Peacetime Collection

The HMS Thrasher Submarine aground in Falmouth Cornwall. HMS Thrasher (N37) was a T-class submarine of the Royal Navy. She was laid down by Cammell Laird & Co Limited, Birkenhead

Corporal Arthur Toman (note to editors spelling hard to read - reads as Toman
Corporal Arthur Toman (note to editors ** spelling hard to read - reads as Toman, though cannot see the name Toman on Forces Records) makes friend with a baby in Caen, France

Queen Victoria Square, Hull, Yorkshire, in December 1946, after world War Two Ended. Hull was severely damaged in The Blitz

Swansea, South Wales, picture taken after the World War Two had ended. Picture shows how the city has started to rebuild itself after the bombings of 1941. The Swansea Three Nights Blitz

Waterfall Lane, BlackHeath, Black Country, Birmingham, The Midlands, in post war peacetime. February 1949. An Austin Devon van delivers copies of The Birmingham Post and Mail Newspaper

Manchester City football fans in London for Millwall match
Peacetime Manchester City football fans in London to face Millwall in an FA Cup match Date: 1946

And Their Spears, from the series The Empire Stands for Peace (colour litho)
MAN464472 And Their Spears, from the series The Empire Stands for Peace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464473, 464475, 464472, 464471)

A Sword Against, from the series The Empire Stands for Peace (colour litho)
MAN464474 A Sword Against, from the series The Empire Stands for Peace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464473, 464475, 464472, 464471)

They Shall Beat Their Swords into Plowshares, from the series The Empire Stands for Peace (colour litho)
MAN464471 They Shall Beat Their Swords into Plowshares, from the series The Empire Stands for Peace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery

Into Pruning Hooks, from the series The Empire Stands for Peace (colour litho)
MAN464473 Into Pruning Hooks, from the series The Empire Stands for Peace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464473, 464475, 464472, 464471)

Neither Shall They Learn War Anymore, from the series The Empire Stands for Peace (colour litho)
MAN464475 Neither Shall They Learn War Anymore, from the series The Empire Stands for Peace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464473)

Hunger knows no armistice--Near East Relief, 1919 (colour lithograph)
5854201 Hunger knows no armistice--Near East Relief, 1919 (colour lithograph) by Bracker, M. Leone (1885-1937); Private Collection

WW2 - Victory Celebrations in Paris, France - the first night of peace for Paris - L Opera illuminated. Date: 1945

Post-WW2 export trade of cars to the European mainland
Post-WW2 export trade of cars from the UK to the European mainland, using a former wartime tank landing craft. Date: late 1940s

Peace and War (engraving)
1608924 Peace and War (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peace and War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 April 1856)

The past is behind us, the future is ahead. Let us all strive to make the future better
5854198 The past is behind us, the future is ahead. Let us all strive to make the future better and brighter than the past ever was, 1918 (colour lithograph) by Beneker

Collecting dirty dishes at the Strand Corner House is the way some soldiers and sailors are spending their leave in London. Their meals are provided and they earn 1/Sd (one shilling) an hour

Hull, Yorkshire, January 1949. Hull was damaged severely in The Blitz, and picture shows an unstable pillared building finally coming down as it is too unsafe to stay up

British naval ratings watching the crew of the surrendered submarine U532 berthed in Gladstone Dock on the River Mersey, Liverpool, Merseyside, yesterday

Picture shows a childrens party at King George Hospital, Ilford, East London, Essex Borders. Picture taken two weeks after the war in Europe ended

World War Two victory march preparations. The actual march took place in London on 8th June 1946 Picture taken 5th June 1946

Victory March preparations. June 1946 The Seargant Major of the East African Rifles presses his trousers in Hyde Park, London. The actual march will take place on 8th June 1946

Londoners celebrating Peace Day at the end of WWI in 1919. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

World War One Mystery Towers, Shoreham by Sea, England
World War One Mystery Towers, Shoreham by Sea, near Worthing/Brighton, Sussex, England. The towers were built to protect allied merchant shipping from German U-boats

