A black and white silver gelatin photograph entitled "Greene Co., Georgia, USA, May '41", taken by Jack Delano in May 1941. From the Impressions Gallery exhibition "From Shore to Shining Shore", shown 25 November - 24 December 1978. Greene Co, Georgia, May '41 Photographs 1941-05
Two pieces of skull showing cauterisation scars, probably neolithic with photograph of similar, French, 2000BC(?)-1000BC(?) Two pieces of skull showing cauterisation scars Ethnography and Folk Medicine 2000-1000 BCE
Photograph entitled 'Making Spitfires', taken by an unknown photographer for the Daily Herald, 3 April 1941. Gelatin silver print. Making Spitfires Photographs 1941-04-03
Photograph entitled 'A pill a day keeps war workers fit' taken by an unknown photographer for Planet News Ltd, 31 December 1941. Gelatin silver print. A pill a day keeps war workers fit Photographs 1941-12-31
Gelatin silver print entitled 'Training of Air Crews of Heavy Bombers at an Operational Training Unit of the RAF', taken by Saidman for the magazine 'Illustrated', 10 February 1941. 'Sgt (Tommy Cairn, former chemists' assistant, holder of the DFM for over 30 raids on Germany, gives the benefit of his experiences to a bomber crew awaiting their posting for action.' Training of Air Crews of Heavy Bombers at an Operational Training Unit of the RAF Photographs 1941-02-10
Thyratron Switching Tube Type CV12, c.1941 Thyratron Switching Tube Type CV12, c.1941 Electronic Components 1941
Carton of ampoules of "Pitocin", by Parke,Davis and Co., 1941, USA Carton of Pitocin Ampoules Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception 1941
Electrical speed and direction recorder no.01557, by S.I.A.P., Bologna, for R. Aeronautica No.349. Drum, pens & clockwork drive in glazed hinged case, on cast base. [ Sec. ital. Apparecchi Precisione] Electrical speed and direction recorder no.01557 Meteorology 1941
Silver gelatin print by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985, titled "Firemen Rush Down to Man the Engines." Originally published in Picture Post, February 1, 194. Story titled "Fire-Fighters!", about fire fighters during the London Blitz. Caption in magazine reads: "The bells ring. The indicators light up. In a few seconds the firemen are in the Appliance Room and manning their engines." Photographer's stamp on verso. Firemen Rush Down to Man the Engines Photographs 1941
Silver gelatin print by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985, titled "The Night of the Blitz:." Originally published in Picture Post, February 1, 1941. Story titled "Fire-Fighters!", about fire fighters during the London Blitz. Caption in magazine reads: "The night is dark. The city is silent. On the roofs of high buildings stand the spotters. Overhead the pulsing drone of enemy bombers. Suddenly a bomb falls, then another. Somewhere, a burning building starts to light up the sky. Immediately the warning is given." Photographer's stamp on verso. The Night of the Blitz Photographs 1941
Silver gelatin print by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985, titled "The Man on the Ladder: In Clouds of Smoke and Steam He Faces the Fire Alone." Originally published in Picture Post, February 1, 1941. Story titled "Fire-Fighters!", about fire fighters during the London Blitz. Caption in magazine reads: "All night long they have fought the fire. They have fought in the streets streaming with water. They have fought it within buildings blazing like a furnace. On to the flames they have poured a hundred thousand gallons of water, concentrated at colossal pressure. And still the fight goes on. From our rule of anonymity we except these pictures. They were taken by A. Hardy [sic], one of our own cameramen." Photographer's stamp on verso. The Man on the Ladder Photographs 1941
Contact sheet cut into three strips, by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985. Image taken for the "Fire-Fighters!" story in Picture Post, February 1, 1941. Photographer's stamp on verso. Contact sheet showing firemen during the Blitz Photographs 1941
Associated Press photograph titled 'Film star newly-weds in town: today's picture of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh'. Caption on back reads: Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, British stage and screen stars, have arrived in town from America, where they were recently married. Miss Leigh's great performance as Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind" is still fresh in the minds of London filmgoers. Mr. Olivier has returned to England because he is anxious to join up - and is keen to get into the RAF. Associated Press photo shows: Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh photographed together in delightfully happy mood at their London hotel today, Jan 15. Film star newly-weds in town Photographs 15 January 1941
Book: Britain under Fire (1941) by Country Life Ltd. Britain under Fire by Country Life Ltd. Printed Books 1941
Mummy, infant female, said to be Egyptian, 3000-1000 BCE (see note). Mummified remains, ancient Egyptian or Peruvian Classical & Medieval Medicine 3000-1000 BCE
London and Brighton Railway. Invitation Card to Director's Inaugural journey to Hayward's Heath 5.7.41. Overall size 4 1/2"x8 1/2". London and Brighton Railway inaugural journey invitation Tickets, Passes & Labels 1941
