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part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
GUILDFORD: EVERYDAY LIFE IN WARTIME GUILDFORD, SURREY, ENGLAND, UK, 1945A view of Guildford High Street, showing the Corn Exchange on the left and the Guildhall on the right. Several civilians can be seen going about their daily business, and three cars are also visible. The circular sign on the right hand side advertises...
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part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
GUILDFORD: EVERYDAY LIFE IN WARTIME GUILDFORD, SURREY, ENGLAND, UK, 1945A view down Swan Lane in Guildford. On the left of the street can be 'Salisbury and Son' opticians, 'Dowdeswells' stationers, a dry cleaner's and a chiropodist. On the right can be seen a tobacconist and a gent's hairdressing saloon.
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part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
GUILDFORD: EVERYDAY LIFE IN WARTIME GUILDFORD, SURREY, ENGLAND, UK, 1945A general view of part of London Road in Guildford. Clearly visible is the cinema, showing the film 'They Were Sisters' starring James Mason, and the Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd building. Shops in the Prudential building include 'Mussell and Son' and...
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part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
GUILDFORD: EVERYDAY LIFE IN WARTIME GUILDFORD, SURREY, ENGLAND, UK, 1945A view of Guildford Cathedral. According to the original caption, it is the third new Anglican Cathedral to be built since the reformation. Building began in 1936 and has yet to be completed.
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part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
GUILDFORD: EVERYDAY LIFE IN WARTIME GUILDFORD, SURREY, ENGLAND, UK, 1945A busy scene showing men and women going about their daily business at the junction of High Street and a Market Street in Guildford, Surrey. Clearly visible on the corner is 'The Bull's Head' public house, selling 'Amey's Celebrated Petersfield Fine...
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part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
TRAINING QUEEN'S NURSESAt the training college in Guildford, run by the Queen's Institute of District Nursing, a nurse reports to Matron (seated) on the cases she has visited that day.
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part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
BATHING POOL: ENTERTAINMENT AND RELAXATION IN THE OPEN AIR, GUILDFORD, SURREY, ENGLAND, 1943Parents doze in the sunshine whilst their children play in the water at Guildford Lido. The fountain, which can be seen behind them, helps to aerate the pool. The pool itself is thoroughly cleaned every five hours. In the background, the changing room...
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part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
BATHING POOL: ENTERTAINMENT AND RELAXATION IN THE OPEN AIR, GUILDFORD, SURREY, ENGLAND, 1943A young boy, rubber ring around his chest, launches himself into the water at Guildford Lido. His father is already in the swimming pool, arms outstretched to catch his son as he jumps in. Many other men, women and children can be seen in the water and...
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part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
BATHING POOL: ENTERTAINMENT AND RELAXATION IN THE OPEN AIR, GUILDFORD, SURREY, ENGLAND, 1943A busy scene of children at play in the sunshine in the paddling pool at Guildford Lido. The pool is surrounded by grass and trees. In the background, a fountain can be seen.
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part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
BATHING POOL: ENTERTAINMENT AND RELAXATION IN THE OPEN AIR, GUILDFORD, SURREY, ENGLAND, 1943A father helps his son get dried after a dip in the paddling pool at Guildford Lido. In the foreground, a woman sits on the grass next to her child's pram. In the background, the Lido is a hive of activity, with children and their parents enjoying the...