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  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

    Foundrymen use a five ton steam hammer to forge connecting rods for locomotives from 12"square blooms at a large locomotive works, somewhere in Britain.

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    At a large locomotive works, somewhere in Britain, craftsmen beat out dome casing by hand for South African Railways 19D class 4-8-2 type locomotives. According to the original caption "in the foreground the top of the dome casing is being welded in...

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    A general view of the drawing office at a large locomotive works, somewhere in Britain. According to the original caption "each batch of locomotives is designed for a specific purpose and to suit working conditions in a specific area. Design of each...

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    A draughtsman at work in the drawing office of a large locomotive works, somewhere in Britain.

  • BABY'S LIFE SAVING COT DESIGNED BY NURSE AT MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 BABY'S LIFE SAVING COT DESIGNED BY NURSE AT MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Sister Mary Williams holds an oxygen tube to the nose of a young baby as she demonstrates the new cot she has designed at Middlesex Hospital, London. The cot is a 'box' on a stand and is leaning at a 45 degree angle: it can be laid flat. An oxygen...

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    A striking photograph of a South African Railways 3' 6" gauge 15F class locomotive undergoing a final steam test at a workshop, somewhere in Britain. According to the original caption, the engine is a type 4-8-2, and weighs 111 tons 12 cwts.

  • BABY'S LIFE SAVING COT DESIGNED BY NURSE AT MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 BABY'S LIFE SAVING COT DESIGNED BY NURSE AT MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Sister Mary Williams holds a young baby as she prepares to demonstrate the new cot she has designed at Middlesex Hospital, London. The cot is a 'box' on a stand and is leaning at a 45 degree angle: it can be laid flat. An oxygen cannister can be seen...

  • BABY'S LIFE SAVING COT DESIGNED BY NURSE AT MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 BABY'S LIFE SAVING COT DESIGNED BY NURSE AT MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Sister Mary Williams places a young baby into the new cot she has designed at Middlesex Hospital, London. The cot is a 'box' on a stand and is leaning at a 45 degree angle: it can be laid flat. An oxygen cannister can be seen on the lower part of the...

  • BRITAIN HEARS NEWS OF END OF JAP WAR: CELEBRATING VICTORY IN JAPAN, LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, c 15 AUGUST 1945 BRITAIN HEARS NEWS OF END OF JAP WAR: CELEBRATING VICTORY IN JAPAN, LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, c 15 AUGUST 1945

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    A New Zealand sailor raises his bowler hat in the sunshine as he celebrates Victory in Japan with several smiling American soldiers and English civilian women on the Strand in London. One of the GIs has a small spray of flowers pinned to his shirt.

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    A craftsman welds the top of a dome casing at a large locomotive works, somewhere in Britain.

  • EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942 EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

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    A head and shoulders portrait of William Charles Piper in his postman's uniform, before his transferral to the Merchant Navy. Behind him, a wall-mounted post box can be seen.

  • EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942 EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

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    In the gymnasium of the Royal Navy Training Establishment for Merchant Seamen, William Charles Piper and his new ship mates learn about knots. The instructor is visible on the right of the photograph and Piper can be seen, fourth from the end of the row...

  • EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942 EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

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    The first lesson for these prospective Merchant Seamen is to learn what is meant by bow, stern, port and starboard. An instructor points out the various parts of the ship on a model. William Charles Piper can be seen standing at the bow end of the...

  • EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942 EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

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    New arrivals to the Royal Navy Training Establishment line up for an inspection upon reporting for duty. The men are kitted up on their way to the school. This photograph was almost certainly taken at HMS GORDON at Gravesend in Kent.

  • EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942 EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

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    A new contingent arrives at the Royal Navy Training Establishment for Merchant Seamen, carrying their kit bags with them. William Charles Piper can be seen in the centre of the photograph, directly under the 'V' on the wall. These new recruits are...

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    Men at work in the wheel shop of a locomotive works, somewhere in Britain. According to the original caption "two wheel centres mounted on an axle are being dropped into a hot tyre, the shrinkage of which, as it cools, nips the tyre on to the wheel...

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    A craftsman welds the firehole plates of a South African Railways 15F type locomotive, at a large locomotive works somewhere in Britain. According to the original caption "electric welding is proving satisfactory in many applications to the locomotive...

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    In the erection shop of a large locomotive works, somewhere in Britain, men lower the cylinders of a South African Railways 15F type locomotive into position between frames.

  • EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942 EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

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    For the first time during his training at the Royal Navy Training Establishment for Merchant Seamen, William Charles Piper takes the wheel on his own. The Chief Petty Officer watches his progress. This photograph was almost certainly taken at HMS...

