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…
Amazing Views of Esso Northumbria Tanker Under Construction at Wallsend, UK in 1969 _ UK
The Esso Northumbria was the first of a series of Very Large Crude Carrier ships, built by Swan Hunter at Wallsend on Tyneside, in 1969. When launched on May 2, 1969 by Princess Anne it was the largest vessel to have been…
40 Incredible Color Photographs That Show What Life Was Really Like in Britain in the 1950s _ UK
Unemployment was very low in the 1950s and it was a long period of prosperity. In the early part of the decade, there was still rationing. However, food rationing ended in 1954. In the 1950s living standards in Britain rose…
36 Fascinating Black and White Photos Capture Lives of Belfast Kids From the Late 1980s _ UK
The United Kingdom in the 1980s was a time of turmoil, with severe recession and mass unemployment leading to widespread distress and resistance. Following a period of economic slowdown and industrial strife in the 1970s, the Conservative government of the…
23 Romantic Vintage Photos of Couples in the UK in the 1950s _ UK
Take a look back at vintage lovers in the United Kingdom through 23 fascinating vintage photographs below: A couple looking across the Thames, London. (FPG) A couple in Hyde park. (Cornell Capa) A couple out in the fields. (Hulton-Deutsch) A…
21 Lovely Vintage Photos of Cute Kids in Melbourne from the 1940s-50s
Here is a lovely collection of children from Melbourne taken between the 1940s and 1950s. Cute Kids in Melbourne from the 1940s-50s Cute Kids in Melbourne from the 1940s-50s Cute Kids in Melbourne from the 1940s-50s Cute Kids in Melbourne…