1946 Collection (page 45)

Maud Jeffries / Herod
MAUD JEFFRIES Actress in Herod

Queueing for Cinema 40S
A working-class crowd line up to see Gilda, a racy thriller starring Glenn Ford and Rita Hayworth

Ernest Thompson Seton
ERNEST THOMPSON SETON English-born naturalist and writer in America whose life was not quite as adventurous as he claimed

Manuel De Falla -
MANUEL DE FALLA Spanish musician

Victory Day Fireworks
Scene on the Thames (Westminster) during the flood-lighting and firework display on Victory Night

Connie Gilchrist / Fancy
CONNIE GILCHRIST English actress as a young girl, posing in costume: she left the stage in the late 1880s to become Countess of Orkney

Butlins Skegness Camp
Billy Butlin revolutionises the holiday camp business with camps, like this at Skegness, which offer all kinds of on- the-spot family activities and entertainment facilities

Nikolai Burdenko
NIKOLAI BURDENKO Russian neurosurgeon, active in many fields of medicine, notably war trauma and shock

Moscow Boys School
Beginning of the term at School no 170, Sverdlov district, Moscow. The teacher looks at the work of one of her boy pupils

Alexander Karpinsky
ALEXANDER KARPINSKY Russian geologist whose work contributed greatly to the development of Soviet industry

Christopher Nevinson
CHRISTOPHER RICHARD WYNNE NEVINSON artist, war artist during World War One : son of the writer H W Nevinson

General Henri Gouraud
Henri Joseph Eugene Gouraud, French general and commander of the French Fourth Army at the end of World War One

Edward P Oppenheim
Edward Phillips Oppenheim English Writer

Graf Keyserling
GRAF HERMANN ALEXANDER KEYSERLING German spiritual teacher and social philosopher

Af Winnington-Ingram / Vf
Arthur Foley Winnington-Ingram Bishop of London

Gerhart Hauptmann / Photo
GERHART HAUPTMANN German writer Contrived photograph of him holding his own book

FALLA ( 1876 - 1946 )
MANUEL DE FALLA - Spanish musician

Hg Wells / Cig Card
HERBERT GEORGE WELLS writer, historian

John Logie Baird, Scottish inventor, who invented the television

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"1946: A Year of Rebuilding, Discoveries, and Dreams" HMS Worcester, Greenhithe, Kent: The majestic naval training ship stands tall as a symbol of resilience and hope in post-war Britain. Greenway House, Devon, 1946: Agatha Christie's beloved holiday home reopens its doors to welcome visitors after the war years. GWR Publicity Poster, London, 1946: Vibrant colors burst from this iconic poster showcasing the beauty of British landscapes and encouraging travel across the nation. High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire: Bustling with activity once again as shops reopen their doors and locals embrace a sense of normalcy after years of wartime restrictions. Advertisement for Cote d'Azur, South of France: Sun-soaked beaches beckon weary souls to indulge in well-deserved relaxation amidst the picturesque French Riviera. Tea Rose by David Wright: Delicate petals unfurl in this exquisite artwork capturing nature's beauty while offering solace during challenging times. John Maynard Keynes: The influential economist's ideas shape post-war economic policies as nations strive to rebuild shattered economies and create stability for all. Stevenage New Town: An ambitious project takes flight as new communities emerge from the ashes; Stevenage becomes a beacon of modern urban planning and progress. London GWR Poster 1946: Amidst bustling city streets lies an enchanting invitation to explore London's rich history and vibrant culture through this captivating poster display. The Coventry Climax Engines ET199 - Revolutionizing industries with innovation; these British-produced forklift trucks pave the way for efficient logistics worldwide. Advertisement for Provence France - Lavender fields stretch endlessly under clear blue skies inviting travelers on a sensory journey through idyllic Provence countryside. de Havilland Mosquito NF38 night fighter VT653.