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Twentieth Century Collection (page 18)

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Competitor arrives by taxi for sunshine dancing finals. The finals of the Sunshine

Competitor arrives by taxi for sunshine dancing finals. The finals of the Sunshine Dancing Competition in aid of the Sunshine Homes for Blind Babies took place at the Scale Theatre

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Dancing diplomatist. Tarzi Khan, former Afghan Minister in Paris, who has been

Dancing diplomatist. Tarzi Khan, former Afghan Minister in Paris, who has been reprimanded by the Amir for attempting to introduce the foxtrot and other Western dances to Afghan Society in Kabul

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sailors arriving at Waterloo on leave, complete with attache cases. 2 August 1929

Sailors arriving at Waterloo on leave, complete with attache cases. 2 August 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Prince of Wales at Brighton. Brightons famous twins, Mathew and Mark Gunn

Prince of Wales at Brighton. Brightons famous twins, Mathew and Mark Gunn, 94 years old, with whom HRH chatted. 23 March 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: One of the most recent photographs of Wing Commander Kingsford Smith. 18 October 1930

One of the most recent photographs of Wing Commander Kingsford Smith. 18 October 1930

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A fine study of Lord Lonsdale by Mr Howard Robinson. 12 February 1927

A fine study of Lord Lonsdale by Mr Howard Robinson. 12 February 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Only Popular Hohenzollern Prince Oskar of Prussia, who is known as Germany

Only Popular Hohenzollern Prince Oskar of Prussia, who is known as Germanys citizen Prince, with his three children the counts and Countess Von Ruppin by his morganatic wife

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Going the pace at 90. Mr G Salmon, of Harpenden Midland Railway station, who

Going the pace at 90. Mr G Salmon, of Harpenden Midland Railway station, who has attained his 90th birthday, is still extremely active. Mr Salmon on his tricycle at Harpenden. 27 August 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Berlin. The Rent Bank Building 1924

Berlin. The Rent Bank Building 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mounted followers of beagles and a lady Master at Sheldwick Corner near Faversham, Kent

Mounted followers of beagles and a lady Master at Sheldwick Corner near Faversham, Kent. Miss J B Dawes, the Master at the meet 15 December 1922

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Striking procession of Our Lady at Boulogne. The Procession passing through

Striking procession of Our Lady at Boulogne. The Procession passing through
Striking procession of " Our Lady " at Boulogne. The Procession passing through the Fishing quarter where the nets are seen hanging out to be blessed. 25 August 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Europes prettiest royalty. Princess Ingrid of Sweden, a new studio portrait

Europes prettiest royalty. Princess Ingrid of Sweden, a new studio portrait. 3 August 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Jack Sharkey, boxer 11 January 1928

Jack Sharkey, boxer 11 January 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Boxers, Albert Rogers ( left ) and Teddy Baker. 1925

Boxers, Albert Rogers ( left ) and Teddy Baker. 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Edinburgh. Princess Street, Scotland

Edinburgh. Princess Street, Scotland

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Vilna ( Vilnius ) A general view. 29 November 1927

Vilna ( Vilnius ) A general view. 29 November 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Highland games at Aboyne. Marquess of Aberdeen and the Marquess of Huntly and Dr

Highland games at Aboyne. Marquess of Aberdeen and the Marquess of Huntly and Dr Bullock at the games. 7 September 1922

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Famous French revue star for the Midnight Follies. A new portrait of Mlle Parisys

Famous French revue star for the Midnight Follies. A new portrait of Mlle Parisys, the famous French revue star, who is to appear with the Midnight Follies in London next week 28 October 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: British trade unionists confere in London with Russian trade unionists The conference

British trade unionists confere in London with Russian trade unionists The conference between the British Trade Union leaders

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Ulster cabinet meet at Cleeve Court, Streatley on Thames. A group after lunch

Ulster cabinet meet at Cleeve Court, Streatley on Thames. A group after lunch. Top row, left to right : Captain Dixon ( Chief Whip ), Mr Best ( Attorney General ), Sir Charles Wickham

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Leeds castle, Near Maidstone, Kent. The home of Lady Bailey. 24 January 1933

Leeds castle, Near Maidstone, Kent. The home of Lady Bailey. 24 January 1933

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Amanda Pritz, daughter of a wealthy Viennese butcher. 22 July 1927

Amanda Pritz, daughter of a wealthy Viennese butcher. 22 July 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Animals rejuvenated by monkey gland treatment. Dr Serge Vorroneff in the grounds

Animals rejuvenated by monkey gland treatment. Dr Serge Vorroneff in the grounds of the laboratory at Auteuil in France, with animals which have thrived on his treatment

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Famous actress with her canine pets. Mlle Jane Marna. 30 January 1929

Famous actress with her canine pets. Mlle Jane Marna. 30 January 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The China situation. Left to right : General Chu Yu Pu, Tupan of Chihli, Marshal

The China situation. Left to right : General Chu Yu Pu, Tupan of Chihli, Marshal Chang Chung Chang, Tupan of Shantung, and General Chang Hsueh Liang, son of Marshal Chang Tso Lin. 8 March 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Visiting his Grandpa for the first time. Prince Welf Heinrich, the three year

Visiting his Grandpa for the first time. Prince Welf Heinrich, the three year old child of the Duchess of Brunswick, who is now on a visit to Doorn

