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Wwii Collection (#96)

Background imageWwii Collection: A WREN, (The Womens Royal Naval Service) possibly called Nellie, with the puppy dog

A WREN, (The Womens Royal Naval Service) possibly called Nellie, with the puppy dog. Picture taken 8th June 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: Fireman at a sub station in London, after it was hit in The Blitz of World War Two

Fireman at a sub station in London, after it was hit in The Blitz of World War Two. They wrestle with a vehicle, trying to move it

Background imageWwii Collection: Picture shows King Haakon of Norway, inspecting The Home Guard

Picture shows King Haakon of Norway, inspecting The Home Guard. Picture possibly taken at Wembley Stadium, North London. Picture taken 24th August 1943

Background imageWwii Collection: An ARP (Air Raid Precaution) ware, holds up a kitten, safe

An ARP (Air Raid Precaution) ware, holds up a kitten, safe, and found under the debris of yet another air raid attack over Britain. This time its Edmonton, North London

Background imageWwii Collection: The Temple area on London, near Fleet Street and The River Thames

The Temple area on London, near Fleet Street and The River Thames. Picture taken circa the day after the Christmas air raids of 29th December 1940. A man sweeps the snow aside to create a pathway

Background imageWwii Collection: A officer and his mascot. On board a ship. The caption mentions the name Miss

A officer and his mascot. On board a ship. The caption mentions the name Miss Jennie Pankhurst - but it is not clear why. Picture taken 23rd September 1943

Background imageWwii Collection: 10 articles made from one mans shirt. Picture taken 6th December 1943

10 articles made from one mans shirt. Picture taken 6th December 1943

Background imageWwii Collection: The Colin Campbell Cafe in Royston, Hertfordshire. Locals have donated books

The Colin Campbell Cafe in Royston, Hertfordshire. Locals have donated books, that people of the armed forces can borrow, free of charge.. Officer in the picture is un named

Background imageWwii Collection: Civil Defence stand down in Hyde Park, London. Driver Teer

Civil Defence stand down in Hyde Park, London. Driver Teer, of B 13 Tottenham fire Force, giving his fire engine a last minute polish as they wait in the rain for the march past

Background imageWwii Collection: A member of the The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) in London

A member of the The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) in London. The world war two blitz on Britain by Germany lasted from 7 Sep 1940 - 11 May 1941 Picture taken 23rd May 1941

Background imageWwii Collection: The Reconnaissance Corps new badge. 11th July 1941

The Reconnaissance Corps new badge. 11th July 1941

Background imageWwii Collection: Number 7 platform at St Pancras Station, London. Porter Clarke hands out the sweets

Number 7 platform at St Pancras Station, London. Porter Clarke hands out the sweets to 200 children. It is assumed these children are being evacuated. Picture taken circa 9th December 1940

Background imageWwii Collection: A street in Stockton on Tees. A barrel of water, and a barrel of sand

A street in Stockton on Tees. A barrel of water, and a barrel of sand, at most lamp posts in the town. These will be needed for putting out fires during the Blitz of World War Two

Background imageWwii Collection: The Reconnaissance Corps in action. (Picture) A fleet of Bren carriers

The Reconnaissance Corps in action. (Picture) A fleet of Bren carriers and Reconnaissance (Recce. Cars) steaming over rough country during exercise training. 29th June 1941

Background imageWwii Collection: War Workers Childrens Nursery. Coventry. Midlands

War Workers Childrens Nursery. Coventry. Midlands. Babies on parade with the nappies on their bags so that they don t get muddled up. Picture taken 18th January 1943

Background imageWwii Collection: A member of The National fire Services in London. World War Two

A member of The National fire Services in London. World War Two. The officer sends a musical calling from his bugle. **note: some paint on this image** Picture taken 15th October 1942

Background imageWwii Collection: A fashion show in the West End of London. During World War Two

A fashion show in the West End of London. During World War Two. Picture taken 16th September 1942

Background imageWwii Collection: Fireman tackle yet another blaze in The Blitz over London

Fireman tackle yet another blaze in The Blitz over London. This picture is suggested to have been taken in North West London The world war two blitz on Britain by Germany lasted from 7 Sep 1940 - 11

Background imageWwii Collection: A nurse and a volunteer aid a small child in a hospital

A nurse and a volunteer aid a small child in a hospital. Picture taken at the time of The Blitz of World War Two. Location unknown. Picture taken 21st November 1940

Background imageWwii Collection: The Loyal Regiment (North Lancs). These series of pictures was taken of a day

The Loyal Regiment (North Lancs). These series of pictures was taken of a days training exercise with a battalion of this regiment. 1st April 1940

Background imageWwii Collection: A baby gets a bath in the sink. Picture taken 4th January 1941

A baby gets a bath in the sink. Picture taken 4th January 1941. Possibly in Manchester

Background imageWwii Collection: In the ruins of the City of London, Redcross Street Fire Station have made an excellent

In the ruins of the City of London, Redcross Street Fire Station have made an excellent garden which now includes Apple Trees

Background imageWwii Collection: Royal Corps of Signals. (Picture) A line man jointing wire on a permeant line

Royal Corps of Signals. (Picture) A line man jointing wire on a permeant line. 6th September 1942

Background imageWwii Collection: Eastcote, Middlesex, Christmas 1943. An anonymous Canadian donated £

Eastcote, Middlesex, Christmas 1943. An anonymous Canadian donated £; 50 to The London Air Raid Distress Fund for children to have a good Christmas. Picture taken 23rd December 1943

Background imageWwii Collection: Fireman breaking down the ice at a Fire Station in world War Two. Possibly London

