Thomas Owen Collection

China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu, 1942 Creator: Unknown
China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu broadcasting in the Eastern Service, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942
The Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of the Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Women have taken over mens jobs. BBC control room as a programme goes on air 1942
Women have taken over mens jobs. Two of them in a BBC control room as a programme goes on the air, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Shipmates Ashore. John G. Winant, Ernest Bevin, with merchant seamen, 1942 Creator
" Shipmates Ashore. American women workers who heard this programme, which goes out over the seven seas, presented the British Merchant Navy with a London club

King Faisal of Iraq listening to a broadcast prepared for his birthday by the BBC, 1942
King Faisal of Iraq listening to a broadcast specially prepared for his birthday by the BBC, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

H. M. King Haakon of Norway, 1942. Creator: Unknown
H.M. King Haakon of Norway, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft. [The British Broadcasting Corporation, Wembley, The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd. London and Watford, 1942]

Mrs. Roosevelt came to see for herself the women of Britain at war, 1942. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Roosevelt came to see for herself the women of Britain at war. The whole Empire heard her broadcast, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

H. R. H. the late Duke of Kent taking part in American Independence Day, 1942. Creator: Unknown
H.R.H. the late Duke of Kent, who was shortly afterwards killed on active service, taking part in Stars and Stripes in Britain on American Independence Day 1942, 1942

Workmen in an English inn listening to Mr. Churchill, 1942. Creator: Unknown
Workmen in an English inn listening to Mr. Churchill, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft. [The British Broadcasting Corporation, Wembley, The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd

They also spoke and the Empire heard them, 1942 Creator: Unknown
They also spoke and the Empire heard them. - A Scottish family taking part at home in the Christmas broadcast, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Calling All Nations front cover, 1942. Creator: Unknown
Calling All Nations front cover, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft. [The British Broadcasting Corporation, Wembley, The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd. London and Watford, 1942]

What a question! The Brains Trust in overseas session with Donald McCullough, 1942
What a question! The Brains Trust in overseas session with the Question Master, Donald McCullough (centre). On his right Dr. Julian Huxley, on his left Dr. C.E. M

He reads the news in Moroccan Arabic. A member of the Fighting French Army, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

H. M. The King of the Hellenes, 1942. Creator: Unknown
H.M. The King of the Hellenes, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft. [The British Broadcasting Corporation, Wembley, The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd. London and Watford, 1942]

H. M. King Peter of Yugoslavia, 1942. Creator: Unknown
H.M. King Peter of Yugoslavia, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft. [The British Broadcasting Corporation, Wembley, The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd. London and Watford, 1942]

H. M. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, 1942. Creator: Unknown
H.M. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft. [The British Broadcasting Corporation, Wembley, The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd

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"Thomas Owen: A Glimpse into a World at War" In 1942, amidst the chaos and uncertainty of World War II, Thomas Owen found himself in the midst of historical moments that shaped nations and brought people together. From China meeting Ceylon in London to the powerful presence of Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria calling West Africa her home, it was a time when cultures collided and connections were forged. But it wasn't just on an international scale that significant changes were taking place. Women had taken over men's jobs, as depicted by the captivating image from BBC control room where women confidently took charge as a programme went on air. It was a testament to their resilience and determination during these trying times. It also witnessed moments of camaraderie among shipmates ashore with notable figures like John G. Winant and Ernest Bevin standing alongside merchant seamen. These encounters showcased unity in the face of adversity. Even royalty sought solace through radio broadcasts prepared by the BBC; King Faisal of Iraq listened intently to one such broadcast created especially for his birthday. Similarly, H. M. King Haakon of Norway stood strong despite being far away from his homeland during this tumultuous period. The visit by Mrs. Roosevelt herself demonstrated her desire to witness firsthand how British women contributed to the war effort - an acknowledgement that their contributions were invaluable. Not only did Thomas Owen capture political events but also cultural celebrations like H. R. H The late Duke of Kent participating in American Independence Day festivities - showcasing alliances formed across borders. Everyday citizens too played their part; workmen gathered at an English inn listening attentively to Mr. Churchill's inspiring words - finding strength in his leadership during those dark days. Through all these experiences, Thomas Owen understood that voices mattered more than ever before - as seen with "They also spoke and the Empire heard them".