1945 Collection (page 2)

General Von Mackensen
GENERAL AUGUST VON MACKENSEN German military commander wearing the famous Deaths Head headgear

Harrys Truman
Portrait of Harrys Truman (1884-1972), 33rd President of the United States, 1945-53

Summertime activities, children at Plymouth barbican diving if from a quayside lamp post WW2 childhood group of Children sports playing summer time activities lamp posts fun past times air raid

Recruitment poster for the British Army
Poster for the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, encouraging everyone to Step Into Your Place. A long line of people, soldiers and civilians, combine in their effort to win the war

VE Day Celebrations
Winston Churchill and members of the Royal family waving to the crowds at Buckingham Palace on Victory in Europe Day

Royal Engineers unloading ships at Surrey Docks, London, 194
Drawing showing Royal Engineers and men of the Pioneer Corps, under Government orders, busily unloading ships in Surrey Docks, London, August 1945

cedars Lebanon Arz Tripoli cedar grove inside
The cedars of Lebanon (Arz) near Tripoli. The cedar grove inside enclosure. 1945, Lebanon, Tripoli

German inventions for war in the air by G. H. Davis
The ingenuity of German scientists applied to the war in the air. Illustrating the methods and machines exploited and used by the Germans during the Second World War. Date: 1945

(1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. Photographed 1945
HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. Photographed 1945

Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, Soviet officer in the Red Army who played a decisive role during World War Two, including the capture of Berlin

Clement Davies (1884-1962) English politician and leader of the Liberal Party from 1945-1956, seen here at the Liberal Election press conference on the 3rd October 1951

Soviet Heavy Tank in Berlin; Second World War, 1945
Photograph showing a Soviet heavy tank moving through Berlin, with the Brandenburg Gate in the background, May 1945. Berlin fell to the Russian Army on 2nd May 1945

King George VI and Clement Attlee, at Buckingham Palace, 194
Photograph of King George VI (1895-1952) and Clement Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee, (1883-1967) in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, 1945

Bela Bartok / Postcard
BELA BARTOK Hungarian composer

Germany Surrenders
Marshal Zhukov, the Russian commander, signs the German capitulation on behalf of the USSR

Spitfire LF Mk9 over Northern Italy
225 Squadron Royal Air Force RAF Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk9 with clipped wings flown by Flt Lt Dennis Bray (taken by Sq Ldr Hill-Venning) on the occasion of his 100th op

Royal Navy Minesweepers in action near British shores and in Asiatic Waters. Date: 1945

Joseph Alfred Sparks campaigning
Joseph Alfred Sparks (19011981) - a British trade unionist and Labour Party politician. Campaigning for the parliamentary constituency of Acton in 1945 with the slogan

Thousands of Napier workers demonstrating in Acton Park, West London during the Second World War. 31st May 1945

A two thousand pound unexploded bomb was discovered in the garden of a house at Belgrave Road, Plymouth today. It was necessary to evacuate 300 people until a Bomb disposal Squad had removed

Returning evacuee children wave goodbye to Derby as their train moves out, bound for London and their homes. 15th June 1945

Lowdham Grange Borstal Institution
Exterior view of Lowdham Grange Borstal Institution, near Nottingham. Date: circa 1945

Blighty magazine cover, Christmas 1945 - Happy New Year! 1945

Britains Brabazon I passenger aircraft by G. H. Davis
A Leviathan of the skies: Britains Brabazon I airliner, designed to carry 72 long-distance passengers. A mammoth aerial express able to cover the England-Australia route in 48 hours

Bailey Bridge and Rhine victory by G. H. Davis
The Bailey Bridge: the British weapon which hurdled Allied armies across the Rhine barrier during the Second World War. Some constructional details of a great engineering invention

American P-51 Mustang fighter planes over Iwo Jima, 1945
WORLD WAR II: MUSTANGS. American P-51 Mustang fighter planes over Iwo Jima, 1945

Hawker Fury LA610 of 1945 was powered by a Napier Sabre VI
Hawker Fury, LA610, of 1945 was powered by a Napier Sabre VII which probably made it the fastest piston-powered Hawker aircraft. Date: 1945

Crocodiles of a Squadron, 141st Regt, R. A. C. (The Buffs)
Photograph: Crocodiles of a Squadron, 141st Regt, R. A. C. (The Buffs) Supporting the 1st Rifle Brigade in the Attack on St Joost, 21st January 1945

Capture of Kleve, men of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders
Photograph, 11 Feb 1945: capture of Kleve, men of 2nd Battalion Gordon Highlanders supported by tanks of Guards Brigade. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945)

Cellist Pablo Casals, London
Cellist Pablo Casals, County of London, England. Date: 1945