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Chinon, France - the bridge over the River Vienne at Chinon, in the Loire Valley

Chinon, France - the bridge over the River Vienne at Chinon, in the Loire Valley, looking toward the medieval town. 25 February 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Christian dictator of China, General Feng, whose army of 40, 000 captures Peking

Christian dictator of China, General Feng, whose army of 40, 000 captures Peking without firing a shot. His army of 40, 000 troops is in control of the city

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Making the best of it. Count Vladimir Konovalov, with his son, Ivan, and his friend

Making the best of it. Count Vladimir Konovalov, with his son, Ivan, and his friend, General Doumitraschko, who are among the many aristocratic Russian refugees now wringing a living from the land in

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The most decorated man in the world. The most decorated man in the world is HE Dr Frits Holm

The most decorated man in the world. The most decorated man in the world is HE Dr Frits Holm, GCG, GCOM, GCCM, GCOD, Chamberlain to HRH Prince Alphonse of Bourbon Sicily Prof Holm led the Nestorian

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: M Jules Cambon, French diplomat. 24 November 1924

M Jules Cambon, French diplomat. 24 November 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Marconi wireless telephone set at the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board offices

The Marconi wireless telephone set at the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board offices to maintain communication with the Crosby, Formby and Bar lightships, which have similar apparatus

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: French Rugby footballer weds. Mr B L Jacot de Boinod and Miss Joy Kathleen Fredinnick

French Rugby footballer weds. Mr B L Jacot de Boinod and Miss Joy Kathleen Fredinnick were married at the City of London Register Office. Bride and bridegroom. 4 October 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Saturdays interesting stage wedding. Mr Leslie Faber was married to Miss Gladys

Saturdays interesting stage wedding. Mr Leslie Faber was married to Miss Gladys Grey at the Princes Row Registry Office, Buckingham Palace Road, London. Bride and Bridegroom. 25 August 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: London journalists wedding Mr A P McDougall was married to Miss V Foster at St

London journalists wedding Mr A P McDougall was married to Miss V Foster at St Martin in the Fields Trafalgar Square 26 September 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wedding Mr R G Abrahams and Miss A Fox leaving the West London Synagogue. 12 January

Wedding Mr R G Abrahams and Miss A Fox leaving the West London Synagogue. 12 January 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The wedding of Captain A. C. Giles, ( Royal Warwickshire Regiment ) to Miss Evelyn Drewe

The wedding of Captain A. C. Giles, ( Royal Warwickshire Regiment ) to Miss Evelyn Drewe
The wedding of Captain A.C. Giles, ( Royal Warwickshire Regiment ) to Miss Evelyn Drewe ( actress) at St Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 1 September 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The wedding took place between Lt Col Robertson, VC, DSO, and Miss H Forster

The wedding took place between Lt Col Robertson, VC, DSO, and Miss H Forster, at Christ Church, Sutton. Bride and bridegroom. 6 August 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: To appear in Lonodn next month M Charles Widor, the most famous of French organists

To appear in Lonodn next month M Charles Widor, the most famous of French organists, who is also a well known composer and the permanent secretary of the French Institute 15 February 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wedding. Miss Juliette Compton was married at Christchurch, Hampstead, to Mr J Bartram

Wedding. Miss Juliette Compton was married at Christchurch, Hampstead, to Mr J Bartram. Bride and Bridegroom. 24 December 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Naval wedding The wedding took place at St Mary Abbots CHurch, Kensington, of Lt C T R Searle

Naval wedding The wedding took place at St Mary Abbots CHurch, Kensington, of Lt C T R Searle, Royal Navy, and Miss N A Kirkpatrick 17 October 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Miss Verney daughter of Mr Harry Verney of the Royal Household 6 March 1926

Miss Verney daughter of Mr Harry Verney of the Royal Household 6 March 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Well known singers wed Miss Marion Browne, and Mr Ivor Walters, the well known

Well known singers wed Miss Marion Browne, and Mr Ivor Walters, the well known concert artiites were married at Christ Church, Crouch End, on Tuesday. 10 June 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Lady Alexandra Curzon Weds Lady Alexandra Curzon and Major E D Metcalfe were married

Lady Alexandra Curzon Weds Lady Alexandra Curzon and Major E D Metcalfe were married at the Chapel Royal, St Jamess Palace 21 July 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mr Cecil J. Sainsbury and Miss Hilda Grace Plumridge (A cashier at the firms new

Mr Cecil J. Sainsbury and Miss Hilda Grace Plumridge (A cashier at the firms new Malden Branch) after their wedding at St Andrews Church, Totteridge. 11 September 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wedding. Squadron Leader Wyndham Brookes Farrington and Miss V M Neville were married

Wedding. Squadron Leader Wyndham Brookes Farrington and Miss V M Neville were married at All Souls Church, Langham Palace, London. Bride and Bridegroom. 21 April 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wedding. Lady Sholto Douglas and Count Fernand Bertier de Sauvigny were married

Wedding. Lady Sholto Douglas and Count Fernand Bertier de Sauvigny were married at Princess Row Register office. 30 November 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Lord and Lady Walsinghams daughter married. The marriage of Mr Philip Wade, MC

Lord and Lady Walsinghams daughter married. The marriage of Mr Philip Wade, MC, and the Honourable Alice Mary de Grey, youngest daughter of Lord and Lady Walsingham, took place at St Georges Church



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