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Evacuees during World War Two. 3rd September 1939
A church service in the bombed out remains of Norwich Cathedral. Norwich was bombed as part of the Baedeker Raids against historic and beautiful cities such as Bath
Child refugees washing in Salisbury Cathedral during the Second World War. 25th November 1940
Vera Lynn and her husband Harry Lewis on their Sussex farm. March 1945
George Formby and his wife Beryl are seen with Queen Mary. Circa 1940
George Formby taking part in variety entertainment at Aldwych tube station. November 1940
Reckitt & Colman, Hull. July 1941
Evacuation at East Ham Station, London. 3rd September 1939
Owing to the ban around the coast, Sea Cadets cannot now attend their usual camps, which are held every year, by the sea. These Cadets have made their camp on a river island at Thames Ditton
Young girls form Crescent school take part in a procession in their new roles as members of the Womens Land Army during the First World War. 26th May 1918
The deserted villages of the South Devon coast are battle scarred and shattered after the area had been used as a battle field by American forces in extensive invasion training
White squares being painted on curb stone edges along the main Birmingham Coventry Road. Birmingham, Midlands, England Britain declared war on Germany on 3rd September 1939 Picture taken 3rd
Newcastle school children arriving at the Archbold Hall, Wooler, Northumberland, for their first meal, after having been evacuated from the city. 2nd September 1939
Babies born at the Gravesend and North Kent Hospital are only allowed to receive their fathers as visitors! This rule has been made as a precaution against possible infection being brought in by
Features - Stella Rutter who has written a book about her memories of the preparations for D-Day. She is pictured in her home in Emsworth, Hampshire. Stella in a studio photo from Sept. 1939
The Football League War Cup tournament was held annually between 1939 and 1945 to fill the hole left in English Football by the cancellation of the FA Cup during the Second World War
World War Two - Evacuation of children This happy study of evacuees from Heaton, Newcastle, shows a school class setting out for a nature study in the woods " somewhere in Northumberland"
Physical training competition by London Fire Force. Opposing side man throws a ring; every time its " ringed, " a goal is scored
Headmaster of St Michaels Church School, Buckingham Palace Road, giving children last minute instructions for tomorrows evacuation. 3rd September 1939
School children and teenagers, some in their school uniforms, pictured cycling in a street in Hull, or the surrounding area, during World War Two. No information on the school or street exists
One hundred American nurses have arrived in England, and are staying in Charles Street, W.1, prior to being posted to American hospitals in England
Scenes in Paris, France during World War Two. September 1944
George Formby entertains 8th Army Troops in Italy. George Formby is pictured entertaining the troops, General Montgomery is seated in the front of his men. October 1943
The Queen chatting to Lady Atkinson and Miss P. Watson (Matron of the Hull Royal Infirmary) during her visit to Hull. 1st August 1941
Wrecked and capsized enemy merchant vessels line the quays in the harbour at Naples, Italy. October 1943
Under the rule of the Allied Military Government, Sicilian Carabinieri are regaining the respect of the populace which they once had in pre-facist days
Czech-Slovak soldier being introduced to his new baby. 1940
British soldiers keep themselves warm and have some food during a break in fighting, France. Circa 1944
Pupils of Walworth Central School, making their way across the Elephant and Castle on their way to their receiving station for the great evacuation. 6th September 1939
Evacuees during World War Two. 26th August 1939
Camouflage at work at a cinema in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. 9th October 1939
Attacking aircraft with a Bren gun somewhere in England. 30th September 1939
Members of the Women Land Army (WLA) giving a Jersey calf a brush down at Blackalls Farm in Cholsey, Berkshire at the end of the Second World War. June 1945
Members of the Women Land Army (WLA) sowing seeds by the old fashioned Fiddle method in the English countryside during the Second World War. Circa August 1941
More British assault troops land on the beaches of Normandy. British troops continue to land on the Beach-heads in France
Invasion craft. Picture taken during a recent exercise of craft and men taking part in the great assault. Picture shows vehicles disembarking from a Rhino Ferry
Germans, former "Herrenvolk", come over the crest of a hill with their handsGermans, former " Herrenvolk", come over the crest of a hill with their hands over their heads in surrender and are rounded up by American soldiers
A general view of a beach in France, three weeks after D-Day showing the constant flow of supplies being unloaded from the many cargo ships lying off shore. June 1944
Climbing out of an LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle Personnel) U.S Troops board an LCI (L) Landing Craft, Infantry during embarkation for the invasion of the Nazi fortress Europe
