Nineteen Forties Collection (page 19)

Lines composed after listening to Europe broadcasting (litho)
7168502 Lines composed after listening to Europe broadcasting (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lines composed after listening to Europe broadcasting)

"Please don t hesitate to say if you prefer your coffee white"(litho)
7168498 " Please don t hesitate to say if you prefer your coffee white" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wartime Weaknesses, Having more startling information than anybody else (litho)
7168490 Wartime Weaknesses, Having more startling information than anybody else (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wartime Weaknesses)

"Father, would not the best way to conduct the war be to let the editors of the newspapers take charge of it
7168501 " Father, would not the best way to conduct the war be to let the editors of the newspapers take charge of it

Some Wartime Weaknesses, Seeing Spies (litho)
7168497 Some Wartime Weaknesses, Seeing Spies (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Wartime Weaknesses, Seeing Spies)

"I ll tell nobody where anywhere is"(litho)
7168489 " I ll tell nobody where anywhere is" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info)

Slough: Arms of the Borough of Slough, Berkshire, in their Correct Colourings (colour litho)
7168693 Slough: Arms of the Borough of Slough, Berkshire, in their Correct Colourings (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arms of the Borough of Slough)

Ewes and Lambs (colour litho)
7170100 Ewes and Lambs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ewes and Lambs. Illustration for My Book of Country Life (Frederick Warne, 1941 or earlier)

A Tractor Plough (colour litho)
7170095 A Tractor Plough (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tractor Plough)

British anti-tank gun confronting a Japanese medium tank, World War II (colour litho)
7172724 British anti-tank gun confronting a Japanese medium tank, World War II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Italian medium tank, World War II (colour litho)
7172723 Italian medium tank, World War II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian medium tank, World War II)

Battle between Allied and German tanks, World War II (colour litho)
7172719 Battle between Allied and German tanks, World War II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle between Allied and German tanks, World War II)

American medium tank, World War II (colour litho)
7172713 American medium tank, World War II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American medium tank, World War II)

British tanks in North Africa, World War II (colour litho)
7172712 British tanks in North Africa, World War II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British tanks in North Africa, World War II)

Picking up the Mails (colour litho)
7180331 Picking up the Mails (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking up the Mails)

A Great Western Locomotive of the "Castle"Class picking up Water at Speed (colour litho)
7180320 A Great Western Locomotive of the " Castle" Class picking up Water at Speed (colour litho) by English School

Off By Train ABC: Newpaper train, Oil-can (colour litho)
7165677 Off By Train ABC: Newpaper train, Oil-can (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newpaper train, Oil-can)

Off By Train ABC: Loop-line, Milk train (colour litho)
7165676 Off By Train ABC: Loop-line, Milk train (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loop-line, Milk train)

Off By Train ABC: Kiosk, Level crossing (colour litho)
7165675 Off By Train ABC: Kiosk, Level crossing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kiosk, Level crossing)

Off By Train ABC: Guards van, Horse-box (colour litho)
7165673 Off By Train ABC: Guards van, Horse-box (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guards van, Horse-box)

Sectional view of Nife nickel-cadmium alkaline accumulator (litho)
7186803 Sectional view of Nife nickel-cadmium alkaline accumulator (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Edison nickel-iron cell, showing the component parts and method of construction (litho)
7186802 Edison nickel-iron cell, showing the component parts and method of construction (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edison nickel-iron cell)

Sea Horse and Shrimp, 1942 (oil on board)
6448703 Sea Horse and Shrimp, 1942 (oil on board) by Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943); 25.4x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943))

Hallam Tennyson, son of the Poet Laureate (b / w photo)
7153104 Hallam Tennyson, son of the Poet Laureate (b/w photo) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hallam Tennyson, son of the Poet Laureate)

Christina Rossetti and her mother (b / w photo)
7153095 Christina Rossetti and her mother (b/w photo) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christina Rossetti and her mother)

Ellen Terry at the age of eighteen (b / w photo)
7153086 Ellen Terry at the age of eighteen (b/w photo) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ellen Terry at the age of eighteen)

Photography, The New Art (litho)
7153075 Photography, The New Art (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photography, The New Art)

Boy showing off the five small fish he has caught (colour litho)
7157420 Boy showing off the five small fish he has caught (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy showing off the five small fish he has caught)

Advertisement for Cussons Imperial Leather soap (colour litho)
7157411 Advertisement for Cussons Imperial Leather soap (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Cussons Imperial Leather soap)

Consolidated "Liberator"(colour litho)
7157705 Consolidated " Liberator" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Children playing (colour litho)
7157422 Children playing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing)

Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners (colour litho)
7157415 Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Vactric vacuum cleaners)

British tanks in North Africa, World War II (colour litho)
7172710 British tanks in North Africa, World War II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British tanks in North Africa, World War II)

"Now tell us, Frank, dear, what are the next moves in the War?"(litho)
7168500 " Now tell us, Frank, dear, what are the next moves in the War?" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Now tell us, Frank, dear)

"... Meanwhile, in Britain, the entire population faced by the threat of invasion
7168495 "... Meanwhile, in Britain, the entire population faced by the threat of invasion, has been flung into a state of complete panic

Wartime Weaknesses, Cups of Tea (litho)
7168493 Wartime Weaknesses, Cups of Tea (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wartime Weaknesses, Cups of Tea)

British Valentine III infantry tank, World War II (colour litho)
7172721 British Valentine III infantry tank, World War II (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Valentine III infantry tank, World War II)

Off By Train ABC: Corridor, Driver (colour litho)
7165671 Off By Train ABC: Corridor, Driver (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corridor, Driver)

The Dairy Farmers Herd (colour litho)
7170098 The Dairy Farmers Herd (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dairy Farmers Herd)

Gathering the Apple Crop (colour litho)
7170094 Gathering the Apple Crop (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering the Apple Crop)

Off By Train ABC: Yards, Zero hour (colour litho)
7165684 Off By Train ABC: Yards, Zero hour (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yards, Zero hour)

Off By Train ABC: Inspection of tickets, Junction (colour litho)
7165674 Off By Train ABC: Inspection of tickets, Junction (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inspection of tickets, Junction)

Off By Train ABC: Electric train, Flying Scotsman (colour litho)
7165672 Off By Train ABC: Electric train, Flying Scotsman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric train, Flying Scotsman)

Pagets patent rotary frame (litho)
7160483 Pagets patent rotary frame (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pagets patent rotary frame. Block kindly lent by Mr J Chamberlain, FTI)

Bennett Bros Ltd (litho)
7160481 Bennett Bros Ltd (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bennett Bros Ltd. Illustration for The Cradle and Home of the Hosiery Trade by Arthur J Pickering)

Brunels broad gauge track (b / w photo)
7164018 Brunels broad gauge track (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunels broad gauge track)

Memory test (litho)
7173254 Memory test (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memory test. Illustration from The Wonder Book of Things to Do (Ward, Lock & Co, Limited)

Boys tracking an animal (colour litho)
7173253 Boys tracking an animal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys tracking an animal)

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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.