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A Lance Corporal of the Royal Engineers checks the tickets and passes of passengers in a compartment of a train travelling between London and Scotland during 1944. D18771

A Lance Corporal of the Royal Engineers checks the tickets and passes ...

A Lance Corporal of the Royal Engineers checks the tickets and passes of passengers in a compartment of a train travelling between London and Scotland during 1944. A Lance Corporal of the Royal Engineers checks... More

Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Kcb, Dso, Mc, Chief of Air Staff 1940-1945 TR2

Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Kcb, Dso, Mc, Chief of Air Staff...

Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Kcb, Dso, Mc, Chief of Air Staff 1940-1945 Half-length portrait of Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, KCB, DSO, MC, standing by a staff car outside Air Ministry building... More

Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Kcb, Dso, Mc, Chief of Air Staff 1940-1945 TR3

Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Kcb, Dso, Mc, Chief of Air Staff...

Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, Kcb, Dso, Mc, Chief of Air Staff 1940-1945 Half-length portrait of Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, KCB, DSO, MC, standing by a staff car outside Air Ministry building... More

Air Raid Precautions in London, 1939 HU102273

Air Raid Precautions in London, 1939 HU102273

Air Raid Precautions in London, 1939 Sandbagged petrol pumps at West Hill, Wandsworth, London.

British Army Recruiting Campaign H43064

British Army Recruiting Campaign H43064

British Army Recruiting Campaign Lorries of a mobile recruiting team lined up at Chelsea Barracks, London.

Doreen Buckner draws the curtains in her family's London home to comply with the nightly 'Blackout' during the Second World War. D17275

Doreen Buckner draws the curtains in her family's London home to compl...

Doreen Buckner draws the curtains in her family's London home to comply with the nightly 'Blackout' during the Second World War. Seven-year-old Doreen Buckner draws the curtains in her family's London home. Cl... More

Homeless and orphaned children settle down to sleep in the air raid shelter at John Keble Church, Mill Hill, London during the Blitz in 1940. D1439

Homeless and orphaned children settle down to sleep in the air raid sh...

Homeless and orphaned children settle down to sleep in the air raid shelter at John Keble Church, Mill Hill, London during the Blitz in 1940. Homeless and/or orphaned children settle down to sleep on camp beds ... More

Leave this to Us Sonny Art.IWMPST13854

Leave this to Us Sonny Art.IWMPST13854

Leave this to Us Sonny whole: the image is positioned in the upper two-thirds. The title and text are separate and placed in the lower third, in red and in black. All held within a black border and set against ... More

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2614

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2614

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 Auxiliary Firemen Richard Southern (left) and R H Betts work together to fight a fire somewhere in London, c 1940.

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2621

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2621

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 Female members of the Auxiliary Fire Service take calls in the emergency telephone booths which line a room at London Fire Brigade Headquarters.

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2623

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2623

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 Two women of the Auxiliary Fire Service at work in the Control Room of the London Fire Brigade Headquarters. They are putting marker pegs into a ... More

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2624

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2624

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 As an Air Raid Precautions Warden leans down the concrete shaft of the ARP post to report the position of a fire to the watch attendant, the atten... More

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2626

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2626

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 A female member of the Auxiliary Fire Service at London Fire Brigade Headquarters receives a message that there is a fire in progress and sounds t... More

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2629

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2629

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 The officer in charge at the scene of a fire tells a dispatch rider that there are people trapped in the basement of the affected building. The d... More

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2641

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2641

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 A turntable ladder in use by members of the Auxiliary Fire Service during a training exercise at London Fire Brigade Headquarters.

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2642

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2642

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 Auxiliary Firemen Bernard Hailstone, Leonard Rosoman and Richard Southern sit amongst rubble and share a smoke after a 'shout', somewhere in Londo... More

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2650

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2650

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 Auxiliary Firemen Richard Southern and R H Betts stand amidst rubble and debris as they struggle to aim their hose at a fire just off camera. Beh... More

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2654

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 D2654

London Afs- Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, C 1940 A group of Auxiliary Firemen pose for the camera on a pile of rubble after a 'shout' somewhere in London. Left to right standing: Paul Dessau, No... More

London in Wartime D9162

London in Wartime D9162

London in Wartime Posters encouraging war savings on the boarded-up memorial fountain in the centre of Piccadilly Circus.

Professor Alexander Fleming at work in his laboratory at St Mary's Hospital, London, during the Second World War. D17801

Professor Alexander Fleming at work in his laboratory at St Mary's Hos...

