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Goblin Market by Pauline BaynesIllustration by Pauline Baynes depicting a scene from Goblin Market, the poem by Christina Rossetti
Reagan Chesterfield AdRONALD REAGAN 40th American President (1981-89), seen here as a popular actor of the early 1950s in a cigarette advert Date: circa 1951
Festival of Britain ViewAerial view of the exhibition site of the 1951 Festival of Britain on Londons South Bank showing the Dome of Discovery, The Skylon and other pavilions
Avro Shackleton MR1 VP256 of RAF Coastal CommandAvro Shackleton MR1, VP256, of RAF Coastal Command. August 1951. Date: 1951
Advertisement for Triumph Renown motor carAdvertisement for the Triumph Renown motor car -- all thats best in Britain. Featuring a traditional cricket match on a village green on a sunny Saturday afternoon. 1951
Spanish Grand Prix posterPoster for the Spanish Grand Prix of the 28th October 1951, held at the Pedralbes Circuit near Barcelona, Catalonia. The race was won by the legendary Juan Manual Fangio in an Alfa Romeo
Parade at CleethorpesThe parade at Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire, packed with parked cars and people making the most of a summer stroll along the sea front, perhaps to visit the big wheel or pier Date: 1951
Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, LondonLiving Room of 221B Baker Street, part of a Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, reconstructed by Michael Weight. Details included are Holmess pipe and his violin. Date: 1951
RollercoasterRiders on the Scenic Railway rollercoaster at Dreamland in Margate, Kent
Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster, Chairman MaoChinese Communist Party Propaganda Poster, Chairman Mao Zedong. 1951
Tourist map of Bergen, NorwayTourist map (TKT - Turisttrafikkomiteen) of Bergen, Hordaland County, Norway. Date: 1951
Festival of BritainThe brand new Royal Festival Hall and South Bank Exhibition with the Dome of Discovery on the right, seen from across the river Thames
Festival of Britain 1951 - The Skylon, South Bank, London. Designed by Hidalgo Moya, Philip Powell and Felix Samuely, and fabricated by Painter Brothers of Hereford, England Date: 1951
Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, LondonLiving Room of 221B Baker Street, part of a Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London, reconstructed by Michael Weight. A dummy version of the man himself can be seen in the far window. Date: 1951
Trusthorpe Sands, Mablethorpe, LincolnshireTrusthorpe Sands, Mablethorpe, near Sutton-on-Sea, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1951
Pifco electric vibratory massagerBeauty that is yours sincerely: 1950s electric vibratory massager, claiming to help you keep slim and trim, promotes a healthy scalp, affords relief for tired feet and many muscular aches and pains
Brockhall Hospital, Langho, near Blackburn, LancashireAerial view of Brockhall Hospital at Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire, established in 1904 by the Lancashire Inebriates Acts Board as an inebriate reformatory for women
Frost Fair on the Thames by Pauline BaynesIllustration painted for Holly Leaves by Pauline Baynes showing Londoners in 1683-4 enjoying the delights of the Frost Fair on the frozen River Thames
Brown Bear riding a motorcycle at the Bertram Mills CircusPhotograph showing a large brown bear riding a motorcycle during a performance of the Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia in December 1951. That year was the Silver Jubilee of the Mills Circus at Olympia
Royal Festival Hall 1951The newly built Royal Festival Hall at the South Bank in London
The Illustrated London News Festival of Britain issueThe Festival of Britain exhibition opening, a special number from The Illustrated London News
Pampulha Church, Belo Horizonte, BrazilChurch of St Francis of Assisi at Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer in the organic modern style
Major Frank Bernard Halford CBE FRAeS (1894-1955)Major Frank Bernard Halford, CBE, FRAeS, 1894-1955, President of the Royal Aeronautical Society 1951 to 1952, in front of the prototype de Havilland Comet airliner. Date: 1955
English Electric Canberra B2 WD932English Electric Canberra B2, WD932, was demonstrated at Martin Airport to 20, 000 employees of Martin and their families and civic and business leaders of Maryland and Baltimore. 11 March 1951