Fireman breaking down the ice at a Fire Station in world War Two. Possibly London. Water is needed night after night to tackle the fires bought on by the many German air raids over Britain

Background imageWwii Collection: R. A. F. mass raid Bremen, damage to Focke-Wuf aircraft factory

R. A. F. mass raid Bremen, damage to Focke-Wuf aircraft factory
R.A.F. mass raid Bremen, damage to Focke-Wuf aircraft factory. Amongst the targets attacked b R.A.F. Bomber Command the mass raid on Bremen on the night of June 25 1942

Background imageWwii Collection: A lady models some of the latest army clothing. An Overall

A lady models some of the latest army clothing. An Overall. Picture taken 25th February 1943

Background imageWwii Collection: National Fire Service Drill at Regional Headquarters in Lambeth, South London

National Fire Service Drill at Regional Headquarters in Lambeth, South London, in the presence of the Allied Defence Ministers. Picture taken 17th June 1942

Background imageWwii Collection: Royal Corps of Signals. Men of the Royal Corps Signals at work at a large formation

Royal Corps of Signals. Men of the Royal Corps Signals at work at a large formation headquarters. The control, recent and distribution centres in the signals officer also shown

Background imageWwii Collection: Picture shows a new anti concussion helmet. Picture taken 1st July 1940

Picture shows a new anti concussion helmet. Picture taken 1st July 1940

Background imageWwii Collection: Members of the The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS), splicing rope. London

Members of the The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS), splicing rope. London. Picture taken 23rd April 1942

Background imageWwii Collection: Damage to Krupp works, Essen. R. A. F. Bomber Command on the night of 5th June 1943

Damage to Krupp works, Essen. R. A. F. Bomber Command on the night of 5th June 1943
Damage to Krupp works, Essen. R.A.F. Bomber Command on the night of 5th June 1943. Show that extensive damage was caused to the great Krupps shipment works and commercial buildings

Background imageWwii Collection: Thelma Devereux of 62 Lewisham Park, Lewisham, London, SE13

Thelma Devereux of 62 Lewisham Park, Lewisham, London, SE13, a student of The London Projection School, weather a blue overall with the names of all the Generals in the war embroidered across the top

Background imageWwii Collection: Work begin done on a rockery, under the instruction of Fireman C A Bull

Work begin done on a rockery, under the instruction of Fireman C A Bull. The garden is in memory of Len, who it reads has passed away. He was possibly a firemen too. Picture date unknown

Background imageWwii Collection: Reconnaissance photograph of Kiel harbour taken by a Supermarine Spitfire of The

Reconnaissance photograph of Kiel harbour taken by a Supermarine Spitfire of The Photographic. Reconnaissance Unit flying from Heston, Middlesex

Background imageWwii Collection: Members of the Barnet National Fire Service. In their off duty times

Members of the Barnet National Fire Service. In their off duty times, they have been making fittings for RAF rocket bombs. Picture taken 31st May 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: The last span of the two span autobahn bridge has been demolished

The last span of the two span autobahn bridge has been demolished and has fallen into the river at its east obstructing normal river traffic and operations are in progress to relieve the obstruction

Background imageWwii Collection: Picture shows a boy scout bathing a baby. Newcastle. Tyne and Wear

Picture shows a boy scout bathing a baby. Newcastle. Tyne and Wear. Picture taken 10th April 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: The Dortmund EMS Canal at Ladbergen was emptied when aircraft R. A. F

The Dortmund EMS Canal at Ladbergen was emptied when aircraft R. A. F
The Dortmund EMS Canal at Ladbergen was emptied when aircraft R.A.F. Bomber Command attacked this target. The Reconnaissance photo was taken on 2nd October 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: Making a playsuit out of odd bits of material. Gingham in this case

Making a playsuit out of odd bits of material. Gingham in this case. Its an idea from America. Picture 3 of a sequence of 3. Picture taken 5th June 1944

Background imageWwii Collection: St Thomas Street, Southwoark, South London, members of the The Auxiliary Fire Service

St Thomas Street, Southwoark, South London, members of the The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) warm their hands. The world war two blitz on Britain by Germany lasted from 7 Sep 1940 - 11 May 1941

Background imageWwii Collection: Forts record trip wrecks FW-190 Factory. (1

Forts record trip wrecks FW-190 Factory. (1)Run-up to the target before the first boss hit. (2) Height of the attack when the factory has been fired by incendiary and high explosive bombs

Background imageWwii Collection: Picture shows how demobbed girls can choose an inter changeable colourful

Picture shows how demobbed girls can choose an inter changeable colourful and serviceable wardrobe without exceeding the £ 12.10.0 allowed to them. 12 pounds and 10 shillings

Background imageWwii Collection: Members of the Emergency Services on their motorbikes on location in England

Members of the Emergency Services on their motorbikes on location in England. They are driving through a pit, whilst a vehicle is moved across the pit using a pulley system

Background imageWwii Collection: Competition Steel Piping V Rubber lined hose at Hackney Marshes

Competition Steel Piping V Rubber lined hose at Hackney Marshes. Fire force staged a competition between the E Division (steel pipe) and B division hose on Hackney Marshes, London

Background imageWwii Collection: Rostock burns by night and by day. Photo taken at midday on Sunday April 26

Rostock burns by night and by day. Photo taken at midday on Sunday April 26, from a Reconnaissance aircraft of the R.A.F. It features the area of the railway station

Background imageWwii Collection: A fashion display at an RAF station near London. De mobbed WRENS

A fashion display at an RAF station near London. De mobbed WRENS and WaF ladies have 12 pounds and 10 shillings allowance to spend on clothing, now the war is finally over

Background imageWwii Collection: Army clothing. 11tth January 1944

Army clothing. 11tth January 1944



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