40s Collection (page 5)

"Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep" (colour litho)
8650963 "Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Who has done this?" (colour litho)
8650961 "Who has done this?" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Who has done this)

Commands: Walk to the door and close it (colour litho)
8650842 Commands: Walk to the door and close it (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walk to the door and close it)

Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for sheep (b/w photo)
8653475 Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for sheep (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old-fashioned slaughterhouse for sheep)

Pig de-hairing machine (b/w photo)
8653471 Pig de-hairing machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig de-hairing machine)

"Morrison-Electricar", a butcher's shop on wheels (b/w photo)
8653465 "Morrison-Electricar", a butcher's shop on wheels (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Morrison-Electricar")

Cookery school (b/w photo)
8655283 Cookery school (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cookery school)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Canadian Scottish (b/w photo)
8648381 Scottish National War Memorial: The Canadian Scottish (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Canadian Scottish)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots Greys (b/w photo)
8648375 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Scots Greys (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Scots Greys)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Navy (b/w photo)
8648373 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Navy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Navy)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (b/w photo)
8648363 Scottish National War Memorial: The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rossall School: The archway (b/w photo)
8648350 Rossall School: The archway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The archway)

Rossall School: The JTC on parade (b/w photo)
8648337 Rossall School: The JTC on parade (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The JTC on parade)

Rossall School: The gymnastic tableau (b/w photo)
8648336 Rossall School: The gymnastic tableau (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The gymnastic tableau)

Rossall School: Common room garden (b/w photo)
8648331 Rossall School: Common room garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common room garden)

Rossall School: The Air Training Corps (b/w photo)
8648326 Rossall School: The Air Training Corps (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Air Training Corps)

Rossall School: The Model Club (b/w photo)
8648325 Rossall School: The Model Club (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Model Club)

British Cars of 1949: Standard Vanguard (b/w photo)
8657215 British Cars of 1949: Standard Vanguard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standard Vanguard)

British Cars of 1949: Invicta (b/w photo)
8657201 British Cars of 1949: Invicta (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invicta)

British Cars of 1949: Lanchester (b/w photo)
8657200 British Cars of 1949: Lanchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lanchester)

British Cars of 1949: Daimler (b/w photo)
8657187 British Cars of 1949: Daimler (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daimler)

British Cars of 1949: Bentley (b/w photo)
8657186 British Cars of 1949: Bentley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bentley)

Scottish National War Memorial: To All Scotswomen (b/w photo)
8648380 Scottish National War Memorial: To All Scotswomen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To All Scotswomen)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Marines and Entrance Doorway (b/w photo)
8648377 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Marines and Entrance Doorway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance to the Shrine with Figure of St Michael (b/w photo)
8648361 Scottish National War Memorial: Entrance to the Shrine with Figure of St Michael (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Scottish National War Memorial: Apse from North (b/w photo)
8648353 Scottish National War Memorial: Apse from North (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apse from North)

Rossall School: The Headmaster, CE Young, Esq, MA, AFC, JP (b/w photo)
8648351 Rossall School: The Headmaster, CE Young, Esq, MA, AFC, JP (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Headmaster, CE Young, Esq, MA, AFC, JP)

Rossall School: Sir Thomas Beecham conducts the final rehearsal of the concert (b/w photo)
8648348 Rossall School: Sir Thomas Beecham conducts the final rehearsal of the concert (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Rossall School: Lord Stanley accepting a copy of the centenary history (b/w photo)
8648346 Rossall School: Lord Stanley accepting a copy of the centenary history (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rossall School: The museum (b/w photo)
8648342 Rossall School: The museum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The museum)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Central Africa (colour litho)
8646584 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Central Africa (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Africa)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Canada (colour litho)
8646578 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Canada (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canada)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Hungary (colour litho)
8646577 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Hungary (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hungary)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Texas, USA (colour litho)
8646568 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Texas, USA (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Texas, USA)

Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Alsace, France (colour litho)
8646567 Walter Trier's crazy costumes: Alsace, France (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alsace, France)

Tetley brewery: A barley "couch" starts to germinate on the tiled floor of the malt house (b/w photo)
8639584 Tetley brewery: A barley "couch" starts to germinate on the tiled floor of the malt house (b/w photo) by English Photographer

British Cars of 1949: Riley (b/w photo)
8657203 British Cars of 1949: Riley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riley)

British Cars of 1949: HRG (b/w photo)
8657194 British Cars of 1949: HRG (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRG)

British Cars of 1949: Dagenham Motors (b/w photo)
8657190 British Cars of 1949: Dagenham Motors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagenham Motors)

British Cars of 1949: CarMart (b/w photo)
8657180 British Cars of 1949: CarMart (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: CarMart)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634910 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634908 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo)
8664052 Splice the Main-Brace! (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Splice the Main-Brace)

Tetley brewery: Bottles being filled automatically at the rate of 500 dozen an hour (b/w photo)
8639590 Tetley brewery: Bottles being filled automatically at the rate of 500 dozen an hour (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sorting letters at a London post office (b/w photo)
8626062 Sorting letters at a London post office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting letters at a London post office)

Rationing in Britain, World War II (b/w photo)
8672639 Rationing in Britain, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The development of rationing in Britain in World War II, 1940-1942)

Convoy off the coast, World War II (b/w photo)
8672650 Convoy off the coast, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convoy off the British coast, World War II)

Food distribution in Coventry, World War II (b/w photo)
8672646 Food distribution in Coventry, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food distribution to civilians during the Coventry Blitz)

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Step back in time to the 1940s, a decade filled with incredible stories and adventures. Join Toby Twirl on his thrilling escapades through the enchanting world of children's literature. In 1949, Toby Twirl Adventures captured the hearts of young readers across the UK, immersing them in captivating tales that transported their imaginations to far-off lands. But amidst these fantastical journeys lay a stark reality - the remnants of World War II still lingered. The haunting images of bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made during those tumultuous times. Yet even amid destruction, hope prevailed as an ARP warden heroically rescued a young girl from the wreckage of a building during The London Blitz. The resilience and spirit displayed by communities throughout this era were truly remarkable. Kilgour Road bore witness to further bomb damage, yet it stood as testament to unwavering strength and determination. Transportation also played its part in shaping this iconic decade. Picture yourself riding on a sleek Vincent Rapide HRD Series C motorcycle - its black exterior exuding timeless elegance against the backdrop of 1940s charm. Beyond war-torn landscapes and daring adventures lies another significant moment etched into history: Rochdale's first Co-operative shop opening its doors in 1844. This litho depiction transports us back to where it all began for cooperative movements that continue to shape our society today. Amidst chaos and destruction emerged heroes who selflessly risked their lives for others' safety. Firefighters bravely stood by during The Blitz in London, ready to face any challenge thrown their way while ambulance crews raced through Ladywell, Lewisham providing crucial aid when every second counted. Plymouth's St Andrews Parish Church stands tall despite enduring bombings during The Blitz; it symbolizes resilience rising above adversity like an unwavering beacon of hope.