Wales Collection (page 9)

British Lions v Rest of The World. Ringland about to hand off the flying Frenchman Esteve. 16th April 1986

King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and their daughter Princess Elizabeth, visit Cardiff, South Wales, after it was damaged in The Blitz of World War Two

British Lions return from their Tour to Australia and New Zealand. British Lion John Bevan wanted a quiet reception when he returned to the Rhondda after his triumphs in New Zealand - but swarms of

Bren gun carriers passing over a trench in which troops are taking cover during an army exercise on Caerphilly mountain, South Wales 1st April 1941

Picture shows the opening of a hostel in Cardiff for the Free French Seaman. Picture taken 14th August 1941

Mr Arthur Horner, (president) and other members of the South Wales Miners Federation Executive, with mobile canteens giving to the YMCA by the Federation. Picture date unknown

The Maori team that played Cardiff was given a civic welcome by the Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Alderman C H McCale). Seated are Mr Percy Bush (who played against New Zealand in 1905)

The Lady Nicholas YMCA hut for men of the services, built at Cardiff General Station was opened by Miss Nora Nicholas. A general view of the hut. Actual date unknown

Lieutenant DG Bruce, of Plasturton Gardens, Cardiff, Wales, is the first man home from The Far East Theatre of War. He arrived by boat last night. Picture taken 9th October 1945

Greek engineers place a wreath at the Welsh National War Memorial, Cardiff, in celebration of Greek Independence Day. Picture taken 25th March 1942

Evacuation to Wales. August 1940. Many thousands of people, along with vital institutions and priceless historical objects, were evacuated to Wales for safety in the Second World War

A damaged Albion motor car in South Wales following an attack by Nazi raiders. Circa 1941

Seamens Institute damaged by air raid in South Wales. January 1941

Wreckage following an air raid attack in South Wales. Circa 1941

A mobile advice and information unit, The Citizens Advice Bureau, for The National Council of Social Service, visits Cardiff. During this week, the van will visit South Wales and Monmouthshire

Sir John Anderson, the Lord Privy Seal, visits Cardiff, Wales, to see the citys Air Raid Precautions (ARP). He is pictured with the chief constable of Cardiff inspecting an emergency ambulance

World War Two. Wales. The hairdresser carries on with his business, though his window has been blown in by a bomb in the Welsh Village. Picture shows a hairdresser giving a customer a shave

A member of the Home Guard, training to keep guard of the West mountains during world War Two. He is climbing across an area called Devils Kitchen

Dancing for their "queen"children have been finding primroses
Dancing for their " queen" children have been finding primroses and daisies in the grounds of Castell Coch near Cardiff

Air Office Commander JT Babington presenting The Air Force Medal (AFM) to Pilot Officer Hrncir, a Czech polis at a South Wales station. Internet background on Officer Hrncir suggests the below

The fire services on standby in South Wales, possibly Cardiff during The Second World War. Cardiff, Swansea were hit badly in the World War Two, due to their locations near ports, oil

Letter to the Barry Local Defence Volunteer Force. 26th June 1940

Robin Friday, Cardiff Citys controversial striker from the seen here after leaving the Royal Hotel, Cardiff after appearing before the Welsh F.A. disciplinary meeting. 15th April 1977

Home Guard from North Glamorgan had a realistic test of modern warfare in an exercise held in the Merthyr area recently. Our camera man ran into the enemy column seen here moving into the attack

Cardiff City inside forward, Robin Friday beats Burnley striker Paul Fletcher in the air 30th April 1977

Armoured vehicles of the local Home Guard are flung across the High Street of a un-named South Wales village as a temporary road block. Circa 1942

A regiment from Wales during training in World War Two. It is not clear what regiment this is, but its worth noting that two of the main Welsh regiments in World War Two were The Royal Welsh

Robin Friday, Cardiff Citys new striker finds himself in the ideal position to get his head to the ball, during their game against Charlton. 22nd January 1977

Officers and N. C. O.s of a West Wales battalion of the Home Guard pose for the camera
Officers and N.C.O.s of a West Wales battalion of the Home Guard pose for the camera. Circa 1942

The Mayor of Swansea, (Councillor Tom James) handing out tea to The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) men from the mobile canteen donated to Swansea from The Canadian Teachers Association

Picture shows The Magdalene Vinnen, ship docked in Wales. Little information is available. The ship, The Magdalene Vinnen

Houses in South Wales after a Nazi bombing raid. October 1940

Cardiffs new striker Robin Friday (right), trains with new team mates Ron Healy (left), and Paul Went 6th January 1977

Householders salvaging good from a bombed area in South Wales. Circa 1941

Members of the Civil Defence Services seen here salvaging goods and food from the bombed area of Rogerstone, Wales. Circa 1941

Repatriation at Liverpool Docks. The war is over and troops, ships, and warfare returning to The United Kingdom. The people of Liverpool are pictured at The Docks

Damage in a Welsh rural district when a bomb dropped on a stable. Circa 1941

A woman and children standing amongst the rubble outside a building in South Wales following an attack by Nazi raiders. Circa 1941

Bomb damage to back premises on the outskirts of a South Wales town. In the corner on the left is a wrecked motor car. Circa 1941

Corner of a house damaged by a bomb dropped in a South Wales town. Circa 1941

A shelter in a South Wales area where a child was killed and two other persons injured. Circa 1941

Despatch rider Bill Jenkins before his ride of terror through the streets of Swansea. Circa 1941

All that remains of a German bomber brought down in a Welsh town. Circa 1941

A damaged house in South Wales following an attack by Nazi raiders. Circa 1941

Blown across her room, when a bomb exploded in a Welsh village, this woman escaped practically uninjured. Circa 1941

Salvaging amongst the wreckage of a dwelling which was damaged by Nazi raiders. Circa 1941

Nazi idea of military objectives - part of the remains of a childrens school in a Welsh town that was bombed. Circa 1941

Aerial view of an area of South Wales, showing targets for the Nazi raiders. Circa 1941

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