Post War Collection (page 8)

Diana, Princess of Wales makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her campaign to raise awareness about the devastating effects landmines have on peoples lives

London RT Bus being safety tested by The Ministry of Transport. The top deck is loaded with ballast equivalent to 30 passengers, and there is no ballast on the lower deck. 21st November 1952

Diana, Princess of Wales makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her campaign to raise awareness about the devastating effects landmines have on peoples lives

Children of Bonwell Road Gang of Holloway London save their coppers for a Party but decided to buy a Victory wreath instead which they placed on the Cenotaph, Whitehall on Saturday

Pictures of Control desk for the Four Allied Powers show American, English and French Controllers in their places. The Russian Controller refuses to sit with the others

Coal supplies for the British, American and French sectors of Berlin are being flown in by the RAF from Fassberg near Celle in the British Zone of Germany during the Berlin Airlift

There are a number of girls taking the 12 months course in farming and horticulture at the Surrey County Council Farm Institute at Merrist Wood, near Guildford. June 1949 P007503

Human Minesweepers who cleared the harbours of Europe from Charburg to Bremen began operations in Manchester Ship canal to locate a bomb which fell there five years ago

At Gatow Airport in Berlin where they are used to seeing bigger and better efforts every day, they took their hats off when the biggest air lift load of all time arrived in the worlds largest

Civil Defence To stimulate recruitment for the civil defence in Manchester, a V. 2
Civil Defence To stimulate recruitment for the civil defence in Manchester, a V.2. rocket is on show in Piccadilly. Early morning workers take a look at the V.2. December 1951 P012347

A Soviet Army girl on traffic duty in the Unter den Linden in Berlin chats with a British soldier during the Allied occupation of the city. July 1945 P012294

Party on bomb site at Anthony street, in Londons East end. April 1952 C1935

Diana, Princess of Wales makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her campaign to raise awareness about the devastating effects landmines have on peoples lives

West Berlin 1953. An elderly couple of West Berlin in morning for a relative who died in Wednesday demonstration enquiry from a West Policeman in Berlin if they may go thro the Eastern sector which

West Berlin 1953. Berliner of the Eastern sector being advised by the West Police not to return in spite of Russian order allowing the return from the West to the East tonight for a short while

Morane-Saulnier MS. 501 Criquet F-BDOS
Morane-Saulnier MS.501 Criquet F-BDOS (msn 695), in use as a glider tug at an aero-club in France. (The MS.502 was a Post-war, French produced / developed version of the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch)

Nord 1101 Pingouin G-ATJW (msn 167), at Shoreham airport. Post-war French development / production of the Messerschmitt Me 208. Date: circa 1966

de Havilland DH. 87 Hornet Moth F-BCJO
de Havilland DH.87 Hornet Moth F-BCJO (msn 8035), at Kidlington circa 4 April 1959. First flown in as G-ADKL, impressed as W5750, during the war, reverting to G-ADKL post-war

Klemm L. 25a Coupe SL-aB
Klemm L.25a Coupe SL-aB (msn 166), of Flugsportfreunde Sarrlouis eV, at Ensheim. First registered in France and then in Switzerland as CH-250 with Aero-Club Suisse / Zurich, in 1929, then HB-ETU

Percival P. 16 Q. 6 G-AFFD
Percival P.16 Q.6 G-AFFD (msn Q.21, impressed by RAF as X9407), the first production aircraft, at Redhill after being withdrawn from use

Nord 1002 Pingouin G-ATBG. Post-war French production of the Messerschmitt Bf 108, using French engines. Date: circa 1973

Morane-Saulnier MS. 500 Criquet G-AZMH
Morane-Saulnier MS.500 Criquet G-AZMH (msn 637). The MS.500 was post-war production of the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch, with French-built copies of the wartime Argus As 10 engine. Date: 1980s

Two Smart ladies - Candid Street Walking photograph
circa 1910s

Post WW2 - British and American soldiers on parade
circa 1910s

Armistice Day - Cenotaph, London - King and his sons
4th Armistice Day, 1922 - Solemn observance at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London - King George V and his sons, Albert, Duke of York (foreground) and Edward, Prince of Wales (behind). Date: 1922

The first de Havilland DH. 112 Venom prototype - VV612
The de Havilland DH.112 Venom - a British post-war single-engined jet aircraft developed and manufactured by the de Havilland Aircraft Company

Woman at her dressing table, c1955. Creator: English Photographer (20th Century)
Woman at her dressing table, c.1955 (sepia photo)

Berlin, Germany - after WW2 - Sport Palace, Potsdamerstrasse Date: circa 1945

Post-war Berlin - Unter den Linden with traffic and trams and bomb damage. Date: 1950

Aerial view of the damaged town centre of Termonde, Belgium
WW1 - poat-war - Aerial view of the damaged town centre of Termonde, Belgium. Date: circa 1919

WW1 - France - Soissons - the damaged front of the Cathedral. The inset photograph shows the pre-war facade intact). Date: circa 1919

Gas shells at Luttre, Belgium, c1914-1919
Part of a dump which the retreating Germans failed to destroy

Peace visitors to Flanders scenes of war, c1914-1919
In ruined Ypres of heroic and tragic memories

Anzac Day in London, April 25th, 1919
Australian Cavalry marching down Fleet Street. Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War

Seat, Robin Hood Gardens DP195294
Robin Hood Gardens, Poplar, London. Detail of seating to lift shaft entrance. Number 8. Alison and Peter Smithson

Preston Bus Station JLP01_08_081452
Preston Bus Station, Tithebarrn Street, Preston. View of the car park decks during construction. Photographed in June 1969; John Laing Collection

Preston Bus Station DP142034
Preston Bus Station, Tithebarrn Street, Preston. The west elevation with buses in bays of the bus station. Photographed in April 2011

Sheriff Avenue DP164778
27 - 31 Sheriff Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the south east

Richard Lee Primary School DP164815
Richard Lee Primary School, The Drive, Coventry, West Midlands. General view showing stepped classrooms, viewed from the south east

Fred Lee Grove DP164786
49 - 59 & 61 - 71 Fred Lee Grove, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south west

Coventry Ring Road DP164734
General view of the ring road (A4053) from the Belgrade Plaza Multi Storey Car Park, Coventry, West Midlands. Viewed from the south west

Trafalgar House DP164752
Trafalgar House, Windsor Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, general view from the east

Civic Centre DP164720
Civic Centre 4, Little Park Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, view from the west

Coventry University DP164697
Coventry University, The Hub Student Centre, Jordon Well, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south showing proximity to the James Starley Building

Graham Sutherland Building DP164690
Coventry University Graham Sutherland Building, Cox Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south

Halls of residence DP164687
Coventry University Quadrant Hall and Priory Hall (University Halls of Residence), Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the west

Coventry IKEA DP164665
IKEA, Queen Victoria Road, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south east

Mitchell - Relief mural DP164662
William Mitchell Sculpture, Bull Yard, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south east. (Grade II, An abstract two-facetted relief mural, of 1966 by William Mitchell)

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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.