mail_outline sales@mediastorehouse.com
Mitsubishi Ki-46-II Dinah -Used between mid-19441-1945 by the Japanese Army for long range reconnaissance
Tewkesbury WatermillThis famous old watermill at Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, was immortalised by Dinah Mulock Craik in her book John Halifax, Gentleman
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For EvermoreThe Caption is For evermore. Ground facilities for the fly boys was the responsibiiity of the RAF Regiment. The Prime Ministers message on the back is We shall continue steadfast in faith
Caricature of Cora Cardigan, flautistCaricature of Cora Cardigan (Hannah Rosetta Dinah Moulton, 1860-1931), virtuoso flautist who worked mainly in theatres and music halls. She also played the violin. 1883
Mitsubishi Ki-46-II Dinah -constant improvements ensured that this Jabpanese Army reconnaissance type remained faster than most Allied fighters
WW2 - Fit and ready to join the RAF - strong like Father" We Must Hand it to the RAF" WW2 - Fit and ready to join the RAF - strong like Father! A girl is happy to hand over her boy to the service of the country
16-year-old Dinah Sheridan as Peter Pan in a touring production. 1936
STANDING CORGI 1937CHAMPION DINAH OF WILMORTON Owner: Honey Date: 1937
Dinah Craik (1826-1887). Engraving. ColoredDinah Craik (1826-1887). English novelist and poet. Engraving in The Iberian Illustration, 1888. Colored
CRAIK (1826 - 1887)DINAH MARIA CRAIK writer, wearing black satin dress and lace cap Date: 1826 - 1887
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Girl FriendThe Caption is The Girl Friend. The printed message on the back says Your country needs your L.S.D. [Pounds, Shillings and Pence] to help it win the Victory. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1943
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - There is still a lot to doThe war is over. The message on the back by Churchill exhorts There is still a lot to do. The card, captioned Love for Love, carries the senders message Dear Granny
WW2 - Comic Postcard, Home Front - Intruder Raid - A little girl (with ginger pigtails) is alarmed at the sight of a small brown mouse and has leaped up onto the piano stool. Date: 1944
Bell Hotel, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, which features in a Victorian novel by Dinah Craik, John Halifax, Gentleman - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based
Simply Simon Cartoon Strip by Iris Chick in Tail-Wagger-Magazine. Date: 1938
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Night, ForcesThe Caption is Good Night Forces. This is a play on the closing words of BBC Forces Radio which broadcast to the BEF. It began in 1940 and finished in 1944 well before this card was posted
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Mary and her Little LambThe Caption is Mary and her little lamb. Even though the war is over rationing would continue. The little dog looking on was unlikely to get any of the meat
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Refresher CourseThe Caption is Refresher Course They are sitting in a Forces Club. These were run by the NaFI and the WVS among others. Maybe the girl works there. A little dog is feeding at a bowl
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Piece of CakeThe Caption is A piece of cake. This latter was an RAF expresssion for an easy fight. Through the window can be seen an aeroplane. This was the year of the Battle of Britain
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Who Cares a DarnThe Caption is Who cares a darn. A watrtime slogan was Make do and Mend. Clothing was rationed but this young lady seems prettly cheerful. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1942
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Pleasant ReflectionThe Caption is A pleasant reflection, The war is over, or is nearly over, and so perhaps there are other things to think about
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Mans JobThe Caption is A Mans job. Women filled so many jobs while the men were away. There is a series of photos showing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at a balloon site
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - No Basic, we should worryThe Caption is No Basic? We should worry! Basic refers to the basic petrol ration. Petrol was rationed from September 1939 and contiinued until 1950. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Sew WhatThe Caption is Sew What? Clothing could only be purchased if one had enough Points to do so and the Points were rationed. A wartime slogan was Make do and Mend
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Boots, Boots, BootsThe Caption is Boots! Boots! Boots! This is a take on Rudyard Kiplings poem Infantry Columns where the boots actually go up and down
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Five InchesThe public was asked to restrict the depth of water in their baths to 5 inches (13cm) in order to limit the use of power resources
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Two to OneDuring the war the Government chose to see sports betting as Entertainment and despite an early decline in gambling, options for punters like the football pools
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - On LeaveThis little lass looks as if she is going on holiday - she has an umbrella! Despite the war people still took breaks and this sort of postcard featured regularly in messages back home
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Ladies in WaitingThe Caption is Ladies in Waiting. This colourful queue is very cheerful. They obviously know that the early bird catches the worm and they are at the top. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For Auld Lang SyneTwo little girls and two boys Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Home FrontThe Caption is The Home Front. WW2 was the first war in which all the people back at home were directly involved. Bombing raids brought death and destruction
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Dreamin of theeThe caption is Dreamin of thee. The card was posted on 24 September 1944 just three months after D-Day, and the war has almost another 8 months to run
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Morning, Nice DayThe Caption is Good morning! Nice day! The message on the back by the Prime Minister is We have to gain the Victory that is our task. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1943
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Early BirdsThe Caption is Early Birds. There is a little bird on the window sill - most likely a robin. The small flower bed has flowers - not the vegetables that everyone was encouraged to cultivate.Mr
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - BookedThis is a typical Dinah play on words. Dinahs children always have shiny shoes. The boy has a satchel while the girl has a handbag. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - EngagedThe caption is Engaged Dinah, the artist, was very fond of word play. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1944
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good EggThe caption is Good Egg. As the egg has not yet been opened let us hope so. A good egg is of course used to describe a reliable person
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll make short work of thisThe caption is I ll made short work of this. The enthusiastic look on the girls face suggests that she will do exactly that
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Black OutThe caption is Black Out! a play on the need to cover all windows and lighting so that German bombers could not see their targets, and also putting the cat out
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For the love of MikeThe caption is For the love of mike. The expression probably originates from a 1932 film of the same name directed by Frank Capra
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Free PressThe Caption is Free Press. The Prime Ministers message is This is a time for everyone to stand together and hold firm. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ve Come to the ConclusionThe caption says I ve come to the conclusion. The conspiratorial togetherness of the two figures suggests that some very personal matter is being discussed
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Monday Night at EightEven though the war is over, coal rationing continued so the fire is unlikely to be lit. The caption Monday night at Eight refers to a regular entertainment show broadcast by the BBC Home Service
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Long Distance CallThe postcard caption is Long distance call. Churchills message on the back is Express your thanks by building tanks. The senders message suggests that the relationship is under strain - My Darling
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll knot forgetChurchills message on the back is There is still a lot to do. The senders message is I don t have to tie a knot in my hankie to remember you. The puppy is called Rufus
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Longing to see youOn the back of the card Churchills message is Stand together and hold firm. The little girl is in her Sunday best and presumably believes that her journey is Really Necessary.Cute Kids WW2 Wartime
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Making a StirThe war is just over and on the back of the card Mr Churchill says Advance Britannia! Long live the cause of Freedom! God save the King
WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I ll walk beside youThe postcard caption says I ll walk beside you - a reference to the love song written by Murray and Lockton in 1939. It was sung by Vera Lynn among many others