01464 Collection (page 2)

A Royal Air Force officer addressing workers at a factory near Reading, Berkshire during the Second world War. 10th April 1942

Parade of Air Raid Precaution (ARP) Wardens in reading, Berkshire during the Second World War. Circa 1941

The rifle range of a company of Home Guard on parade in Reading, Berkshire during the Second World War. 29th June 1942

ARP exercise in Reading during the Second World War in preparation for re-acting to German air raids on the city. Picture shows" A " casualty" awaitng attention during the training

View showing the damage to St Michael and All Angels church in Waddington, Lincolnshire following an air raid by bombers of the German Luftwaffe on the night of 8th - 9th May 1941

Here are nine players from who Blyth Spartans A. F. C. expect much from this season
Here are nine players from who Blyth Spartans A.F.C. expect much from this season. Back row: L-R Alan Watson, Tony Short, Brian Slane, Alan Young, Ron Scott

Womens Home Guard on parade at St Benedicts Square in Lincoln during the Second World War. 15th May 1944

A group of Reading men serving in Iceland with the Royal Artillery during the second World War. The picture was sent by Gunner F. G. Clements (left, front row). Circa January 1942

A Royal Air Force officer etched women workers at a factory near Reading, Berkshire during the Second world War. 10th April 1942

A group of recruits for the Reading Home Guard Ant-Aircraft Battery pictured on parade observed by NCOs and Officers during the Second World War. 1st June 1942

A scene inside the labour Exchange in Cardiff when the 1920 class of women attended for registration. From early 1941, it became compulsory for women aged between 18 and 60 to register for war work

A female worker inspecting the cooling system of a Lancaster bomber plane of the Royal Air Force at an aircraft production site near reading, Berkshire during the second world War. 8th July 1943

At tea-time on Wednesday 10 February 1943, a single Dornier bomber of the german Luftwaffe dropped four bombs across the centre of Reading

Princess Mary, the Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood, pictured at an ATS Training depot near Reading during the Second World War

A YMCA mobile canteen in operation in a poor area of Swansea, South Wales during the Second World War. The canteens were used to provide food and drink to those made homeless

The YMCA have a number of travelling tea cars with the british Expeditionary Force serving in France. They provide tea and light refreshment for the troops

A view of the west corridor of St. Georges Hall in central Liverpool, where courts and a robing room were completely destroyed by bombs from a German air raid during gar night of 21st - 22nd December

View showing the damage to a school in Lincolnshire following an air raid by bombers of the German Luftwaffe. Circa May 1941

Air Raid Precaution training and demonstration taking place in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire during the Second World War, in preparation for German air raids on the town. 19th June 1939

Residents of Peel Street, Lincoln digging trenches as precautions against possible air raids in the city during the Second World War. 12th September 1939

A YMCA mobile canteen in operation in Cardiff City centre during the Second World War. The canteens were used to provide food and drink to those made homeless

On October 7 1941 bombs dropped in Rogerstone, Newport, Wales resulting in the loss of 18 lives. Here rescue workers and wardens attend the scene following the air raid by the German Luftwaffe

Blyth Spartans A. F. C. Back row: T. Ray, G. Davis, R. Ovington, H. Mills, W. Brown and F
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. Back row: T. Ray, G. Davis, R. Ovington, H. Mills, W. Brown and F. Stamper (Captain). Front row L-R B. Nicholls, H. Clark, G. Wills, F. Turney and W. Haley. 22nd April 1959

Residents of Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln digging trenches as precautions against possible air raids in the city during the Second World War. 1940

Residents of a residential are of Cardiff, Wales salvage goods from their homes after it was damaged by German bombs following a raid by the Luftwaffe in the Second World War. Circa 1941

Major John Begg, the Canadian officer second in command during the Dieppe raid of August 1942, for which he won the the Distinguished Service Order at an investiture ceremony on 27th October 1942

Wooden boards erected outside the Lincoln Drill Hall on Broadgate street in Lincoln city centre, part of the precautions taken against any possible German air raids during the Second World War

Dress rehearsals of Aladdin at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. " You mean he comes our of here", amazed expressions from Des O Connor (left) and Freddie of the Dreamers. 8th December 1965

Des O Connor, Harry Secombe and others in Yarmouth. 2nd August 1962

Judy Garland in London. 1963

This photograph gives an excellent impression of effective camouflage against aerial observation. Circa 1940s

British troops arriving at the French village where they are to be billeted. Circa 26th January 1940

A British infantry regiment, cut off from he main body of the British Expeditionary Force, having commandeered vehicles and turned themselves into a motorised unit

Pursuing a "scorched earth"policy the British forces in Malaya have burnt
Pursuing a " scorched earth" policy the British forces in Malaya have burnt thousands of bales of rubber, destroyed rubber factories and smashed machinery

This bomb crater in a vicarage garden was caused by last nightOs Nazi raiders. The local Spitfire Fund benefited by a collection from visitors who came to inspect the hole. 12th September 1940

Cinderella at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Cinderellas Guardian Fairy (Eileen Dell) about to transform a pumpkin into a coach so that Cinderella can go to the ball

Des O Connor fishing off Blackpools North Pier. August 1966. Desobit

Principals arrive for script reading and rehearsals of Aladdin at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Pictured, Des O Connor stands in as pianist as the principals get together during a rehearsal break

Golden Guinea Pye - Quaker Oats contest to find a recording star. The nation wide winner of this contest broke down on the stage when she heard the result from Lonnie Donegan (one of the judges)

Members of the personal staff having breakfast at General Headquarters on the Western Front. Circa 1940s

A section of Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders regiment in Malaya, taking cover during training. Circa 19th December 1941

The Wasp is a Universal Carrier fitted with a flamethrower. (Picture) Close-up of a " Wasp" flamethrower during Second World War. Circa 25th August 1944

A Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery training in the Welsh hills with 25-pounder field guns, firing special armour-piercing shells at dummy tanks. Circa 23rd June 1941

Bomb damage to Elephant and Castle, London. 6th June 1942

Damaged beds inside a bomb shelter during the Second World War. 17th February 1941

A church service conducted at St. Bartholomews Church in London. 20th April 1942

Air raid damage to Barking Road in East London during the Blitz. 20th March 1941

Canadian Womens Auxillary Corps in London during Second World War. 13th November 1942

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