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Old Man Collection

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mr Oliver Firrell, blacksmith of Matfield Green, Kent. 1938

Mr Oliver Firrell, blacksmith of Matfield Green, Kent. 1938

Background imageOld Man 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 imageOld Man Collection: At the Royal Ascot race meeting - the Duke of Richmond and Gordon. 1925

At the Royal Ascot race meeting - the Duke of Richmond and Gordon. 1925

Background imageOld Man Collection: Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, walking down a country road. 1939 / 40

Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, walking down a country road. 1939 / 40
Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, walking down a country road. 1939/40

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mr Searles crafting himself a water diviner. 1936

Mr Searles crafting himself a water diviner. 1936

Background imageOld Man Collection: The Old Flying Horse Inn at Broughton Aluph in Ashford, Kent - dates from 1400 when

The Old Flying Horse Inn at Broughton Aluph in Ashford, Kent - dates from 1400 when it brewed ale for the pilgrims to Canterbury - picture shows university professors in their gowns

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mr and Mrs W T Towell celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary in Charlton, Kent

Mr and Mrs W T Towell celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary in Charlton, Kent. 1939

Background imageOld Man Collection: A little known industry in Essex. A Centuries old industry is being carried on in

A little known industry in Essex. A Centuries old industry is being carried on in the cottages at Coggeshall where Tambour Lace is still made by the villagers for the London Market

Background imageOld Man Collection: A little known industry in Essex. A Centuries old industry is being carried on in

A little known industry in Essex. A Centuries old industry is being carried on in the cottages at Coggeshall where Tambour Lace is still made by the villagers for the London Market

Background imageOld Man Collection: Lemons For Longevity French Crimean Veteran 103 Years Old Jacob du Bray a French

Lemons For Longevity French Crimean Veteran 103 Years Old Jacob du Bray a French Crimean veteran who recently celebrated his 103 rd birthday at Dover

Background imageOld Man Collection: Englands oldest clergyman. The Rev D R Norman, rector and formerly rector

Englands oldest clergyman. The Rev D R Norman, rector and formerly rector of St Marys Stafford, and until three years ago, Master of St Johns Hospital, Lichfield

Background imageOld Man Collection: Picturesque scenes at funeral of famous Japanese statesman, the Late Marquis Ohuma Mr

Picturesque scenes at funeral of famous Japanese statesman, the Late Marquis Ohuma Mr Aeayiro IIguka, a friend who kept watch over the grave of the deceased Marquis 4 March 1922

Background imageOld Man Collection: Dr Hatton and Mr Woodward at the East Malling Research Station open day in Kent

Dr Hatton and Mr Woodward at the East Malling Research Station open day in Kent, where Dr Hatton is to give a lecture. 1938

Background imageOld Man Collection: A farmer. 1936

A farmer. 1936

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mr Charles Johnson on a tricycle in Kingsdown, Kent. 1937

Mr Charles Johnson on a tricycle in Kingsdown, Kent. 1937

Background imageOld Man Collection: Firemen at the fire brigade display in Dartford, Kent. 1936

Firemen at the fire brigade display in Dartford, Kent. 1936

Background imageOld Man Collection: An elderly man lighting an oil street lamp in Hokenden, Kent. 1939

An elderly man lighting an oil street lamp in Hokenden, Kent. 1939

Background imageOld Man Collection: Banana plants being cared for in Crockenhill, Kent. 1936

Banana plants being cared for in Crockenhill, Kent. 1936

Background imageOld Man Collection: The Dartford Carnival in Kent. Councillor Fleet speaking. 1936

The Dartford Carnival in Kent. Councillor Fleet speaking. 1936

Background imageOld Man Collection: Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, England. 1939 / 40

Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, England. 1939 / 40
Evacuated children in Wye, Kent, England. 1939/40

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mr Hammond making a dog jump in Sidcup, Kent. 1934

Mr Hammond making a dog jump in Sidcup, Kent. 1934

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mr Philip Hodgkin, Kents oldest bellringer. 1939

Mr Philip Hodgkin, Kents oldest bellringer. 1939

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mr Tuberville walks through a guard of honour formed by nurses at the Alexandra Hospital

Mr Tuberville walks through a guard of honour formed by nurses at the Alexandra Hospital in Swanley, Kent. . 1939

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mr Groombridge poses with his sheepdog next to a poney and trap. 1936

Mr Groombridge poses with his sheepdog next to a poney and trap. 1936

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mr Groombridge looks on as his sheepdog holds the reins to the poney and trap

Mr Groombridge looks on as his sheepdog holds the reins to the poney and trap. 1936

Background imageOld Man Collection: Hedgehogs being cared for at the Swanly nursery in Kent. 1936

Hedgehogs being cared for at the Swanly nursery in Kent. 1936

Background imageOld Man Collection: C. D. Vaughan perfects his delivery at the Broadstairs and St Peteras Sixth Open

C. D. Vaughan perfects his delivery at the Broadstairs and St Peteras Sixth Open
C.D. Vaughan perfects his delivery at the Broadstairs and St Peteras Sixth Open Bowling Tournament 29 September 1951 eJohn Topham / TopFoto

Background imageOld Man Collection: Mr Searles using a water diviner, points to where he believes water is available

Mr Searles using a water diviner, points to where he believes water is available underground. 1936

Background imageOld Man Collection: Hop pickers in East Peckham. 1 September 1938

Hop pickers in East Peckham. 1 September 1938

Background imageOld Man Collection: J H Wood of Welling. 1938

J H Wood of Welling. 1938

Background imageOld Man Collection: Orpington flower show in Kent. 1936

Orpington flower show in Kent. 1936

Background imageOld Man Collection: William Hampton of Barnehurst, Kent. 1938

William Hampton of Barnehurst, Kent. 1938


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