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1951 Collection

Background image1951 Collection: Goblin Market by Pauline Baynes

Goblin Market by Pauline Baynes
Illustration by Pauline Baynes depicting a scene from Goblin Market, the poem by Christina Rossetti

Background image1951 Collection: Reagan Chesterfield Ad

Reagan Chesterfield Ad
RONALD REAGAN 40th American President (1981-89), seen here as a popular actor of the early 1950s in a cigarette advert Date: circa 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Festival of Britain View

Festival of Britain View
Aerial 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

Background image1951 Collection: Avro Shackleton MR1 VP256 of RAF Coastal Command

Avro Shackleton MR1 VP256 of RAF Coastal Command
Avro Shackleton MR1, VP256, of RAF Coastal Command. August 1951. Date: 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Advertisement for Triumph Renown motor car

Advertisement for Triumph Renown motor car
Advertisement 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

Background image1951 Collection: Spanish Grand Prix poster

Spanish Grand Prix poster
Poster 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

Background image1951 Collection: Parade at Cleethorpes

Parade at Cleethorpes
The 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

Background image1951 Collection: Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London

Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London
Living 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

Background image1951 Collection: Rollercoaster

Rollercoaster
Riders on the Scenic Railway rollercoaster at Dreamland in Margate, Kent

Background image1951 Collection: Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster, Chairman Mao

Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster, Chairman Mao
Chinese Communist Party Propaganda Poster, Chairman Mao Zedong. 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Tourist map of Bergen, Norway

Tourist map of Bergen, Norway
Tourist map (TKT - Turisttrafikkomiteen) of Bergen, Hordaland County, Norway. Date: 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Festival of Britain

Festival of Britain
The brand new Royal Festival Hall and South Bank Exhibition with the Dome of Discovery on the right, seen from across the river Thames

Background image1951 Collection: Festival of Britain 1951 - The Skylon, South Bank, London

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

Background image1951 Collection: Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London

Living Room, Sherlock Holmes Exhibition, London
Living 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

Background image1951 Collection: Trusthorpe Sands, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire

Trusthorpe Sands, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire
Trusthorpe Sands, Mablethorpe, near Sutton-on-Sea, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Pifco electric vibratory massager

Pifco electric vibratory massager
Beauty 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

Background image1951 Collection: Brockhall Hospital, Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire

Brockhall Hospital, Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire
Aerial view of Brockhall Hospital at Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire, established in 1904 by the Lancashire Inebriates Acts Board as an inebriate reformatory for women

Background image1951 Collection: Frost Fair on the Thames by Pauline Baynes

Frost Fair on the Thames by Pauline Baynes
Illustration painted for Holly Leaves by Pauline Baynes showing Londoners in 1683-4 enjoying the delights of the Frost Fair on the frozen River Thames

Background image1951 Collection: Brown Bear riding a motorcycle at the Bertram Mills Circus

Brown Bear riding a motorcycle at the Bertram Mills Circus
Photograph 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

Background image1951 Collection: Royal Festival Hall 1951

Royal Festival Hall 1951
The newly built Royal Festival Hall at the South Bank in London

Background image1951 Collection: The Illustrated London News Festival of Britain issue

The Illustrated London News Festival of Britain issue
The Festival of Britain exhibition opening, a special number from The Illustrated London News

Background image1951 Collection: Pampulha Church, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Pampulha Church, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Church of St Francis of Assisi at Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer in the organic modern style

Background image1951 Collection: Major Frank Bernard Halford CBE FRAeS (1894-1955)

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

Background image1951 Collection: English Electric Canberra B2 WD932

English Electric Canberra B2 WD932
English 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

Background image1951 Collection: Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali
This photograph of Salvador Dali (1904-1989)was taken at his home at Port Lligat, at the foot of the Spanish Pyrenees

Background image1951 Collection: Winston Churchill entering No 10 Downing St by David Wright

Winston Churchill entering No 10 Downing St by David Wright
Painting by David Wright showing Prime Minister Winston Churchill entering No. 10 Downing Street after winning the General Election in 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Union Castle Brochure

Union Castle Brochure
Union-Castle Line, sailing to South Africa, West and East Africa

