1943 Collection (page 7)

Wartime advert for the Poker Flat range from Joyce Shoes. Date: 1943

Advert for Wolsey Clothing, emphasing the durability of their garments in the "mend and make-do" era of World War II. Date: 1943

Wartime advert for Kolynos Toothpaste, employing the imagery of a nurse to vouch for its efficacy. Date: 1943

Advert for Wright's Coal Tar Soap. Date: 1943

Cartoons showing the activities of a diligent wartime housewife, operating without the assistance of a maid. Date: 1943

Designs for women's knitwear, published with instructions on how to make the garments at home. Date: 1943

The front cover of Britannia and Eve from August 1943. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Dolcis Shoes, emphasising their comfort and durability as well as their "grace of line". Date: 1943

Wartime advert for Bird's Custard. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Imperial Leather soap. Date: 1943

The front cover of Britannia and Eve from July 1943. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Wolsey, emphasising the durability of the garments. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Yardley Complexion Powder. Date: 1943

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina 46582 (msn 3035), on display at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. (To US Coast Guard Dec 1943 as 6582; Lend-Lease to Brazil in 1944 as FAB 21)

Advert for Bovril with vegetables, WW2
Advert for Bovril - puts a smile into vegetables, WW2 Date: 1943

Fashion item, Your Most Important Coupons, WW2 rationing Date: 1943

Glasgow tram publicity campaign to save paper, WW2
Glasgow tram publicity campaign - You can help to win, save your waste paper and cardboard, everyone can help, WW2 Date: 1943

Dining room at teatime with open window Date: 1943

Advert, wartime food, Marmite sandwiches, WW2 Date: 1943

Advert, Zixt Hand Soap, WW2
Advert, Zixt Hand Soap, featuring a warden doing dirty wartime work, WW2 Date: 1943

Bedlingtons - Brambledene Brione and Brambledene Ballerina
Two Bedlington Terriers - Brambledene Brione and Brambledene Ballerina - breeder/owner, Miss E. E. Marsh. Date: 1943

Lengthmen - Prize Length, Newport Division, 1943 - Newport, South Wales. The term Lengthsman was coined in the 18th century in a concept rooted in the Tudor Era as far back as War of the Roses

Poster, St Moritz les Bains, Switzerland Date: 1943

Haden Hill Coal Pits, Staffordshire
A typical Black Country coal mine. Sunk in 1893 by the Draycott Colliery Co, the colliery was originally known as the Klondyke and finally closed in 1943 Date: circa 1910

Aggregat 4 rocket (A4), moments before launch at Peenemunde. The popularised designation of the A4 was V-2 - Vergeltungswaffe 2 - (Retribution Weapon 2) Date: 1943

North American Harvard II KF183
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - North American Harvard II KF183 (msn 14A-1884), at RAF Abingdon in June 1968 for the RAF 50th Anniversary display

Municipal Airport at Night, Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Date: 1943

Yale Bowl - New Haven, Connecticut, USA. Date: 1943

Auxiliary Territorial Service using search lights at night to spot on coming aircraft. Date: 1943

Flights into the Future - creatures of the air jungle
An unfortunate pilot is thrown out of his plane by creatures fllying around the air jungle, the product of the imagination of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who wrote of strange monsters

Allied bombing compared with the Somme by G. H. Davis
Big damage at low cost: the Allied bombing offensive during the Second World War compared with one day's casualties on the Somme during the First World War

Corpse Deception World War Two 1943 Operation
corpse, deception, world, war, two, 1943, operation, mincemeat, body, major, william, martin, second, wwii, ww2, death, dead, hoax, british, intelligence, glyndwr, michael, the, of, and, a, to, in

Colour cameras from the 1940s
Cameras from the beginnings of colour photography in the 1940s on display in a museum. They include the National One Shot Colour Camera from 1943. Date: 1982

Michael Scott-Joynt, outspoken English clergyman
Michael Charles Scott-Joynt (b 1943), English clergyman, Bishop of Stafford (1987-1995) and Bishop of Winchester (from 1995, due to retire 2011). Outspoken opponent of gay rights. Date: circa 1970s

Josip Broz Tito, Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman
Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980), Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, Prime Minister of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY) from 1943 to 1963 and its President from 1953 to 1980

Fats Waller, legendary American jazz musician
Fats Waller (Thomas Wright Waller, 1904-1943), legendary American jazz musician, composer, singer and entertainer. Date: circa 1930s

