1949 Collection (page 2)

GEORGE ORWELL 1903-1950
GEORGE ORWELL (real name Eric Arthur Blair) English writer, fought in Spanish Civil War on the Republican side and gained fame with novels Animal Farm (1944) and 1984 (1949)

Discovery of an unexploded parachute mine in Hull after the Second World War. Navy and Army bomb disposal squads moving the parachute mine from the dredger to a waiting truck. May 1949

Bradford Northern Rugby League team pose for a group photograph. Back row left to right: Radford, Moore, Kitching, Batten, Tyler, Mageen and Day

La Hacienda, Hong Kong, China
La Hacienda, luxury apartments in Mount Kellett Road, Hong Kong, China. Date: circa 1949

South Bay Swimming Pool, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
The outdoorSouth Bay Swimming Pool, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: circa 1940s

Fewer Falsies For Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio: July, 1949. X-ray testing for tuberculosis in six cities has revealed that the women of Cleveland use less synthetic torso curves than those of any of the other cities

Sunbeam Talbot advertisement
Advertisement for the Sunbeam Talbot 80 & 90 cars, whose streamlined beauty graces any occasion. A cream model is pictured parked at a quayside

Just Wright by David Wright showing a glamorous woman fixing her shoe. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940s

Poster, All the year round the French Riviera calls you
Poster, French National Railways, All the year round the French Riviera calls you. 1949

Empire Air Navigation School, Shawbury, Shropshire, 15th March 1949. Our Picture Shows... AVRO Lancaster, the moment of being airborne, F for Freddy, which was the last plane to leave the drome

A Calculating machine, 1949
A double page spread from the Illustrated London News, 1949, reporting on the automatic sequence controlled calculating machine at Manchester University

Advert for Horrockses Fashions 1949
Horrockses Fashion advert with women in cotton dresses 1949

Rowing Race
A view of the Head of the River Race from Barnes Bridge, London

Aerial view of the Bristol Filton site in 1949

Bristol Freighter IA F-BCJM
Bristol Freighter IA, F-BCJM, of Socie

CHESTERFIELD CIGARETTE AD. Actress Barbara Stanwyck endorsing Chesterfield cigarettes. American magazine advertisement, 1949

HEDY LAMARR (1914-2000). Austrian-born American actress, in a silver lame gown trimmed with pearls, from the film Samson and Delilah, 1949

Downing Street sectional drawing
A cut-away illustration of No. 10 Downing Street: the quiet backwater from which great men have ruled a great empire. 10 Downing Street from the garden front with Nos 11 and 12 at right

Peacock in display from Drawing at the Zoo published in 1949. The underlying geometrical structure of the spread feathers is revealed

Barbara Ann Scott
A waxwork at Madame Tussauds of the Canadian Ice Skater Barbara Ann Scott is dressed for display, seated before a model of England Football legend Sir Stanley Matthews

Thor Washing Machine
This housewife is delighted with her Thor washing machine which converts to a dishwasher when she lifts out the Clothes Tub and slips in th Dish- Washing Unit

Sapper Bob White takes a deep breath, and tries to slide a rope round a bomb. The bomb is buried at the back of a hotel in Canning Town, London. Pictured, Bob White takes another plunge. July 1949

The streets of Liverpool, Merseyside. 22nd November 1949

The men of the bridge. Yesterday morning while most of Scotland was asleep the men of the bridge were hard at work. The men are the 46 workers - a self contained unit of tradesmen - whose job year in

Saab 91 Safir SE-BNN
Saab 91A Safir SE-BNN (msn 91-130), flown by Squadron Leader A.R. Moore DFC in the Grosvenor Challenge Trophy race at Elmdon, with race number 55. SaB 91a. Date: 1949

Dog with Daily Telegraph newspaper on a greetings card
Dog with a Daily Telegraph newspaper dated 5 September 1949 in its mouth, part of a greetings card. Date: 1949

Marine Hall, Fleetwood, Lancashire
Marine Hall, Fleetwood, near Cleveleys, Lancashire, England. Showing the Colonnade Date: 1949

