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British submarine depot ship by G. H. DavisA home from home for underwater sailors during the Second World War: details of a typical British submarine depot ship. These mother ships were floating workshops and supply depots
Russian advance in Balkans by G. H. DavisRussias advance in the Balkans during the Second World War: a pictorial map of the terrain. The Eastern Balkans and Carpathian passes: a map showing mountain passes, railways and oilfields. Date: 1944
By-products developed from coal by G. H. DavisThe enormous importance of coal as the basic element in vital war manufactures. A diagrammatic drawing showing a great variety of by-products developed from coal. Date: 1944
German plants raided by Allied bombing, by G. H. DavisRaided by Allied bomber operations during the Second World War: Germanys principal aircraft and component plants, and what they manufacture. Date: 1944
Truk naval base by G. H. DavisA pictorial map of Truk, Japans main naval base, severely bombed by Admiral Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of the US Navy in the Pacific
Crews for British night fighters by G. H. DavisSeeing in the dark: stringent eyesight tests precede the selection of crews for British night fighters during the Second World War. The men selected have highly developed vision. Date: 1944
Jet propulsion explained by G. H. DavisJet propulsion explained: a system in its practical stage at this phase of the Second World War. Drawings explaining the principle employed in Britains new jet-propelled fighter aircraft. 1944
Actions against U-boats in Atlantic by G. H. DavisTwo successful actions against German U-boats in the Atlantic during the Second World War. Date: 1944
Searchlight command by G. H. DavisSearchlight command: the men who point the way for Britains anti-aircraft guns and night fighters during the Second World War
Chinese army in BurmaA Chinese army division on the railway line between Myitkyina and Mogaung in Burma Date: September 1944
My Skyscraper by Muriel Dawson -- a little boy plays with his building bricks. Date: 1944
I Love My Dolly by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl cuddles her doll. Date: 1944
Wheres Your Mummy? by Muriel Dawson -- a little boy finds a kitten all alone in the garden. Date: 1944
Good Friends by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl with her pet spaniel. Date: 1944
Little girl with kitten by Muriel DawsonA little girl with a kitten, by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1944
Jane by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl out walking with her pet dog. Date: 1944
Painting Time by Muriel Dawson -- a little boy paints a picture. Date: 1944
Little Flower Girl by Muriel Dawson -- girl in a blue dress with a basket of flowers. Date: 1944
Bath Night by Muriel Dawson -- a little child with dark curly hair sitting in a bathtub. Date: 1944
Just What Mummy Does by Muriel Dawson -- a little boy in blue overalls watering some daffodils. Date: 1944
Attractive blonde woman 1944Front cover of the Britainnia and Eve 1944, showing a woman wearing a jade green toga style dress with blonde hair arranged high, tied back at the nape of the neck. Date: 1944
Advert for the General Electric Company 1944Tanks can t run on toasters. Many manufacturers dedicated their factories to making military tanks, aircrafts and weapons for the War effort, and stopped making household goods. Date: 1944
Athletic News Football Annual - War IssueThe colour cover of the Athletic News Football Annual 1945-46 (published in 1944) - War Issue. The pamphlet contains some rare photographs showing bomb damage to various football grounds following
Damaged stands at Sheffield United Football ground (Bramall Lane) following bombing raids on the city during World War Two. Date: 1944
Tree growing in damaged stand at Manchester UnitedThe damaged main stand at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United Football Club. W G Roughton views the tree that grew in the Grandstand. Date: 1944
Advert for Dolcis shoes 1944Brighter Outlook. This excusive hand fashioned Dolcis model, made up in soft suede, is brightened with real water-snake and delights you in every step. 1944
Advert for Yip-Ahoy by Joyce California shoes 1944Womens lace-up blue shoes, very practical during World War Two. Shoe by Yip-Ahoy by Joyce California, fitted by Saxone. 1944
Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pocket skirts 1944Problem find the placket. No, there isn t any placket. No buttons or other fasteners on the hips to cause bulkiness or spoil the symmetry of the line
Advert for the Ministry of Food 1944Eggs are plentiful. Thanks to dried eggs, you can have at least three nourishing egg dishes every weeks. Small children can havemore
Advert for Powell Duffryn 1944Phurnacite smokeless fuel. Phurnacite is increasing in popularity for Domestic Boilers, stoves and central heating Plants
Chinese infantrymenWearing camouflaged uniforms, Chinese infantrymen ford a stream in southern Yunnan province on their way to reinforce troops fighting on the Salween River front, probably 1944. Date: 1944 -1945
British target-finding invention by G. H. DavisBombing through clouds during the Second World War: a British target-finding invention. Illustrating the Gen-Box principle, which sees targets invisible to the human eye. Date: 1944
Making sea water drinkable by G. H. DavisMaking sea water drinkable: a simple system for castaway airmen during the Second World War. A life-saving apparatus, compact and very simple to use
For Mummy by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl and her dog, with a posy of flowers and berries for her mother. Date: 1944
Whats in my Stocking? by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl investigates her Christmas presents. Date: 1944
Letter to David Wright from WWII soldierA letter from Lt. Col J. W. A. Stephenson to the artist David Wright, writing to convey his appreciation of Wrights work in The Sketch, and in particular the painting of his wife Esme
Knitting pattern 1944A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck in blouse and three-toned jacket. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing
Mending household items 1944Make Do and Mend. During World War Two women became very resourceful, they tackled repairs and maintenance of many clothing and household items, that today we would just throw away and replace. 1944
Home-made dolly for Christmas 1944A cutie to make at home. Cut out pattern for a home-made dolly. 1944
Major H. E. de Fonblanque Cox, Vanity Fair, KITEHARDING DE FONBLANQUE COX (1854 - 1944) Magazine owner and author. Authority on dogs. (King Charles spaniel shown at his feet). Caption: Cockie Date: 1854 - 1944
Allied Armour heading into Holland; Second World War, 1944Illustration showing Allied units heading up the Eindhoven to Nijmegen road in Holland during September 1944. In the foreground of this image one can see a tank destroyer, a despatch rider
William Heath Robinson with a character created by himPhotograph of William Heath Robinson (1872-1944), from a piece in the Bystander of 1924 which also included some of his illustrative contemporaries, such as H. M. Bateman and A. K. Macdonald
Ginger Rogers (1911-95) - US actress and dancer, in a publicity pin-up image taken from the Paramount film, Lady in the Dark
Belarus MahilyowCity on the Dnieper which has changed hands continually through history between Lithuania, Poland, Sweden and Russia, to say nothing of the Germans 1941 to 1944. Date: 18th century
Pluto Pipe-Lines across the Channel by G. H. DavisSeries of illustrations showing the workings of the Pluto ( Pipe Line Under The Ocean ) pipes across the English Channel which pumped millions of gallons of petrol from Great Britain to France during
Airborne troops landing in CaenBritish Horsa gliders and parachutes near Caen after allied airborne landings. The detachable fuselages have been removed from the wings. Date: June 1944
Hanotaux PhotoALBERT-AUGUSTE-GABRIEL HANOTAUX French historian, photographed in 1901. Date: 1853 - 1944
Romain Rolland PhotoROMAIN ROLLAND French writer best known for Jean Christophe, photographed in 1921. Date: 1866 - 1944