A powerful shovel tackles the seemingly hopeless task of reopening the streets of Valognes, France, filled with debris from allied shelling which levelled many buildings before the Nazis fled
On April 27th HM the King saw some of the troops who will take part in the liberation of Europe. During his tour he watched men putting the finishing touches to their training
Normandy, in front of the Navys guns. It is upon the men of " Forward Observation Bombardment" among whom are many naval Telegraphists volunteers from HM Ships
Liberation of Europe. Scenes on a Normandy beachhead as crack British troops made their first landing on the morning on Tuesday, June 6th 1944
Normandy: British Infantry and Armour Attack. The British attack between Tilly and Caen is being fiercely fought out. Extensive gaps have been made in the enemy lines
Land Army girl sowing seed by broadcast method on a farm in North Hampshire, England during the Second World War. 1946
Two members of the Womens Land Army (WLA) at work feeding pigs on a farm in England during World War Two. Circa August 1941
Women of the Forestry Commission section of the Womens Land Army (WLA) at work planting fir trees in the countryside in Britain, circa World War Two
Members of the Women Land Army (WLA) harvesting in the English countryside during the Second World War. 2nd August 1941
Memorial match at Newport, Wales for Maurice Turnbull who was killed during the Allied D-Day landings in World War Two. Sir Robert Webers team v United Services team
The new blue battledress uniform for members of ARP Services, as announced by Mr Herbert Morrison Minister for Home Security, in the House of Commons today. 26th May 1941
A family pictured in Charlwood, Surrey, during World War Two. 12th December 1943
A crowd of excited youngsters watched the delivery of the first consignment of A. R. PA crowd of excited youngsters watched the delivery of the first consignment of A.R.P. Shelters, in the Two Ball Lonnen area, Newcastle. February 1939
At Hoylake Home Guard garden fete one of the popular side shoes was a trip on the Breeches Buoy, manned by the Wallasey Sea Cadets. 24th May 1943
A scene in a North-West port during yesterdays daylight raid after two nights severe bombing. 2nd September 1940
The England football team pose for group photograph ahead of their match against Scotland in Newcastle. Standing front Row left to right are: Eric Stephenson of Leeds (holding newspaper)
London evacuees heading to the Wirral. July 1944
Flashback to the dark days of 1939, as Liverpool children board a bus to take them to safety. 1st September 1939
A wartime football match between Charlton Athletic and Reading Football Clubs at Charltons stadium, the Valley, August 1944
The ruins of Coventry Cathedral, also known as St Michaels Cathedral, West Midlands. The Cathedral was bombed almost to destruction during the Coventry Blitz on 14 November 1940. Circa 1940
The Bishop of Coventry taking the Eight O Clock Holy Communion service in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral, also known as St Michaels Cathedral
It Might come true! If, as the popular song says Wishing will make it so the dreams of these girls should come true in such a setting
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
A land army girl in Sussex sitting on top of her Hitler snowman during the Second World War. 14th January 1942
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
London Fire Service show at The Serpentine, Hyde Park. 21st February 1941
Spring festival at Hindhead. American soldiers tug their hand at the Marypole with the kids at the spring festival. June 1942
Crowds line the main street in Helston, Cornwall to watch the annual childrens Furry dance (also known as the Flora) during Salute the Soldier week
Sir Stafford Cripps Speaking at the Anglo-Soviet Youth meeting. March 1942
A "Ditching"party of Women of the Volunteer Land Corps at work digging a deepA " Ditching" party of Women of the Volunteer Land Corps at work digging a deep drainage ditch in the fields at Cheshunt Herts ( )
Lending a hand on the land. Scene at Blunham, Bedfordshire. Volunteer agriculture camp, where war workers on holiday are spending Easter working on the land
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
Joan Taylor ex artmistress still finds time to practice new art and is seen in a farmyard sketch where she works as darrymaid in Suffolk. November 1942 P003519
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
Flatford Mill, Suffolk. Where Constable the famous artist painted many of his pictures. The mill is a hostel for students in field research. September 1945
A church sevice in the bombed out remains of Norwich Cathedral. Norwich was bombed as part of the Baedeker Raids against historic and beautiful cities such as Bath
A wartime football match between Charlton Athletic and Reading Football Clubs at Charltons stadium, the Valley August 1944
American actor Steve McQueen wearing a fur collared leather flying jacket as he stands beside a Boeing B17 Flying Fortress at RAF Bovingdon aerodrome during a break in filming his latest movie The