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    A striking general view of the erection shop of a locomotive works, somewhere in Britain. Several men can be seen at work on a locomotive in the foreground, and many wheel and axles can be seen beside it. In the background, shafts of sunlight filter...

  • EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942 EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

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    William Charles Piper learns to throw a heaving line as part of his training at the Royal Navy Training Establishment for Merchant Seamen. This photograph was almost certainly taken at HMS GORDON at Gravesend in Kent.

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    In the motion shop of a large locomotive works, somewhere in Britain, workers press the bogie wheels of a South African Railways 15F type locomotive onto the axle. According to the original caption, "the roller bearing axle box is already in place".

  • EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942 EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

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    In the gymnasium of the Royal Navy Training Establishment for Merchant Seamen, William Charles Piper and his new ship mates learn about rope splicing. Here, Piper has a point explained to him by the instructor. This photograph was almost certainly...

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    In the motion shop of a large locomotive works, somewhere in Britain, a worker mills the profile on a pair of reversing links for South African Railways 19D class 4-8-2 type locomotives.

  • EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942 EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

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    In the Seamanship Room at the Royal Naval Training Establishment for Merchant Seamen, William Charles Piper has his first lesson at the compass and helm, the instructor by his side. A large seascape has been hung on the wall to make the lesson more...

  • SOUTH AFRICAN EX-POW IN LONDON: SERGEANT VISSER TOURS LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 SOUTH AFRICAN EX-POW IN LONDON: SERGEANT VISSER TOURS LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    South African ex-Prisoner of War Sergeant Visser takes a rowing boat across the Serpentine during a visit to Hyde Park. A swan glides past behind him.

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    A newly-built locomotive leaves the erection shop of a large locomotive works somewhere in Britain to be tested. According to the original caption, the "track consists of different gauges because the plant builds locomotives for railways all over the...

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    A striking photograph of a completed South African Railways 15F class locomotive being steam tested at a large locomotive works, somewhere in Britain. The engine has all cylinder joints tested under full boiler pressure.

  • EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942 EX-POSTMAN DELIVERS THE GUNS: MERCHANT NAVY TRAINING IN BRITAIN, 1942

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    William Charles Piper and his ship mates pull hard on the oars during a rowing lesson as part of their training at the Royal Navy Training Establishment for Merchant Seamen. This photograph was almost certainly taken at HMS GORDON at Gravesend in Kent.

  • THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945 THE BRITISH LOCOMOTIVE BUILDING INDUSTRY: THE PRODUCTION OF RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES, UK, 1945

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    Men put the finishing touches to a South African Railways 15F class locomotive being built at a locomotive works, somewhere in Britain.

  • BLITZ CANTEEN: WOMEN OF THE WOMEN'S VOLUNTARY SERVICE RUN A MOBILE CANTEEN IN LONDON, ENGLAND, 1941 BLITZ CANTEEN: WOMEN OF THE WOMEN'S VOLUNTARY SERVICE RUN A MOBILE CANTEEN IN LONDON, ENGLAND, 1941

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    Patience 'Boo' Brand fills a large saucepan with water from the urn on board the mobile canteen that she and her friend run on behalf of the Women's Voluntary Service, as men of the Pioneer Corps gather outside. In front of her, another urn and stacks...

  • SOUTH AFRICAN EX-POW IN LONDON: SERGEANT VISSER TOURS LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 SOUTH AFRICAN EX-POW IN LONDON: SERGEANT VISSER TOURS LONDON, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Sergeant Visser, a South African ex-Prisoner-of-War, stops to look at the Houses of Parliament, during a visit to London. Big Ben can be clearly seen behind him.

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    In the sunshine, campers stage a march past and salute the 'Lord High Admiral of the Filey Swimming Pool' (standing on a chair under an umbrella or parasol) during a morning Physical Training session at Butlin's Holiday Camp, Filey. PT is popular with...

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Billy Butlin, MBE, (right) chats to Sergeant J Caffrey, VC, (left) one of the Commissionaires at Filey Holiday Camp. According to the original caption, Sgt Caffrey, VC, won his Victoria Cross at Ypres during the First World War.

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    A line of women parade beside the swimming pool during the contest for the "loveliest of the guest-lovelies" at Butlin's Holiday Camp, Filey. They are led by an ex-ATS PT Instructress, Billie Wells, who now works for Butlin's. They are watched by a...

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    A team of twelve Red Coats stride towards the camera, arm-in-arm in the sunshine, as they prepare for another days work at the Butlin's Holiday Camp at Filey. The job of the Red Coats, according to the original caption, is "to see to it that each...