Professor Alexander Fleming at work in his laboratory at St Mary's Hospital, London, during the Second World War. Professor Alexander Fleming at work in his laboratory at St Mary's Hospital, London. Fourteen y... More

Rear Admiral L D Mackintosh WWII IWM A 26912

Rear Admiral L D Mackintosh WWII IWM A 26912

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Rear Admiral L D Mackintosh, DSO, DSC, the new Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff sat at his desk in his office at the Admiralty, after he succeeded Rear Admiral R H P... More

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War TR2599

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World W...

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War A voluntary domestic science course for service women based in the London area, organised by the London District of the Army Education Sc... More

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War TR2600

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World W...

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War A voluntary domestic science course for service women based in the London area, organised by the London District of the Army Education Sc... More

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War TR2602

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World W...

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War A voluntary domestic science course for service women based in the London area, organised by the London District of the Army Education Sc... More

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War TR2603

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World W...

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War A voluntary domestic science course for service women based in the London area, organised by the London District of the Army Education Sc... More

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War TR2604

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World W...

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War A voluntary domestic science course for service women based in the London area, organised by the London District of the Army Education Sc... More

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War TR2605

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World W...

The Auxiliary Territorial Service in Britain during the Second World War A voluntary domestic science course for service women based in the London area, organised by the London District of the Army Education Sc... More

The British Army in the United Kingdom 1939-45 H1581

The British Army in the United Kingdom 1939-45 H1581

The British Army in the United Kingdom 1939-45 Troops man Lewis guns while barbed wire and sandbag defences are constructed outside the Admiralty buildings opposite St James's Park, London, May 1940.

The Home Front in Britain 1939 - 1945 TR1114

The Home Front in Britain 1939 - 1945 TR1114

The Home Front in Britain 1939 - 1945 Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in London with barrage balloons in the background, seen from Westminster Bridge (on which a sentry, military vehicles and a tram can be seen).

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 TR1174

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 TR1174

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 The 'Holidays at Home' campaign: the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London. On the right is the Lido, a popular bathing place.

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 TR1184

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 TR1184

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 Two women, responding to the 'Holidays at Home' campaign, writing post cards in Hyde Park, London.

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 TR1696

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 TR1696

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 The War Effort: A view of Trafalgar Square in London showing 'Carry on London' and 'Salute the Soldier' propaganda hoardings on Nelson's Column.

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 TR1927

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 TR1927

The Home Front in Britain 1939-1945 A Civil Defence Warden in Holborn, London.

The Home Front in Britain during the Second World War HU44272

The Home Front in Britain during the Second World War HU44272

The Home Front in Britain during the Second World War The scene at Aldwych tube station 1940. Seventy nine tube stations were used as air raid shelters by Londoners, but they were not proof against a direct hit.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A29210

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A29210

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Sat in the orchestra pit with their instruments are the trio of, left to right: Telegraphist Tony Fones; Sick Berth Attendant Denis Cockerton and Leading Seaman Bobby ... More

"Over 500 firemen and members of the London Auxiliary Fire Fighting Services, including many women, combined in a war ex - NARA - 541892

"Over 500 firemen and members of the London Auxiliary Fire Fighting Se...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

A British Flag lies among the rubble of homes smashed by the Camberwell Road Rocket explosion. V-bomb damage, London... - NARA - 540067

A British Flag lies among the rubble of homes smashed by the Camberwel...

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 1324 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

Anti-aircraft guns in Hyde Park go into action as "enemy bombers" make a daylight raid on London, during giant air... - NARA - 541897

Anti-aircraft guns in Hyde Park go into action as "enemy bombers" make...

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 1001 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image. This image is part of the New York Times Paris Bureau Collection.

Demolishing a tower in London's Smithfield Market which was unsafe after it had been damaged by enemy action. New... - NARA - 541894

Demolishing a tower in London's Smithfield Market which was unsafe aft...

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 1010 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image. This image is part of the New York Times Paris Bureau Collection.

Jubilant American soldier hugs motherly English woman and victory smiles light the faces of happy service men and... - NARA - 531280

Jubilant American soldier hugs motherly English woman and victory smil...

