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Winston Churchill during his time as war correspodant, c1899, (1945). From Winston Churchill: His Life in Pictures, by Ben Tucker. [Sagall Press, Ltd. London, 1945]
The Commandos Were There, 1940-1942, (1943). The British Commandos were formed during the Second World War in June 1940, following a request from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The Family Must Eat, c1940 (1942). An East End family cook a meal for the family from the ruined house across the street (visible through the window)
The Americans Lend a Hand, 1940-1942, (1943). Strategic bombing during World War II. A bombing attack by US Flying Fortresses knocks out a key airfield at Abbeville
Zero Feet, Near Zero Hour, 1940-1942, (1943). Low-flying aircraft took this reconnaissance photograph of Dieppe, 36 hours before the operation began. A German sentry is at the bridgehead
The Spirit of St. Nazaire, 1940-1942, (1943). As part of Operation Ariel, Saint-Nazaire like Dunkirk became an evacuation point for the British back to England. From Combined Operations, 1940-1942
The field, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonThe field, 1941. Airmen take part in physical exercise. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Attentive audience, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonAttentive audience, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
At Sea, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonAt Sea, 1941. Sailors on board ship hauling ropes. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
The soldiers as family men, 1915. Highlanders returned from Flanders on leave, and with the mud of the trenches still on them, buying a Christmas turkey for the people at home
A war charity flag day incident, 1915. A wounded member of the Canadian Scottish buys a buttonhole. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]
To Sit There And Carry On as though nothing was happening outside was not easy, 1941 (1942). G.P.O and Control Centre telephonists were called upon to do their ordinary jobs coolly
There Was Noting He Did Not Do, from moving people out of threatened shelters to mounting guard over unexploded bombs, 1941 (1942)
The W. V. S. Did Many Jobs. Here is a W. V. S. woman managing a field kitchen, c1941 (1942)The W.V.S. Did Many Jobs. Here is a W.V.S. woman managing a field kitchen, c1941 (1942). From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]
Belfast: Childrens Ward. The enemys attack was directed against the whole life of the people, their homes, hospitals, churches, their food, their daily work, 1941 (1942)
The Good Neighbour, c1941 (1942). A female Air Raid Warden comforts a victim of the blitz. Air Raid Precautions (ARP) was an organisation in the United Kingdom set up as an aid in the prelude to
The People Rally To The Peoples Need: Clydeside Feeds Its Homeless, 1941 (1942). As a result of the raids on the nights of 13th and 14th March 1941
South Wales had its turn early in the New Year. A stretcher party carries a casualty to safety, 1941 (1942). The toll on the night of 2 January 1941 saw 165 people killed and 427 more injured
And the heat of Battle. 1941 (1942). Merchants Road, Clifton. On 3rd & 4th January 1941 Bristol had its longest raid lasting 12 hours; during the raid the Luftwaffe dropped their biggest bomb
Nine Hours of Bombing. When Sheffields turn came it was mid-winter. 1940 (1942). A department store on Sheffield High Street, 12th December, 1940
In the Cold of Winter Arctic weather added new trials to the task of civil defence, 1941 (1942). On 3rd & 4th January 1941 Bristol had its longest raid lasting 12 hours; during the raid the Luftwaffe
Dawn Breaks to find the city transfigured after a night of hell, 1941 (1942). For three nights in February 1941, thousands of bombs rained down on Swansea
A scene during the London blitz, c1940 (1942). From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]
In the morning, work as usual. After a big raid, the way to the office is knee-deep in rubble. Londoners unemotionally pick their way through it, c1940 (1942). From Frontline 1940-1941
One by one the trapped are released, 1940 (1942). A young girl is recued from the ruins during the blitz of World War II. From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]
The search goes on, 1941 (1942). Throughout the night and all next day wardens, rescue men and ambulance men burowed into the wreckage of this house, looking for its occupant an old lady
Through the long night the rescue men at work, searching, helping to safety, 1941 (1942). The night of 11th January 1941. From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]
Out in the Blitz, silhouetted aganinst the light of fires, rescue men climb into a building in St. Leonard Street, Shoreditch to reach people trapped in the upper floors, 1941 (1942)
Fifty Thousand Incidents were reported to London Control Centres during the Blitz, 1941 (1942). From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]
Behind The Lines Were Many Workers. With the blitz still at its height, casualties are attended to in Westminster Hospital, 1941 (1942). The patient in the foreground is a female driver
The Firemen Were At The Forefront Of Danger, 1941 (1942). Firemen fighting a blaze in the East India Docks during the Blitz of World War II. From Frontline 1940-1941
Civil Defence volunteers, 1942. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]
Total Attack. As the attempt to hit special objectives failed and died away, the enemy turned to mass bombardment, 1941 (1942)
Frontline 1940-1941 : front page, 1942. From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]
Aerial photographers fixing on parachute harnesses before making an ascent, c1917 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co
Canadian official cinematographer and assistant ready to ascend in a kite balloon, c1917 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co
A French aeroplane descends in a Paris street, c1917 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co
An Abandoned Young Pilot Appropriating Somebody Elses Rations, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath RobinsonAn Abandoned Young Pilot Appropriating Somebody Elses Rations, c1918 (1919).From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co
A Hint to the Airman Home on Leave, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath RobinsonA Hint to the Airman Home on Leave, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]
Boys of Bradfield College making shell parts, Berkshire, c1916 (1928). From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co
Boys of Harrow School making splints, crutches and other articles for the wounded, c1916 (1928). From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co
The King as Airman, 1918 (1937). The future King George VI (1895-1952) and Louis Leisler Greig (1880-1953) in a Handley Page bomber in September 1918
August at Alamein, 1942 (1944)August at Alamein. The Prime Minister comes to see the men of the Eighth Army. He is with General Freyberg, New Zealand Commander, 1942 (1944)
Express Diesel Engine Rail Car, G. W. R. 1940Express Diesel Engine Rail Car, G.W.R. 1940. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd. London, 1940]
Coronation Express L. N. E. R. 1940Coronation Express L.N.E.R. 1940. A streamlined express passenger train which ran between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverley
Londons New Streamlined Underground Train, Northern Line, 1940. The destination of the train is Golders Green via City. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd. London, 1940]
Cheltenham Flyer, G. W. R. picking up water at Goring, 1940Cheltenham Flyer, G.W.R. picking up water at Goring, 1940. For some years this famous express held the title of the worlds fastest train. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd. London, 1940]
Cornish Rivera Limited, G. W. R. near Dawlish, 1940Cornish Rivera Limited, G.W.R. near Dawlish, 1940. It is being drawn by engine No 6025 King Henry III. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd. London, 1940]
