Post War Collection (page 17)

Ploughing in a snowstorm when Britain needed food - January 1947 A TopFoto
Ploughing in a snowstorm when Britain needed food - January 1947 eTopFoto

Ploughing in snowstorm January 1947

Fire at the Darford Paper Mills in Kent which burnt for three days - 3 March 1949 eTopFoto

Children sleeping during the day at Wanstead House School in 1946 A TopFoto
Children sleeping during the day at Wanstead House School in 1946 eTopFoto

Hop Pickers Field dispensary, South Street near Faversham, Kent. It is provided by the Church of England Temperance Society and staffed voluntarily by university students and VAD nurses

Draghunt meets in the fog at Birling in Kent - January 1953 A TopFoto
Draghunt meets in the fog at Birling in Kent - January 1953 eTopFoto

Pen-and-ink drawing, 1920, by Karl Arnold
GERMANY: DANCE EPIDEMIC. Pen-and-ink drawing, 1920, by Karl Arnold

Why do we need costumes, if the women don t wear anything anyhow? : The decadence of post-World War I Germany portrayed
GERMANY, 1920s: CARTOON Why do we need costumes, if the women don t wear anything anyhow? : The decadence of post-World War I Germany portrayed by Eduard Thony in a 1921 cartoon drawn for

Peace-Mongering. American cartoon by Daniel R. Fitzpatrick, 1947, on the Marshall Plan for the post-World War II
MARSHALL PLAN, 1947. Peace-Mongering. American cartoon by Daniel R. Fitzpatrick, 1947, on the Marshall Plan for the post-World War II recovery of Western Europe

A demontration by people of nurnberg against the agreement between the allies and west germany, held on the day of its signing, 1952 or 1953

Colonel-general berzarin, soviet commandant of berlin (second from left) chatting with officials of the berlin subway after a ride on the underground railway, 1945 or 1946

Captain kazakov receiving german civilians in the soviet military commandants office in weissensee district, 1945

Lieutenant-colonel ugryumov, military commandant of the central district of berlin, receiving visitors, 1945 or 1946

Third anniversary of the liberation of hungary, zoltan tildy, president of the hungarian republic, welcoming the delegation of the soviet army headed by colonel-general kurassov, budapest, hungary

Soviet food relief, bags of flour and suger ready for distribution to stores in berlin, 1945 or 1946

Soviet heavy artillery in unilubsiska square in warsaw in the first days after its liberation

A statue of joseph stalin in the garden of victory square in the industrial city of stalinsk, the iron and steel plant is in the background, spewing smoke, early 1950s

A family strolling under the benificent gaze of a sculpture of josef stalin, the great continuer of lenins cause on one of the central thoroughfares of stalinogorsk, in the moscow coal basin, ussr

A street scene in prague, czechoslovakia after the war, june 1945

Zoltan tildy, president of the hungarian republic, and the hungarian delegation arriving in moscow, february 1948, left to right: matias rakosi

Distribution of bread to the population of berlin, the soviet military commandant of the mitte district talking to the owner of a bakery on strausenstrasse in berlin, 1945 or 1946

Distributing german newspapers to the population of berlin, 1945 or 1946

Residents of the polish city of rzeszow speaking with red army soldiers, late 1940s

An aerial view of dresden, gdr featuring newly built residential blocks as well as reconstructed historical buildings, 1980

31st President of the United States. Photographed with children in Poland, 1946, while serving as U. S
HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964). 31st President of the United States. Photographed with children in Poland, 1946, while serving as U.S. director of postwar relief

CIVIL WAR: PAROLES, 1865. Rebel soldiers taking the Oath of Allegiance in the Senate chamber at Richmond, Virginia. Wood engraving from a Northern newspaper shortly after the end of the Civil War in

SIGN: AIR RAID SHELTER. Sign for an American public air raid shelter

WORLD WAR I: U. S. TROOPS. Soldiers of the U. S. 89th Division relaxing in occuppied Germany near the Moselle River in
WORLD WAR I: U.S. TROOPS. Soldiers of the U.S. 89th Division relaxing in occuppied Germany near the Moselle River in 1919. A Y.M.C.A

SONG SHEET, 1921 American sheet-music cover, for All By Myself, by Irving Berlin, 1921

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"Reflecting on the Post-War Era: A Journey through Architectural Icons" Step into a world where resilience and innovation shaped the landscape of post-war Britain. From Hepworth's ethereal Winged Figure to Trellick Tower's towering presence, these architectural marvels stand as testaments to a nation rebuilding itself. Preston Bus Station, with its geometric design captured in DP143109 and FF003606, symbolizes progress and connectivity. Its functional beauty has become an iconic landmark that transcends time. Coventry Cathedral (DP164703) emerges from the ashes like a phoenix, blending modernity with tradition. Its striking structure serves as a reminder of hope amidst destruction, inspiring generations to come. Fleischmann's Mining Memorial (DP169357) pays homage to those who sacrificed their lives in pursuit of progress. This poignant sculpture stands tall against the backdrop of history, honoring their memory for eternity. Balfron Tower (DP137832), an epitome of Brutalist architecture, represents social change and urban regeneration. Its imposing silhouette tells tales of community spirit and transformation. In Soukop's Donkey (DP178233), we find solace in simplicity. Amidst the chaos of war aftermaths, this humble sculpture reminds us to appreciate life's small joys that often go unnoticed. New Street Signal Box (BB95_13681) whispers stories untold - a silent witness to countless journeys taken by weary souls seeking new beginnings or reuniting with loved ones after years apart. Preston Bus Station once again graces our narrative through JLP01_08_082572; it is more than just transportation hub but also an emblematic gathering place where dreams converge and aspirations take flight. Lower Precinct (DP164632) embraces modernity while preserving heritage; its vibrant atmosphere reflects a society eager for progress yet mindful not to forget its roots.