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B16 "MO's Gefangeners." Stalag Luft 1. 41
13 man band with guitars, drums, an accordion and harmonicas. One row is seated behind covered music stands with 'G' on the front. The bass drum has 'G' on the front. All dressed with large bow ties. Behind is a backdrop of a city.
B2 "Aubrey Goes West." Stalag Luft 1. 41
The three men are standing in front of a hut. Two are dressed as cowboys and the third is wearing civilian clothing and flying boots. A fourth person is partly visible, seated and working on clothing.
B29 Officers Panto "Cinderella". Stalag Luft 1. 41
One man dressed as a German guard with a torch, one man dressed as a witch, one man in a hooped shirt in a hatch in the floor and a fourth man in civilian clothes.
B3 "Aubrey Goes West." Stalag Luft 1, 41
Four men dressed as a cowboys, one man dressed as a cowgirl, all armed, one with a blunderbuss. They are standing in front of a hut.
B30 Officers Panto "Cinderella". Stalag Luft 1. 41
Cinderella with a fairy godmother and two ugly sisters. The fairy godmother is holding a wand with a star. Cinderella is dressed in working clothes, the two ugly sisters wear long dresses. All played by men.
B31 Officers Panto "Cinderella". Stalag Luft 1. 42
A witch stands in front of her home. The witch is wearing long black robes and a pointed hat. Behind there is a sign saying 'Mon Repos' over the door. At the side another sign says 'Private Abattoir'. On the wall there is a skull and crossbones.
B32 Officers Panto "Cinderella". Stalag Luft 1. 41
A man dressed as Cinderella is dancing with another man dressed as Groucho Marx. The stage backdrop is decorated with toilet seats.
B39 Christmas 1940. Dulag Luft
A group of ten men wearing pantomime costumes. Three are dressed as women. Three men are seated and the remainder are standing.
B4 "Aubrey Goes West." Stalg Luft 1. 41
Two men, one dressed as a cowboy, the second as a cowgirl. They are standing in front of a hut.
B40 "Jack & The Beanstalk." Stalag Luft 1. Xmas 41
Head and shoulders of two actors, both dressed as women. One has imitation Royal Air Force wings. Both are wearing wigs.
B41 "Jack & The Beanstalk." Stalag Luft 1. Xmas 41
One man and three men dressed as women. One woman is seated on the man's knee. The two other women are standing at the side. The backdrop shows a painted staircase and corridor.
B42 "Jack & The Beanstalk." Stalag Luft 1. Xmas 41
Four actors standing on the set of the pantomime. One is playing a King and three are dressed as women. One is wearing imitation Royal Air Force wings.
B43 "Jack & The Beanstalk." Stalag Luft 1. Xmas 41
17 actors from Jack and the Beanstalk standing on the stage. The are in a variety of costumes and some men are dressed as women.
B5 "Aubrey Goes West." Stalag Luft 1. 41
Three quarters portrait of three men dressed as cowboys, standing in front of a hut.
B7 "Aubrey Goes West." Stalg Luft 1. 41
A group of 19 men which includes eight cowboys, one cowgirl, one pantomime cow, two airmen and the remainder dressed in civilian clothes. The front row is kneeling with the cowgirl seated on an airman's knee. The back row is standing. Behind is a…
B8 Luft Orpheans, Stalag Luft 1. 42
A band of nine men formally dressed on stage. In the front row are two saxophone players, a guitarist and a pianist. The back row of five musicians are playing trumpets, drums and upright bass. Covered music stands are in front of each player and the…
B9 Luft Orpheans, Stalag Luft 1. 42
Two pirates and one one man dressed as a lady act in front of the nine man band. Partly visible is the conductor of the band.
Back Stage
Six actors waiting back stage. Three men are dressed as women. Part of a show's musical running order is written on the wall behind them.
Banjo Band
A group of musicians holding banjos; one is holding a guitar. Information supplied with the collection suggests that Honor Carter may be front row, second left.
Barman and his Bar
A man in a white jacket standing at an open hatch. At his side are a selection of bottles, a decanter and a soda syphon. On the reverse 'Opening of the new bar at Morpeth 6th Nov, 1944 To Colin'.
Battle of Britain day programme 1945
Programme with list of ground equipment, aircraft park and flying programme. Date 15 September 1945.
Behind Enemy Lines
A biography of Alan Green with personal photographs and headlines. It covers his training in Canada and UK. First squadron was 218 at Marham flying Wellingtons as a navigator, then Stirlings. He flew 22 operations and was shot down by friendly fire.…
Behind the Curtain
Stagehands at work. Two dancers are on the stage. A man at the top of a ladder is working on the stage flats and others are painting.
Bill Freeman's Service Career
A detailed account of Bill's time in the RAF, starting with drill at Lords, training at Bridlington and Bridgnorth then RAF Stormy Down. He passed the course and after seven days leave reported to Hixon for crewing up. He discusses training and his…