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20th Century Collection (page 4)

Background image20th Century Collection: Bob Noell tickling a gorilla. 18 April 1968

Bob Noell tickling a gorilla. 18 April 1968

Background image20th Century Collection: Harvesters camp at Weasenham, Norfolk, where schoolmasters and clergymen are helping

Harvesters camp at Weasenham, Norfolk, where schoolmasters and clergymen are helping with the harvest. organised by Rev. Gough McCormick vicar of St Michaels Chester Square

Background image20th Century Collection: Switch Board at Commodore Cinema, Orpington, Kent in the 1930s, with cinema staff looking

Switch Board at Commodore Cinema, Orpington, Kent in the 1930s, with cinema staff looking on. 1933 - movie theatre

Background image20th Century Collection: Generators at the Commodore Cinema, Orpington, Kent in the 1930s, with cinema staff looking

Generators at the Commodore Cinema, Orpington, Kent in the 1930s, with cinema staff looking on. 1933 - movie theatre

Background image20th Century Collection: Glamour in the cellar as barmaid Lois taps another barrel of beer. 19 October 1963

Glamour in the cellar as barmaid Lois taps another barrel of beer. 19 October 1963

Background image20th Century Collection: The Bournemouth belle,s R All Pullman Luxary Train, London to Bournemouth passing

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

Background image20th Century Collection: Royal visit to Plymouth. The King who, with the Queen is on a two day visit to the West country

Royal visit to Plymouth. The King who, with the Queen is on a two day visit to the West country, inaugurated the rebuilding of Plymouth civic centre

Background image20th Century Collection: Members of the Royal family were present at St Margarets, Westminster when Miss Myra Wernher

Members of the Royal family were present at St Margarets, Westminster when Miss Myra Wernher
Members of the Royal family were present at St Margaret s, Westminster when Miss Myra Wernher, daughter of Sir and Lady Harold Wernher, was married to Maj David Butter, M.C. the Scots Guards

Background image20th Century Collection: Evelyn Olivers exhibition of paintings in Sidcup, Kent. 1936

Evelyn Olivers exhibition of paintings in Sidcup, Kent. 1936

Background image20th Century Collection: Viscount Savernake, Lieutenant Royal Horse Guards, eldest son of the Earl of Cardigan

Viscount Savernake, Lieutenant Royal Horse Guards, eldest son of the Earl of Cardigan, celebrated his twenty-first birthday with a garden party held in the grounds of his ancestral home at Tottenham

Background image20th Century Collection: Princess Theodora of Greece (left), Lord Portarlington and Lady Zia Wernher, attending

Princess Theodora of Greece (left), Lord Portarlington and Lady Zia Wernher, attending the Lady Wavertrees Tennis Tournament, at Sussex Lodge, Regents Park, London, England. 10 July 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: Ranji gives his house at Staines, Jamnagar as a hospital The Prince of Wales Hospital

Ranji gives his house at Staines, Jamnagar as a hospital The Prince of Wales Hospital. Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar GCSI

Background image20th Century Collection: An aerial view of Plaistow showing rows of streets of terraced housing, London, England

An aerial view of Plaistow showing rows of streets of terraced housing, London, England. 1950 s

Background image20th Century Collection: Acland Burghley School, Tufnell Park, North London 24th May 1968

Acland Burghley School, Tufnell Park, North London 24th May 1968

Background image20th Century Collection: Trafalgar Square, London, UK, England. 1930 - 1940s

Trafalgar Square, London, UK, England. 1930 - 1940s

Background image20th Century Collection: The painting in oils of Brigadier General Wade Hampton Hayes, . O. B. E. on its way

The painting in oils of Brigadier General Wade Hampton Hayes, . O. B. E. on its way
The painting in oils of Brigadier General Wade Hampton Hayes, .O.B.E. on its way to New York Armoury, largest and most luxurious military building in the world

Background image20th Century Collection: Londons flat-iron building - The Black Friar pub at the junction of Queen Victoria Street

Londons flat-iron building - The Black Friar pub at the junction of Queen Victoria Street and New Bridge Street. Built in 1870 it is under threat from development proposed for 1967

Background image20th Century Collection: Votes for Women - policemen with a suffragette arrested in Hyde Park about 1912 Colourised

Votes for Women - policemen with a suffragette arrested in Hyde Park about 1912 Colourised photograph

Background image20th Century Collection: John Surtees MV machine is clear of the ground as he roars over Ballaugh Bridge

John Surtees MV machine is clear of the ground as he roars over Ballaugh Bridge during the Junior International TT ( Tourist Trophy ) in the Isle of Man, Britain

Background image20th Century Collection: Mr William Pardue, Mr Douglas Fairbanks Double 28 November 1921

Mr William Pardue, Mr Douglas Fairbanks Double 28 November 1921

Background image20th Century Collection: Nancy Price and her daughter in a dance Matinee A dancing matinee is being given

Nancy Price and her daughter in a dance Matinee A dancing matinee is being given at the Aeolian Hall in aid of the Great Ormonde Street Childrens hospital

Background image20th Century Collection: Well known boxer weds New York lady. Augie Ratner, the well known boxer, and his bride

Well known boxer weds New York lady. Augie Ratner, the well known boxer, and his bride, Miss Dora Yubos, were married in the Henrietta Street Register Office, Strand. 4 October 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: Wedding of Captain A Drew, Royal Artillery, and Miss Monora Christian ( Midlington