Background image1951 Collection: Bayreuth 1951

Bayreuth 1951
A minimalist production at the Buhnenfestspiele, Bayreuth 1951 - Brunnhilde confronts Wotan in the middle of nowhere

Background image1951 Collection: Folklore / Yetis

Folklore / Yetis
Photograph of an unidentified footprint, taken by Eric Shipton and Michael Ward as they returned from the Himalayas

Background image1951 Collection: Advertisement for Jaeger in Festival of Britain Year

Advertisement for Jaeger in Festival of Britain Year, showing two women wearing classic fashions. Date: 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Madeira, Winter 1951-1952

Madeira, Winter 1951-1952
Brochure front cover advertising Thomas Cooks travel service. Date: 1951-1952

Background image1951 Collection: Festival of Britain

Festival of Britain
Night 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

Background image1951 Collection: Clement Davies

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

Background image1951 Collection: Lion & Unicorn Pavilion

Lion & Unicorn Pavilion
The Lion and Unicorn Pavilion at the South Bank Exhibition, containing exhibits on the use of the English language, growth of British parliamentary government, etc

Background image1951 Collection: Victor Stiebel Suit

Victor Stiebel Suit
A town suit in charcoal grey flannel with velvet collar by Victor Stiebel for Jacqmar. Jacket fastens diagonally, basque curves over the hips

Background image1951 Collection: Dome & Skylon 1951

Dome & Skylon 1951
Visitors outside the Dome of Discovery and the Skylon, both famous attractions of the Festival of Britain exhibition, South Bank, London

Background image1951 Collection: Continental Boat Express

Continental Boat Express
The (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

Background image1951 Collection: Christmas Dream

Christmas Dream
Illustration from a 1951 issue of the ILN, showing a Madonna & Child in front of a Christmas tree being decorated by angels

Background image1951 Collection: September 1951 by David Wright

September 1951 by David Wright. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Background image1951 Collection: Entries for the model aircraft competition arrive

Entries for the model aircraft competition arrive at the Fifty Years of Flying exhibition at Hendon. 19 July 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Josephine Baker singing to British Factory Workers

Josephine Baker singing to British Factory Workers
Josephine 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

Background image1951 Collection: Inside the Dome of Discovery, Festival of Britain, London

Inside the Dome of Discovery, Festival of Britain, London
General view inside the Dome of Discovery, part of the Festival of Britain site on the South Bank, London

Background image1951 Collection: Pancake Race / Olney

Pancake Race / Olney
SHROVE 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

Background image1951 Collection: Dali and Friends

Dali and Friends
Salvador 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

Background image1951 Collection: Example of a woman dialling 999

Example of a woman dialling 999 for the emergency services in a red telephone booth

Background image1951 Collection: Bunny Roger

Bunny Roger
Neil Munro (" Bunny" ) Roger (June 9, 1911 in London - April 27, 1997 in London) English couturier, war hero, and dandy

Background image1951 Collection: Exeter Change by Charles Robinson

Exeter Change by Charles Robinson
A 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

Background image1951 Collection: Sculptures on display as part of the Festival of Britain

Sculptures on display as part of the Festival of Britain
Sculptures on display in Battersea Park (and on tour) as part of the Festival of Britain: a paper sculpture entitled Hunting by Bruce Angrave (top)

Background image1951 Collection: Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, London

Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, London
Aerial plan of the Festival of Britain site, South Bank, London, showing all the main buildings and other venues of interest. Date: May 1951

Background image1951 Collection: The Signing of the Japanese Peace Treaty, San Francisco, 195

The Signing of the Japanese Peace Treaty, San Francisco, 195
Photograph showing Shigeru Yoshida, the Japanese Premier, signing the Peace Treaty at San Francisco, 4th September 1951

Background image1951 Collection: November 1951 by David Wright

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

Background image1951 Collection: Ufos / Adamski

Ufos / Adamski
Venusian interplanetary carrier and six scout craft photographed through a 6" telescope over Palomar Gardens, California

Background image1951 Collection: The Ray Ellington Quartet

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

Background image1951 Collection: Kayak on the roof of a small 1950s UK car

Kayak on the roof of a small 1950s UK car
Kayak on the roof of a small 1950s UK Austin A30 Seven car. Date: 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Royal Ascot fashions, 1951

