1951 Collection (page 2)

Victor Stiebel Suit
A town suit in charcoal grey flannel with velvet collar by Victor Stiebel for Jacqmar. Jacket fastens diagonally, basque curves over the hips

Parisians climb the steps near Montmartre in Paris, 1951

Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC
Beagle A.61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC (msn B.606, ex WE587), of the Airways Aero Club. Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B

Josephine Baker singing to British Factory Workers
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) singing to British Factory Workers for ENSA (The Entertainments National Service Association) in July 1951, her first visit to England since the end of WW2. Date: 1951

Inside the Dome of Discovery, Festival of Britain, London
General view inside the Dome of Discovery, part of the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank, London. This part of the exhibition covered Britains conquest of the physical world through

1951 Standard Vanguard Phase 1. Creator: Unknown
1951 Standard Vanguard Phase 1

Kayak on the roof of a small 1950s UK car
Kayak on the roof of a small 1950s UK Austin A30 Seven car. Date: 1951

Pancake Race / Olney
SHROVE TUESDAY The starter line for the Olney pancake race, 1951, which has been held in the village for over 500 years. Any Olney woman over 18 can compete. Date: 1951

LONDON: MODEL, 1951. Fashion model Lisa Fonssagrives at Paddington Station, London, England. Photographed by Toni Frissell, 1951

Penzance Station, Cornwall, 1951
A view of Penzance Station, Cornwall in 1951 with the town shown in the background. A steam locomotive is readying for departure from one of the platforms while porters with their trolleys are busily

Dali and Friends
Salvador Dali (1904-1989), the surrealist artist, is shown socialising in the evening after a days work at his summer home in Port Lligat, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees

Sculptures on display as part of the Festival of Britain
Sculptures on display in Battersea Park (and on tour) as part of the Festival of Britain: a paper sculpture entitled Hunting by Bruce Angrave (top)

LUCILLE BALL (1911-1989). American actress and comedienne. With husband Desi Arnaz (1917-1986) in a publicity photograph for the television series I Love Lucy

The Signing of the Japanese Peace Treaty, San Francisco, 195
Photograph showing Shigeru Yoshida, the Japanese Premier, signing the Peace Treaty at San Francisco, 4th September 1951. This treaty, signed by 48 other countries of the United Nations

Ufos / Adamski
Venusian interplanetary carrier and six scout craft photographed through a 6" telescope over Palomar Gardens, California

Fall / Rough Collie / 1951
DELWOOD ERIC Head study. Owned by Wilberforce. Date: 1951

Petula Clark
Petula Sally Olwen Clark, CBE (born 15 November 1932), English singer, actress, and composer whose career has spanned seven decades

CM2 8628 Gerard McCosh, Bentley Mk VI special, 1951
Gerard McCosh, Bentley Mk VI special, 1951, Bentley Drivers Club, Bentley 90th, June 2014, Donington, 90th Centenary, Bentley 90th, June 2014, Donington Park, Bentley, classic cars, classic event

Avro Shackleton MR1 VP256 of RAF Coastal Command
Avro Shackleton MR1, VP256, of RAF Coastal Command. August 1951. Date: 1951

Advertisement for Sanderson Fabrics -- sun-resisting and washproof. Also mentioning the Sanderson range of wallpapers. Showing two fabric designs arranged in the shape of a large flower

Siamese Kittens & Basket
Two tiny siamese kittens play with a wooden basket

Photograph of Drayton Arms, South Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

1951 Pontiac Chieftan De Luxe. Creator: Unknown
1951 Pontiac Chieftan De Luxe

Port Sudan - Sudan - native dock worker - camel Date: 1951

Example of a woman dialling 999 for the emergency services in a red telephone booth

BSA Model B34 500cc Trials 1951 Red & silver

Vincent Rapide 998cc Series C black 1951 1950s 50s
Vincent Rapide 998cc Series C 1951 Black

Winston Churchill with Randolph by David Wright
Winston Churchill, once again re-elected as Prime Minister in 1951, pictured making a speech by David Wright, with his son, Randolph, seated behind

Bunny Roger
Neil Munro (" Bunny" ) Roger (June 9, 1911 in London - April 27, 1997 in London) English couturier, war hero, and dandy

