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World War 2 Collection (#3)

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at a N. F.s workshop, Ilford. 8th February 1945

V2 Rocket incident at a N. F.s workshop, Ilford. 8th February 1945
V2 Rocket incident at a N.F.S workshop, Ilford. 8th February 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Noel Park Estate, Gladstone terrace, Wood Green

V2 Rocket incident at Noel Park Estate, Gladstone terrace, Wood Green. 13th February 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Waltham Abbey. Fractured water and gas mains 7th March 1945

V2 Rocket incident at Waltham Abbey. Fractured water and gas mains 7th March 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Tottenham Grammar School. 15th March 1945

V2 Rocket incident at Tottenham Grammar School. 15th March 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Chingford Road, Walthamstow. Remains of a surface shelter in which

V2 Rocket incident at Chingford Road, Walthamstow. Remains of a surface shelter in which 8 people were killed and many more casualties in surrounding houses. 8th February 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Winston Churchill with Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference

Winston Churchill with Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference February 4th to 11th 1945. Prime Minister Winston Churchill PM Winston Churchill President Franklin Roosevelt

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Two Coventry women place flowers in the sanctuary in the cathedral ruins in rememberance

Two Coventry women place flowers in the sanctuary in the cathedral ruins in rememberance of their loved ones on VE Day. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: School children evacuated from London during WW2 air raids. 3rd September 1939

School children evacuated from London during WW2 air raids. 3rd September 1939

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Christchurch ruins, Coventry, after the air raid. April 1941

Christchurch ruins, Coventry, after the air raid. April 1941

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Rescue workers searching for victims in a Coventry house after the air raid

Rescue workers searching for victims in a Coventry house after the air raid. November 1940

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Christmas for British troops in France December 1939 Pulling crackers after

Christmas for British troops in France December 1939 Pulling crackers after the dinner

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Coventry children are given union jack paper hats and posters to help them celebrate VE

Coventry children are given union jack paper hats and posters to help them celebrate VE Day. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: VE Day preparations are under way in Croft Road, Coventry

VE Day preparations are under way in Croft Road, Coventry, including bunting and Union Jack flags. Our phot is looking in the direction of the city centre and the BTH(British Thomson & Houston)

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Bill Pethers and his Orchestra performing outside the Coventry Hippodrome Theatre on VE

Bill Pethers and his Orchestra performing outside the Coventry Hippodrome Theatre on VE Day evening. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: This Russian gun / cannon which was left over from the Crimean war but was melted down for

This Russian gun / cannon which was left over from the Crimean war but was melted down for
This Russian gun/cannon which was left over from the Crimean war but was melted down for the war effort. Here it is being moved from Greyfriars Green park in Coventry using a winch system

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: This service for the Home Guard took place in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral

This service for the Home Guard took place in the ruins of Coventry Cathedral and was conducted by the Provost the Very Reverend Richard Thomas Howard

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: The Midland Daily Telegraph, which became the Coventry Evening Telegraph in 1941

The Midland Daily Telegraph, which became the Coventry Evening Telegraph in 1941, took a direct hit at its Hertford Street offices of the newspaper

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Coventry children wearing union jack hats, help to build a bonfire in readiness for

Coventry children wearing union jack hats, help to build a bonfire in readiness for the VE Day celebrations. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: With the approach of victory Coventry people are preparing for peace celebrations

With the approach of victory Coventry people are preparing for peace celebrations, and this scene in a Coventry store on Saturday depicts the rush for flags and bunting. 9th April 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Coventry Evening Telegraph readers queue at the Hertford Street offices of the paper

Coventry Evening Telegraph readers queue at the Hertford Street offices of the paper, to read the German surrender news in the window. 3pm, 7th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Dancing in Warwick Road, Coventry on VE Day evening. 8th May 1945

Dancing in Warwick Road, Coventry on VE Day evening. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: A 40 foot bonfire complete with an effigy of Hitler, was lit in the village of Ashow to

A 40 foot bonfire complete with an effigy of Hitler, was lit in the village of Ashow to celebrate VE Day. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Workmen are erecting the scaffolding for the loud speakers in readiness for

Workmen are erecting the scaffolding for the loud speakers in readiness for the Prime Ministers speech on VE Day in Broadgate, Coventry. We can see the time on the clock is 10.20 am. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Coventrys High Street looking towards Earl Street is festooned with flags for the VE