Skull, no mandible or facial skeleton, said to be young adult female, from Upper Nile region, inscription Egyptian, 2000 BC-1900 Human Skull Anatomy & Pathology 2000-1900 BCE
Wireless Valve, admiralty pattern number 3704, made September 1941. Type NR43. Wireless Valve, 3704 Acoustics 1941
Plaque, brass, commemorating John K. Briers, former employee of LMS Research Dept, Derby, killed in action with RAF on 26.12.1941, plaque was commissioned by colleagues and displayed at Research Centre, Derby. Overall: 168 mm x 90 mm. John K Briers memorial plaque Miscellanea & Curiosities 1941
Shrunken head with curly hair, by Jivaro tribe, Ecuador Shrunken head with curly hair Ethnography and Folk Medicine before 1941
Copy of 'Picture Post' magazine. January 4, 1941 (Vol. 10 No. 1). Published by Hulton Press Ltd., 43/44 Shoe Lane, London EC4. Printed by The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd., London and Watford, Herts. Copy of 'Picture Post' magazine. January 4 Domestic Appliances 1941
Stand for the wind tunnel model of the Spitfire Mk. I, by RAE [Royal Aircraft Establishment], Farnborough, Hampshire, England, 1941 Stand for the wind tunnel model of the Spitfire Mark I Farnborough 1941
Photograph entitled 'New beacon pedestrian crossing' by Reuben Saidman, 5 October 1941. Gelatin silver print New beacon pedestrian crossing Photographs 1941-10-05
A silver gelatin portrait of war photographer Robert Capa (1913-1954) by William Vandivart for Life Magazine, 28 June 1941. Portrait of Robert Capa Photographs 1941-06-28
Contact sheet cut into three strips, by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985. Image taken for the "Fire-Fighters!" story in Picture Post, February 1, 1941. Photographer's stamp on verso. Contact sheet showing firemen during the Blitz Photographs 1941
Contact sheet cut into two strips, by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985. Image taken for the "Fire-Fighters!" story in Picture Post, February 1, 1941. Photographer's stamp on verso. Contact sheet showing firemen during the Blitz Photographs 1941
Metal case containing power amplifier for 3-channel Grass electroencephalograph (EEG) used by Dr William Sargant and Dr Dennis Hill at the Maudsley Hospital in London and at Belmont Hospital (Sutton Emergency Hospital), 1940-46. Number two of three; this one numbered 219 on front panel. Metal case containing power amplifier for 3-channel Grass electroencephalograph (EEG) Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry 1941
ARP Warden shows how to deal with incendiary bomb, drawing, by Paul Drury, 1941. Drawing depicting a bombed-out home, with fireplace amongst rubble, and a wrecked staircase. There are rows of houses in the background. Crowd of people in centre ground standing amongst ruins, watching the warden holding a package and squatting. ARP Warden shows how to deal with incendiary bomb Paul Drury 1941
Drawing of demonstration to medical visitors, by Paul Drury . Drawing depicting a patient, seated with only his head visible from beneath a white cover wrapped around his body. The top of his head is covered in white material, his face and ears are the only parts on view. To his left is a man stood with his right hand in his pocket, observing the patient. To the patient's left is a second, aproned man whose hands are working on something, likely wrapping bandages, around the patient's head. In the background are three other men, each with expressions of concentration, observing the patient and his treatment. Demonstration to medical visitors Paul Drury 1941
Booklet, paper, 'Air Raid Precautions - Special Instructions for the Working of Railways', issued by the LNER, printed by Knapp, Drewett & Sons Ltd., London, 1 September 1941. 73pp. Amendment slips dated MArch 1942, May 1943 and June 1944 have been fixed into the back, increasing the page total to 113. The booklet is numbered 'ARP3' and replaced 'ARP 2.' The booklet belonged to Signaller W. Kitching. Air Raid Precautions - Special Instructions for the Working of Railways Documents 1941-08
Drawing of Jack Wilde unrolling dressings by Paul Drury, 1941. Drawing depicting three figures, one patient, and two hospital workers. The patient is placed centrally, with his back turned away from us, he is sitting on a stool. His right arm rests on his side, while his left is bandaged and raised. Two hospital workers, stood to the left and right of the patient, are attending to his arm. The background includes a chair, windows and feet dangling. Drawing has been squared off on the page. Unrolling dressings Paul Drury 1941
Poster, London & North Eastern Railway, Dovercourt Bay, Harwich, by Percy Padden, 1941. Shows a woman looking down at the bay. Dovercourt Bay Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills 1941
Drawing of patients asleep in the shelter, by Paul Drury. Drawing depicting patients sleeping in bunks in an air raid shelter. Foreground features image of man sleeping on the bottom bunk, facing left with both hands tucked next to his face. Above him in the foreground we see the bed frame and in the top left, another patient's foot and blanket dangling, however the foot is distinct and different to the other image on a similar theme, E2020.0031.31. In the midground are three further patients, one lying asleep with his bandaged, amputated right arm resting outside the sheets. Two more are leaning up in bed, one (on left) appears to have a bandage aroud his head. More figures and bunks can be seen in the background. Squared off in ink. Patients asleep in the shelter Paul Drury 1941
