1939 Collection (page 6)

Saro S36 Lerwick on Columbine apron late 1939. Date: 1939

Advertisement for Ten High Straight Bourbon whiskey, 1939
AMERICAN WHISKEY AD, 1939. Advertisement for Ten High Straight Bourbon whiskey, 1939

Cover design, Pan American Airways timetable
Cover design, Pan American Airways System Atlantic Service timetable, serving Bermuda, America and Europe. July 1939

Actresses on National Service, 1939
Cast members of Tony Draws a Horse at the Comedy Theatre in London pictured in their other war roles. Miss Kay Astor (centre) is a nurse

Fishing Near Venice
Fishing at Chioggia in the lagoons of Venice. Date: 1939

Whiteleafe Cross, near Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England. Date: January 1939

Spanish Republican Refugees heading for the French Border, 1
Photograph showing some of the Republican refugees who fled Spain for France after the Fall of Barcelona, January 1939. In the first two days the French border was open in 1939, 35

Fall / Papillon / 1939
A group of four papillons owned by Mrs Pope

Smithfield Market 1939
A fine view of the exterior of Smithfield Market, City of London, on a summers day, only two months before the outbreak of World War Two

Fair / Car Ride, Kings Lyn
A petrol car ride (owned by F Thompson), Kings Lynn (cars manufactured by R E Chambers Co. USA)

New type of light tank demonstrated at Aldershot
A group of small machines with a pill-box turret, working over rough ground at Aldershot

Bored with Showgirls
- To tell you the truth, these days I m more excited by a plate of oysters than by a girls thighs

N Chamberlain / Postcard
NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN British Prime Minister in 1939

BEAU GESTE
Robert Preston, Ray Milland, Gary Cooper and Brian Donlevy (not to mention Susan Hayward) star in Wellmans wonderful adaptation of P C Wrens tale of the Foreign Legion

Fall / Scottish Terr. / 1939
Head study of an unnamed Scottie with a floppy ear. Owner: Cross

Alfrison Cross 1939
ALFRISTON The stone market cross infront of the old smugglers house

W B Yeats / Shackleton
WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS Irish poet and dramatist

Drawings Prints, Print, Soissons, aux Gares, Les Evacues, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral
Drawings and Prints, Print, Soissons, aux Gares, from Les Evacues, Artist, Louis-Robert Antral, French, Chalon-sur-Marne 1895-1939 Paris, Antral, Louis-Robert, French, 1895, 1939, 1917

Adelaide Hall (flyer for Hammersmith Palais)
Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was a jazz innovator & Broaway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in London in 1939

Map of Europe showing WW2 alliances, September 1939
A map of Europe, colour-coded to represent the different alliances between nations shortly after the outbreak of war, September 1939

Eric Myers father of Hollywood actor Mike Myers as a Sapper before WW2 Circa 1939

Two Magpies on Red Leafed Tree, 1939 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764872 Two Magpies on Red Leafed Tree, 1939 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Xu Beihong (1895-1953); 11.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Magpies on Red Leafed Tree)

Princess Margaret, left, and Princess Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth II, right
3432475 Princess Margaret, left, and Princess Elizabeth, future Queen Elizabeth II, right, at the Royal Agricultural Show in 1939 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Basking in the Sun, 1939 (oil on canvas)
823436 Basking in the Sun, 1939 (oil on canvas) by Budtz-Moller, Carl (1882-1953); 64x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Basking in the Sun. Carl Budtz-Moller (1882-1953). Oil on canvas

The original road bridge over the River Rhine, Arnhem
This is the view of the Arnhem bridge taken from the top of the Eusebius church three years after the former was opened. Between 1939 and 1950 it was blown and re-built several times

Cross section of a British submarine 1939
Illustration showing a labeled cross section of a British submarine. Reminds its readers of an announcement last week, stating that British submarine successes may not be brought to the attention of

Duke and Duchess of Kent walking their chow dog, Sept 1939
Prince George Duke of Kent and his wife Princess Marina walking their chow dog in Belgrave Square shortly after the outbreak of war. September 1939

Cheryl Walker, American fashion model and actress
Cheryl Walker (1918-1971), American fashion model and actress. 1939

WWII September 1939 Circular sandbag redoubt
Anti-aircraft post on the East Coast constructed of sandbags, formed in the first week of the Second World War. Date: 1939