Coventrys High Street looking towards Earl Street is festooned with flags for the VE Day celebrations. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Coventrys VE Day crowds flocked into Holy Trinity Church for the service after

Coventrys VE Day crowds flocked into Holy Trinity Church for the service after the Prime Ministers radio announcement of the end of the war in Europe. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Outstanding VE Day scenes in Coventry were preserved for records of history by an '

Outstanding VE Day scenes in Coventry were preserved for records of history by an " Evening Telegraph" photographer

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Coventrys High Street looking towards Broadgate on VE Day

Coventrys High Street looking towards Broadgate on VE Day. All the allies flags were hung from the office windows. 7th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Coventry Cathedral was visited by thousands of people on VE Day

Coventry Cathedral was visited by thousands of people on VE Day, and services conducted by the Provost(the Very Rev. R. T)

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: After the VE Day service in the cathedral ruins a youngster bedecked with a rosette

After the VE Day service in the cathedral ruins a youngster bedecked with a rosette and banner, takes a drink form his bottle of cordial. 8th May 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Belgium. German invasion. Scene in Louvain after a German raid

Belgium. German invasion. Scene in Louvain after a German raid. 20th May 1940

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: St Pauls Cathedral London during the Blitz, 29th December 1940 WW2

St Pauls Cathedral London during the Blitz, 29th December 1940 WW2

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: A member of the Land Army driving a oxen cart Women fulfilling Mens work duties

A member of the Land Army driving a oxen cart Women fulfilling Mens work duties during the WW2 Oxen working on Farm Circa 1941. vfr1

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Landgirl sowing by the old fashioned Fiddle method Farming Women fulfilling

Landgirl sowing by the old fashioned Fiddle method Farming Women fulfilling Mens work duties during the WW2 Circa 1941

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: A passer-by look at a tailor shop window plastered with copies of the Daily Mirror Hitler

A passer-by look at a tailor shop window plastered with copies of the Daily Mirror Hitler Wanted poster September 1939

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Farming in the Dairy house Milking time Women fulfilling Mens work duties

Farming in the Dairy house Milking time Women fulfilling Mens work duties during the WW2 Circa 1941

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Fisherwomen of New Biggin, England hauling their boats ashore Women fulfilling

Fisherwomen of New Biggin, England hauling their boats ashore Women fulfilling Mens work duties during the WW2 vfr1

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: WW2 Air Raid Damage September 1939 Building been sandbagged WW2 WW2

WW2 Air Raid Damage September 1939 Building been sandbagged WW2 WW2 WW2 WW2 WW2

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: WW2 September 1939 Civilian filling sandbags WW2 WW2 WW2

WW2 September 1939 Civilian filling sandbags WW2 WW2 WW2 WW2 WW2

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: WW2 Police Station Air Raid Precautions September 1939 Three policemen wearing

WW2 Police Station Air Raid Precautions September 1939 Three policemen wearing their tin helmets standing outside the sandbagged enterance to their police station in mid September 1939 Sandbagged

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: River Emergency Sevice September 1939 Women fulfilling Mens work duties during

River Emergency Sevice September 1939 Women fulfilling Mens work duties during the WW2

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Fisherwomen of New Biggin England carrying their catch Women fulfilling Mens work

Fisherwomen of New Biggin England carrying their catch Women fulfilling Mens work duties during the WW2 Circa 1941. vfr1

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: River Emegency Service September 1939 Women fulfilling Mens work duties during

River Emegency Service September 1939 Women fulfilling Mens work duties during the WW2

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Fisherwomen of New Biggin, England hauling their boat ashore Women fulfilling Mens

Fisherwomen of New Biggin, England hauling their boat ashore Women fulfilling Mens work duties during the WW2 Circa 1941. vfr1

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: War 1939-45 Germany A British Officer Adds His Name To Russian Graffiti On The Walls Of

War 1939-45 Germany A British Officer Adds His Name To Russian Graffiti On The Walls Of The Reichstag In Berlin

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: War-1939 / 45 British soldiers leaving for france

War-1939 / 45 British soldiers leaving for france
War-1939/45 British soldiers leaving for france

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Rehearsal of evacuation at St Michaels School London 1939 WW2

Rehearsal of evacuation at St Michaels School London 1939 WW2

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Sewing sand bags in the East End of London during WW2 1939

Sewing sand bags in the East End of London during WW2 1939

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: A fireman hoses down smoking remains of a building in Southwark London after an air raid

A fireman hoses down smoking remains of a building in Southwark London after an air raid. WW2



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