Dinah Collection

Mitsubishi Ki-46-II Dinah -Used between mid-19441-1945 by the Japanese Army for long range reconnaissance

Tewkesbury Watermill
This famous old watermill at Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, was immortalised by Dinah Mulock Craik in her book John Halifax, Gentleman

CARROLL: LOOKING GLASS. Alices kitten, Dinah. Wood engraving after Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Through the Looking Glass, 1872

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For Evermore
The Caption is For evermore. Ground facilities for the fly boys was the responsibiiity of the RAF Regiment. The Prime Ministers message on the back is We shall continue steadfast in faith

Caricature of Cora Cardigan, flautist
Caricature of Cora Cardigan (Hannah Rosetta Dinah Moulton, 1860-1931), virtuoso flautist who worked mainly in theatres and music halls. She also played the violin. 1883

Mitsubishi Ki-46-II Dinah -constant improvements ensured that this Jabpanese Army reconnaissance type remained faster than most Allied fighters

WW2 - Fit and ready to join the RAF - strong like Father
" We Must Hand it to the RAF" WW2 - Fit and ready to join the RAF - strong like Father! A girl is happy to hand over her boy to the service of the country

16-year-old Dinah Sheridan as Peter Pan in a touring production. 1936

STANDING CORGI 1937
CHAMPION DINAH OF WILMORTON Owner: Honey Date: 1937

Dinah Craik (1826-1887). Engraving. Colored
Dinah Craik (1826-1887). English novelist and poet. Engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1888. Colored

CRAIK (1826 - 1887)
DINAH MARIA CRAIK writer, wearing black satin dress and lace cap Date: 1826 - 1887

DINAH MARIA CRAIK (1826-1887). Nee Mullock. English writer. Oil on canvas, 1887, by Sir Hubert von Herkomer

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Girl Friend
The Caption is The Girl Friend. The printed message on the back says Your country needs your L.S.D. [Pounds, Shillings and Pence] to help it win the Victory. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1943

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - There is still a lot to do
The war is over. The message on the back by Churchill exhorts There is still a lot to do. The card, captioned Love for Love, carries the senders message Dear Granny

WW2 - Comic Postcard, Home Front - Intruder Raid - A little girl (with ginger pigtails) is alarmed at the sight of a small brown mouse and has leaped up onto the piano stool. Date: 1944

Standing Corgi 1937
CHAMPION DINAH OF WILMORTON Owner: Honey Date: 1937

Bell Hotel, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, which features in a Victorian novel by Dinah Craik, John Halifax, Gentleman - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based

Dollies: Dinah (colour litho)
6027896 Dollies: Dinah (colour litho) by Cobb, Ruth (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinah. Illustration for More Dollies)

There was an Old Person of China, whose daughters were Jiska and Dinah (litho)
966267 There was an Old Person of China, whose daughters were Jiska and Dinah (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Person of China)

Simply Simon Cartoon Strip by Iris Chick in Tail-Wagger-Magazine. Date: 1938

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Night, Forces
The Caption is Good Night Forces. This is a play on the closing words of BBC Forces Radio which broadcast to the BEF. It began in 1940 and finished in 1944 well before this card was posted

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Mary and her Little Lamb
The Caption is Mary and her little lamb. Even though the war is over rationing would continue. The little dog looking on was unlikely to get any of the meat

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Refresher Course
The Caption is Refresher Course They are sitting in a Forces Club. These were run by the NaFI and the WVS among others. Maybe the girl works there. A little dog is feeding at a bowl

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Piece of Cake
The Caption is A piece of cake. This latter was an RAF expresssion for an easy fight. Through the window can be seen an aeroplane. This was the year of the Battle of Britain

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Who Cares a Darn
The Caption is Who cares a darn. A watrtime slogan was Make do and Mend. Clothing was rationed but this young lady seems prettly cheerful. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1942

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Pleasant Reflection
The Caption is A pleasant reflection, The war is over, or is nearly over, and so perhaps there are other things to think about

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Mans Job
The Caption is A Mans job. Women filled so many jobs while the men were away. There is a series of photos showing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at a balloon site

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - No Basic, we should worry
The Caption is No Basic? We should worry! Basic refers to the basic petrol ration. Petrol was rationed from September 1939 and contiinued until 1950. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Sew What
The Caption is Sew What? Clothing could only be purchased if one had enough Points to do so and the Points were rationed. A wartime slogan was Make do and Mend

