godber. 30th August 1965

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: The Littlewoods store at Haymarket, Leicester 28th April 1980

The Littlewoods store at Haymarket, Leicester 28th April 1980

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: A gas mask for the use of people who breathe through a tracheal tube in the throat has

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

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: The last shift at Cotgrave Colliery, one of the last miners underground holds a Davy lamp

The last shift at Cotgrave Colliery, one of the last miners underground holds a Davy lamp. Circa 1992

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: 617 Squadron at RAF Scampton as they prepare to leave for Goose Bay in Canada

617 Squadron at RAF Scampton as they prepare to leave for Goose Bay in Canada. 31 August 1971

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Clearing snow off railway lines at Hartington, Derbyshire Peak District, England

Clearing snow off railway lines at Hartington, Derbyshire Peak District, England, during the harsh winter of 1947, using the recently developed Jet Engine

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Rolls Royce and Railway staff, carrying out trials with a jet engine to clear snow off

Rolls Royce and Railway staff, carrying out trials with a jet engine to clear snow off railway lines, Derbyshire Peak District, England, during the harsh winter of 1947

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: The newly completed Littlewoods store on the Humberstone Gate - Haymarket site in

The newly completed Littlewoods store on the Humberstone Gate - Haymarket site in Leicester City Centre 17th May 1967

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Newly opened shops on the Greengate Lane Estate, Birstall, Leicester. 13th August 1960

Newly opened shops on the Greengate Lane Estate, Birstall, Leicester. 13th August 1960

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Father and son, Menino and Henry Rato of Greenhill Road, Leicester who are going to Goa

Father and son, Menino and Henry Rato of Greenhill Road, Leicester who are going to Goa, India, by car. 22nd January 1976

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Air Raid Shelter signs seen here in Derby. Circa October 1939

Air Raid Shelter signs seen here in Derby. Circa October 1939

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Auxiliary fire service unit in action during the A. R. P. exercises at Derby 15th May 1939

Auxiliary fire service unit in action during the A. R. P. exercises at Derby 15th May 1939
Auxiliary fire service unit in action during the A.R.P. exercises at Derby 15th May 1939

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Barrage balloons a new addition to the Derby skyline. 15th October 1939

Barrage balloons a new addition to the Derby skyline. 15th October 1939 Taken from the roof of the Derby Evening Telegraph, Northcliffe House

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: A peep inside the dug-out air raid shelter at Borrowash 15th October 1939

A peep inside the dug-out air raid shelter at Borrowash 15th October 1939

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Specialist removing blue asbestos from two vintage steam train - Midland Railway Trust at

Specialist removing blue asbestos from two vintage steam train - Midland Railway Trust at Butterley. 15th September 1988

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Eddie Appleyard with Bonny & Prince at the West Hallam Ploughing match. 15th October 1989

Eddie Appleyard with Bonny & Prince at the West Hallam Ploughing match. 15th October 1989

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Brailsford ploughing match 15th October 1963

Brailsford ploughing match 15th October 1963

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Two horses ploughing seen side by side at the annual ploughing match at West Hallam

Two horses ploughing seen side by side at the annual ploughing match at West Hallam - District ploughing, hedgecutting competition, Weston Hall, Weston-on-Trent. 15th October 1989

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Ploughmans Lunch West Hallam ploughing match - Gerald Taylor farmer 15th

Ploughmans Lunch West Hallam ploughing match - Gerald Taylor farmer 15th June 1950

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Greyhound Stadium Vernon Street, Derby just before the last meeting was held

Greyhound Stadium Vernon Street, Derby just before the last meeting was held. 7th December 1988

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: British Midland New Uniform revealed at East Midland Airport. 15th November 1988

British Midland New Uniform revealed at East Midland Airport. 15th November 1988

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: West Hallam ploughing match 15th June 1950 - David Neal for Hinkley

West Hallam ploughing match 15th June 1950 - David Neal for Hinkley

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Lord Lothian starts the a Medieval football game played annually on Shrove Tuesday

Lord Lothian starts the a Medieval football game played annually on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in the town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire The Ashbourne game also known as " hugball" has

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Brailsford ploughing match 15th October 1981

Brailsford ploughing match 15th October 1981

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Prince Philip, in the control of East Midlands Airport during a visit to the East

Prince Philip, in the control of East Midlands Airport during a visit to the East Midlands. 15th June 1990

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: West Hallam ploughing match - Mr Gerald Taylor of Gotham Nottingham 2nd in the Ploughing

West Hallam ploughing match - Mr Gerald Taylor of Gotham Nottingham 2nd in the Ploughing contest. Ron Temple leads the horses 15th October 1981

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: West Hallam ploughing match the only woman in ploughing competition Ann Sale of Draycolt

West Hallam ploughing match the only woman in ploughing competition Ann Sale of Draycolt in the clay 15th October 1981

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: The last shift at Cotgrave Colliery, returns to the surface. Circa 1992

The last shift at Cotgrave Colliery, returns to the surface. Circa 1992

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: A miner below ground at Cotgrave Colliery for the final shift before the mine is closed

A miner below ground at Cotgrave Colliery for the final shift before the mine is closed. Circa 1992

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Lincoln City Football Club manager Graham Taylor seen here talking to the children of

Lincoln City Football Club manager Graham Taylor seen here talking to the children of Branston School whilst on a visit to Sincil Bank. 17th September 1975

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Customers at the checkout counter of the Nottingham Co-Op supermarket. 1st May 1963

Customers at the checkout counter of the Nottingham Co-Op supermarket. 1st May 1963

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: A Blue Steel missile at RAF Waddington The UKs nuclear deterrent seen here being

A Blue Steel missile at RAF Waddington The UKs nuclear deterrent seen here being loaded aboard a RAF Avro Vulcan. 14 February 1963

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: The City of Lincoln Lancaster (which now forms part of the Battle of Britain Memorial

The City of Lincoln Lancaster (which now forms part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight), closely followed by XL 317 Vulcan flying over Lincoln, with Lincoln Cathedral clearly visible

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: The shops on Allandale Road, Leicester. 30th June 1961

The shops on Allandale Road, Leicester. 30th June 1961

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Leicester, Gallowtree Gate is now closed to traffic except for buses and van loading

Leicester, Gallowtree Gate is now closed to traffic except for buses and van loading and unloading, a policeman at the sin bin stops a car driver approaching from Granby Street to tell him he cannot

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Leicester city centre, Gallowtree Gate from Horsefair Street looking towards the clock

Leicester city centre, Gallowtree Gate from Horsefair Street looking towards the clock tower. 16th April 1949

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Taking a rest during their eep Leicester Tidywalkabout, the Lord Mayor

Taking a rest during their eep Leicester Tidywalkabout, the Lord Mayor, Mrs Irene Pollard, and the Lady Mayoress her daughter, Mrs Susan Cufflin

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Pigeons in danger of a slip up. A bid to clean up part of Leicester around the Lloyds

Pigeons in danger of a slip up. A bid to clean up part of Leicester around the Lloyds Bank Building in the High Street, Leicester

Background imageEast Midlands Collection: Policeman on point duty at Gallowtree Gate, Leicester 25th October 1971

Policeman on point duty at Gallowtree Gate, Leicester 25th October 1971



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