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Twentieth Century Collection (page 13)

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: HMS Pegasus. 1928

HMS Pegasus. 1928
HMS " Pegasus ". 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Great battleship firing a broadside. A remarkable snapshot of the USS Mexico firing

Great battleship firing a broadside. A remarkable snapshot of the USS Mexico firing a broadside during the Panama manoeuvres. 18 May 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The convict ship La Martiniere, off to Devils Island in Saint Martin De-Re, France

The convict ship La Martiniere, off to Devils Island in Saint Martin De-Re, France.. 31 March 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: USS Colorado runs aground on diamond reef. The USS Colorado ran aground on Diamond

USS Colorado runs aground on diamond reef. The USS Colorado ran aground on Diamond Reef off Governors Island. Sixteen tugs worked to get her off. Stern view of the USS Colorado. 10 May 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Baby kangaroo just born at the zoo. The latest Zoo thrill is the arrival of a baby kangaroo

Baby kangaroo just born at the zoo. The latest Zoo thrill is the arrival of a baby kangaroo, the proud parents being " Queenie " and " Battling Ginger " the boxing kangaroo

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Bomb thrown at Viceroys train. The Viceroy, Lord Irwin, safely entered his

Bomb thrown at Viceroys train. The Viceroy, Lord Irwin, safely entered his residence at New Delhi, after a bomb had been thrown at his train when nearing the station

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Professor Niels Bohr, the famous Danish physicist, who has accepted an invitation

Professor Niels Bohr, the famous Danish physicist, who has accepted an invitation to lecture in London next month. 21 February 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Admiral Edward W Eberle, United States Navy. 1925

Admiral Edward W Eberle, United States Navy. 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Turkish leader. A new portrait of Mustapha Kamal Pasha. 4 September 1923

Turkish leader. A new portrait of Mustapha Kamal Pasha. 4 September 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Rhodes Scholar weds an Oxford B A Mr Clark Leslie Mock B A, late Rhodes Scholar

Rhodes Scholar weds an Oxford B A Mr Clark Leslie Mock B A, late Rhodes Scholar and Miss M Alice Hardman Brown, B A were married at St Marys Bedford 1 January 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Miss Barbara Martin Hurst, who drew the Derby winner in the Authors Club Sweepstake

Miss Barbara Martin Hurst, who drew the Derby winner in the Authors Club Sweepstake. 1 June 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mecca and Medina. Maan Bridge, on the Hejaz Railway. There is no river and the

Mecca and Medina. Maan Bridge, on the Hejaz Railway. There is no river and the bridge is only required for floods. 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wazir Begum the mother of Mumtaz Begum. Wazir Begum will be one of the principal

Wazir Begum the mother of Mumtaz Begum. Wazir Begum will be one of the principal witnesses for the prosecution in the sensational trial which arises out of the murder of a Bombay Corporator

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: MME Lena Bernstein. French woman aviator after breaking worlds record. 1930

MME Lena Bernstein. French woman aviator after breaking worlds record. 1930

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Policeman engaged for Grand Opera. Karl Koestler, the Vienna Policeman, who

Policeman engaged for Grand Opera. Karl Koestler, the Vienna Policeman, who has signed a contract with Dr Reuter, Director of the Saxony State Opera, to appear in Dresden next season

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Two war heroines arrive in London. Mlle Leonie Van Houtte ( left ), Miss Gertrude Richardson

Two war heroines arrive in London. Mlle Leonie Van Houtte ( left ), Miss Gertrude Richardson and Mr Richardson, her father, at Victoria. 24 November 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Opening of new Tilbury dock. SS Oronsay. 26 September 1929

Opening of new Tilbury dock. SS Oronsay. 26 September 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Hamburg - Amerika liner motor ship, SS Magdalena. 1929

Hamburg - Amerika liner motor ship, SS Magdalena. 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Tennis at Wimbledon. Mrs Bundy and Joan Ridley. 3 July 1929

Tennis at Wimbledon. Mrs Bundy and Joan Ridley. 3 July 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Dr Karl Markel, of Queens Gate Terrace who has been honoured by having a street

Dr Karl Markel, of Queens Gate Terrace who has been honoured by having a street named after him in Berlin. 21 December 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Lord and Lady Phillimores at home. Many well known people attended Lord

Lord and Lady Phillimores at home. Many well known people attended Lord
Lord and Lady Phillimores " at home ". Many well known people attended Lord and Lady Phillimores " at home " and garden fete for Dr Barnardos Homes, at Cam House, Camoden Hill

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: HMS Nelson a Nelson-class battleship Remarkable photographs of Britains ?7000, 000 warship

HMS Nelson a Nelson-class battleship Remarkable photographs of Britains ?7000, 000 warship. World greatest fighting craft. Ready to take the water 3 September 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A pretty military wedding. The marriage of Mr Linley Messel and Miss Anne Alexander

A pretty military wedding. The marriage of Mr Linley Messel and Miss Anne Alexander at St Marks North Audley St. The bride and bridegroom. 11 October 1932

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wedding of Hon Roland Cubitt and Miss Sonia Keppel at the Guards Chapel. Lady Maud