Map, South Wales coalfield. 1939

Mabel Lucie Attwell - WWII Successful Evacuation of School
Mabel Lucie Attwell - W.W.II Successful Evacuation of School Children August 1939 Date: 1939

A gas mask for the use of people who breathe through a tracheal tube in the throat has been designed by Inspector S.E. Bentley, the Derby A.R.P. organiser, and Mr. H. Hall, the head warden for No

Children of St. Benedicts Road School, Small Heath during their evacuation rehearsal 28th August 1939

Piper J-3 Cub G-AFFJ with the Everell single-blade propeller
Piper J-3 Cub G-AFFJ (msn 1165), seen with the Everell patented single-blade automatic variable- pitch propeller. The single propeller blade was balanced by a counterweight and was free to pivot

Photograph of Baldfaced Stag PH, Buckhurst Hill, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Distant left face on view of the pub

Scammel being loaded with Anderson Air Raid Shelter, West London, 1939
Westbourne Park Yard in April 1939 is the focus of this interesting pre-war image. Parts of Anderson shelters are being unloaded from a line of wagons onto a 3 ton Scammell tractor by a Ransome

Whitchurch Lock, Pangbourne, August 1939
A view of the River Thames and lock-keepers cottage, with the lock-keeper winding the lock gates at Pangbourne, upriver of Reading in Berkshire, at the height of summer in 1939

Jackaments Bridge Halt, Gloucestershire, c. 1940s
A view of Jackaments Bridge Halt near RAF Kemble on the boarder between Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The small wooden platform opened in July 1939 and closed in September 1948

Morane-Saulnier MS-406
A Free French Airforce Morane-Saulnier Ms-406 Parked on Apron with RAF Roundels under the Wing Date: 1939

Ubermut (Exuberance), 1939
U bermut (Exuberance), 1939. Found in the Collection of Zentrum Paul Klee, Bern

Fall / Chow Chow / 1939
CHOONHAM LI WU T SONG Known as Muff Owned by H.R.H. The Duke of Kent. Date: 1939

CARTOON: U. S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]: American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U
CARTOON: U.S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]: American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U.S. intervention in European wars

Flight Avro Training Planes New Zealand Air Force School
A flight of Avro training planes from New Zealand's own Air Force school at Wigram on a practice flight at the start of WWII. From The War in Pictures, First Year

Day War Declared 11 A.m. 3rd September 1939 England
The day war was declared, 11 a.m. 3rd September, 1939. From The War in Pictures, First Year

Jessie Matthews with daughter Catherine
British actress Jessie Matthews (1907-1981) enjoying a seaside donkey ride with her adopted daughter Catherine Hale-Monro. Catherine went on to become Countess Grixoni. Date: 1939

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

Horn Lane, Acton, West London, W3
circa 1910s

Photograph of Plough PH, South Ockendon, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

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"1939: A Year of Captivating Moments and Iconic Figures" Step into the world of 1939, where history unfolded in mesmerizing ways. Mrs. Tabitha's Cat Academy, inspired by the whimsical artistry of Louis Wain, delighted feline enthusiasts with its enchanting charm. In a regal display, King George VI graced us with his fine photographic portrait, embodying dignity and strength during a pivotal time in British history. From high above the clouds, an aerial view revealed the sprawling University in Dayton, Ohio - a hub of knowledge and innovation that shaped countless futures. Meanwhile, Laurel and Hardy brought laughter to screens worldwide with their timeless comedy in "Flying Deuces, " capturing hearts through their hilarious antics. Dreams set sail as Royal Mail Lines enticed adventurers to embark on unforgettable journeys to the West Indies - promising exotic landscapes and vibrant cultures awaiting discovery. The Bay of Avalon on Santa Catalina Island beckoned sun-seekers with its pristine shores and azure waters; a paradise offering respite from everyday worries. On bustling streets across continents, the Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15 epitomized elegance and sophistication - an automobile that turned heads wherever it roamed. Amidst escalating tensions leading up to World War II, the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber took flight as a symbol of military might – poised for action when duty called. Spitfires soared triumphantly over Forth's skies – guardians protecting freedom against looming threats; their sleek silhouettes inspiring hope amidst uncertainty. Education thrived at Harrogate Ladies College as young minds blossomed within its hallowed halls – nurturing future leaders who would shape society for years to come. At Scunthorpe Iron Works' fiery furnaces, steel forged progress; hands labored tirelessly to build foundations for industrial advancement that would transform nations forevermore. And finally. .