Indoor Market, Barnstaple, Devon, England. Date: 1949

Sigrid Undset / Nobel 1928
SIGRID UNDSET Norwegian novelist

Ballerina Margot Fonteyn pictured as Giselle. October 1949. Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919-91) British prima ballerina. Pres of the Royal Academy of Dancing (1954-91). DBE in 1956

The Bristol Filton site in 1949

Bristol Type 166 Buckmaster T1, RP179, at Filton in 1949

Ministry of Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Date: 1949

View of hills in Grenada, West Indies. 1949

Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948
Photograph showing Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, in the British controlled zone of Germany, with a large number of Dakota and York airplanes lined up for use during the Berlin Airlift, 1948

Edith Oenone Somerville
EDITH ANNA OENONE SOMERVILLE Irish novelist pictured with her cousin Violet Florence Martin (Ross) with whom she produced a series of novels

Richard Strauss / Nauer Pc
RICHARD STRAUSS German composer

Masai - Kenya, East Africa - Amazing neck rings. Date: 1949

Harvey Nichols at V&A Museum - Patricia Squires
Client: Harvey Nichols at the V&A Museum - Evening Dresses - models Patricia Squires (left) and either Striebel or Babanska(?) - August 18, 1949 Date: 1949

Client: Rose and Blairman at the V&A Museum - model Nikki Saunders - August 1949 Date: 1949

Harvey Nichols, Musquash coat - Wellington Arch - C Anderson
Client: Harvey Nichols - Musquash coat - Wellington Arch - model C Anderson - August 26, 1949 Date: 1949

Hebe Sports, Grey birds-eye suit, Rotten Row, Pamela Minchin
Client: Hebe Sports - Grey birds-eye suit with horse rider in Rotten Row - model Pamela Minchin - January 17, 1949 Date: 1949

Music cover, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, by Johnny Marks. 1949

Prince Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth after their wedding
Prince Aly Khan (Prince Ali Salman Aga Khan) and Rita Hayworth, American actress and dancer, after their wedding in May 1949. 1949

The Renfrew Boat Club, with the Inchinnan Cruising Club just beyond the fence, sometimes called The Working Mans Royal Yacht Club, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Sunday 8th May 1949

Avro 695 Lincolnian G-ALPF
The sole UK registered Avro 695 Lincolnian G-ALPF (ex RAF Lincoln B.2 RE290)parked at Southend prior to being scrapped in 1952. Converted by Airflight Ltd

Ryan L-17 Navion
A Ryan L-17 Navion Being Assembled by an Airman at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1949

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"1949: A Year of Milestones and Icons" In 1949, the world witnessed remarkable events and iconic figures that left an indelible mark on history. The year began with a powerful image as the HMAS Melbourne faced head-on against unknown challenges, symbolizing the courage and resilience of those who protect our seas. Meanwhile, in Manchester, a significant era came to an end as the city bid farewell to its last tram, marking a transition into modern transportation systems. On another continent, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt stood tall as she held up a Universal Declaration of Human Rights poster at Lake Success. Her unwavering dedication to equality echoed through time and continues to inspire generations even today. Amidst these monumental moments, advertisements like Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad reminded us of the changing consumer landscape and evolving tastes during this period. Gurdjieff's enigmatic presence captivated many minds throughout 1949. His teachings offered spiritual insights that challenged conventional wisdom and encouraged self-discovery. In the realm of speed and style, Vincent Rapide HRD Series C black motorcycles roared onto the scene in 1949. These sleek machines embodied both elegance and power synonymous with their era. Entertainment took center stage with Nieman Eisman's circus sideshow poster featuring Celesta Geyer or Jolly Dolly Dimple. This captivating artwork transported audiences into a world filled with wonderment under colorful big tops. Nature also had its own story to tell; Okapi chewing leaves showcased Africa's unique wildlife diversity while reminding us of our responsibility towards conservation efforts for future generations. Scientific advancements were not far behind either; mass spectrometers emerged in 1954 revolutionizing analytical chemistry by providing precise measurements essential for scientific progress across various fields. Aviation enthusiasts marveled at de Havilland DH-100 Vampire FB-5 aircraft soaring through skies alongside Douglas DC-3/C-47 Dakota planes, representing the pinnacle of aviation technology during this era.