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Men and women gather in the bar at Butlin's Holiday Camp at Filey. One man is dressed in riding breeches, which can be hired from the camp, along with horses, for those who which to go horseriding during their stay. A sign above the counter advertises...

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Men, women and children wander past the parade of shops at Butlin's Holiday Camp, Filey. Left to right, the labels above the shops are: Photos, Sportswear, Shoe Shine, Post Office, Newsagent, Costumes and Radio Butlin. The original caption states that...

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Miss Joan Shepherd, from Whitstable in Kent, stands beside the swimming pool in the sunshine at the Butlin's Holiday Camp, Filey, and chats to one of the camp chefs. Miss Shepherd is wearing a sash over her swimming costume which identifies her as a...

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Women take part in the 'Holiday Lovelies' parade in the sunshine beside the swimming pool at Butlin's Holiday Camp, Filey. One woman at a time takes to a plinth to show off her 'loveliness'. The parade is led by ex-ATS instructress Billie Wells (right...

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Campers at the Butlin's Holiday Camp at Filey take part in an open air Divine Service, which is conducted by the resident chaplain every Sunday morning. Hymn-singing is accompanied by a piano, which has been brought out onto the grass. The original...

  • MAN OF THE MINE: LIFE AT THE COAL FACE, BRITAIN, 1942 MAN OF THE MINE: LIFE AT THE COAL FACE, BRITAIN, 1942

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    Teatime in the Woolhouse household. Mrs Woolhouse, secretary of the local Women's Voluntary Service, pours tea, whilst Fred Woolhouse shares a joke with his 7 year old daughter Brenda. Their son, Arthur, a 24 year old munitions worker, can be seen at...

  • MAN OF THE MINE: LIFE AT THE COAL FACE, BRITAIN, 1942 MAN OF THE MINE: LIFE AT THE COAL FACE, BRITAIN, 1942

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    Fred Woolhouse and his fellow miners sit on the 'paddy mail' which will transport them back to the shaft at this colliery, somewhere in Britain.

  • MAN OF THE MINE: LIFE AT THE COAL FACE, BRITAIN, 1942 MAN OF THE MINE: LIFE AT THE COAL FACE, BRITAIN, 1942

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    Miner Fred Woolhouse, just visible through the hatch, collects his lamp from the lamproom at the start of his shift at this colliery, somewhere in Britain.

  • LONDON MERCHANT SEAMEN'S HOME AND RED ENSIGN CLUB, 1942 LONDON MERCHANT SEAMEN'S HOME AND RED ENSIGN CLUB, 1942

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    Merchant Seaman George Lappin tries on a coat, helped by fellow seaman Albert John Burrett, in the well-equipped shop at the Merchant Seamen's Home and Red Ensign Club. The shop supplies clothing and equipment, which can be seen piled on shelves around...

  • LONDON MERCHANT SEAMEN'S HOME AND RED ENSIGN CLUB, 1942 LONDON MERCHANT SEAMEN'S HOME AND RED ENSIGN CLUB, 1942

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    George Lappin (third from left, reading a magazine) and fellow merchant seamen relax in the Modern Lounge of the Merchant Seamen's Home and Red Ensign Club. The Lounge is equipped with a cafe bar, which can be seen in the background, a canteen worker...

  • LONDON MERCHANT SEAMEN'S HOME AND RED ENSIGN CLUB, 1942 LONDON MERCHANT SEAMEN'S HOME AND RED ENSIGN CLUB, 1942

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    A female canteen worker gives a cup of tea to a Merchant Seaman as he and a colleague stand at the counter of the cafe bar in the Modern Lounge of the Merchant Seamen's Home and Red Ensign Club.

  • LONDON MERCHANT SEAMEN'S HOME AND RED ENSIGN CLUB, 1942 LONDON MERCHANT SEAMEN'S HOME AND RED ENSIGN CLUB, 1942

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    George Lappin (on the right) and a fellow Merchant Seaman write letters in the peace and quiet of the Library at the Merchant Seamen's Home and Red Ensign Club.

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Couples take a turn on the roller skating rink at Butlin's Holiday Camp, Filey, as crowds stand around the edge in the sunshine, watching the action.

  • HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945 HOLIDAY CAMP GETS GOING AGAIN: EVERYDAY LIFE AT A BUTLIN'S HOLIDAY CAMP, FILEY, YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK, 1945

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    Led by one of the Physical Training instructors, campers at Butlin's Holiday Camp, Filey, march through the flag-lined entrance to the camp during one of the daily early morning PT sessions put on by the camp.

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