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Lockheed F-80B-1-LO Shooting Stars, 45-8599 and 45-8600, of the USAF 36th Fighter Group c.February 1948. Date: 1948
IMechE council room, etching by Fletcher, 1948 Date: 1948
Car tyre tread pattern development, 1922-1948
Boys picnicking, 1948. The Natural History Museum, LondonThese boys appear to be on a school trip (incidentally breaking the rule of no eating in the public galleries), and would probably have visited the Childrens Centre
Children with bird specimens, 1948. The Natural History MusIn December 1948 a Childrens Centre opened at the Museum. Jacqueline Palmer, a teacher seconded from the London County Council, had come up with the idea
Children with Sir John Ramsbottom December 1948Children around Sir John Ramsbottom with spirit jar, December 1948. At the Natural History Museum, London
GANDHI, Mohandas Karamchand, called Mahatma (1869-1948). Hindu philosopher, ascetic and politician, author of India s
WRIGHT, Orville (1871-1948). Oil on canvas
Advert for Lotus sensible womens shoes 1948A seletion of womens flat practical shoes. 1948
Advert for Gor-ray Koneray skirts 1948
Who Said Robots? by George StuddyA humorous illustration of Bonzo faced with robot versions of himself. The illustration mocked the craze for Bonzo merchandise that was popular at the time
Scout Jamboree - Moisson1947 Scout Jamboree at Moisson, France poster. Date: 1947
Ufos / Hall / BoiseAt Boise, Idaho, surveyor E G Hall sees a UFO through his surveying instrument Date: 20 February 1948
LCC-LFB Control Room at Lambeth HQ SE1Brigade control was located in the basement of the Headquarters building. A view of the card index rotary drums that recorded the address of every London thoroughfare
Advert for Yardley perfume 1948Bond Street by Yardley... provocative as the skilful play of a fronded fan... as full of beguilement as your eyes can be when you choose
Wool shop window display, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexWindow display at a wool shop in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex circa 1948
Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games 1948
George StuddyPortrait of George Studdy (1878-1948), creator of Bonzo Date: 1921
Italian Patriotic postcard - WWI - Irredentist MovementIn Gorizia we are! To Trento and Trieste, we re going.. Italian patriotic postcard from World War One urging Italy to rise up and reclaim Trieste and Trento (having already captured Gorizia)
Polar tableau, RSS Discovery ExhibitionA polar tableau at an RSS Discovery Exhibition, showing a tent, a husky dog, skis, a flag and snow, as used on the the film set at Ealing Studios. 1948
RSS Discovery exhibition with celebrities and penguinScene on board RSS Discovery during an exhibition, showing the British actor John Mills, the naturalist Peter Scott (son of Captain Scott), a zoo keeper, and five Sea Scouts in polar costume
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - Silver WeddingKing George VI (1895 - 1952) with his wife and consort, Queen Elizabeth outside Buckingham Palace at the time of their Silver Wedding Anniversary in 1948. Date: 1948
Oxborough ChurchExterior view of St. Johns Church, Oxborough, Norfolk, England, infamous for the collapse of its tower in the autumn of 1948. Date: Medieval
Starting blocks - 1948 OlympicsNew adjustable, aluminium starting blocks developed by Mr. H. Rottenburg and used at the 1948 Olympic Games in London. Date: 1948
History of English Life front coverFront cover of a history school text book, A History of English Life, with a bold silhouette illustration of a mammoth attacking a man, in front of an industrial, possibly mining, backdrop. Date: 1948
Starting blocks - 1948 Olympic GamesNew adjustable, aluminium starting blocks developed by Mr. H. Rottenburg and used at the 1948 Olympic Games in London. Date: 1948
Advert for Zippety by Joyce California shoes 1948Tanned, flat heeled, zipped at the front shoe by Zippety, Joyce California, fitted by Saxone. 1948
Close of the 1948 Olympic GamesClosing the Olympic Games ceremony at Wembley Stadium, London, on the 14th August 1948. The white Tribune of Honour was placed before the Royal box (occupied by the Duke of Edinburgh)
Advert for Dolcis winter bootsSoft, fully fur-lined cosy boots -warm, snug fitting and distinctively Dolcis. Date: 1948
Advert for Kodak - faster, truer snaps
Louis Lumiere PhotoLOUIS-JEAN LUMIERE French pioneer of cinematography, photographed towards the end of his life in 1937. Date: 1864 - 1948
St. Fagans Castle, near Cardiff, Wales, is a 16th century manor house on the site of a 13th century fortress. In 1948 it became a Welsh folk museum. Date: 16th century
England / Watford 1948A birdseye view of The Parade and High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, England. Note the Odeon Cinema, which is showing Station West. with Dick Powell and Jane Greer! Date: 1948
David Wright woman in green swimsuit
Wyndhams Theatre on Charing Cross Road, in Londons West End. It is showing You Never Can Tell starring James Donald. Date: 1948
Empire, Leicester SquareThe Empire cinema, Leicester Square, London, showing Easter Parade starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. Next door is a large Dolcis fashion shoes sign. Date: 1948
Healthcare for children under five years 1948Issued by the Ministry of Food, to make adults aware what food and drink to give their under fives, so they will grow healthy
David Wright woman in green and white outfitElegant woman in a green and white outfit. David Wright (1912 - 1967), was a popular British artist specialising in glamour
Queen Elizabeth II - on way to Guildhall, 1948Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and the Duke of Edinburgh passing through Fleet Street in London in an open-topped carriage on their way to the Guildhall where the Duke received the Freedom
The Olympic Swimming Pool, 1948 London Olympic GamesThe Borough Swimming Pool at Aldershot viewed from the air, ready for the XIVth Olympiad in London, 1948. Date: 1948
Scouts at 1948 London OlympicsScouts lining the opening ceremony of the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948
Scouts at Olympic opening ceremonyScouts holding nationality signs during the opening ceremony of the 1948 London Olympics at Wembley Stadium. 1948
McGrew does the high jump, 1948 London OlympicsThis is the American McGrews third, and successful, attempt to clear 6 foot 1 5/8 inches. Date: 1948
Olympics opens, last of the touch bearers lights the beaconAt Wembley Stadium, London, John Mark British Athlete, the last of the touch bearers who had carried the living flame 2000 miles from Greece, lights the Olympic beacon
Closing ceremony of the 1948 London Olympic GamesAn Epitaph to the Games in Sketch magazine. The photographs feature the lowered Olympic flag and extinguished beacon. Date: 1948
Olympic poemA satirical take on the Olympics by Alan Melville. 1948
Ten per cent more poster, 1948Large poster with a personal message from Prime Minister Clement Attlee, asking the British public to put in maximum effort in to increase industrial production output by ten per cent
Reiff, winner of the 5, 000 metres, 1948 London OlympicsBelgian long-distance runner Reiff managed to snatch the lead from the Czech competitor Zatopek with three laps to go, to win the 5, 000 metres at 1984 London Olympic Games. Date: 1948
