25 Amazing Black and White Photographs of London in the Swinging Sixties Era _ UK
The era of the 1960s is synonymous with dramatic political and social revolution and change. This decade saw the conservatism and restrictions of the preceding post war 1950s give way to a more radical libertine generation committed to fostering utopian…
20 Beautiful Black and White Photos That Show Britain Transformed Into a Winter Wonderland _ UK
There’s something about a blanket of snow that just makes winter feel extra special. In December, workers rushed to their office windows to document the first snowfall of the season. So how did the country cope with it before the…
55 Old photographs That Document Daily Life of Suffolk, England During Edwardian Era _ UK
Suffolk is an East Anglian county of historic origin in England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east. The county town is Ipswich;…
One of England’s Greatest Comedians: 27 Vintage Photographs of Peter Sellers in the 1960s and 1970s _ UK
Peter Sellers was born in Southsea, Hampshire, in southern England, where by chance his parents were performing in a local vaudeville show, on September 8, 1925. His father was William Sellers, a pianist and musical director, and his mother was…
Idyllic vintage photographs capture the rustic rural life in Victorian England, 1857 _ UK
“Window Call.” These idyllic photographs, taken by William Morris Grundy, capture the rural life in England during the Victorian era. Born in Birmingham in 1806, Grundy took up photography in 1855 and made dozens of stereoscopic photos, primarily posed genre…
Photos of Victorian women who never cut their hair, 1860-1900 _ UK
In the Victorian era, the woman’s hair was considered an important part of her appearance and it marked her status and her femininity. Women in that era were often expected to grow their hair to great lengths, and it was…
50 Wonderful Color Photographs Capture Everyday Life in England in the Early 1950s _ UK
These wonderful pictures were taken by Max Leonard on Kodachrome, captured everyday life in England from the early 1950s… Street Scene of Cambridge, 1951 Christchurch Street, 1952 Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, 1952 Bournemouth Gardens, 1952 Old Prison, 1952 Guards at Coronation, Trafalgar…
Fascinating Black and White Photos of Life in Britain in 1939 _ UK
After the German invasion of Poland, The King declared war in September 1939. In preparation for war, Britain undertakes measures including calling up of troops, citizens returning home from abroad, children rehearsing safety drills. The government also thought of all…
29 Fascinating Color Photos of British Women During World War II _ UK
“The wars were a catalyst for women to work in more roles,” says Jenny Dibden, a director in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. “Now, there’s a much stronger sense that women working within the civil service is normal…
The Most Beautiful Woman in the UK: 30 Fascinating Portraits of Edwardian Singer and Actress Gabrielle Ray _ UK
Gabrielle Ray was an English stage actress, dancer and singer, best known for her roles in Edwardian musical comedies. She was considered one of the most beautiful actresses on the London stage and became one of the most photographed women…