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Nineteen Forties Collection

Step back in time to the nineteen forties, a decade filled with adventure and excitement

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Nineteen Forties Collection: Toby Twirl Adventures 1949 1940s UK mcitnt childrens storys adventures childrens
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Lovers in Hyde Park May 1947 love couple romance romantic for valentines day be
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Nineteen Forties Collection: A view of the river Thames from Richmond Bridge, London, England, with a pleasure
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Nineteen Forties Collection: California: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach (photo)
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Kings Square ( Market Place ) Enfield Town, London, with the Kings Head Public House
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Nineteen Forties Collection: The London Blitz An ARP warden rescues a young girl from the wreckage of a building
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Nineteen Forties Collection: British Army Captain Chris Goddard, left, and Cpl Gary Fisher check out the Second
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Nineteen Forties Collection: John Bull 1947 1940s UK bell ringing ringers churches magazines
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Nineteen Forties Collection: John Bull 1949 1940s UK dogs magazines
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Nineteen Forties Collection: 1940s USA tartan suntans sunbathing lotions swim suits swimwear swimming costumes
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Nineteen Forties Collection: 1940s USA lucien lelong theatre womens
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Down Lambeth Way. Lambeth Walk is buying a Spitfire of its own
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Nineteen Forties Collection: A swarm of bees which settled at the foot of a pole on a bomb site in Victoria Street
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Royal Blue the Kings racing pigeon and first carrier of the war
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Scottie dog guards the chimney on Christmas Eve. Lets hope he ll allow Santa
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Nineteen Forties Collection: John Bull 1947 1940s UK Arsenal football team changing rooms magazines managers
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Nineteen Forties Collection: 1940s UK au fait womens dresses gloves
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Wurlitzer 1946 1940s USA juke-boxes jukeboxes record players juke boxes
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Nineteen Forties Collection: John Bull 1946 1940s UK darts magazines pubs
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Camels 1946 1940s USA cigarettes smoking medical
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Nineteen Forties Collection: A striking picture of Cataline flying boat taking off on the 24-hour patrol over the Atlantic
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Romany gypsy family camped on Epsom downs during the race meeting on Epsom racecourse
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Waiters, chefs and kitchen hands at Londons Savoy hotel went on strike early today
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Carts and boxes full of fruit and vegetables in Covent Gardens flower, fruit
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Londons ever - improving transport system carries its works programme a step further
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Nineteen Forties Collection: The first Co-operative shop to be opened in Rochdale, Lancashire, in 1844 (litho)
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Ministry of Food 1940s UK characters carrots logos dr carrot
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Nineteen Forties Collection: The red army forces the crossing of the Vistula (Poland), 1944 (oil on canvas)
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin planning strategy in the Kremlin during the Second World War
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Nineteen Forties Collection: 'Premier'loop wheel frame, Stibbe and Co, Leicester (litho)
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Londoners sheltering from a German air raid on a platform in Piccadilly Underground Station during
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Nineteen Forties Collection: British Vickers Wellington bombers setting off on a daylight bombing raid on Germany
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Nineteen Forties Collection: A gypsy woman sitting on the steps to her Romany caravan in the gypsy camp on Epsom Downs
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Nineteen Forties Collection: A Romany gypsy woman smoking her pipe at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Their Majesties in Cheshire. The King and Queen today made a 30 mile drive through
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Nineteen Forties Collection: John Bull 1949 1940s UK the villages green the countryside bank holidays magazines
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Nineteen Forties Collection: John Bull 1947 1940s UK pubs locals barrels alcoholic magazines
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Nineteen Forties Collection: John Bull 1947 1940s UK cobblers shoe menders repairing man shoes magazines repairs
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Woman 1940s UK navy women at war WW2 magazines
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Gypsy caravans parked on Epsom Downs during the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Royal visit to Plymouth. The King who, with the Queen is on a two day visit to the West country
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Members of the Royal family were present at St Margarets, Westminster when Miss Myra Wernher
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Viscount Savernake, Lieutenant Royal Horse Guards, eldest son of the Earl of Cardigan
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Bomb damage. The scene in a street in East Ham, East London, typical of so many
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Nineteen Forties Collection: The painting in oils of Brigadier General Wade Hampton Hayes, . O. B. E. on its way
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Nineteen Forties Collection: John Bull 1948 1940s UK watch clock repairing menders man clocks magazines repairs
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Nineteen Forties Collection: 1940s USA pennsylvania railroad railroads railways trains WW2
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Nineteen Forties Collection: Isabel Val 1942 1940s Spain cc mirrors vanity dressing tables beauty


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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.