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20th Century Collection (page 5)

Background image20th Century Collection: Maurice Pluthero, the fat boy of Petersham. 11 November 1916

Maurice Pluthero, the fat boy of Petersham. 11 November 1916

Background image20th Century Collection: MME Wellington Koo sitting for her portrait to Mr Edmund Dulac at his studio, 117

MME Wellington Koo sitting for her portrait to Mr Edmund Dulac at his studio, 117 Ladbroke Road 19 August 1921 Hui-lan Oei was the daughter of Chinese businessman Oei Tiong Ham

Background image20th Century Collection: Queen Alexandra visits Devonshire house Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria with

Queen Alexandra visits Devonshire house Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria with some of the nurses 1 May 1919

Background image20th Century Collection: Home defence troops are left in drag as their Christmas charity performance was interrupted

Home defence troops are left in drag as their Christmas charity performance was interrupted by a coastal alert near Gravesend 1940 eJohn Topham / TopFoto

Background image20th Century Collection: Workmen paint road markings on the road by some traffic lights in Swanley

Workmen paint road markings on the road by some traffic lights in Swanley. 1936

Background image20th Century Collection: Mr Freathy delivering post to people who live near the shingle beach at Dungeness

Mr Freathy delivering post to people who live near the shingle beach at Dungeness, with his special wooden shoes that help him walk over the pebbles. 1935

Background image20th Century Collection: The new Swanley train station in Kent. 1939

The new Swanley train station in Kent. 1939

Background image20th Century Collection: Women hop pickers in Beltring, Kent. Each worker has a gas mask over their shoulder

Women hop pickers in Beltring, Kent. Each worker has a gas mask over their shoulder in box in case of a gas attack. 1939

Background image20th Century Collection: Mr and Mrs Morris Wheeler and Miss F Tomphis at the Horton Kirby fete held at Franks Hall

Mr and Mrs Morris Wheeler and Miss F Tomphis at the Horton Kirby fete held at Franks Hall, the Elizabethan country house in Kent. 1939

Background image20th Century Collection: Mrs Doris Line posing as the Goddess Venus in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Mrs Doris Line posing as the Goddess Venus in Sidcup, Kent. 1937

Background image20th Century Collection: 1940s romance. The Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth completed her last voyage

1940s romance. The Cunard White Star liner Queen Elizabeth completed her last voyage
The Cunard White Star liner " Queen Elizabeth" completed her last voyage as a war transport when she docked at Southampton today, Wednesday

Background image20th Century Collection: Miss Marjorie Moss, the well known terpsichorean artiste. 17 December 1926

Miss Marjorie Moss, the well known terpsichorean artiste. 17 December 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: Belgian Navy. The stern view of the new giant ship, Belgenland, before her launch

Belgian Navy. The stern view of the new giant ship, Belgenland, before her launch. She originally served as a freighter and World War I troopship for the White Star Line

Background image20th Century Collection: Mr Cherry Keartons wonderful chimpanzee accompanies him in his film lecture

Mr Cherry Keartons wonderful chimpanzee accompanies him in his film lecture Wild Animal Life. Mary with Mr Cherry Kearton. 28 April 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: Hong Kong in three days. At dawn today, Saturday, one of the BOACs latest Hythe

Hong Kong in three days. At dawn today, Saturday, one of the BOACs latest Hythe flying boats took off from Poole Harbour (Dorset) for Hong Kong

Background image20th Century Collection: Scotch lassies engaged in curing kippers at Douglas, on the Isle of Man September

Scotch lassies engaged in curing kippers at Douglas, on the Isle of Man September 1916 Fish where the fish are!

Background image20th Century Collection: The Cosy Corner pub, a favourite with fruit market porters in Glasgow, Scotland

The Cosy Corner pub, a favourite with fruit market porters in Glasgow, Scotland. Male customers drink beer and play dominoes. 1949

Background image20th Century Collection: Young people enjoy the shandy gaff and mild an bitter served by a pub in Southend

Young people enjoy the shandy gaff and mild an bitter served by a pub in Southend on Whitsun holiday. 15 May 1948

Background image20th Century Collection: Sunday morning is dads day on Clapham Common

Sunday morning is dads day on Clapham Common. While mother cooks dinner, father takes the youngsters out to play and then perhaps a quick pint at the Windmill Inn. 1953

Background image20th Century Collection: The John Jones Coursing Club meets at the Star pub to drink beer and take refreshments

The John Jones Coursing Club meets at the Star pub to drink beer and take refreshments whilst discussing the days work and making arrangements for the next meet on Boxing Day. Pictured: Mr. J

Background image20th Century Collection: A travelling fish and chip shop for the villages. This mammoth van, owned by H. C

A travelling fish and chip shop for the villages. This mammoth van, owned by H. C
A travelling fish and chip shop for the villages. This mammoth van, owned by H.C. Macroy, is now touring the villages of Kent so successfully that he has one more van in action and two more on order

Background image20th Century Collection: The Ex-Empress and her family at the Villa Lequeitio, Spain are LtoR standing

The Ex-Empress and her family at the Villa Lequeitio, Spain are LtoR standing - Archduke Karl-Ludwig, Archduchess Adelaide, Archdukes Otto

Background image20th Century Collection: The Lawns and Brunswick Terrace, Hove, East Sussex, England. 1904

The Lawns and Brunswick Terrace, Hove, East Sussex, England. 1904

Background image20th Century Collection: Mr George Robey, music hall star and comedian, at the punch ball, during Gala Day at Brighton