Mr Aneurin Bevan
Mr Bevan was a Welsh Labour politician and was appointed as Minister of Health after Labour won the election in 1945. He was the founder of the National Health Service which came into effect on 5th

Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference at Livadia Palace, Yalta, Crimea
YALTA CONFERENCE, 1945. Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin at the Yalta Conference at Livadia Palace, Yalta, Crimea

WORLD WAR II: BOMB SHELTER. A woman kneeling beside a girl in a bunk bed in a bomb shelter located in a subway tunnel beneath London, England, 1940-45, during World War II

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Members of the Tuskegee Airmen 332nd Fighter Group at a briefing at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy, March 1945. Photograph by Toni Frissell

Girls room, Aylesbury Borstal, Buckinghamshire
A typical inmates room at the Aylesbury girls borstal, Buckinghamshire, established in 1909 as a youth prison for those aged 16 to 21

Prinz Eugen in Copenhagen Harbour; Second World War, 1945
Photograph showing the German cruiser Prinz Eugen under Danish guard, in Copenhagen harbour, after she had surrendered to the Royal Navy on 9th May 1945

Lord Alfred Douglas / 1894
Lord ALFRED BRUCE DOUGLAS writer, friend of Oscar Wilde in 1894, at age 24

The Theatre Royal in Chatham, Kent. 22nd February 1945

Mine disposal team deal with a mine in Rye Bay England during WW2 1945

North American P-51D Mustang N169MD
North American P-51D-25-NA Mustang N169MD (ex 44-73140) February 1945: Delivered to the United USaF. 7 June 1947: Delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force as Mustang Mk.IV, s/n 9567. Date: circa 1968

National Nautical School, Portishead
Boys holding oars in a boat - possibly in the Schools swimming pool - at the National Nautical School, Portishead, near Bristol. Date: circa 1945

First Aid Nursing Yeomanry ambulance
Photograph: First Aid Nursing Yeomanry ambulance.One of seven photographs relating to the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY), 1911-1918, and as depicted in the Bath Tattoo, July 1958. Date: 1911

Winston Churchill and Sir Alan Brooke
Prime Minister Winston Churchill, left, chats with General Sir Alan Brooke, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, on the bridge of the warship which is carrying them to General Sir Bernard Montgomerys

WW2 Poster -- ENSA Entertainments, Swing Vogue
Photolithograph poster inscribed NaFI presents ENSA Entertainments for HM Forces. Its modern, its new, its bright, its Swing Vogue

British merchant ship war losses by G. H. Davis
British merchant ship war losses during the Second World War: the toll of oversea supplies. Britain lost through enemy action 2570 ships and over 11 million tonnage

Mussolini Caricature
BENITO MUSSOLINI A caricature of the Italian dictator, 1931. Date: 1883 - 1945

WWII: P-51 MUSTANGS, 1945. Four P-51 Mustang fighter planes flying in formation over Ramitelli, Italy. Photograph by Toni Frissell, March 1945

Unloading coal at Lamlash Old Pier, Isle of Arran, Scotland - Painted by artist Alexander Cameron for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon - Painted 1945 Date: 1945

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"1945: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" Edgar Cayce's Prophecies Unveiled: The renowned psychic's predictions captivated the world as he revealed glimpses into the future. Heroic Sacrifice at Sea: H. M. S. Glowworm's valiant act of ramming the formidable Admiral Hipper showcased unwavering bravery during wartime. Pride of Australia: HMAS Melbourne (21) sailed with distinction, symbolizing Australia's resilience and commitment to global peacekeeping efforts. Lloyd George in Vanity Fair: The iconic statesman graced the pages of this esteemed publication, leaving an indelible mark on British politics. Gretna Green Building Bridges: Amidst post-war reconstruction, Gretna Green Building became a symbol of hope and unity for a brighter future. Daphne du Maurier's Literary Haven: In 1945, acclaimed author Daphne du Maurier found solace and inspiration at her Cornish home, Menabilly. Mapping Beirut in Turmoil: WW2 left its mark on Lebanon as a map highlighted military locations amidst the chaos that engulfed Beirut in 1945. HMS Indomitable Braving Stormy Seas: This mighty warship exemplified naval prowess as it patrolled treacherous waters during World War II. Remagen Bridge Stands Tall: The Ludendorff Bridge stood defiantly against enemy forces, becoming an emblematic triumph towards ending WWII. Wandsworth Prison Chronicles Society’s Shadows:The walls of Wandsworth Prison bore witness to human struggles and redemption within its confines. Just Dandy by David Wright - Capturing Post-War Optimism : David Wright's artwork epitomized joyous optimism through his iconic "Just Dandy" illustration. Utility Suit by David Wright - Fashioning a New Era.