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"Children's Tales and Adventures: From Mary

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Bunkle Began It

WW2 - Bunkle Began It
A front cover illustration for a WW2 children's story book, Bunkle Began It, written by M. Pardoe. The image shows a bundle of equipment on a beach, with planes in flight behind. Date: 1942

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Mummy's Uniforms

WW2 - Mummy's Uniforms
A selection of illustrated cards from a WW2 children's book in which members of a family can be dressed in different military uniforms

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Daddy's Uniforms

WW2 - Daddy's Uniforms
A selection of illustrated cards from a WW2 children's book in which members of a family can be dressed in different military uniforms

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Royal Air Force 3D Picture

WW2 - Royal Air Force 3D Picture
An illustrated three dimensional page of a WW2 children's book, showing a pair of British Royal Air Force plans in flight. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Mary Jane's Uniforms

WW2 - Mary Jane's Uniforms
A selection of illustrated cards from a WW2 children's book in which members of a family can be dressed in different military uniforms

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - The Shop For Uniforms

WW2 - The Shop For Uniforms
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's book in which members of a family can be dressed in different military uniforms. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - British Army Tanks 3D Picture

WW2 - British Army Tanks 3D Picture
An illustrated three dimensional page of a WW2 children's book, showing a surging formation of British Army tanks. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - For Freedom!

WW2 - For Freedom!
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's panoramic picture story book, For Freedom!. The image portrays three British military men of the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and British Army

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Royal Navy 3D Picture

WW2 - Royal Navy 3D Picture
An illustrated three dimensional page of a WW2 children's book, showing a British Royal Navy war ship convoy. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Gracie The Munitions Worker

WW2 - Gracie The Munitions Worker
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with the uniform of a wartime female munitions worker, unfortunately missing the hat. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Gracie The Land Girl

WW2 - Gracie The Land Girl
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with the outfit of a girl from the Women's Land Army. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Gracie The A. T. S. Girl

WW2 - Gracie The A. T. S. Girl
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with the uniform of a wartime lady of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, unfortunately missing the hat. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Gracie And The W. V. S

WW2 - Gracie And The W. V. S
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with a wartime Women's Voluntary Service uniform. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Gracie And The N. F. S

WW2 - Gracie And The N. F. S
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with a wartime National Fire Service women's uniform, unfortunately missing the hat. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Gracie The Transport Worker

WW2 - Gracie The Transport Worker
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with a wartime Underground transport worker's uniform. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Gracie The Waaf

WW2 - Gracie The Waaf
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with a wartime Women's Auxiliary Air Force uniform. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Gracie The Wren

WW2 - Gracie The Wren
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with a wartime Women's Royal Naval Service uniform. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Gracie The Red Cross Nurse

WW2 - Gracie The Red Cross Nurse
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, equipped with a wartime Red Cross nurse outfit. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Gracie Hat And Uniform Doll

WW2 - Gracie Hat And Uniform Doll
A WW2 children's illustrated Gracie doll card, used as a base layer for wartime uniforms and hats to be added on. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - British Fighter Vs Italian Bomber

WW2 - British Fighter Vs Italian Bomber
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, Chattamama The Baboon, written by W. H. Morris. The image depicts a dog fight between a British fighter plane and an Italian bomber

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Firing An Automatic Rifle

WW2 - Firing An Automatic Rifle
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, Strangers Of The Sea, written by Arthur Groom. The image portrays a military naval man firing an automatic rifle. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Trailing A Soldier

WW2 - Trailing A Soldier
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, The Clue Of The Tin Loaf, written by M. Myers. The image shows a scene in which two hidden figures in the background trail a Soldier

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - The Iris Sets Out For Dunkirk

WW2 - The Iris Sets Out For Dunkirk
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, We Will Return, written by R. Ernest Bailey. The image shows some British wartime crewmembers of a vessel named Iris

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - The Splendid Book For Boys

WW2 - The Splendid Book For Boys
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's short story book, The Splendid Book For Boys. The image shows some British soldiers firing an anti-aircraft gun towards the enemy

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - The Royal Air Force

WW2 - The Royal Air Force
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's book, The Royal Air Force Picture Book. The image shows a British aircraft taking down a German plane. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - The Victory Forces

WW2 - The Victory Forces
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's book made in tribute to the British victory forces, including the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and British Army. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: The Chocolate Soldiers, Chumpie Gets Married

The Chocolate Soldiers, Chumpie Gets Married
A wartime children's story book illustration which shows Chumpie the trumpeter, of the Chocolate soldiers, marrying Charlotte, the General's daughter, who finally approves of their union

Background imageChildrens Collection: A Story Of The Chocolate Soldiers

A Story Of The Chocolate Soldiers
An illustrated cover for a WW2 children's story book, A Story Of The Chocolate Soldiers. The image shows a marching group of chocolate soldiers, with a saluting general. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: The Chocolate Soldiers, Chumpie's Plan

The Chocolate Soldiers, Chumpie's Plan
A wartime children's story book illustration which shows Chumpie the trumpeter, of the Chocolate soldiers, using a large magnifying glass to empower a beam of sunlight towards the approaching

Background imageChildrens Collection: The Chocolate Soldiers Vs Marzipan Raiders

The Chocolate Soldiers Vs Marzipan Raiders
A wartime children's story book illustration which shows a battle between the Chocolate soldiers and the Marzipan raiders. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: The Chocolate Soldiers, Chumpie Meets A Nurse

