Europeana Photography Collection (page 18)

Signor Steppani breaks world long distance record for flying boats. October 1934

First passengers to fly across the South Atlantic this summer. Air France flying boats will carry passengers across the South Atlantic for the first time this summer

Challenger, latest flying-boat to be delivered from the Rochester works, ready
" Challenger", latest flying-boat to be delivered from the Rochester works, ready to enter the Empire service at Hythe, the Hampshire base

China clipper, arrives at Manilla after first trans pacfic air mail flight. With battleships of the American Asiatic fleet in gala dream for the occasion

President Eamon de Valera shaking hands with the commander, Captain Harold E Gray and members of they crew of the " clipper"

Comander, Captain Harold E Gray and members of they crew of the clipper
Comander, Captain Harold E Gray and members of they crew of the " clipper". as it landed at Foynes air base after a historic flight in 12 hours and 40 minutes

The Empire flying-boat Caledonia is being prepared at Southampton for her first
The Empire flying-boat " Caledonia" is being prepared at Southampton for her first transatlantic experimental flight which is expected to start within the next few days

To blaze a new air trail along the 7000 miles route from California to Australia, the newest giant Sikorsky " Clipper" flying boat left Alameda, California

Dean flies in search of new lands in the North Pole Sea. Like the adventures of old, but using an aeroplane instead of a sailing ship, Dr Lauge Koch left Copenhagen to seek new lands

The Short - Mayo Composite, a piggy-back long-range seaplane / flying boat combination
The Short - Mayo Composite, a piggy-back long-range seaplane/flying boat combination, produced by Short Brothers at their works at Rochester, Kent

Caledonia crew for first experimental transatlantic flight. Captain As Wilcockson, commander, and the crew of the giant Empire flying boat Caledonia photographed at Southampton before leaving for

Giant Dornier Do X Flying Boat to fly the Atlantic. A new picture of the saloon on the flying boat. 12 August 1930

Members of the flying boat are making preparations at Southampton for the second experimental Atlantic flight which the " Cambria" is to undertake on July 29. 23 July 1937

22 month baby Louise Passmore in the arms of Captain Lock on arrival at Southampton. She had been flying on the Imperial Airways flying boat " Cygnus" from Rhodesia. 28 June 1937

Mrs Victor Bruce forced down an hour after taking off for month in the air attempt. The Hon Mrs Victor Bruce, who took off from Cowes

The Pan American flying boat, Clipper III landing at Southampton. The plane accomplished the first two - way Atlantic flight and arrived at Southampton from Foynes

A Scarborough long line fishing in North Sea 1931 Fish where the fish are!

A flock of gulls chase for scraps from the herring boats from Scarborough fishing in North Sea 1931 Fish where the fish are!

Bridlington Harbour, East Yorkshire. 11 January 1930 Fish where the fish are!

The great Derby week. A scene at the Gipsy encampment at Epsom. 30 May 1930 Travellers Romany Gypsy Gipsy gypsies Roma. social history

The gypsies are leaving their hundred year old settlement on Hurtwood Hill in Surrey. They lived in huts, caravans and benders ( huts with branches bent over and covered with sacks)

Gypsies childrens party, St Mary Cray. 19 January 1939 Travellers Romany Gypsy Gipsy gypsies Roma. social history

Friends of 51 years married at London register office. Mr Henry Bailey, a Kennington greengrocer, and miss Mary Ann Kitchener

Princess Helena Victoria opens Christmas market at St Thomass Hospital. Princess Helena Victoria with the Mayor of Lambeth, Councillor Ls Bickley, at the market

The all night queue for lying in state of King George V at Westminster Hall, at Lambeth Bridge 23 January 1936 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Miss Joan Pearson weds. The wedding of Miss Joan Pearson, grand daughter of the late Lord Cowdray, to Mr Anthony Acton, took place quietly at Lambeth Palace Chapel

Getting Rid Of A Heat Wave Thirst Photo shows : A fountain in Kennington Park Quenches a small boys thirst in Londons heat wave. 17 Aug 1936 History of London - Vauxhall / Lambeth

Waterloo Bridge, London. 1932

The hand of nature, Swarm of bees settles in London Street. The curious effect almost in the shape of a human hand, given by swarm of bees, which settled on the railings of a house in Raphael Street

A beekeeping class is an innovation at Wood Lane, Shepherds Bush, London open-air school. The pupils are protected by gauze face masks and handled the bees without fear

A Parson beekeeper showing off his hives. 1935

Cooking dinners at the communal ovens in the East End of London. 1933

Cat in dumbwaiter at public house in Bellingham, London. 1939

Tea break at the Eltham Boys Boxing Club. 1936

Richborough Train Ferry on the east coast of Kent showing steam engines being transported

The crowded platform at Sidcup railway station, full of schoolboys waiting to get onto the arriving train. 1935

An overview of the Richborough Train Ferry on the east coast of Kent showing the ramp between boat and land

Marchioness of Zetland presents her daughter at first court. The Marchioness of Zetland presented her two daughters, Lady Lavina Dundas and Lady Jean Dundas

Romanian Prince Nicholas renounces titles for sake of wife. Latest picture together. For the sake of his wife, Prince Nicholas of Romania has a renounced his Royal rights

First girl to service for 23 years at Windsor. In the presence of the King and Queen and other members of the Royal family

Royal Artillery Officer weds. Captain Ed Giles Lang, RA, was married to Miss Pearl Marguerite Dauncey, at Frimley Parish Church. 3 January 1933

Levee at St Jamess Palace, London. 2nd Lieutenant Eric Williams and his mother. 3 March 1938

Superintendent of Royal Mews Weds. The wedding at St Peters Eaton Square between Miss Phyllis Harwood and Major Hopkins. The bride and bridegroom. 19 August 1931

Former chief inspector Berrett decorated by the king. Former chief detective inspector James Berrett of Scotland Yard was decorated by the King at the royal invesititure at Buckingham Palace

Mr and Mrs Anthony Eden at Royal Garden Party. 1935

The King holds a levee at St James Palace. Colonel John Murrey ( Australian ) and Mr Charles Murrey leaving. 24 March 1931

Royal wedding. HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas
Royal wedding.HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott November 6, 1935 12 November 1935

Mr Eion Merry and Miss Jean Crichton wed at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street, London. Mr Eion Merry of the Royal Horse Guards and Miss Jean Crichton were married at Holy Trinity Church

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