Webb Beatrice Fabian Society Fabians Left Wing
webb, beatrice, fabian, society, fabians, left, wing, politics, political, socialist, socialism, labour, woman, women, old, age, elderly, elegant, martha, 1858, 1943, english, sociology, sociologist

Ken Livingstone and Tony Banks at the GLC
Ken Livingstone (Kenneth Robert Livingstone, b 1945), and Tony Banks (Anthony Louis Banks, Baron Stratford, 1943-2006), British Labour politicians and MPs

Tony Blair and Brenda Dean at a conference table
Tony Blair (Anthony Charles Lynton Blair, b 1953), Labour politician, Prime Minister 1997-2007. Seen here at a conference table alongside Brenda Dean (Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde, b 1943)

Robin Cook and Margaret Beckett, Labour politicians
Robin Cook (Robert Finlayson Cook, 1946-2005) and Margaret Beckett (Margaret Mary Beckett, nee Jackson, b 1943), both of them British Labour politicians and MPs

Tony Banks, Labour politician, with his portrait
Tony Banks (Anthony Louis Banks, Baron Stratford, 1943-2006), British Labour politician, GLC member and MP, served as Minister for Sport, 1997-1999

Tariq Ali speaking under an NUJ banner
Tariq Ali (b 1943), British Pakistani historian, novelist, filmmaker, political campaigner and commentator. Seen here speaking under a National Union of Journalists (NUJ) banner. Date: 1991

Prince Arthur of Connaught with his family
Prince Arthur of Connaught (1883-1938)with his wife Alexandra, Duchess of Fife (1891-1959) and their only son, Alastair Arthur, Earl of Macduff, 2nd Duke of Connaught (1914-1943)

Noel Coward (1899 - 1973) (right), English playwright, actor and composer, talking to Lieut-General Sir H. Pownall during a tour of North Africa in 1943

North Africa : as the Germans and Italians are driven out of Africa, Free French troops are welcomed back to the former French territories Date: 1943

Rokossovsky Kursk Events World War Two Eastern
rokossovsky, kursk, events, world, war, two, eastern, front, 13, july, 1943, marshal, decisive, battle, germans, deployed, 3000, tanks, 2900, destroyed, advance, checked, losing, 70, 000, dead

Albert Einstein, 1943 (b/w photo)
676258 Albert Einstein, 1943 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Shorts SC-7 Skyvan 3 LX-JUL
Shorts SC-7 Skyvan 3 LX-JUL (msn 1943), of CAE Aviation (Luxembourg), at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 22 July 1995 Date: 1995

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"1943: A Year of Triumphs and Challenges" In the midst of World War II, 1943 marked a pivotal year filled with significant events and remarkable achievements. From the skies to the seas, from renowned figures to iconic machines, this year left an indelible mark on history. One notable highlight was the De Havilland Mosquito fighter aircraft, showcased in an awe-inspiring advert. This marvel of engineering symbolized innovation and power as it soared through the clouds, defending freedom with every flight. Meanwhile, HMAS Melbourne commanded attention as it appeared head-on, showcasing its might and resilience amidst turbulent waters. The crew lined up on its flight deck with unwavering determination – a testament to their bravery in protecting our shores. The T class Submarine silently patrolled beneath treacherous waves, embodying stealth and strategic prowess. Its presence served as a reminder that even in darkness, hope could be found within these underwater fortresses. Amidst the chaos of war emerged "The Spirit of Britain" himself – Winston Churchill. His resolute voice echoed over BBC airwaves in 1943; his words inspiring unity and strength during times of uncertainty. Another influential figure who made his mark was George Orwell – pseudonym for Eric Blair – whose thought-provoking novels captivated readers worldwide. Broadcasting from London's heartland via BBC radio waves, Orwell's insights challenged societal norms while encouraging critical thinking. On land or sea alike, moments of respite were cherished dearly. The Sea Bathing Pool at Southport provided solace amid Lancashire's bustling streets - a sanctuary where families sought refuge from wartime anxieties while enjoying leisurely swims under open skies. As Supermarine Spitfires rolled off production lines across England in October 1943, they became symbols of British resilience against enemy forces dominating European skies. These iconic planes carried hope on their wings as they defended freedom above battlefields far away. Not all landings were smooth, however.