Royal Ascot fashions, 1951
A selection of fashionable outfits for Royal Ascot from Debenham and Freebody and Dickins and Jones. Date: 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Advertisement for Sanderson Fabrics

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

Background image1951 Collection: Siamese Kittens & Basket

Siamese Kittens & Basket
Two tiny siamese kittens play with a wooden basket

Background image1951 Collection: Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC

Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC
Beagle 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

Background image1951 Collection: Petula Clark

Petula Clark
Petula Sally Olwen Clark, CBE (born 15 November 1932), English singer, actress, and composer whose career has spanned seven decades

Background image1951 Collection: Winston Churchill with Randolph by David Wright

Winston Churchill with Randolph by David Wright
Winston Churchill, once again re-elected as Prime Minister in 1951, pictured making a speech by David Wright, with his son, Randolph, seated behind

Background image1951 Collection: Lion Brewery Sign

Lion Brewery Sign
The 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

Background image1951 Collection: Festival of Britain - View from River with Skylon

Festival of Britain - View from River with Skylon
Festival of Britain - View of the South Bank site seen from over the River Thames, with Skylon, Shot Tower and Royal Festival Hall all visible

Background image1951 Collection: Fashions for the Festival of Britain

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

Background image1951 Collection: Advert for Festival of Britain constructional engineers

Advert for Festival of Britain constructional engineers
Advertisement for constructional engineers, Horseley Bridge and Thomas Piggott Ltd and Carter-Horseley (Engineers) Ltd

Background image1951 Collection: The abominable snowman footprint? Taken in the Himalayan mou

The abominable snowman footprint? Taken in the Himalayan mou
A 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

Background image1951 Collection: China Yankee Imperialist

China Yankee Imperialist
Representatives of the Chinese people, including a soldier, a sailor and an airman, drive Yankee imperialists out of Korea

Background image1951 Collection: Stiebel / Wrns Mess Wear

Stiebel / Wrns Mess Wear
A 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

Background image1951 Collection: Festival Clock 1951

Festival Clock 1951
The colourful Guinness Clock at Battersea Pleasure Gardens, one of the famous attractions of the Festival of Britain, London, England

Background image1951 Collection: Ivor Novello / Profile

Ivor Novello / Profile
IVOR NOVELLO (Ivor Davies) Welsh actor of stage and screen, playwright and composer

Background image1951 Collection: Photograph of Drayton Arms, South Kensington, London

Photograph of Drayton Arms, South Kensington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background image1951 Collection: North Pier & Harbour Mouth, Bridlington, Yorkshire

North Pier & Harbour Mouth, Bridlington, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - 1951

Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - 1951
Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - December, 1951. A Christmas treat for a schoolboy! Date: 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Port Sudan - Sudan

Port Sudan - Sudan - native dock worker - camel Date: 1951

Background image1951 Collection: Britannia and Eve Christmas 1951 cover

Britannia and Eve Christmas 1951 cover
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine

Background image1951 Collection: Festival Pleasure Garden

Festival Pleasure Garden
Aerial view of the the Festival pleasure gardens in Battersea Park providing entertainment, relaxation and refreshment for all during the 1951 Festival of Britain

Background image1951 Collection: Photograph of Alexandra PH, South Hackney, London

Photograph of Alexandra PH, South Hackney, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background image1951 Collection: Percival P66 Sea Prince C1, WF138

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

Background image1951 Collection: Views of the Festival of Britain construction

Views of the Festival of Britain construction
Four 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

Background image1951 Collection: Programme for the Brighton Festival

Programme for the Brighton Festival
Programme 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

Background image1951 Collection: August 1951 by David Wright

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

Background image1951 Collection: General Dawes / Nobel 1926

General Dawes / Nobel 1926
GENERAL CHARLES GATES DAWES American statesman

Background image1951 Collection: His Excellency U Ka Si

His Excellency U Ka Si, Burmese ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1951 to 1955. Date: C.1951

Background image1951 Collection: Princess Elizabeth with President Truman

Princess Elizabeth with President Truman, on arrival of Royal tourists at Blair House, Washington, Date: November 1951



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