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Silhouettes Collection

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: The Royal Navys aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious seen here under construction at

The Royal Navys aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious seen here under construction at the Swan Hunter Shipbuilders yard on the Tyne at Wallsend. 13th December 1977

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: A man talking to a newspaper seller under the covered entrance to Leather Lane

A man talking to a newspaper seller under the covered entrance to Leather Lane, off Dale Street, Liverpool. 17th January 1950

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Scene at Princes Dock in Liverpool showing seamen unloading cargo from one of

Scene at Princes Dock in Liverpool showing seamen unloading cargo from one of the merchant vessels. In the background is the famous Liver Building on the Liverpool waterfront. December 1928

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Two men talking as they stand in princes Dock in Central Liverpool

Two men talking as they stand in princes Dock in Central Liverpool. Behind them is the famous Royal Liver Building. Circa 1966

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: The Great Fire of London. Personnel and turntable ladders at work on the city fire

The Great Fire of London. Personnel and turntable ladders at work on the city fire - they have a long night ahead of them. 30th December 1940

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Workmen on their way from the quayside pass through the arch at the head of the Castle

Workmen on their way from the quayside pass through the arch at the head of the Castle Garth steps - one of the oldest throughfares in Newcastle. 28th January 1959

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: London Skyline during World War Two with Saint Pauls in the background

London Skyline during World War Two with Saint Pauls in the background. 29th December 1940

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: A woman drinking out of a bottle

A woman drinking out of a bottle

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: London Skyline during World War Two December 1940 with Saint Pauls

London Skyline during World War Two December 1940 with Saint Pauls

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: A female plane spotter on the look out for enemy aircraft in the City during the Second

A female plane spotter on the look out for enemy aircraft in the City during the Second World War. 1st January 1941

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: The London Skyline during a blitz in WW2 London ablaze

The London Skyline during a blitz in WW2 London ablaze

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Swansea Airport. One of the planes of Morton Airways L. T

Swansea Airport. One of the planes of Morton Airways L. T
Swansea Airport. One of the planes of Morton Airways L.T.D is seen here under the stormy skies at Swansea Airport. 17th November 1964

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Swansea Bay. Naturalists dig up spartina grass which is threatening to reinvest

Swansea Bay. Naturalists dig up spartina grass which is threatening to reinvest Swansea Bay. 13th February 1972

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Children playing conkers, Cambridge, 1976

Children playing conkers, Cambridge, 1976

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Children playing Saffron Walden, Essex, October 1980

Children playing Saffron Walden, Essex, October 1980

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Children playing on The Common, Saffron Walden, Essex, 28th May 1985

Children playing on The Common, Saffron Walden, Essex, 28th May 1985

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Children playing Cambridge, Circa 1980

Children playing Cambridge, Circa 1980

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Ruins in Germany on the edge of the Roer river. 9th US Army. 26th February 1945

Ruins in Germany on the edge of the Roer river. 9th US Army. 26th February 1945

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

Simonswood, Kirkby, 31st December 1946

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Second World War, Second Great Fire of London. Fire after Fire

Second World War, Second Great Fire of London. Fire after Fire! It takes grit and determination to carry through the night, when scenes such as this confront personnel

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Operation Desert Shield, US Military forces at Dhahran Airbase, Saudi Arabia, August 1990

Operation Desert Shield, US Military forces at Dhahran Airbase, Saudi Arabia, August 1990

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: US Military forces at Dhahran Airbase, Saudi Arabia, August 1990

US Military forces at Dhahran Airbase, Saudi Arabia, August 1990. Operation Desert Shield, Military Airlift Command

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: The Great Fire of London. Firemen at work on the city fire - they have a long night

The Great Fire of London. Firemen at work on the city fire - they have a long night ahead of them. 30th December 1940

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: The Second Great Fire of London. Incendiary bombs fall on St Dunstan Church during

The Second Great Fire of London. Incendiary bombs fall on St Dunstan Church during the Luftwaffe raid on London 29th December 1940

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: World War Two. 'Eventide in Holland'. British Soldiers pause to light their

World War Two. "Eventide in Holland". British Soldiers pause to light their
World War Two. " Eventide in Holland". British Soldiers pause to light their cigarettes in a picturesque setting near Eindhoven. 1st October 1944

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Sunday 23rd July 1972. Our Picture Shows

Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Sunday 23rd July 1972. Our Picture Shows... two different kinds of sport meet face to face on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, energetic canoeists from the Lancashire

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Children in Cardiffs dockland spin-out those last blissful moments before its time

Children in Cardiffs dockland spin-out those last blissful moments before its time for bed. Cardiff, Wales. 1st October 1966

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: An exploding phosphorous round silhouettes a helmeted American soldier of the 28th

An exploding phosphorous round silhouettes a helmeted American soldier of the 28th Division in No Mans Land at Fismette 27th August 1918

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Firefighters of the Auxiliary Fire Service attend the scene of a blazing building near

Firefighters of the Auxiliary Fire Service attend the scene of a blazing building near Piccadillly, Central London, after high explosive bombs were dropped by the German Luftwaffe on a raid

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Ice yachting is the sport of sailing and racing iceboats

Ice yachting is the sport of sailing and racing iceboats, also called ice yachts In 1911 modern ice yachts were made of a single-piece backbone the entire length of the boat

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Liverpool Docks 1932. The amount of cargo passing through Liverpool docks grew

Liverpool Docks 1932. The amount of cargo passing through Liverpool docks grew rapidly at the start of the 20th century, partly driven by new facilities built by the railway companies that served

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: A luxury cruising vessel called 'Fair Lady'the first cruiser to be equipped

A luxury cruising vessel called "Fair Lady"the first cruiser to be equipped
A luxury cruising vessel called " Fair Lady" the first cruiser to be equipped for business conferences, cocktail, luncheon, and dinner parties

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Aberystwyth Harbour, Ceredigion, West Wales, 13th March 1967

Aberystwyth Harbour, Ceredigion, West Wales, 13th March 1967

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Firemen fighting fires at Britannia Row, Clerkenwell, London

Firemen fighting fires at Britannia Row, Clerkenwell, London. The air raid was part of the Luftwaffes Operation Steinbock, known in the UK as the " Little Blitz". 22nd March 1944

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Riding in the Black Mountains, Abergavenny. 27th March 1991

Riding in the Black Mountains, Abergavenny. 27th March 1991

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Ebbw Vale, Wales. Welsh steelworker makes his way home from the British Steelworks of

Ebbw Vale, Wales. Welsh steelworker makes his way home from the British Steelworks of Ebbw Vale, 11th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Comedian Spike Milligan at his home in Hertfordshire. 9th January 1979

Comedian Spike Milligan at his home in Hertfordshire. 9th January 1979

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Fog in Manchester turns day into night here is the scene at 1

Fog in Manchester turns day into night here is the scene at 1.30pm in Oxford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester. 17th November 1953

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Storm clouds over Liverpool Landing Stage, Merseyside, 23rd January 1962

Storm clouds over Liverpool Landing Stage, Merseyside, 23rd January 1962

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Swansea as dawn breaks after three night blitz attack by the Germans. August 1940

Swansea as dawn breaks after three night blitz attack by the Germans. August 1940

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: London by Night. View of motor cars parked outside Old Scotland Yard

London by Night. View of motor cars parked outside Old Scotland Yard, headquarters of the Metroplotian Police Department in Whitehall, London, 1948

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Soldier prepares early morning tea at Suvla Bay during the evacuation

Soldier prepares early morning tea at Suvla Bay during the evacuation. Circa December 1915

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: A couple in sit in a pair of deckchairs holding hands and looking at one another as they

A couple in sit in a pair of deckchairs holding hands and looking at one another as they enjoy the warm spring sunshine. 4th March 1979

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: The pouring rain did not deter these youngsters in Vauxhall Road from enjoying bonfire

The pouring rain did not deter these youngsters in Vauxhall Road from enjoying bonfire night. 5th November 1979

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Crowds gathered on Prestatyns Central Beach to watch firework display

Crowds gathered on Prestatyns Central Beach to watch firework display. 30th August 1973

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: A silhouette of four demolition workers perched high above Newgate Street

A silhouette of four demolition workers perched high above Newgate Street, Newcastle on 9th November 1965

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Sunset over Tower Bridge on the River Thames, London, 1966

Sunset over Tower Bridge on the River Thames, London, 1966

Background imageSilhouettes Collection: Interior view of Birmingham New Street station, 1927

Interior view of Birmingham New Street station, 1927



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