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Twentieth Century Collection (page 2)

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A close race at Brooklands. Crowds thronged the Brooklands track for the great

A close race at Brooklands. Crowds thronged the Brooklands track for the great Easter Monday opening meeting when Sir Malcolm Campbell took out his Bluebird on the track

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A young John Surtees sitting astride his Vincent motorbike at a race track

A young John Surtees sitting astride his Vincent motorbike at a race track. 1951

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Ras Tafari at the Tower of London. The Regent of Abyssinia paid a visit of inspection

Ras Tafari at the Tower of London. The Regent of Abyssinia paid a visit of inspection to the Tower of London. Ras Tafari photographed during his visit. 8 July 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: HMS Leamington was a Hunt class minesweeper of the Royal Navy from World War I. She

HMS Leamington was a Hunt class minesweeper of the Royal Navy from World War I. She was originally named HMS Aldborough, and renamed in 1919. June 15 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: New bobbed hair conductor for London symphony orchestra. Miss Ethel Leginska

New bobbed hair conductor for London symphony orchestra. Miss Ethel Leginska, the young woman from Hull with the bobbed hair

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sir Alfred Yarrow entertains a party to a tea dance on his 84th birthday. Sir Alfred

Sir Alfred Yarrow entertains a party to a tea dance on his 84th birthday. Sir Alfred Yarrow celebrated his 84th birthday by entertaining a family party of about 40 to a tea dance at the Empress

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Miss Annette Ashberry, first woman member of Society of Engineers. 2 March 1925

Miss Annette Ashberry, first woman member of Society of Engineers. 2 March 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Well known boxer. Charlie Smith of Deptford. 1 March 1929

Well known boxer. Charlie Smith of Deptford. 1 March 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sensational Grand National race. The winner, Tipperary Tim, one of only two finishers

Sensational Grand National race. The winner, Tipperary Tim, one of only two finishers, in the unsaddling enclosure. On left the owner, Mr Harold Kenyon, is seen being congratulated. 30 March 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Clara Zetkin, German Marxist theorist, activist and advocate for womens rights

Clara Zetkin, German Marxist theorist, activist and advocate for womens rights. A member of the Executive Committee of the Communist International. 27 October 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Thatching the roof of the Hermitage headquarters of the Selboorne Society at Hanwell

Thatching the roof of the Hermitage headquarters of the Selboorne Society at Hanwell
Thatching the roof of the " Hermitage " headquarters of the Selboorne Society at Hanwell, with reeds grown on the estate of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. Mr Buckland, a Hampshire man at work

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Testing electrified railway lines by steam train in Swanley, Kent. 1938

Testing electrified railway lines by steam train in Swanley, Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Gallipoli service in Eltham, Kent. The Reverand H Hall with Major M M Del Monte

The Gallipoli service in Eltham, Kent. The Reverand H Hall with Major M M Del Monte, Air Commander Dixon, Captain Hemeleers Shenty and Count Costa de Beauregard. 25 April 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Building work on the widening of the Swanley Bridge in Kent. 1938

Building work on the widening of the Swanley Bridge in Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Swanley road widening. 1938

Swanley road widening. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mr Oliver Firrell, blacksmith of Matfield Green, Kent. 1938

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

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Road works at Swanley - widening the road. 1938

Road works at Swanley - widening the road. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Surrey v Sussex, County Championship 1933, at the, Kennington Oval, in a 3-day

Surrey v Sussex, County Championship 1933, at the, Kennington Oval, in a 3-day
Surrey v Sussex, County Championship 1933, at the Kennington Oval, in a 3-day County championship match. James Langridge ( Sussex ) bowling. 1 June 1933

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Earl Howe opens new Crystal Palace road racing track. Earl Howe, the president of

Earl Howe opens new Crystal Palace road racing track. Earl Howe, the president of the British Racing Drivers Club, open the new road racing circuit at the Crystal Palace site

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: H E Symonns, Monte Carlo Rally driver. 22 January 1935

H E Symonns, Monte Carlo Rally driver. 22 January 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The King of Sweden as the guest of Sir Trehawke and Lady Kekewich Group taken at Peamore House

The King of Sweden as the guest of Sir Trehawke and Lady Kekewich Group taken at Peamore House, including the King of Sweden, Sir Trehawke and Lady Kekewich, the Earl of Kintore

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Greyhound race meeting at the White City. A portion of the crowd watching the parade

Greyhound race meeting at the White City. A portion of the crowd watching the parade for the Hornsey Stakes. 1 August 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: First woman member of Society of Engineers. For the first time since its formation

First woman member of Society of Engineers. For the first time since its formation the Society of Engineers has elected a woman member, Miss Annette Ashberry works manager of Atalanta, Ltd

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Straw and felt hat making at Messrs Olemeys, 43 York Street, Luton. 24 April 1934

Straw and felt hat making at Messrs Olemeys, 43 York Street, Luton. 24 April 1934
Straw and felt hat making at Messrs Olemey s, 43 York Street, Luton. 24 April 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: R A Draghounds meet at the The Bull Hotel, Farningham. 31 October 1935

