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20th Century Collection (page 6)

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

Background image20th Century Collection: Canford cliffs, in Dorset 1925

Canford cliffs, in Dorset 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: At Blickling Hall, Aylsham, Norfolk, the famous staircase. 25 September 1925

At Blickling Hall, Aylsham, Norfolk, the famous staircase. 25 September 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: Governor of Ulster. The Duke of Abercorn made his state entry into Belfast as Governor

Governor of Ulster. The Duke of Abercorn made his state entry into Belfast as Governor of Northern Ireland. Left to right; Lady Pirrie, Lady Craig, Sir J Craig, Lord Londonderry

Background image20th Century Collection: Taken for the Aerated Bread Company. 7 April 1920

Taken for the Aerated Bread Company. 7 April 1920

Background image20th Century Collection: The SS Belgenland at Southampton 22 December 1933

The SS Belgenland at Southampton 22 December 1933

Background image20th Century Collection: The great organ at Alexandra Palace. An appeal for funds is being made for its restoration

The great organ at Alexandra Palace. An appeal for funds is being made for its restoration. 20 November 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: The man who bought a racehorse for 5 / 6 d, John Faulkner, the oldest living jockey

The man who bought a racehorse for 5 / 6 d, John Faulkner, the oldest living jockey who celebrates his 100th birthday next month. 11 February 1928

Background image20th Century Collection: Eiulf Peter Buster Nupen South African bowler who took most wickets against the

Eiulf Peter Buster Nupen South African bowler who took most wickets against the
Eiulf Peter " Buster" Nupen South African bowler who took most wickets against the MCC in the first test match against the MCC 25 January 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: London Mayor of London ( Sir Rowland Blades M. P ) Plays cricket at the new sports

London Mayor of London ( Sir Rowland Blades M. P ) Plays cricket at the new sports ground opened by him at Kingston Thames 25 May 1927

Background image20th Century Collection: Wedding of Lady Edith Stopford and Major Walter Brooks at St Paul s, Knightsbridge

Wedding of Lady Edith Stopford and Major Walter Brooks at St Paul s, Knightsbridge 23 October 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: A general view at Lady Crossfields tennis club party at Highgate 8 July 1935

A general view at Lady Crossfields tennis club party at Highgate 8 July 1935

Background image20th Century Collection: RAF Pageant at Hendon Miss Joan Villiers ( In pillbox hat ) and Hon Unity Mitford

RAF Pageant at Hendon Miss Joan Villiers ( In pillbox hat ) and Hon Unity Mitford 1932

Background image20th Century Collection: Wedding of Mr Richard Mallock and Miss Myra Tiarks at the Brompton Oratory, London

Wedding of Mr Richard Mallock and Miss Myra Tiarks at the Brompton Oratory, London. 29 January 1936

Background image20th Century Collection: Brighton. The Clock Tower, taken from North Street quadrant 1931

Brighton. The Clock Tower, taken from North Street quadrant 1931

Background image20th Century Collection: Actress, Miss Marjorie Hume at her toilette. 1920s

Actress, Miss Marjorie Hume at her toilette. 1920s

Background image20th Century Collection: Sir Stephen Tallens gets on with the job of sweeping his chimneys even though he

Sir Stephen Tallens gets on with the job of sweeping his chimneys even though he is a Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George and a Baliol man

Background image20th Century Collection: Flooded streets in Sidcup, Kent. Double dekker bus plows through the water

Flooded streets in Sidcup, Kent. Double dekker bus plows through the water. 1937

Background image20th Century Collection: A decorated Mk II tank in Farningham, Kent. 1938

A decorated Mk II tank in Farningham, Kent. 1938

Background image20th Century Collection: Pylon in gardens. Sidcup. 1937

Pylon in gardens. Sidcup. 1937

Background image20th Century Collection: A Lacrosse match; East versus West at Farringtons School, Chislehurst, Kent

A Lacrosse match; East versus West at Farringtons School, Chislehurst, Kent. 1938

Background image20th Century Collection: St Mary Cray riverside cottages and swans. 1935

St Mary Cray riverside cottages and swans. 1935

Background image20th Century Collection: Mereworth Woods. 1936

Mereworth Woods. 1936

Background image20th Century Collection: Building the outer foundations for an air raid shelter in a garden in Hextable

Building the outer foundations for an air raid shelter in a garden in Hextable. 1938

Background image20th Century Collection: Beehives at Dungeness, Kent. 1936

Beehives at Dungeness, Kent. 1936

Background image20th Century Collection: Thames pilots at Gravesend, Kent, who help ships navigate through the congested