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 1354 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

WWII, England, "West End London Air Raid Shelter" - NARA - 195768

WWII, England, "West End London Air Raid Shelter" - NARA - 195768

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

WWII, Europe, London, England, "Big Ben with barbed wire entanglement" - NARA - 195565

WWII, Europe, London, England, "Big Ben with barbed wire entanglement"...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

WWII, London, England - NARA - 195566

WWII, London, England - NARA - 195566

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

WWII, London, England, "Shoutheast Air Raid Shelter" - NARA - 195767

WWII, London, England, "Shoutheast Air Raid Shelter" - NARA - 195767

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Jul på sykesal - Christmas at the hospital (6105323889)

Jul på sykesal - Christmas at the hospital (6105323889)

Bekrivelse: Jul på sykesal i norsk sykehus i London under Andre verdenskrig. Arkivreferanse: Riksarkivet, PA-1209 NTBs krigsarkiv Ub-48 Fotograf: Ukjent Tema/Andre-verdenskrig-i-N... Christmas at the Norwegian ... More

NA-306-NT-3163V

NA-306-NT-3163V

"Children of an eastern suburb of London, who have been made homeless by the random bombs of the Nazi night raiders, waiting outside the wreckage of what was their home." September 1940 LOCATION: Britain SOUR... More

WWII, England, "West End London Air Raid Shelter" - NARA - 195768
Battle of britain air observer
A. van Beers, Bestanddeelnr 935-1027

A. van Beers, Bestanddeelnr 935-1027

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : A. van Beers Datum : {1940-1945} Locatie : Groot-Brittannië, Londen Trefwoorden : portretten, tweede wereld... More

Commodore J.W.T. Backer, Bestanddeelnr 935-0958

Commodore J.W.T. Backer, Bestanddeelnr 935-0958

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo / Londen Reportage / Serie : P [Portraits/Persons] / Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Commodore J.W.T. Backer Datum : 1940-1945 Locatie : Groot-Brittannië... More

Dr. A.B. Speekenbrink. Ambtenaar Economische Zaken, Bestanddeelnr 935-1064

Dr. A.B. Speekenbrink. Ambtenaar Economische Zaken, Bestanddeelnr 935-...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Dr. A.B. Speekenbrink. Ambtenaar Economische Zaken Datum : {1940-1945} Locatie : Groot-Brittannië, Londen T... More

Dr. P.C. Harthoorn, Bestanddeelnr 935-0984

Dr. P.C. Harthoorn, Bestanddeelnr 935-0984

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo / Londen Reportage / Serie : P [Portraits/Persons] / Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Dr. P.C. Harthoorn Annotatie : Reserve-majoor Datum : 1940-1945 Loca... More

Dr. van Meerlo, Bestanddeelnr 935-0947

Dr. van Meerlo, Bestanddeelnr 935-0947

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo / Londen Reportage / Serie : P [Portraits/Persons] / Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Dr. van Meerlo Annotatie : Medisch officier Datum : 1940-1945 Locati... More

Dr. van Meerlo, Bestanddeelnr 935-0948

Dr. van Meerlo, Bestanddeelnr 935-0948

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo / Londen Reportage / Serie : P [Portraits/Persons] / Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Dr. van Meerlo Annotatie : Medisch officier Datum : 1940-1945 Locati... More

My Japan 14 London bombed. Public domain, Post-war Japan.

My Japan 14 London bombed. Public domain, Post-war Japan.

The effects of bombing on London as seen in My Japan, outlining the assertion that the Japanese can withstand bombing just as the British did.

Barrage balloons over London during World War II

Barrage balloons over London during World War II

Photograph of Barrage balloons over London during World War II. Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial can be seen in the middle ground.

Family of 9 sharing a blanket in air raid shelter cph.3a43035

Family of 9 sharing a blanket in air raid shelter cph.3a43035

Family of nine sleeping under one bedspread in an air raid shelter in south east London. Photo - British official #1149.

London AFS, Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, c.1940. (IWM D 2648)

London AFS, Men of the Auxiliary Fire Service in London, c.1940. (IWM ...

Photograph of Auxiliary Firemen Leonard Rosoman and Paul Dessau prepare to enter a house during a 'shout' in London.

London Underground tunnel converted to shelter cph.3a43034

London Underground tunnel converted to shelter cph.3a43034

Looking down subway tunnel which has been converted into air raid shelter. West End, London. British official photo #1147.

Fieseler Fi103 cayendo en Londres

Fieseler Fi103 cayendo en Londres

This V-1 made it through air defenses and fell on London. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Nazi V Waffen Rocket Propagandaleaflet 1944 June

Nazi V Waffen Rocket Propagandaleaflet 1944 June

Nazi V-Waffen rocket propaganda leaflet delivered to London during bombings. End of June 1944.Русский: Нацистская пропагандистская листовка, доставленная в Лондон с помощью ракеты "Фау". Конец июня 1944 года.