Nineteen Forties Collection (page 13)

Sinking of HMS Ark Royal, 1941 (b/w photo)
8663972 Sinking of HMS Ark Royal, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinking of HMS Ark Royal, 1941)

Loading imported goods onto barges, World War II (b/w photo)
8672813 Loading imported goods onto barges, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loading imported goods onto barges, World War II)

Youth Rally, Nottingham, 1942 (b/w photo)
8672637 Youth Rally, Nottingham, 1942 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Youth Rally, Nottingham, 30 August 1942)

Land Girl, World War II (litho)
8664051 Land Girl, World War II (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Land Girl, World War II)

Portrait of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, 1946 (oil on canvas)
AIS5345402 Portrait of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, 1946 (oil on canvas) by Chandor, Douglas (1897-1953); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Caillebaut sewing machine, 1845
3479090 Caillebaut sewing machine, 1845; (add.info.: Sewing machine by Caillebaut of Paris, based on the Singer method. Paris, dated 1845.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Josef Stalin, Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee and Harrys Truman at the Potsdam Conference, 1945 (b/w photo)
2626398 Josef Stalin, Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee and Harrys Truman at the Potsdam Conference, 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Stalin, Churchill, Attlee)

Winston Churchill, 1942 (b/w photo)
2625260 Winston Churchill, 1942 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Winston Churchill as British war time prime minister 1942.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cologne, Germany
3781560 Cologne, Germany; (add.info.: Cologne, Germany, early 20th century. Die St. Andreaskirche, nach einem Aquarell von Karl Rudell (Church of Saint Andreas, a watercolour by Karl Rudell)

Russian poster commemorating the event of 09/03/1945. A russian soldier with the soviet flag and below the french
GIA4697201 Russian poster commemorating the event of 09/03/1945. A russian soldier with the soviet flag and below the french, english and american flags

Cologne, Germany
3781559 Cologne, Germany; (add.info.: Cologne, Germany, early 20th century. Der Hohenzollernring. Postcard.); Lebrecht History

Portrait de Staline vers 1945
GIA4694814 Portrait de Staline vers 1945. by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait de Staline vers 1945.); © Giancarlo Costa

Portrait of Joseph Stalin (1879-1953) c.1945-50 (chromolitho)
CHT228235 Portrait of Joseph Stalin (1879-1953) c.1945-50 (chromolitho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Poster of Josef Stalin presenting the fourth five year plan, 1946 (litho)
REV253298 Poster of Josef Stalin presenting the fourth five year plan, 1946 (litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection

Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo)
8610448 Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo) by Ramos de Azevedo, Francisco de Paula (1951-1928); (add.info.: The Estadio do Pacaembu, Paulo Machado de Carvalho Stadium)

Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo)
8610402 Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo) by Ramos de Azevedo, Francisco de Paula (1951-1928); (add.info.: The Estadio do Pacaembu, Paulo Machado de Carvalho Stadium)

Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo)
8610407 Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo) by Ramos de Azevedo, Francisco de Paula (1951-1928); (add.info.: The Estadio do Pacaembu, Paulo Machado de Carvalho Stadium)

Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo)
8610403 Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo) by Ramos de Azevedo, Francisco de Paula (1951-1928); (add.info.: The Estadio do Pacaembu, Paulo Machado de Carvalho Stadium)

Lucky Strike Cigarette Ad, 1940 (photo)
7133874 Lucky Strike Cigarette Ad, 1940 (photo); (add.info.: Magazine advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes cites "authoritative tests" showing that "Luckies finer tobaccos mean)

Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo)
8610414 Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo) by Ramos de Azevedo, Francisco de Paula (1951-1928); (add.info.: The Estadio do Pacaembu, Paulo Machado de Carvalho Stadium)

Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo)
8610400 Pacaembu Stadium, Sao Paulo, 2016 (photo) by Ramos de Azevedo, Francisco de Paula (1951-1928); (add.info.: The Estadio do Pacaembu, Paulo Machado de Carvalho Stadium)

Bill of Rights, 1942 (oil on canvas)
823225 Bill of Rights, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 52.3x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill of Rights. Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952). Oil on canvas

The Signing of the Constitution of the United States in 1787, 1940 (oil on canvas)
702747 The Signing of the Constitution of the United States in 1787, 1940 (oil on canvas) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Hall of Representatives, Washington D.C

African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans
1721268 African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans, 30th March 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Meeting of Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princetown, USA
AIS5368685 Meeting of Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princetown, USA, 1947 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); © Iberfoto

Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer, 1947 (b/w photo)
5616705 Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer, 1947 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Duke Ellington and the Cotton Club Orchestra (b / w photo)
1077525 Duke Ellington and the Cotton Club Orchestra (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before Britannia (colour litho)
6030881 British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before Britannia (colour litho) by English School

