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Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - The ruins after a German air raid on a North East of

World War Two - Second World War - The ruins after a German air raid on a North East of England town. Pictured is the bomb damaged Keyes Gardens on the Matthew Bank Estate, Jesmond, Newcastle

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two, evacuation of children. Written in the faces of these children

World War Two, evacuation of children. Written in the faces of these children, setting off to safety is a tale of fears and doubts hardly formed in their bewildered minds

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War II Fashion 1939 knickers bloomers underwear

World War II Fashion 1939 knickers bloomers underwear

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War II Fashion 1939 womens underwear knickers

World War II Fashion 1939 womens underwear knickers

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Picture shows Field Marshal Sir Bernard L Montgomery wearing his red beret with badge of

Picture shows Field Marshal Sir Bernard L Montgomery wearing his red beret with badge of the Parachute Regt, also the jumping jacket

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Hellfire Corner, Dover Castle, Kent, England. See other frames in this set

Hellfire Corner, Dover Castle, Kent, England. See other frames in this set showing, Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England

Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England. Hellfire Corner is a series of secret tunnels in the famous White Cliffs under Dover Castle

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Evacuation of children This happy study of evacuees from Heaton

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"

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Tewkesbury, Seven Sisters. 60 houses destroyed, 900 people homeless

V2 Rocket incident at Tewkesbury, Seven Sisters. 60 houses destroyed, 900 people homeless. 20th January 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: General Sir Miles Christopher Dempsey General Sir Miles Christopher Dempsey

General Sir Miles Christopher Dempsey General Sir Miles Christopher Dempsey, GBE, KCB, DSO, MC (15 December 1896 to 6 June 1969) was a senior British Army officer who served in both world wars

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: The Battle of Arnhem Picture shows Field Marshal Montgomery talking to the crowd

The Battle of Arnhem Picture shows Field Marshal Montgomery talking to the crowd outside the Town Hall in Louvain, East of Brussels, Belgium

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Picture shows Major General Frederick Browning D. S. O Commander of Airborne Troops

Picture shows Major General Frederick Browning D. S. O Commander of Airborne Troops
Picture shows Major General Frederick Browning D.S.O Commander of Airborne Troops. October 1942 Browning was a senior officer of the British Army who has been called the " father of the British

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: El Alamein - 2nd November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El

El Alamein - 2nd November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: El Alamein - 1st November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El

El Alamein - 1st November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: El Alamein - 17th November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El

El Alamein - 17th November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: El Alamein - November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El Alamein

El Alamein - November 1942 World War Two. The Second Battle of El Alamein was a decisive battle of the Second World War that took place near the Egyptian railway halt of El Alamein

Background imageWorld War 2 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 imageWorld War 2 Collection: Viewing the two Home Office steel shelters which are being made by John Summers

Viewing the two Home Office steel shelters which are being made by John Summers and Sons of Shotton. Mr Geoffrey Summers and Mr J T Kirk, Home Office representative. 14th February 1939

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Britains war time premiers. Winston Churchill with Neville Chamberlain in London

Britains war time premiers. Winston Churchill with Neville Chamberlain in London on the occasion of the decoration with medals by his Majesty the King, of heroes of the River Plate Battle

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Building one of the shelters at the childrens playground, Pownall Square, Pall Mall

Building one of the shelters at the childrens playground, Pownall Square, Pall Mall, Liverpool. 4th March 1939

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 9TH MAY 1945 CROWDS DANCERS PARTY VE DAY

DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 9TH MAY 1945 CROWDS DANCERS PARTY VE DAY CELEBRATING VE DAY GLASGOW SCOTLAND

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day, VE Day

Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day, VE Day, or simply V Day was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 (7 May in Commonwealth realms)

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 9TH MAY 1945 MAN PLAYS BAGPIPES AS VE DAY

DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 9TH MAY 1945 MAN PLAYS BAGPIPES AS VE DAY CELEBRATIONS TAKE PLACE IN GLASGOW SCOTLAND

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 8TH MAY 1945 GEORGE SQUARE GLASGOW PREPARES FOR

DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 8TH MAY 1945 GEORGE SQUARE GLASGOW PREPARES FOR VE DAY BRIGHT LIGHTS CITY CHAMBERS SCOTLAND

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 9TH MAY 1945 GEORGE SQUARE GLASGOW SCOTLAND

DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 9TH MAY 1945 GEORGE SQUARE GLASGOW SCOTLAND LIGHTS FAIRY LIGHTS CITY CHAMBERS VE DAY

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 8TH MAY 1945 GOD BLESS OUR KING STREET IN

DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 8TH MAY 1945 GOD BLESS OUR KING STREET IN GLASGOW PREPARES FOR GLASGOW VE DAY CELEBRATIONS STREET PARTY BUNTING

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 9TH MAY 1945 HOPE STREET GLASGOW SCOTLAND STREET

DAILY RECORD PHOTOGRAPH FROM PAPER 9TH MAY 1945 HOPE STREET GLASGOW SCOTLAND STREET PARTY VE DAY DANCING SINGING CROWD OUTSIDE DAILY RECORD SUNDAY MAIL OFFICES KEMSLEY HOUSE

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day, VE Day

Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day, VE Day, or simply V Day was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 (7 May in Commonwealth realms)

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: People dancing in the street on VE Day in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester. 8th May 1945

People dancing in the street on VE Day in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: VJ Day Street Party at Heaton Park, Manchester. August 1945

VJ Day Street Party at Heaton Park, Manchester. August 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Trinity Street, North Shields, Victory Tea for VE Day. Children were supplied with

Trinity Street, North Shields, Victory Tea for VE Day. Children were supplied with chocolate, sweets and oranges. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Victory parade in Birmingham following VE Day. 15th May 1945

Victory parade in Birmingham following VE Day. 15th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Steel workers tend to the furnaces keeping up vital

World War Two - Second World War - Steel workers tend to the furnaces keeping up vital war production of the metal. 01/07/1940

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Scene on deck of the Royal Sovereign class battleship HMS Ramillies of The Royal Navy

Scene on deck of the Royal Sovereign class battleship HMS Ramillies of The Royal Navy, showing her 15 inch guns prior to the Second World War January 1938

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: The Newcastle Food Office, where staff were busy in December 1940 organising the issue of

The Newcastle Food Office, where staff were busy in December 1940 organising the issue of new ration books. 3rd December 1940

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two. British Army recruits march in the parade to St Thomass Church

World War Two. British Army recruits march in the parade to St Thomass Church, Newcastle. The old soldier in the parade was formerly of the Tyne Electical Engineers. 27th May 1939

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - A crowd gathers at the biscuit counter of

Post World War Two - Second World War - A crowd gathers at the biscuit counter of the Fenwicks store in Newcastle following the abolition of points rationing announced by Mr Webb, Food Minister

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - The picture shows a persons ration allowance for one

World War Two - Second World War - The picture shows a persons ration allowance for one week in 1941. 14th May, 1979

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - Ration Book - A cut to milk rations is

Post World War Two - Second World War - Ration Book - A cut to milk rations is illustrated in this picture. 19th October, 1946

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Busy scenes at Newcastle Food Control Office

World War Two - Second World War - Busy scenes at Newcastle Food Control Office, when many householders made applications to change their retailers of rationed foods. 21st January 1941

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - The caretakers house at High Heaton Secondary Girls

World War Two - Second World War - The caretakers house at High Heaton Secondary Girls School, Newcastle, which was destroyed in a German air raid. Circa: July 1940

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Nine ounces of bread was to be the new post war

World War Two - Second World War - Nine ounces of bread was to be the new post war daily ration allowance after the 21st July, 1946

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - British Army recruits take part in one of their

World War Two - Second World War - British Army recruits take part in one of their first bayonet drills. 15th May 1938

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - In 1939 the government distributed leaflets on how

World War Two - Second World War - In 1939 the government distributed leaflets on how to make the most of fruit and vegetables by making preserves. 19/11/1974

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - A Clothing Book for 1945-46 for clothes

Post World War Two - Second World War - A Clothing Book for 1945-46 for clothes rationing. 24/04/1985

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - City grocery assistant, Mr William Wanup

Post World War Two - Second World War - City grocery assistant, Mr William Wanup, makes a celebration cut on the first day of derationing of butter, 14 years after rationing of it began

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - Ration books were starting to be used for

Post World War Two - Second World War - Ration books were starting to be used for potatoes. The square in " Panel 3" on the back was to be cancelled by the greengrocer

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - Many thousands of ration books were unclaimed

Post World War Two - Second World War - Many thousands of ration books were unclaimed at St Jamess Church Hall, Newcastle, and some of them were being checked off in piles ready for issue



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