1939 Collection (page 8)

White squares being painted on curb stone edges along the main Birmingham Coventry Road. Birmingham, Midlands, England Britain declared war on Germany on 3rd September 1939 Picture taken 3rd

An aerial view showing the St Mary Le Port area of Bristol before the Blitz Circa June 1939

Some local Land Army girls learning to drive a Fordson tractor at the start of the last war, in 1939. As you can see, there was not much concern for health and safety in those days

Police with helmets and gas masks 1939 Bristol

Children of All Saints School, Gateshead, arriving at Gateshead Station for evacuation to-day. 1st September 1939

World War Two - Evacuation of children This happy study of evacuees from Heaton, Newcastle, shows a school class setting out for a nature study in the woods " somewhere in Northumberland"

British soldiers leave for France during the WW2

WW2 British Scottish Soldiers wearing army tunics and kilts with their kit prepare to leave for France during WW2. Circa September 1939

Ryhope Coal Companys new model mine for the instruction of boys at Oxclose, Durham. Here they are coming out of the drift mine

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor September 1939 arrive in England. Anniversaries - On this day 26 June 1937 Britains Duke of Windsor marries American divorcee Wallis Simpson in France following his

Seversky SEV-S2 NX70Y (msn 43). Alexander de Seversky modified a P-35 for the National Air Races. Powered by a 950hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp Sc

Photograph of Ancient Briton PH, Bow, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Brake Third Carriage compartment, 1939
Interior of a third class carriage compartment. This compartment was a non-corridor carriage and access was from an external door. This carriage was built in March 1939 to diagram D129

Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939
A view looking east up the lock at Shiplake, and onto the wider Thames in the background. Two men and a women are taking a punt out on the river, whilst three boys look

Idler Camp, Shiplake Lock, Oxfordshire, August 1939
A family group can be seen here enjoying the outside delights of the Idler Camp. The camp was based on Shiplake Lock Island. From 1914 it was run by the Thames Conservancy

Aveling-Barford Road Roller GMK 939
Aveling-Barford Road Roller, regn. GMK 939, number 621, Lady Helen. Built in 1939 by Aveling-Barford in Grantham, powered by a 4 Nhp single cylinder steam engine. Date: 1970s-1980s

Notes concerning Borley Rectory. The Marianne messages at Borley Rectory; tracings enclosed Date: 1929-circa 1939

Croydon Airport - Junkers Ju52-3m D-AHAL
Junkers Ju52/3m D-AHAL Otto Bernert (msn 5034), of Deutsche LuftHansa (DLH) on approach to land at Croydon Airport. First registered in October 1934

Croydon Airport - de Havilland DH. 89a Dragon Rapide G-AEXO
de Havilland DH.89a Dragon Rapide G-AEXO (msn 6368) of North Eastern Airways Ltd. approaching to land at Croydon Airport. G-AEXO was first registered on 19.05.37

Young Man dries himself off with a towel at Taormina, Sicily, Italy. Date: 1939

St Andrews Brine Baths, Droitwich, July 1939
A GWR Publicity view of the St Andrews Brine Baths, in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, July 1939. The baths opened in 1888 and closed in 1975

Brine Baths Park, Droitwich, July 1939
A GWR Publicity view of the Brine Baths Park in Droitwich, Worcestershire in July 1939, showing the Park Hotel and the river

Marsh Lock, Henley on Thames, August 1939
A GWR Publicity view of Marsh Lock near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, August 1939. A small boat with sails is drifting along the water towards the lock where two men are waiting at the lock gates

Pittville Park, Cheltenham, July 1939
Two men enjoying the delights of a rowing boat on the lower lake in Pittville Park. The boathouse can be seen nestled in the trees

Sandford Park, Cheltenham, July 1939
A man and lady look over the ornamental lily pond in Sandford Park, which opened in 1927

Italian Propaganda postcard - Invasion of Albania by Italian Tank Regiment (this card is celebrating the brave tank drivers) 7-12 April 1939

Hillen Station, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Hillen Station on the Western Maryland Railroad, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with locomotive and coal truck, and a Sears Roebuck warehouse in the background on the right. Date: 1939

1939 Tatra T77. Creator: Unknown
1939 Tatra T77

A torpedo fired from HMS Afridi - British Destroyer
A torpedo fired from HMS Afridi - Britains Biggest Destroyer (at this time). Date: circa 1939

Junkers Ju-88A-1
Luftwaffe Junkers Ju-88A-1 Parked Weraing 1/Kg 30 Badges and Marking Date: 1939

Boulton Paul Defiant Mk 1 / I
Boulton Paul Defiant Mk 1 of the RAF Parked Without Machine-Gun Installed in the Gun-Turret, One of the First Production-Batch of 87 Aircraft Delivered to the Raf Date: 1939

Arlington, Virginia, USA - National Cemetery Map Date: 1939

50th Anniversary celebration of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, France built in 1889 and the original suggested design by Maurice Koechlin from 1884 cinquantenaire

New York Worlds Fair - Trylon and Perisphere
New York Worlds Fair - View of the Trylon and the Perisphere. Date: 1939

Singapore - Raffles Place. Date: 1939

Singapore - The Great World Amusement Park - note the seperate entrances for Gents and Ladies and the film poster for The Man in the Iron Mask (1939). Date: 1939

CM25 6815 Harrods Electric van, 1939
Harrods Electric van, 1939, British Transport Parade, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, automobiles, cars, circuit racing, Classic, competition, England, entertainment, event, Goodwood

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

Borzoi / Baraban / Bransgore
CHAMPION BARABAN OF BRANSGORE Owned by Jenkins. Date: 1939

Fall / Gordon Setter / 1939
JACK OF CROMIX Owned by Eden. Date: 1939

Fall / Wire Fox Terrier / 39
Two unnamed wire haired fox terriers. Head studies. Date: 1939

Fall / Japanese Chin / 1939
CHAMPION YOSHITERU OF MIKAZUKI Owned by Bartlett. Date: 1939

Mrs William Fiske (Rose Bingham, Countess of Warwick)
Portrait of Mrs William Fiske, formerly Miss Rose Bingham, Countess of Warwick. After her divorce from her first husband, the Earl of Warwick, Rose married Billy Fiske, an American bobsled champion

Mapa Hummaristico Da Europea - Guerra 1939

HMS Glorious 77
Royal Navy - HMS Glorius, aircraft carrier, at anchor in Grand Harbour Valetta.. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First

Beginning of World War Two, where sailors are relaxing in a destroyer escorting a Convoy. Date: 1939

Reconstructed Warships back in Service. Date: 1939

Douglas B-23 Dragon
United States Army Air Force - Douglas B-23 Dragon Date: circa 1939

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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. .