Salvador DaliThis photograph of Salvador Dali (1904-1989)was taken at his home at Port Lligat, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees
Winston Churchill entering No 10 Downing St by David WrightPainting by David Wright showing Prime Minister Winston Churchill entering No. 10 Downing Street after winning the General Election in 1951
Union Castle BrochureUnion-Castle Line, sailing to South Africa, West and East Africa
Bayreuth 1951A minimalist production at the Buhnenfestspiele, Bayreuth 1951 - Brunnhilde confronts Wotan in the middle of nowhere
Folklore / YetisPhotograph of an unidentified footprint, taken by Eric Shipton and Michael Ward as they returned from the Himalayas
Advertisement for Jaeger in Festival of Britain Year, showing two women wearing classic fashions. Date: 1951
Madeira, Winter 1951-1952Brochure front cover advertising Thomas Cooks travel service. Date: 1951-1952
Festival of BritainNight scene showing the illuminated exhibition site of the 1951 Festival Britain on Londons South Bank with the Skylon glowing in the dark and the Dome of Discovery visible
Clement Davies (1884-1962) English politician and leader of the Liberal Party from 1945-1956, seen here at the Liberal Election press conference on the 3rd October 1951
Lion & Unicorn PavilionThe Lion and Unicorn Pavilion at the South Bank Exhibition, containing exhibits on the use of the English language, growth of British parliamentary government, etc
Victor Stiebel SuitA town suit in charcoal grey flannel with velvet collar by Victor Stiebel for Jacqmar. Jacket fastens diagonally, basque curves over the hips
Dome & Skylon 1951Visitors outside the Dome of Discovery and the Skylon, both famous attractions of the Festival of Britain exhibition, South Bank, London
Continental Boat ExpressThe (rear of) the double-headed Continental Boat Express train at Folkestone, Kent, England, the Southern terminal for the short sea route to Boulogne and Calais, France
Christmas DreamIllustration from a 1951 issue of the ILN, showing a Madonna & Child in front of a Christmas tree being decorated by angels
September 1951 by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Entries for the model aircraft competition arrive at the Fifty Years of Flying exhibition at Hendon. 19 July 1951
Josephine Baker singing to British Factory WorkersJosephine Baker (1906-1975) singing to British Factory Workers for ENSA (The Entertainments National Service Association) in July 1951, her first visit to England since the end of WW2. Date: 1951
Inside the Dome of Discovery, Festival of Britain, LondonGeneral view inside the Dome of Discovery, part of the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank, London
Pancake Race / OlneySHROVE TUESDAY The starter line for the Olney pancake race, 1951, which has been held in the village for over 500 years. Any Olney woman over 18 can compete. Date: 1951
Dali and FriendsSalvador Dali (1904-1989), the surrealist artist, is shown socialising in the evening after a days work at his summer home in Port Lligat, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees
Example of a woman dialling 999 for the emergency services in a red telephone booth
Bunny RogerNeil Munro (" Bunny" ) Roger (June 9, 1911 in London - April 27, 1997 in London) English couturier, war hero, and dandy
Exeter Change by Charles RobinsonA visit to the menagerie at Exeter Change, one of the many picturesque buildings in the Strand destroyed by road widening in 1830. Built on the site of St
Sculptures on display as part of the Festival of BritainSculptures on display in Battersea Park (and on tour) as part of the Festival of Britain: a paper sculpture entitled Hunting by Bruce Angrave (top)
Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, LondonAerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London, showing all the main buildings and other venues of interest. Date: May 1951
The Signing of the Japanese Peace Treaty, San Francisco, 195Photograph showing Shigeru Yoshida, the Japanese Premier, signing the Peace Treaty at San Francisco, 4th September 1951
November 1951 by David Wright, showing a woman posed on the telephone. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Ufos / AdamskiVenusian interplanetary carrier and six scout craft photographed through a 6" telescope over Palomar Gardens, California
The Ray Ellington Quartet. Ray Ellington (1916-1985) London-born singer, drummer and bandleader best known for his appearances on radio and TV in The Goon Show from 1951 to 1960. Date: 1950s