Thames pilots at Gravesend, Kent, who help ships navigate through the congested waters of the harbor. W Simmonds on the deck of a boat. 1939

Background image20th Century Collection: A worker chats to the driver of a loaded Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd

A worker chats to the driver of a loaded Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company, as it pulls out their Victoria Mills located in Ashford, Kent. 1939

Background image20th Century Collection: Snow scene in Kent. 1939

Snow scene in Kent. 1939

Background image20th Century Collection: An aerial view of Albany Park train station in Kent. 1939

An aerial view of Albany Park train station in Kent. 1939

Background image20th Century Collection: The opening of the Congregational Church in Eltham, Kent. 1938

The opening of the Congregational Church in Eltham, Kent. 1938

Background image20th Century Collection: Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old working in the hop field. 1 September 1938

Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old working in the hop field. 1 September 1938

Background image20th Century Collection: Mr Groombridge and his sheepdog, smoking their pipes, aboard their poney trap

Mr Groombridge and his sheepdog, smoking their pipes, aboard their poney trap. 1936

Background image20th Century Collection: Stone Park Avenue in Beckenham, Kent. 1938

Stone Park Avenue in Beckenham, Kent. 1938

Background image20th Century Collection: Farm workers are loading potatoes into sacks at a potato clamp. 1939

Farm workers are loading potatoes into sacks at a potato clamp. 1939

Background image20th Century Collection: Cranes at the new coal electric power station under construction near Dartford, Kent

Cranes at the new coal electric power station under construction near Dartford, Kent. 1938

Background image20th Century Collection: Cricket at Chislehurst. 1935

Cricket at Chislehurst. 1935

Background image20th Century Collection: A ewe with her dog friend climb in the window of a sports car in West Malling. 1937

A ewe with her dog friend climb in the window of a sports car in West Malling. 1937

Background image20th Century Collection: Yesterday (Thursday) the centuries old Cornish Floral Dance re-enacted through the streets

Yesterday (Thursday) the centuries old Cornish Floral Dance re-enacted through the streets and houses of Helston, Cornwall. Thousands of spectators visited the town for the event

Background image20th Century Collection: New Ferrari Formula One. Modena, Italy : British race ace John Surtees poses

New Ferrari Formula One. Modena, Italy : British race ace John Surtees poses at the side of the new Ferrari Formula I racing car after it had been unveiled here

Background image20th Century Collection: S. Parmiciani and Italian produce store at 8 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, England

S. Parmiciani and Italian produce store at 8 Old Compton Street, Soho, London, England. undated

Background image20th Century Collection: Cock o the North approaching a tunnel 1934

Cock o the North approaching a tunnel 1934

Background image20th Century Collection: Alexandra Day, 1936. The Duchess of Kent, President of the Queen Alexandra Rose Day Fund

Alexandra Day, 1936. The Duchess of Kent, President of the Queen Alexandra Rose Day Fund, with rose sellers as she left home on her drive through London. 24 June 1936

Background image20th Century Collection: Royal Pump Room constructed in 1814, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England

Royal Pump Room constructed in 1814, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. Late 1940s

Background image20th Century Collection: The Royal Oak Public House at the bottom of Crockham Hill in Kent with cars unable

The Royal Oak Public House at the bottom of Crockham Hill in Kent with cars unable to cope with the snow and icy conditions on the road. 10th December 1967

Background image20th Century Collection: 29 November 1937 Sidcup fire brigade in gas clothing A John Topham / TopFoto

29 November 1937 Sidcup fire brigade in gas clothing A John Topham / TopFoto
29 November 1937 Sidcup fire brigade in gas clothing eJohn Topham / TopFoto

Background image20th Century Collection: Their Majesties in Cheshire. The King and Queen today made a 30 mile drive through

Their Majesties in Cheshire. The King and Queen today made a 30 mile drive through some of the most thickly populated areas of Cheshire

Background image20th Century Collection: His Majesty the King held an Investuture at Buckingham Palace this morning (Tuesday)

His Majesty the King held an Investuture at Buckingham Palace this morning (Tuesday), the first since the Royal Familys return from their South African tour

Background image20th Century Collection: Gatwick racecourse, Sussex, England. Mr P Johnsons Tidebrook ( ridden by R Perryman )

Gatwick racecourse, Sussex, England. Mr P Johnsons Tidebrook ( ridden by R Perryman )
Gatwick racecourse, Sussex, England. Mr P Johnsons " Tidebrook " ( ridden by R Perryman ), right, winning the Country Handicap Nursery Plate from " Millrock "



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