Exeter Change by Charles Robinson
A visit to the menagerie at Exeter Change, one of the many picturesque buildings in the Strand destroyed by road widening in 1830. Built on the site of St

Festival of Britain - View from River with Skylon
Festival of Britain - View of the South Bank site seen from over the River Thames, with Skylon, Shot Tower and Royal Festival Hall all visible

Fashions for the Festival of Britain, showing a woman modelling a series of scarves by Jacqmar, printed with designs relating to London and the Festival

Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, London
Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London, showing all the main buildings and other venues of interest. Date: May 1951

Advert for Festival of Britain constructional engineers
Advertisement for constructional engineers, Horseley Bridge and Thomas Piggott Ltd and Carter-Horseley (Engineers) Ltd, who built some of the structures for the Festival of Britain exhibition

KOREAN WAR: TANK, 1951. An American First Division tank drives north through Chunchon, on the central front in Korea, March 1951. Oil over a photograph

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1951. American advertisement for Texaco Fire Chief gasoline, 1951

Britannia and Eve Christmas 1951 cover
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, December 1951 featuring an illustration by Pauline Baynes of a festive medieval scene with numerous children trudging through the snow having collected

The abominable snowman footprint? Taken in the Himalayan mou
A photograph taken by Mr Frank Smythe in 1937 of the possible tracks of the abominable snowman. As witnessed by him on his visit to the Himalayans

Stiebel / Wrns Mess Wear
A design by Victor Stiebel for WRNS (Womens Royal Naval Service) officers mess undress, comprising of a long skirt, blouse with revered collar and bolero jacket

Festival Clock 1951
The colourful Guinness Clock at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, one of the famous attractions of the Festival of Britain, London, England

The Ray Ellington Quartet. Ray Ellington (1916-1985) London-born singer, drummer and bandleader best known for his appearances on radio and TV in The Goon Show from 1951 to 1960. Date: 1950s

Castleford R. L. F. C. Back: Harris, East, Howard, Thornton, Jones, Kitching, Houghey
Castleford R.L.F.C. Back: Harris, East, Howard, Thornton, Jones, Kitching, Houghey. Front row: Alfred, Fisher, Barraclough, Langfield, Lloyd, Broughton. 5th February 1951

Mr Fred McArdell who has been poultry farming on the Orkneys for the past 6 years used to find quite a lot of time on his hands, so he made himself a motor car

1951 Goodwood
The only motorcycle race meeting held at Goodwood was Goodwood Saturday, held in 1951. Better known as a trials rider, Olga Kevelos rode this InterNorton in the 350cc Clubman race

Jaguar C type, Duncan Hamilton Goodwood 1951. Creator: Unknown
Jaguar C type, Duncan Hamilton Goodwood 1951

North Pier & Harbour Mouth, Bridlington, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1951

Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - 1951
Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - December, 1951. A Christmas treat for a schoolboy! Date: 1951

The first grid, 1951, by the cryptographer Michael Ventris in his ultimately successful efforts to decipher Minoan
CRYPTOGRAPHY, 1951. The first grid, 1951, by the cryptographer Michael Ventris in his ultimately successful efforts to decipher Minoan Linear B script

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Step back in time to the year 1951, where a parade at Cleethorpes brought joy and excitement to the streets. Meanwhile, an advertisement for the Triumph Renown motor car showcased elegance and sophistication on four wheels. In another corner of advertising, Reagan Chesterfield enticed smokers with their smooth cigarettes. The Festival of Britain was a spectacle to behold, offering breathtaking views from its South Bank location in London. The iconic Skylon stood tall as a symbol of progress and innovation during this grand event. Visitors were transported into fantastical realms through Pauline Baynes' enchanting illustrations in Goblin Market. Amidst political turmoil, Chairman Mao's Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster captured attention and stirred emotions around the world. Yet within the comfort of a living room at the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition in London, visitors delved into mysteries alongside literature's greatest detective. Sports enthusiasts eagerly awaited the Spanish Grand Prix as depicted on an eye-catching poster that promised thrilling races and fierce competition. And what better way to explore British roads than behind the wheel of an MG TD? This classic British car embodied style and adventure. As we reflect on 1951, we are reminded of how artistry merged with history during the Festival of Britain – a celebration that left an indelible mark on culture and design alike.