R A Draghounds meet at the The Bull Hotel, Farningham. 31 October 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Piano Making at Brinsmeads Factory. Fitting in the hammers. 10 December 1920

Piano Making at Brinsmeads Factory. Fitting in the hammers. 10 December 1920

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Tennis at Wimbledon. Finalists in mixed doubles. Left to right H O Kinsey, Miss Browne

Tennis at Wimbledon. Finalists in mixed doubles. Left to right H O Kinsey, Miss Browne, Mrs Godfree and Mr Godfree. The latter won. 3 July 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Hop Kilns removing dried hops from the kilns in Goudhurst. ( A general view ) 1937

Hop Kilns removing dried hops from the kilns in Goudhurst. ( A general view ) 1937

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Duchess of York opens new flats at Isle Dogs. The Duchess of York, who was unable

Duchess of York opens new flats at Isle Dogs. The Duchess of York, who was unable to attend the christening of the baby prince owing to the prior engagement, openend the Isle of Dogs

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Londons Flat Flats Towering over the busy dockland, surrounded by cranes

Londons Flat Flats Towering over the busy dockland, surrounded by cranes
Londons Flat " Flats " Towering over the busy dockland, surrounded by cranes and the tail masts of the worlds shipping, is Londons most curious building

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: I F Connell ( E R A ) skids. 1938 Crystal palace

I F Connell ( E R A ) skids. 1938 Crystal palace

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The first international car race ever held in London, the Imperial Tracey took place

The first international car race ever held in London, the Imperial Tracey took place on the Crystal Palace road racing circuit

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Miss D Summers driving Mr D M K Marendaz. Marendaz special in first race. 14

Miss D Summers driving Mr D M K Marendaz. Marendaz special in first race. 14 March 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The tea boys at Lloyd Loom. 1938

The tea boys at Lloyd Loom. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wedding. The marriage between My Lynden, R Miller and Lady Patricia Beresford

Wedding. The marriage between My Lynden, R Miller and Lady Patricia Beresford took place at St John s, Southwick Crescent. Bride on the way to the church with her brother, the Marquis of Waterford

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Surbiton tennis tournament. Miss Violette Lermittes graceful Lermittes graceful play

The Surbiton tennis tournament. Miss Violette Lermittes graceful Lermittes graceful play. 17 May 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Centaurus takes off on longest flight ever attempted by commercial aircraft

Centaurus takes off on longest flight ever attempted by commercial aircraft. The Imperial Airways Empire flying boat Centaurus took off from the Hythe air base, Southampton water, on a 30

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Prince Monolili gets in trim for Derby day. Gypsies, tipsters, including Prince Monolul

Prince Monolili gets in trim for Derby day. Gypsies, tipsters, including Prince Monolul, hawkers and the hundred and one others who lend colour to Derby Day

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A gypsy woman sitting on the steps to her Romany caravan in the gypsy camp on Epsom Downs

A gypsy woman sitting on the steps to her Romany caravan in the gypsy camp on Epsom Downs, Surrey, during the Epsom race meeting Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A Romany gypsy woman smoking her pipe at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

A Romany gypsy woman smoking her pipe at the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: African ruler leaves thoughtfully to review under Royal umbrella. The Alake of Abeokuta

African ruler leaves thoughtfully to review under Royal umbrella. The Alake of Abeokuta, ruler of one of the largest tribes in Nigeria, left Waterloo station, London

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Edwardian London. An open topped, horsedrawn omnibus goes past the Temple Bar

Edwardian London. An open topped, horsedrawn omnibus goes past the Temple Bar Dragon outside the Royal Courts of Justice in Fleet Street, London. Early 1900s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Lij Jessou, Lij Iyasu - ex Emperor Designate of Abyssinia. 25 October 1935

Lij Jessou, Lij Iyasu - ex Emperor Designate of Abyssinia. 25 October 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Miss Pauline Rowand Harker of Royal Ashdown Forest in play during practice on the

Miss Pauline Rowand Harker of Royal Ashdown Forest in play during practice on the Stoke Poges course for the girls golf championship next Wednesday. 6 September 1937

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: All India cricket team play first match against English side at Pelsham Rye

All India cricket team play first match against English side at Pelsham Rye. The all India cricket team which is touring England this season played their first match in this country when they met Mr

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: 250 firemen fight london rice warehouse blaze. Engines from every one of the 60

250 firemen fight london rice warehouse blaze. Engines from every one of the 60 stations in the LCC were called to a huge fire at St Georgess Wharf, a rice warehouse of Carbutt and Company, Ltd

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The river Thames at Richmond, London, England. 1950s

The river Thames at Richmond, London, England. 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Newtons rents off Twine Court in Shadwell - the centre of one of the worst slums in Stepney

Newtons rents off Twine Court in Shadwell - the centre of one of the worst slums in Stepney, London. When the picture of the three women



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