Kayak on the roof of a small 1950s UK carKayak on the roof of a small 1950s UK Austin A30 Seven car. Date: 1951
Royal Ascot fashions, 1951A selection of fashionable outfits for Royal Ascot from Debenham and Freebody and Dickins and Jones. Date: 1951
Advertisement for Sanderson Fabrics -- sun-resisting and washproof. Also mentioning the Sanderson range of wallpapers. Showing two fabric designs arranged in the shape of a large flower
Siamese Kittens & BasketTwo tiny siamese kittens play with a wooden basket
Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASACBeagle A.61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC (msn B.606, ex WE587), of the Airways Aero Club. Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B
Petula ClarkPetula Sally Olwen Clark, CBE (born 15 November 1932), English singer, actress, and composer whose career has spanned seven decades
Winston Churchill with Randolph by David WrightWinston Churchill, once again re-elected as Prime Minister in 1951, pictured making a speech by David Wright, with his son, Randolph, seated behind
Lion Brewery SignThe famous lion statue on the Lion Brewery, Waterloo, London. The brewery was demolished in 1951 to make way for the Royal Festival Hall and Festival of Britain Date: 19th century
Festival of Britain - View from River with SkylonFestival of Britain - View of the South Bank site seen from over the River Thames, with Skylon, Shot Tower and Royal Festival Hall all visible
Fashions for the Festival of Britain, showing a woman modelling a series of scarves by Jacqmar, printed with designs relating to London and the Festival
Advert for Festival of Britain constructional engineersAdvertisement for constructional engineers, Horseley Bridge and Thomas Piggott Ltd and Carter-Horseley (Engineers) Ltd
The abominable snowman footprint? Taken in the Himalayan mouA photograph taken by Mr Frank Smythe in 1937 of the possible tracks of the abominable snowman. As witnessed by him on his visit to the Himalayans
China Yankee ImperialistRepresentatives of the Chinese people, including a soldier, a sailor and an airman, drive Yankee imperialists out of Korea
Stiebel / Wrns Mess WearA design by Victor Stiebel for WRNS (Womens Royal Naval Service) officers mess undress, comprising of a long skirt, blouse with revered collar and bolero jacket
Festival Clock 1951The colourful Guinness Clock at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, one of the famous attractions of the Festival of Britain, London, England
Ivor Novello / ProfileIVOR NOVELLO (Ivor Davies) Welsh actor of stage and screen, playwright and composer
Photograph of Drayton Arms, South Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub
North Pier & Harbour Mouth, Bridlington, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1951
Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - 1951Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - December, 1951. A Christmas treat for a schoolboy! Date: 1951
Port Sudan - Sudan - native dock worker - camel Date: 1951
Britannia and Eve Christmas 1951 coverFront cover of Britannia and Eve magazine
Festival Pleasure GardenAerial view of the the Festival pleasure gardens in Battersea Park providing entertainment, relaxation and refreshment for all during the 1951 Festival of Britain
Photograph of Alexandra PH, South Hackney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub
Percival P66 Sea Prince C1, WF138, Royal Naval Communications aircraft delivered to the Naval Staff of the Joint Services Mission in Washington DC in July 1951
Views of the Festival of Britain constructionFour views of the Festival of Britain construction, dating from June 1950 to March 1951, with an aerial view below, showing Londons South Bank in October 1950, looking north across the River Thames
Programme for the Brighton FestivalProgramme cover for the Brighton Festival, probably in 1951, Festival of Britain year, showing a giant and fairly slim Prince Regent looking approvingly at the Brighton Pavilion
August 1951 by David Wright, showing a woman admiring herself in a mirror. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
General Dawes / Nobel 1926GENERAL CHARLES GATES DAWES American statesman
His Excellency U Ka Si, Burmese ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1951 to 1955. Date: C.1951
Princess Elizabeth with President Truman, on arrival of Royal tourists at Blair House, Washington, Date: November 1951