The Chocolate Soldiers, Chumpie Meets A Nurse
A wartime children's story book illustration which shows Chumpie the trumpeter, a chocolate soldier, speaking with a frightened Red Cross nurse. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: The Chocolate Soldiers

The Chocolate Soldiers
A wartime children's story book illustration which shows the chocolate soldiers General facing his troops, standing to attention. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: The Chocolate Soldiers, Chumpie The Trumpeter

The Chocolate Soldiers, Chumpie The Trumpeter
A wartime children's story book illustration which shows the chocolate soldiers General standing with Chumpie the trumpeter, he disapproves of his fondness for his daughter standing behind

Background imageChildrens Collection: The Triple Model Cut-Out Aeroplane, Tank & Aircraft Carrier

The Triple Model Cut-Out Aeroplane, Tank & Aircraft Carrier
An illustrated cover for a WW2 children's model cut-out book, containing instructions to make models of an aeroplane, tank and an aircraft carrier. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: V For Victory Paint Book

V For Victory Paint Book
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's colouring book, For Victory Paint Book. The image simply shows a large letter V with musical notes and national flags. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: Air-Sea Rescue Launch Cut-Out Book

Air-Sea Rescue Launch Cut-Out Book
An illustrated cover for a WW2 children's model cut-out book, containing instructions to make models of a wartime air-sea rescue launch vessel. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: The New Battleship Cut-Out Book

The New Battleship Cut-Out Book
An illustrated cover for a WW2 children's model cut-out book, containing instructions to make models of wartime warships and a submarine. The image shows a British Royal Navy battle ship

Background imageChildrens Collection: The Aeroplane Model Cut-Out Book 3

The Aeroplane Model Cut-Out Book 3
An illustrated cover for a WW2 children's model cut-out book, containing instructions to make models of wartime aircrafts. The image shows a Cataline flying boat. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageChildrens Collection: The Aeroplane Model Cut-Out Book 2

The Aeroplane Model Cut-Out Book 2
An illustrated cover for a WW2 children's model cut-out book, containing instructions to make models of wartime aircrafts. The image shows a British Hawker Hurricane fighter plane

Background imageChildrens Collection: The Aeroplane Model Cut-Out Book 1

The Aeroplane Model Cut-Out Book 1
An illustrated cover for a WW2 children's model cut-out book, containing instructions to make models of wartime aircrafts. The image shows a British Supermarine Spitfire fighter plane

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Fleet Wings

WW2 - Fleet Wings
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's book, Fleet Wings, written by Guy Dempster. The image shows a British Coastal Command aircraft flying above an aircraft carrier. Date: 1941

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Boy's Own Paper March 1941

WW2 - Boy's Own Paper March 1941
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's paper, Boys Own, March 1941. The image shows two British Royal Air Force pilots giving each other a thumbs up from different fighter planes

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Jack Frere Of The Paratroops

WW2 - Jack Frere Of The Paratroops
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's book, Jack Frere Of The Paratroops, written by Major J. T. Gorman. The image shows a British WW2 paratrooper falling from the skies

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Peggy Speeds The Plough

WW2 - Peggy Speeds The Plough
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's book, Peggy Speeds The Plough, written by Madge S. Smith. The images portray wartime agricultural working women, land girls

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Mr Bunting At War

WW2 - Mr Bunting At War
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's book, Mr Bunting At War, written by Robert Greenwood. The image portrays the title character, dressed in a business suit, walking down a street

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - Young Heroes Of The War

WW2 - Young Heroes Of The War
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's book, Young Heroes Of The War, written by Joseph Gollomb and Alice Taylor

Background imageChildrens Collection: WW2 - A Father's Return

WW2 - A Father's Return
An illustration for a wartime children's short story book, The Adventure Book For Girls. The image shows a pair of tennis playing children surprised to see their father return home

Background imageChildrens Collection: Billy Crashes His Bicycle

Billy Crashes His Bicycle
An illustration for a wartime children's short story book, Adventures! The image shows a boy named Billy, crashing into a motor vehicle and falling off his bicycle. Date: circa 1940s



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"Children's Tales and Adventures: From Mary, Mary Quite Contrary to Worzel Gummidge" Step into a world of imagination and wonder as we explore the enchanting realm of children's stories and experiences. Just like the timeless nursery rhyme "Mary, Mary, quite contrary, " where gardens bloom with silver bells and cockleshells, let us embark on a journey filled with whimsy. First stop is aboard the Training Ship Arethusa II, where young sailors learn discipline and bravery while navigating the vast seas. As we sail further into this captivating universe, we encounter Margaret Morris – a trailblazing British dancer, choreographer, and teacher who inspires countless little feet to dance their dreams. But wait. Look over there. It's Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge himself – dressed in character and bringing joy to children everywhere. His mischievous antics remind us that laughter truly is the best medicine for both young hearts and old souls. As our adventure continues through time, we catch glimpses of London slums in Feathers Court on Drury Lane. These haunting images serve as reminders that not all childhoods were idyllic but also inspire us to strive for better futures for every child. In contrast to these hardships are heartwarming scenes at Comlongon Castle in Dumfries – Barnardo evacuees finding solace amidst its ancient walls during World War II. The Waifs and Strays Society Pyrford St Nicholas offers another haven for vulnerable children seeking love and care away from turbulent times. Education takes center stage at Pishiobury Approved School in Hertfordshire or Hereford Industrial School Schoolroom where knowledge becomes a powerful tool shaping young minds' destinies. Meanwhile, St Mary in the Fields Children's Colony nestled in Mayfield Sussex fosters community spirit among its residents through shared experiences.