Return of the hot water bottles 1946
Production of the rubber synthetic hot water bottle in Streatham factory, London, post Second World War. During the War, rubber was reserved for making tires for military trucks

German infra-red equipment by G. H. Davis
Black light: the cats eye effect of the German infra-red telescopes and searchlights in darkness. How to see in the dark -- a German military secret paralleled by Allied inventions

Home Guard Rifle Shooting, Kilthurst Range, Storrington - 23 June 1946
Group shot of competitors and trophies George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N26666

Girl on a hillside -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Boy with a model aeroplane -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Dancer on a hilltop -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Cornish stone farmhouse and lane -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Mother and child on St Ives beach at sunset - one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Girl in the Cornish surf -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Mother and son doing handstand -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Woman and child on a rock -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Woman on St Ives beach with yacht sail -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Woman on beach with driftwood -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Cornfield at harvest time -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Girl on the beach -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Woman looking out to sea -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

Mother and son on St Ives beach -- one of a series of images taken by Adams for the British Councils postwar Peacetime Britain campaign. circa 1946

New police recruits bathing outdoors, Germany
New police recruits bathing outdoors, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946

Cartoon, The first outing. Europe goes dance-crazy in the immediate aftermath of the Armistice, after five years of fighting. A couple dance the foxtrot in a cocktail bar. Date: 1919

Winston Churchill returning as Prime Minister
Winston Churchills first term of office as prime minister in peacetime: the leader of the conservative party with Mrs Churchill after hearing the declaration of the poll at Woodford

WW2 Christmas card, looking forward to peacetime. Date: circa 1942

The everlasting fuel, atomic power, by G. H. Davis
The everlasting fuel: atomic power replacing the consumption of hundreds of thousands of tons of coal. The probable compact layout of an atom-powered municipal electricity generating station in

Laundry at the Beaufort War Hospital, Fishponds, Bristol
An interior view of the laundry at Beaufort War Hospital, Fishponds, Bristol. Sheets are being ironed in a large rotary press. In peacetime, the hospital operated as the Bristol Lunatic Asylum

The atoms power for peace by G. H. Davis
The atoms power for peace: the shape of things to come. Showing an atomic-driven locomotive, power house and liner, based on an expert forecast. 1945

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"Embracing Peace: A Reflection on Peacetime" In the heart of London, amidst the fervor of a Millwall match, Manchester City football fans unite in their love for the game. In this moment, rivalries fade away and peace prevails. "The Empire Stands for Peace" - a powerful series that captures the essence of tranquility. "And Their Spears" showcases how even those once armed can find solace in peaceful coexistence. "A Sword Against" reminds us that weapons can be transformed into symbols of harmony as depicted in "They Shall Beat Their Swords into Plowshares. " And with hope, we look forward to a future where nations wield "Into Pruning Hooks, " learning from past conflicts and vowing to never learn war again. Amidst picturesque Falmouth Cornwall lies an unexpected sight – HMS Thrasher Submarine aground. It serves as a reminder that even mighty vessels meant for warfare can find themselves at rest during peacetime. German infra-red equipment by G. H. Davis stands as testament to progress beyond conflict; technology once used for battle now finds purpose in advancing society's well-being. Corporal Arthur Toman's name may be hard to read, but his sacrifice is not forgotten. His memory lives on as we strive for lasting peace. Queen Victoria Square in Hull tells tales of resilience after World War Two ended – scars healed and unity restored among communities eager to rebuild their lives together. Waterfall Lane in BlackHeath, Birmingham paints a serene picture amidst the bustling Midlands – proof that nature thrives when human strife subsides. Even far away from Europe's shores, Hunger knows no armistice - Near East Relief reminds us that true peace extends beyond borders; it requires compassion and aid towards those affected by conflict's aftermaths. Peacetime is more than just absence of war; it embodies unity, forgiveness, progress, and compassion.