Old Snapshots of British Schoolchildren During World War II _ UK
World War II had a huge impact on the daily lives of the people of Britain, but soldiers and grieving widows weren’t the only ones whose lives were irrevocably altered by the war. Young schoolchildren in cities across Britain found…
Interesting Black and White Photographs That Show Christmas From the the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s _ UK
Today, kids want expensive games like XBox and cell phones for Christmas. In the musical “Annie,” they sing about the Depression years, with families just wanting “a New Deal for Christmas this year.” The song’s words, “I know the Depression…
36 Wonderful Photos of London’s Tube Riders From the 1960s to 1980s _ UK
For more than four decades, photographer Bob Mazzer has been taking pictures on the London Underground. “There’s definitely a link between being born in Aldgate and taking all these pictures on the tube,” Bob said, “You don’t think you are…
London Underground in the 1980s Through Fascinating Photos _ UK
The London Underground (also known simply as the Underground or by its nickname the Tube) is a rapid transit system serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent home counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex and Hertfordshire in England. The Underground…
Life of England During Edwardian Era Through Amazing Photos _ UK
Edwardian Britain, the era, later known as the ‘Golden Age’, promoted ‘leisurely’ time. Fondly remembered for long hazy summer days, with the rich enjoying endless garden parties and banquets. Of course, this is the period before the outbreak of two…
Take a Look Beyond the Breakfast At Tiffany’s Sunglasses, Here Are 23 Rare Photographs of Audrey Hepburn _ UK
Actress Audrey Hepburn, star of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, remains one of Hollywood’s greatest style icons and one of the world’s most successful actresses. You’ve seen Hepburn in classic films and famous portraits, but you’ve never seen her like this before.1949: FUN…
45 Fascinating Photos Capture Everyday Life of Wales in the 1970s _ UK
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700…
Rare and Unseen Photographs Taken From the Archives of The Beatles Book
Throughout The Beatles’ career, official magazine The Beatles Book captured their development from British pop fledglings to international megastars. Photographer Leslie Bryce travelled the world with the band and supplied shots for the 77 editions of the monthly magazine . The photographs…
20 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Swimwear Models From the 1920s _ UK
In the late 1800s swimwear consisted of fully covered gowns and bloomers that revealed very little. Although the sun’s harmful UV rays were an unknown danger at the time, this conservative beachwear would have provided a good deal of protection….
35 Vintage Photos of Young Women in Knickerbockers From the 1920s _ UK
Knickerbockers or knickers are a form of men’s or boys’ baggy-kneed breeches, particularly popular in the early 20th-century United States. Until after World War I, in many English-speaking countries, boys customarily wore short pants in summer and “knee pants” similar…