Poster, London & North Eastern Railway, "St Andrews the home of the royal and ancient game" by Fred Taylor, 1941, printed by John Waddington Ltd., Leeds & London. Coloured lithograph of St Andrews castle, the cliffs and beach. The game referred to in the title is golf. Format: quad royal. Dimensions: 40 x 50 inches, 1016 x 1270 mm. St Andrews - the Home of the Royal and Ancient Game Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills 1941
Drawing of splints, casts and plaster beds coming to life, by Paul Drury, 1941. Drawing depicting room contining spints, casts and plaster beds. In the centre of the image is a full body plaster cast with arms reaching out, with four full body plaster human-shaped figures surrounding - two kneeling down and two stood near. One figure is holding crutches. Surrounding central scene are multiple casts of different body parts, including many hands and legs. Splints, casts and plaster beds coming to life Paul Drury 1941
Booklet, "Air Raid Precautions Special Instructions for the Working of Railways", issued by the London Midland & Scottish Railway Company, September 1941. Air Raid Precautions Special Instruction for the Working of Railways Documents 1941
Model locomotive, gauge '0', electrically propelled, Union Pacific Railroad "Big Boy" locomotive, 1941. model union pacific railroad big boy Railway Models 1941
Circular, L.N.E.R. Boards on Sites Away from Stations, From the advertising manager (Southern Area) London & North Eastern Railway, Describing the response that staff should make following damage either by enemy action or other means to replace or repair the advertising boards within three weeks, July 1941, (Other Associaitons 80/40/10). L.N.E.R. Boards on Sites Away from Stations Documents 1941
London Midland & Scottish Railway typed booklet "Chairman's Visit to Derby Locomotive Works" 1 July 1941, describing the works and the various shops that the Chairman's party was to visit. Typed booklet in a plain card cover. 28pp. Chairman's Visit to Derby Locomotive Works Documents 1941-07
Secret memo issued from the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) District Superintendent's Office, Blankney, 'Use of Railway Telephones by Military Authorities', 23 October 1941. Use of Railway Telephones by Military Authorities Documents 1941
Apprenticeship Indenture of Geoffrey Hall with London & North Eastern Railway, 25 July 1941 in Railway Signalling & Telegraph Engineering at York. Apprenticeship indenture Documents 1941
Poster. List of stations. Defence Areas: No 41. Regional Commissioners for the Eastern & South Eastern Regions. 1941. Format: double royal. Dimensions: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm. defence areas no 41 Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills 1941
Model railway wagon, `O' gauge, LNWR cattle with drover's compartment, No.72324, built by M.C. Hart, c.1960 London & North Western Railway cattle with drover's compartment, Railway Models 1955-195
Poster, London & North Eastern Railway, "York - York Minster", It's Quicker by Rail, by Fred Taylor, 1941. It's Quicker by Rail - York Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills 1941
Notice, London & North Eastern Railway / London Midland & Scottish Railway, 'Earlier Despatch of Parcels Traffic from Leeds from 11 August 1941'. Green text on white background; green border. Details of new times for last acceptance on parcels at Leeds station. Printed by Herald, York (R667); published by LNE & LMS Railways. Format: double royal. Dimension: 40 x 25 inches, 1016 x 635mm. Earlier Despatch of Parcels Traffic from Leeds Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills August 1941
Circular "Public Road Level Crossings - instructions to Station Master, Signalmen and Crossing Keepers" during active military operations, issued by Southern Divisional Superintendent's Office, Southampton Central, 18 November 1941. Marked Secret. public road level crossings instructions to station masters, signalmen and crossing keepers Documents 1941
Circular "Action to be taken by Southern Railway Home Guard in the event of invasion", issued by F J Wymer, Colonel, Commanding, Southern Railway Home Guard, Deepdene End, Deepdene Wood, Dorking, 1 August 1941. action to be taken by southern railway home guard in the event of invasion Documents 1941
Instruction book, Railway Clearing House, "Special Instructions Relating to Goods, Mineral and Live Stock Traffic', 269pp., printed by Jas Truscott & Son, London, 1941. Special Instructions relating to Goods, Mineral and Live Stock Traffic Documents 1941
Circular "Safety Precautions for Rail Traffic near Parachute Mines or Unexploded Bombs" near railway property, issued by R M T Richards, Traffic Manager's Office, Deepdene Hotel, Dorking, Surrey, 29 September 1941. Safety precautions for rail traffic near parachute mines or unexploded bombs Documents 1941
Notice. Railway Executive Committee. Christmas Week Travel. Limited Services - You have been Warned. 1941. Black text on white background. REC ref: No 60. Printed by Jas Truscott and Son Ltd, London and Tonbridge. Format: double royal, 25 x 40 inches, 635 x 1016mm. christmas week travel Railway Posters, Notices & Handbills 1941
