VE Day party on Park Avenue in Carlton in May 1945. VE Day finally arrived on 8th May, 1945 after fierce efforts by the allied forcesVE Day party on Park Avenue in Carlton in May 1945. VE Day finally arrived on 8th May, 1945 after fierce efforts by the allied forces
VE Day party on Park Avenue in Carlton in May 1945. VE Day finally arrived on 8th May, 1945 after fierce efforts by the allied forces

Take a look at these fascinating pictures showing life in Nottingham between 1914 and 1945, including a munitions factory in 1917, the city's worst bomb damage and the opening of the University of Nottingham

Stephen Thirkill
By Stephen Thirkill
Published 1st Feb 2024, 11:01 BST
Updated 28th Mar 2024, 09:11 BST
The First and Second World Wars, and all its horrors, are now but a distant memory and all part of history’s fascinating periods.

Both conflicts changed life forever for the whole nation as everyone dug deep for victory.

Nottingham was of course no different, with our local folk playing their part.

Here, in this gallery, we take a look at what life was like across the city during – and between – the conflicts.

Thomas Adams Lace Factory in 1914. The interior of the Finishing Department of Thomas Adams Ltd Lace Factory on Nottingham Road. Thomas Adams, owner of Adams & Page lace manufacturers, came to Nottingham in 1830, and was a major contributor to the improvement of lace working conditions.

1. Thomas Adams Lace Factory

Thomas Adams Lace Factory in 1914. The interior of the Finishing Department of Thomas Adams Ltd Lace Factory on Nottingham Road. Thomas Adams, owner of Adams & Page lace manufacturers, came to Nottingham in 1830, and was a major contributor to the improvement of lace working conditions.Photo: Heritage Images

Campion Brothers motorcycle ambulances in Nottingham around 1916. Campion was a bicycle manufacturer based in Nottingham. They moved into motorcycle production from 1912 until 1926.

2. Campion Brothers motorcycle ambulances

Campion Brothers motorcycle ambulances in Nottingham around 1916. Campion was a bicycle manufacturer based in Nottingham. They moved into motorcycle production from 1912 until 1926.Photo: Heritage Images

Munitions workers with shells in a warehouse at National Shell Filling Factory No 6 at Chilwell, Nottinghamshire in 1917.

3. WW1 munitions factory

Munitions workers with shells in a warehouse at National Shell Filling Factory No 6 at Chilwell, Nottinghamshire in 1917.Photo: Print Collector:d

A Family in a coal gas powered motorcycle, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1916. The motorcycle is a Campion

4. A motorbike with a difference

A Family in a coal gas powered motorcycle, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, 1916. The motorcycle is a CampionPhoto: Heritage Images

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