Wedding of Captain A Drew, Royal Artillery, and Miss Monora Christian ( Midlington, Droxford ) at St Pauls Church, Knightsbridge. 27 October 1927

Background image20th Century Collection: American tenant for Lord Dudleys beautiful villa at Le Touquet. Mrs Alexander McKay

American tenant for Lord Dudleys beautiful villa at Le Touquet. Mrs Alexander McKay and American lady who has rented from Lord Dudley his beautiful villa the " Chalet Dubois " at Le

Background image20th Century Collection: Lady De Bathe ( Lillie Langtry ) 12 February 1923

Lady De Bathe ( Lillie Langtry ) 12 February 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: The Dail and the settlement. Fateful session of the Dail Eireann opened at the

The Dail and the settlement. Fateful session of the Dail Eireann opened at the new University College, Dublin. The Countess Markievicz ( who opposes the Treaty ) arriving with Mr McGuinness

Background image20th Century Collection: The Airship R 33 at Her Mooring Mast 1921

The Airship R 33 at Her Mooring Mast 1921

Background image20th Century Collection: R36 Ready for launching at Inchinnan A view of the dining room 19 March 1921

R36 Ready for launching at Inchinnan A view of the dining room 19 March 1921

Background image20th Century Collection: The SS Scythia 24 August 1921

The SS Scythia 24 August 1921

Background image20th Century Collection: RMS Mauretania an ocean liner designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Swan, Hunter

RMS Mauretania an ocean liner designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend, Tyne and Wear for the British Cunard Line 21 August 1928

Background image20th Century Collection: Lifeboat Heroes ( Left to right ) Coxswain Richard Payne ( Newhaven ), Coxswain Andrew Tose

Lifeboat Heroes ( Left to right ) Coxswain Richard Payne ( Newhaven ), Coxswain Andrew Tose ( Runswick) 2nd Coxswain Thos Patten ( Runswick ) 20th March 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: Remarkable reward of the oldest waterman Tom McKinney, the oldest waterman in Staines

Remarkable reward of the oldest waterman Tom McKinney, the oldest waterman in Staines, competed in the veterans race at the Staines and Egham Watermans Regatta

Background image20th Century Collection: The entrance to the Arcade and other shops on the promenade on Worthing seafront. 1926

The entrance to the Arcade and other shops on the promenade on Worthing seafront. 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: George Harris ( Boxing MC ). 20 February 1923

George Harris ( Boxing MC ). 20 February 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: Tiverton Town Council buys Newts Hill Woods to provide fuel for the town people

Tiverton Town Council buys Newts Hill Woods to provide fuel for the town people. Workmen chopping down trees. 26 October 1920

Background image20th Century Collection: At Messrs James Burns Book Binding works at Esher. Gilding the edge. 15 May 1923

At Messrs James Burns Book Binding works at Esher. Gilding the edge. 15 May 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: Mecca. Mecca City and Kaaba Square. 1925

Mecca. Mecca City and Kaaba Square. 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: Will Hay 1925

Will Hay 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: The Blue Star liner, SS. Andalucia Star at Tilbury

The Blue Star liner, SS. Andalucia Star at Tilbury

Background image20th Century Collection: Lifeboat Heroes Decorated in London Two of the women who dragged the Boulmer lifeboat

Lifeboat Heroes Decorated in London Two of the women who dragged the Boulmer lifeboat ( Northumberland ) Lifeboat for 1 1/4 miles in a blizzard Miss N Stephenson ( Left ) Mrs B Stanton 14 April 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: Lifeboat Heroes Coxswain Robert Cross ( Humber Lifeboat ), Miss N Stephenson

Lifeboat Heroes Coxswain Robert Cross ( Humber Lifeboat ), Miss N Stephenson ( Boulmer ) Mrs B Stanton ( Boulmer ) and Coxswain W G Fleming ( Corleston ) 14 April 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: Charmouth. 1925

Charmouth. 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: Ranji gives his house at Staines, Jamnagar as a hospital The Prince of Wales

Ranji gives his house at Staines, Jamnagar as a hospital The Prince of Wales Hospital. Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar GCSI

Background image20th Century Collection: The Waterloo Cup at Altcar Mr Wilkinson the slipper with Fighting Force and Honeyman

The Waterloo Cup at Altcar Mr Wilkinson the slipper with Fighting Force and Honeyman ready for the final 21 April 1920

Background image20th Century Collection: Old Herne, Near Herne Bay 1925

Old Herne, Near Herne Bay 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: At the Guildhall, London; Lord Allenby, Emir Faisal, Mr Lloyd George and Lady Allenby

At the Guildhall, London; Lord Allenby, Emir Faisal, Mr Lloyd George and Lady Allenby. 7 October 1919

Background image20th Century Collection: Typical Countrymen Long service estate employees at the Tunbridge Wells Agricultural

Typical Countrymen Long service estate employees at the Tunbridge Wells Agricultural show. George Wells ( East Peckham ), David Tolhurst ( Bayham Abbey ) and James Wells ( East Peckham ) 25 July 1928

Background image20th Century Collection: Eton versus Winchester left to right Hon Anthony Samuel, Lady Bearsted

Eton versus Winchester left to right Hon Anthony Samuel, Lady Bearsted, and Hon Anthony Samuel 30 June 1933



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