Wedding of Hon Roland Cubitt and Miss Sonia Keppel at the Guards Chapel. Lady Maud Warrender and Lady Randolph Churchill. 17 November 1920

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Weatherman didn t see through this!. Marie Wilson, the Hollywood actress, protects

Weatherman didn t see through this!. Marie Wilson, the Hollywood actress, protects her fashionable bathing dress with this novel wet weather costume made of cellophane

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: United hunt meeting at Lingfield Surrey 1st May 1933 Lady Fiona Fuller and her brother

United hunt meeting at Lingfield Surrey 1st May 1933 Lady Fiona Fuller and her brother Lord Roderick Pratt

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Kolkhox [Kolkhoz - collective farm] peasant women of Soviet Russia, intent

The Kolkhox [Kolkhoz - collective farm] peasant women of Soviet Russia, intent on the heavy task of cleaning cotton seed from herbs

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Britains Vest pocket Venus home, to compete against American and French girls

Britains Vest pocket Venus home, to compete against American and French girls. Miss Rosemary Andree, known as Britains Vest Pocket Venus, arrived at Southampton from America

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Warm weather brings nude beach fashion. A new summer beach fashion worn by Lorraine

Warm weather brings nude beach fashion. A new summer beach fashion worn by Lorraine Hilliard at Ocean View, New Jersey, USA

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Derby Day at Epson. Captain Euan Wallace, Lady Milbanke, Countess of Westmorland

Derby Day at Epson. Captain Euan Wallace, Lady Milbanke, Countess of Westmorland
" Derby Day" at Epson. Captain Euan Wallace, Lady Milbanke, Countess of Westmorland and Mrs Euan Wallace. 1931

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: An aerial view of Footscray Place and North Cray Estate in Kent. 1939

An aerial view of Footscray Place and North Cray Estate in Kent. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The back view of old cottages at Northfleet, Kent. 1938

The back view of old cottages at Northfleet, Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A display at the Art School on Grassington Road, Sidcup, Kent. 1938

A display at the Art School on Grassington Road, Sidcup, Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The White Hart Hotel, Brasted, Kent - favourite pub of Battle of Britain pilots

The White Hart Hotel, Brasted, Kent - favourite pub of Battle of Britain pilots from RAF Biggin Hill during World War II. A roofer fixing the slates on the roof

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Prams outside a hall in Dartford, Kent, where the baby show is taking place

Prams outside a hall in Dartford, Kent, where the baby show is taking place. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Bathing Girls parade at the Dartford Carnival in Kent. 1939

The Bathing Girls parade at the Dartford Carnival in Kent. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: S O Garnham at the water powered, flour East Hill Mill in Ashford, Kent, which

S O Garnham at the water powered, flour East Hill Mill in Ashford, Kent, which belongs to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company. In the background you can see one of the companys Bedford trucks

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Jubilee Cinema in Swanscombe, Kent. 1936

The Jubilee Cinema in Swanscombe, Kent. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The opening of the Corona Cinema, in Swanley, Kent. The Mayor of Dartford

The opening of the Corona Cinema, in Swanley, Kent. The Mayor of Dartford, W A Ward J P giving a speech. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Dock Row in Northfleet, Kent - workers cottages. 1938

Dock Row in Northfleet, Kent - workers cottages. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Gipsy Eviction (Chelsfield) caravan, family, policeman

Gipsy Eviction (Chelsfield) caravan, family, policeman. Used in Blood and Roses - the centenary year folk music tour for Ewan MacColl

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Heroine of London romance. Mlle Maria Ley, the famous Continental danseuse who

Heroine of London romance. Mlle Maria Ley, the famous Continental danseuse who has just been married secretly at St Martins Registry Office, to Mr Franz Deutsche

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Senora Martinez De Hoz, wife of the well known Argentine owner, who gained his

Senora Martinez De Hoz, wife of the well known Argentine owner, who gained his second success in the French Derby at Chantilly. 18 June 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Frances most successful woman owner Mme Yvette Laurent, the well known Paris

Frances most successful woman owner Mme Yvette Laurent, the well known Paris society woman and blood stock fancier, who has had a remarkably successful season 23 January 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Now associated with one of the worlds most famous dressmakers. Lady Abdy, who

Now associated with one of the worlds most famous dressmakers. Lady Abdy, who has recently taken up a position with Mlle Gabrielle Chanel. 19 December 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Charming English actress for Australia. Miss Margaret Bannerman ( born in Toronto

Charming English actress for Australia. Miss Margaret Bannerman ( born in Toronto, Canada ) who is now on her way to the antipodes where she will star in Our betters

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Baroness who won ?12, 000 at Deauville. The Baroness Lilian Macchioro Vivalba

Baroness who won ?12, 000 at Deauville. The Baroness Lilian Macchioro Vivalba, who is reported to have won ?12, 000 at Deauville. She is the wife of the Italian Ambassador to Latvia. 25 August 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Electricity pylons crossing the road in Sidcup, Kent. 1935

Electricity pylons crossing the road in Sidcup, Kent. 1935



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