British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery presenting medals to Soviet Marshals Georgy Zhukov and Konstantin Rokossovsky
6015196 British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery presenting medals to Soviet Marshals Georgy Zhukov and Konstantin Rokossovsky, Berlin, Germany, 12 July 1945 (photo) by English Photographer

The Royal family was present at the wedding of Mrs Lavinia Lascelles, daughter of
The Royal family was present at the wedding of Miss Lavinia Lascelles, daughter of the Kings private secretary, Sir Alan Lascelles, to Major Edward Brenton, the Black Watch, at St Georges Chapel

John Bull 1946 1940s UK tailors alterations magazines

Bethnal Green Allotment, 1943 (oil on canvas)
3499593 Bethnal Green Allotment, 1943 (oil on canvas) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 56x72 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

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Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel at Paris, France, 1940s
7097411 Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel at Paris, France, 1940s by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine, Pierre (1762-1853); Private Collection; United Archives GmbH

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel at Paris, France, 1940s
7097413 Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel at Paris, France, 1940s by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine, Pierre (1762-1853); Private Collection; United Archives GmbH

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel at Paris, France, 1940s
7097412 Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel at Paris, France, 1940s by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine, Pierre (1762-1853); Private Collection; United Archives GmbH

Portrait of John Locke, printed 1944 (print)
2913947 Portrait of John Locke, printed 1944 (print) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English philosopher and physician)

Albert Einstein in his study at Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
539487 Albert Einstein in his study at Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Albert Einstein in his study at the Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
1722577 Albert Einstein in his study at the Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Albert Einstein pledging allegiance to become an American citizen with his secretary Helen Dukas
1709027 Albert Einstein pledging allegiance to become an American citizen with his secretary Helen Dukas and his step daughter Margot, 1940 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Oil and coal barrel ready for provision of fresh supplies to Berlin at Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo)
1743592 Oil and coal barrel ready for provision of fresh supplies to Berlin at Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Albert Einstein in his study at Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
LSE4093113 Albert Einstein in his study at Institute of Advanced Study, Princeton, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Albert Einstein receiving from judge Phillip Foreman, his certificate of American citizenship, 1940 (b/w photo)
2628533 Albert Einstein receiving from judge Phillip Foreman, his certificate of American citizenship, 1940 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

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

Berliners observe the arrival of airplanes, approaching Berlin Tempelhof airport, 1948 (photo)
ELD4927689 Berliners observe the arrival of airplanes, approaching Berlin Tempelhof airport, 1948 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Arrival of airplanes)

Berliners watching aeroplanes during the Berlin blockade, Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo)
1973340 Berliners watching aeroplanes during the Berlin blockade, Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

The Battle of Culloden, 1746
3783065 The Battle of Culloden, 1746 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: The Battle of Culloden, 1746. The Battle of Culloden was final confrontation of the 1745 Jacobite Rising in)

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Step back in time to the nineteen forties, a decade filled with adventure and excitement. Join Toby Twirl on his thrilling escapades in the beloved children's story series, "Toby Twirl Adventures. " Set in 1949, these enchanting tales captivated young readers across the UK. In Rochdale, Lancashire, history was made as the first Co-operative shop opened its doors in 1844. This revolutionary concept would shape future retail practices for years to come. Meanwhile, John Bull darts magazines became a popular pastime at pubs throughout the UK during the 1940s. Travel to Enfield Town in London and witness Kings Square (Market Place) bustling with life. The iconic Kings Head Public House stands proudly amidst the vibrant atmosphere of this lively area. Amidst wartime challenges, British Army Captain Chris Goddard and Cpl Gary Fisher diligently check out their equipment during World War II. Their dedication exemplifies the bravery and resilience of those who served their country during this tumultuous era. The sound of church bells ringing echoed through towns across Britain as depicted by John Bull magazines from 1947. These publications also celebrated our furry friends with heartwarming stories about dogs that warmed hearts nationwide. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Americans embraced fashion trends such as tartan suntans and stylish swimwear during beach outings under sunny skies. Swim suits and swimming costumes adorned beaches as people sought respite from daily life against picturesque coastal backdrops. Back home in Lambeth Walk, residents found solace amidst chaos by purchasing their very own Spitfire aircraft – a symbol of hope and strength during challenging times. Meanwhile, an unexpected swarm of bees settled at Victoria Street's bomb site – nature's reminder that beauty can emerge even from destruction. Royal Blue soared above adversity as one of England's prized racing pigeons – not only delivering messages but also becoming an emblematic figure representing resilience amid war-torn skies.