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Boots, Boots, Boots
The Caption is Boots! Boots! Boots! This is a take on Rudyard Kiplings poem Infantry Columns where the boots actually go up and down

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Five Inches
The public was asked to restrict the depth of water in their baths to 5 inches (13cm) in order to limit the use of power resources

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Two to One
During the war the Government chose to see sports betting as Entertainment and despite an early decline in gambling, options for punters like the football pools

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - On Leave
This little lass looks as if she is going on holiday - she has an umbrella! Despite the war people still took breaks and this sort of postcard featured regularly in messages back home

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Ladies in Waiting
The Caption is Ladies in Waiting. This colourful queue is very cheerful. They obviously know that the early bird catches the worm and they are at the top. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For Auld Lang Syne
Two little girls and two boys Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Home Front
The Caption is The Home Front. WW2 was the first war in which all the people back at home were directly involved. Bombing raids brought death and destruction

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Dreamin of thee
The caption is Dreamin of thee. The card was posted on 24 September 1944 just three months after D-Day, and the war has almost another 8 months to run

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Morning, Nice Day
The Caption is Good morning! Nice day! The message on the back by the Prime Minister is We have to gain the Victory that is our task. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1943

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Early Birds
The Caption is Early Birds. There is a little bird on the window sill - most likely a robin. The small flower bed has flowers - not the vegetables that everyone was encouraged to cultivate.Mr

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Booked
This is a typical Dinah play on words. Dinahs children always have shiny shoes. The boy has a satchel while the girl has a handbag. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Engaged
The caption is Engaged Dinah, the artist, was very fond of word play. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Egg
The caption is Good Egg. As the egg has not yet been opened let us hope so. A good egg is of course used to describe a reliable person

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll make short work of this
The caption is I ll made short work of this. The enthusiastic look on the girls face suggests that she will do exactly that

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Black Out
The caption is Black Out! a play on the need to cover all windows and lighting so that German bombers could not see their targets, and also putting the cat out

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For the love of Mike
The caption is For the love of mike. The expression probably originates from a 1932 film of the same name directed by Frank Capra

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Free Press
The Caption is Free Press. The Prime Ministers message is This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ve Come to the Conclusion
The caption says I ve come to the conclusion. The conspiratorial togetherness of the two figures suggests that some very personal matter is being discussed

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Monday Night at Eight
Even though the war is over, coal rationing continued so the fire is unlikely to be lit. The caption Monday night at Eight refers to a regular entertainment show broadcast by the BBC Home Service

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"Dinah: A Tale of Strength, Resilience, and Legacy" In the midst of mid-1940s turmoil, the Mitsubishi Ki-46-II Dinah soared through the skies with unwavering determination. This remarkable aircraft underwent constant improvements to ensure its reliability during World War II. Meanwhile, in Tewkesbury, a picturesque watermill stood as a testament to time's enduring beauty. Just like the Dinah aircraft, this historic landmark symbolized strength and resilience. Speaking of strength, 16-year-old Dinah Sheridan captivated audiences as Peter Pan on stage. Her youthful spirit embodied the courage needed during those war-torn years. The shadow of war loomed large over many lives during that era. Fit and ready to join the RAF just like her father before her, young Dinah felt compelled to contribute her part in protecting her country. Amidst such challenging times, humor provided solace. A comic postcard from that period depicted an amusing scene forever etched in memory - a reminder that laughter can be found even amidst adversity. A standing Corgi figurine from 1937 represented loyalty and steadfastness - qualities shared by both man's best friend and those who fought for freedom during WWII. Beyond aviation or landmarks lay another remarkable individual named Dinah Craik (1826-1887). Through an engraving colored with history's brushstrokes, she left behind a legacy of literary brilliance that continues to inspire generations today. Not limited to literature alone was the name "Dinah. " It also adorned caricatures such as Cora Cardigan; flautist extraordinaire whose melodies brought joy amidst chaos - reminding us all of music's power to heal wounds. Yet it is English writer Dinah Maria Craik (1826-1887) who truly captures our attention. An oil painting immortalizes her essence; a woman whose words touched hearts then and continue to do so now.