Skip to main content

Wartime Collection (page 2)

Background imageWartime Collection: A family pictured in Charlwood, Surrey, during World War Two. 12th December 1943

A family pictured in Charlwood, Surrey, during World War Two. 12th December 1943

Background imageWartime Collection: A crowd of excited youngsters watched the delivery of the first consignment of A. R. P

A crowd of excited youngsters watched the delivery of the first consignment of A. R. P
A 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

Background imageWartime Collection: At Hoylake Home Guard garden fete one of the popular side shoes was a trip

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

Background imageWartime Collection: Newcastle school children arriving at the Archbold Hall, Wooler, Northumberland

Newcastle school children arriving at the Archbold Hall, Wooler, Northumberland, for their first meal, after having been evacuated from the city. 2nd September 1939

Background imageWartime Collection: A scene in a North-West port during yesterdays daylight raid after two nights severe

A scene in a North-West port during yesterdays daylight raid after two nights severe bombing. 2nd September 1940

Background imageWartime Collection: Babies born at the Gravesend and North Kent Hospital are only allowed to receive their

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

Background imageWartime Collection: The England football team pose for group photograph ahead of their match against

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)

Background imageWartime Collection: London evacuees heading to the Wirral. July 1944

London evacuees heading to the Wirral. July 1944

Background imageWartime Collection: Flashback to the dark days of 1939, as Liverpool children board a bus to take them to

Flashback to the dark days of 1939, as Liverpool children board a bus to take them to safety. 1st September 1939

Background imageWartime Collection: A wartime football match between Charlton Athletic and Reading Football Clubs at

A wartime football match between Charlton Athletic and Reading Football Clubs at Charltons stadium, the Valley, August 1944

Background imageWartime Collection: The Football League War Cup tournament was held annually between 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

Background imageWartime Collection: The ruins of Coventry Cathedral, also known as St Michaels Cathedral, West Midlands

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

Background imageWartime Collection: The Bishop of Coventry taking the Eight O Clock Holy Communion service in the ruins

The Bishop of Coventry taking the Eight O Clock Holy Communion service in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral, also known as St Michaels Cathedral

Background imageWartime Collection: It Might come true! If, as the popular song says Wishing will make it so the dreams of

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

Background imageWartime 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 imageWartime 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 imageWartime 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 imageWartime Collection: London Fire Service show at The Serpentine, Hyde Park. 21st February 1941

London Fire Service show at The Serpentine, Hyde Park. 21st February 1941

Background imageWartime Collection: Spring festival at Hindhead. American soldiers tug their hand at the Marypole with

Spring festival at Hindhead. American soldiers tug their hand at the Marypole with the kids at the spring festival. June 1942

Background imageWartime Collection: Crowds line the main street in Helston, Cornwall to watch the annual children

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

Background imageWartime Collection: Sir Stafford Cripps Speaking at the Anglo-Soviet Youth meeting. March 1942

Sir Stafford Cripps Speaking at the Anglo-Soviet Youth meeting. March 1942

Background imageWartime Collection: A 'Ditching'party of Women of the Volunteer Land Corps at work digging a deep

A "Ditching"party of Women of the Volunteer Land Corps at work digging a deep
A " Ditching" party of Women of the Volunteer Land Corps at work digging a deep drainage ditch in the fields at Cheshunt Herts ( )

Background imageWartime Collection: Lending a hand on the land. Scene at Blunham, Bedfordshire

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

Background imageWartime 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 imageWartime Collection: Joan Taylor ex artmistress still finds time to practice new art

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

Background imageWartime 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 imageWartime Collection: Flatford Mill, Suffolk. Where Constable the famous artist painted many of his pictures

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

Background imageWartime Collection: London Fire Service show at The Serpentine, Hyde Park. 21st February 1941

London Fire Service show at The Serpentine, Hyde Park. 21st February 1941

Background imageWartime Collection: A church sevice in the bombed out remains of Norwich Cathedral

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

Background imageWartime Collection: A wartime football match between Charlton Athletic and Reading Football Clubs at

A wartime football match between Charlton Athletic and Reading Football Clubs at Charltons stadium, the Valley August 1944

Background imageWartime 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 imageWartime 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 imageWartime 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 imageWartime Collection: American actor Steve McQueen wearing a fur collared leather flying jacket as he stands

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



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping