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1930s Collection (page 12)

Background image1930s Collection: Traffic hold-up by cows crossing a road in Chislehurst, Kent. 1934

Traffic hold-up by cows crossing a road in Chislehurst, Kent. 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Marooned in flooded Kent. A dog takes refuge from the Kent floods, near Yalding

Marooned in flooded Kent. A dog takes refuge from the Kent floods, near Yalding, on a raft. 18 November 1935

Background image1930s Collection: The public waving off a ship from a passing bus

The public waving off a ship from a passing bus. Between the two world wars

Background image1930s Collection: Funny weightlifting poodles! The Associated Sheep, Police and Army Dog Society s

Funny weightlifting poodles! The Associated Sheep, Police and Army Dog Society s
The Associated Sheep, Police and Army Dog Societys Show is taking place at the Crystal Palace. Photo shows Mrs Grace Boyds poodles holding dumb-bells in the obedience tests. October 24th 1935

Background image1930s Collection: The palatial air yacht in which Mrs Edward James and her friends are making a protracted tour

The palatial air yacht in which Mrs Edward James and her friends are making a protracted tour, at Ostia, Italy

Background image1930s Collection: Picture of flying boat. January 1934

Picture of flying boat. January 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Aerial view of the Canopus, first of the new 17 1 / 2 tons Imperial Airways flying

Aerial view of the Canopus, first of the new 17 1 / 2 tons Imperial Airways flying
Aerial view of the Canopus, first of the new 17 1/2 tons Imperial Airways flying boats for service on the Empire air routes leaving Rochester, Kent on her maiden flight

Background image1930s Collection: Schoolboys examine a model of the Mayo trans Atlantic flying boat at the Imperial

Schoolboys examine a model of the Mayo trans Atlantic flying boat at the Imperial Airways exhibition at the Science Museum, London

Background image1930s Collection: Pilot prepares for trans Atlantic air service, signalling with an emergency semaphore

Pilot prepares for trans Atlantic air service, signalling with an emergency semaphore. Pilots of imperial Airways who are to make experimental flights this year in preparation for the proposed trans

Background image1930s Collection: The Empire from the air. Four RAF flying boats tour. Rangoon. 24 July 1928

The Empire from the air. Four RAF flying boats tour. Rangoon. 24 July 1928

Background image1930s Collection: A cyclist negotiates a very muddy road with gypsy caravans parked on Belvedere marshes

A cyclist negotiates a very muddy road with gypsy caravans parked on Belvedere marshes. 1936 Travellers Romany Gypsy Gipsy gypsies Roma. social history

Background image1930s Collection: Watermen steering their barge underneath Lambeth Bridge, London

Watermen steering their barge underneath Lambeth Bridge, London. 1930s History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background image1930s Collection: Timber barge on fire at Vauxhall, London

Timber barge on fire at Vauxhall, London. October 25th 1934. History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background image1930s Collection: A panoramic view of the Oval during the 1930 test match 16 August 1930 History

A panoramic view of the Oval during the 1930 test match 16 August 1930 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background image1930s Collection: Motor torpedo boat built for foreign government undergoes tests on Thames

Motor torpedo boat built for foreign government undergoes tests on Thames. The torpedo boat passing County Hall. 30 March 1935 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Background image1930s Collection: Ladies v Men at the New Zealand Golf Club, Byfleet. Mr G Hawkins and Miss Diana Fishwick

Ladies v Men at the New Zealand Golf Club, Byfleet. Mr G Hawkins and Miss Diana Fishwick. 1938 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background image1930s Collection: London sketch club dance at the Wharncliffe rooms

London sketch club dance at the Wharncliffe rooms. 1934 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background image1930s Collection: Raymon Newton ( left ) and his band at Scarborough, Yorkshire

Raymon Newton ( left ) and his band at Scarborough, Yorkshire. 24 June 1931 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background image1930s Collection: Demonstration at a canning factory. 1935

Demonstration at a canning factory. 1935

Background image1930s Collection: The Old Contemptibles childrens party. Serving the children their party food

The Old Contemptibles childrens party. Serving the children their party food. 17 January 1936

Background image1930s Collection: Woodman Pub 1933

Woodman Pub 1933

Background image1930s Collection: Canned Beer Will Take Less Space in Derby Day Hampers - Plan to Oust Bottles

Canned Beer Will Take Less Space in Derby Day Hampers - Plan to Oust Bottles. Canned beer is to make its appearance in Derby Day hampers

Background image1930s Collection: Woman seeks bacon slicer championships at grocers exhibition

Woman seeks bacon slicer championships at grocers exhibition. Britains champion bacon slicer will emerge from the bacon sliceing competition at the Grocers exhibition, Royal Agricultural Hall

Background image1930s Collection: Billingsgate Fish Market is already working at top pressure to deal with the terrific

Billingsgate Fish Market is already working at top pressure to deal with the terrific demand for Good Friday fish. The approach of the Easter festival means greatly increased work for Billinsgate

Background image1930s Collection: The Leicester barn at Kenilworth Castle which dates from the fifteenth century has

The Leicester barn at Kenilworth Castle which dates from the fifteenth century has been converted into a refreshment room for visitors. 23 September 1931

Background image1930s Collection: Tea blending competition at grocers exhibition. The tea blending opens to masters

Tea blending competition at grocers exhibition. The tea blending opens to masters, managers and assistance for The Grocer Challenge Cup is in progress at the Grocers Exhibition

Background image1930s Collection: Traffic lights control diners. Lunch hour crowds at Millbank restaurant eat to Stop

Traffic lights control diners. Lunch hour crowds at Millbank restaurant eat to Stop and Go signals. 29 January 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Not a merry christmas for the Hyde Park sheep

Not a merry christmas for the Hyde Park sheep. Sheep which have been contentedly grazing in Hyde Park are leaving their urban pasture to provide christmas fare for an Essex butcher

Background image1930s Collection: Viennese bakers begin work in London. 5, 000 rolls a day for exhibition

Viennese bakers begin work in London. 5, 000 rolls a day for exhibition. Four Viennese bakers are producing 5, 000 rolls and loaves everyday at the National Austrian exhibition

Background image1930s Collection: Bees and honey at show at Crystal Palace

Bees and honey at show at Crystal Palace. The National show of bees and honey is in progress at the Crystal Palace, London. Photo shows a bee keeper smoking bees out of a hive. 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Patients receive a Christmas treat, a glass of beer, at the Livingstone Hospital in Dartford

Patients receive a Christmas treat, a glass of beer, at the Livingstone Hospital in Dartford. 1937

Background image1930s Collection: Milton restaurant. 1937

Milton restaurant. 1937

Background image1930s Collection: An Ash Wednesday City of London custom. Spiced buns and beer served in accordance

An Ash Wednesday City of London custom. Spiced buns and beer served in accordance with ancient custom after the attendance of the Liverymen at the Ash Wednesday service at St Pauls Cathedral

Background image1930s Collection: Judging honey at Crystal Palace show. 1934

Judging honey at Crystal Palace show. 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Roasting an ox in Gloucester. 30 June 1938

Roasting an ox in Gloucester. 30 June 1938

Background image1930s Collection: Cooking Dinners. 1933

Cooking Dinners. 1933

Background image1930s Collection: After making a special journey from the Isle of Arran, the Duchess of Montrose, welcomed

After making a special journey from the Isle of Arran, the Duchess of Montrose, welcomed by pipers of the London Scottish performed the opening ceremony of the giant new apple store installed at

Background image1930s Collection: (damaged caption) A new cafeteria - or help yourself restaurant

(damaged caption) A new cafeteria - or help yourself restaurant. A new concept brought in from the Untied States when the consumer can put what they would like on a plate

Background image1930s Collection: Refrigerators keep apples in condition. Equipped with giant refrigerators and all

Refrigerators keep apples in condition. Equipped with giant refrigerators and all the latest equipment, a great new storehouse for apples has been built in the extensive orchards a Cockayne Hatley

Background image1930s Collection: Sugar beet factory at Cantley, Norfolk. 1934

Sugar beet factory at Cantley, Norfolk. 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Cock that charmed a butcher, is the enemy of all dogs

Cock that charmed a butcher, is the enemy of all dogs !. Billy, cock whose charming ways appealed so much to F E Durrant, a butcher of Criclewood, London, that is now a treasured pet

Background image1930s Collection: The Bournemouth belle,s R All Pullman Luxury Train, London to Bournemouth passing

The Bournemouth belle,s R All Pullman Luxury Train, London to Bournemouth passing through the New Forest 7 July 1931

Background image1930s Collection: Crowded platforms at Paddington Station - 31 July 1931 ? TopFoto

Crowded platforms at Paddington Station - 31 July 1931 ? TopFoto

Background image1930s Collection: Plum blossom growing by a railway line. 1937

Plum blossom growing by a railway line. 1937

Background image1930s Collection: The new cross channel steamer Cote D Azor and the Golden Arrow train 22

The new cross channel steamer Cote D Azor and the Golden Arrow train 22 April 1931

Background image1930s Collection: Steam train passes a signal

Steam train passes a signal

Background image1930s Collection: A giant railway turntable. Twenty eight men with two 36 ton cranes took an hour

A giant railway turntable. Twenty eight men with two 36 ton cranes took an hour to install this giant 70 foot turntable at Euston

Background image1930s Collection: Train emerging from a tunnel. 1934

Train emerging from a tunnel. 1934



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