Mr George Robey, music hall star and comedian, at the punch ball, during Gala Day at Brighton, Sussex, England, in Aid of Hospitals. 30 October 1919

Background image20th Century Collection: Sunset at St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, throws the pier into relief. St Leonard s

Sunset at St Leonards, Hastings, Sussex, throws the pier into relief. St Leonard s
Sunset at St Leonard s, Hastings, Sussex, throws the pier into relief. St Leonards pier has suffered during the war years from gales, fire and cutting into for defence purposes. 31 March 1946

Background image20th Century Collection: The picturesque paddock at Fontwell Park Racecourse, West Sussex, England

The picturesque paddock at Fontwell Park Racecourse, West Sussex, England. 24 November 1938

Background image20th Century Collection: A back street in Shadwell, Stepney, East End 19 October 1950

A back street in Shadwell, Stepney, East End 19 October 1950

Background image20th Century Collection: The Prince of Wales inaugurates a worthy home for the parliament of Northern Ireland : The Prince

The Prince of Wales inaugurates a worthy home for the parliament of Northern Ireland : The Prince, in naval uniform, with the Duke of Abercorn, seen on the steps of Stormont, Belfast

Background image20th Century Collection: Fontwell Park Racecourse, Sussex, England. Sindora leads over the water

Fontwell Park Racecourse, Sussex, England. Sindora leads over the water
Fontwell Park Racecourse, Sussex, England. " Sindora " leads over the water in the " Westergate Selling Chase ". 24 November 1938

Background image20th Century Collection: The High Street, Shoreham - by - Sea, West Sussex. 1931

The High Street, Shoreham - by - Sea, West Sussex. 1931

Background image20th Century Collection: Poster promoting Welwyn Garden City : The New Town for Residence and Industry, Hertfordshire

Poster promoting Welwyn Garden City : The New Town for Residence and Industry, Hertfordshire, England

Background image20th Century Collection: Look where you re going. Prince Bira (Prince Birabongse, the famous racing motorist)

Look where you re going. Prince Bira (Prince Birabongse, the famous racing motorist) is a hot favourite for the International Ulster Trophy Race, to be held over the Ballyclare circuit, near Belfast

Background image20th Century Collection: At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Sir Herbert Samuelson, the Honourable Pamela Boscawen

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - Sir Herbert Samuelson, the Honourable Pamela Boscawen and Miss Larnach - Neville. 1924

Background image20th Century Collection: Grass track motorcycle racing. 1939

Grass track motorcycle racing. 1939

Background image20th Century Collection: Advice from Mr A. E. Moss for son Stirling Moss, at 19 the youngest driver in the race

Advice from Mr A. E. Moss for son Stirling Moss, at 19 the youngest driver in the race ( at wheel ) and Mrs Moss before the start of 500 c. c

Background image20th Century Collection: HMS Sterlings class destroyer. 26 January 1927

HMS Sterlings class destroyer. 26 January 1927

Background image20th Century Collection: Middlesex ladies athletics club sports meeting at Battersea park. Miss V Palmer

Middlesex ladies athletics club sports meeting at Battersea park. Miss V Palmer winning the 440 yards. 22 May 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: All Saints Church, Cranham, Essex, where the remains of General James Oglethorpe

All Saints Church, Cranham, Essex, where the remains of General James Oglethorpe ( founder of Georgia ) rest. 12 February 1924

Background image20th Century Collection: Melbourne. The Yarra with Flinders Street 30 April 1920

Melbourne. The Yarra with Flinders Street 30 April 1920

Background image20th Century Collection: A cricket wedding. L H W Troughton, the manager of Kent County Cricket Club

A cricket wedding. L H W Troughton, the manager of Kent County Cricket Club, and Miss Henderson were married at Canterbury Cathedral. Bride and Bridegroom. 26 October 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: Miss Ruby Helder with her husband Mr Bonestell 8 January 1925

Miss Ruby Helder with her husband Mr Bonestell 8 January 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: The American Womens Club at 46, Grosvenor Street ( formerly Residence of Sir Edgar Speyer )

The American Womens Club at 46, Grosvenor Street ( formerly Residence of Sir Edgar Speyer ), London. The ?30, 000 organ in the ballroom. 26 June 1923 ( Daily Chronicle )

Background image20th Century Collection: The beach and promenade at Whitley Bay, Northumberland. 1928

The beach and promenade at Whitley Bay, Northumberland. 1928

Background image20th Century Collection: The RMS Ascania was an ocean liner operated by the Cunard Line

The RMS Ascania was an ocean liner operated by the Cunard Line

Background image20th Century Collection: Launching of the War Glory at Chepstow The vessel taking the water

Launching of the War Glory at Chepstow The vessel taking the water 21 April 1920

Background image20th Century Collection: Dicing for Maids Money at Guildford, Surrey. Miss Ruth Claxton throwing the winning dice

Dicing for Maids Money at Guildford, Surrey. Miss Ruth Claxton throwing the winning dice ( and taking the smaller amount )

Background image20th Century Collection: Sunderland House, Westminster London, Headquarters of League of Nations 1919

Sunderland House, Westminster London, Headquarters of League of Nations 1919

Background image20th Century Collection: Jiddu Krishnamurti, the East Indian, who calls himself the New Messiah

Jiddu Krishnamurti, the East Indian, who calls himself the New Messiah, on his arrival at New York with his sponsor, Dr Annie Besant. 3 September 1926



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