Rarely Seen Vintage Photographs of a Lost London From Between the 1900s and 1910s
A small collection of rare vintage photographs of London, taken between the 1910s and 1910s, from the Archives of English Heritage. The photographs provide a unique record of whole districts of London as they were vanishing… Arch, Shepherd’s Place, off…
Photographs of Queen Elizabeth when she was a truck mechanic, 1945
Queen Elizabeth II as a mechanic. 1945. At the outbreak of World War II in 1939, many close to the British royal family wanted the Queen Mother and her daughters, princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, then 13 and 9 years old…
DWP change to PIP assessments for millions due to start ‘within days’
Changes are on the horizon for how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessments (WCA) are delivered for individuals residing in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland starting next month. WCAs are managed by Maximus while PIP assessments are handled…
DWP campaign highlights potential £3,900 annual benefit for eligible state pensioners
Ahead of next month’s Pension Credit awareness week, the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) is encouraging people to assist family members, friends, neighbours and loved ones in checking their eligibility for an income boost averaging £3,900 annually. The DWP…
44 Amazing Snapshots That Defined American Women’s Clothing in the 1950s
In many ways, the 1950s took a big step, especially for women. During World War II while the men were away, women began to gain an independence that was rare before the war. They left their homes to work in…
Rare Photos of Annette Funicello at Disneyland in the 1950s
Born in Utica, New York, American actress and singer Annette Joanne Funicello began her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve, and rose to prominence as one of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey…
40 Vintage Snaps of People Dressing Up For Christmas in the 1960s
The 1960s as a whole saw many different fashions come and go. From flower-power retro, gogo, and all things groovy to tie-dye, bell-bottom pants, and the natural flower-child looks of Woodstock and the late ’60s, it was an iconic and…
What Did the United States Look Like in the 1950s? Just Check Out This Gallery of 77 Fascinating Color Photographs
Watching photos from the ’50s that were taken in the United States, you may have the impression that life at that time was easier than today. Real idyll and peace. In these vintage photographs below you can see exactly how…
36 Vintage Color Photos Show What Wallpapers Looked Like in the 1950s
Date back to before 1700, wallpaper is a material used in interior decoration to decorate the interior walls of domestic and public buildings. Wallpapers can come plain as “lining paper” (so that it can be painted or used to help…
Preparing for Christmas: 37 Lovely Vintage Photos Show People Decorating Their Christmas Trees
It’s time to prepare for Christmas. There are a lot of things to do, and decorating for Christmas trees is indispensable. Look at these vintage photos to see how people decorated their Christmas trees in the past. People Decorating Their…