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Twentieth Century Collection (#22)

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sultan of Muscat at the cenotaph, Whitehall, London. 17 September 1928

Sultan of Muscat at the cenotaph, Whitehall, London. 17 September 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Giant pyramid as a sundial. The pyramid of Cheops. 31 January 1929

Giant pyramid as a sundial. The pyramid of Cheops. 31 January 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Colonel Grant Mordens shooting party at Heatherden Hall, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire

Colonel Grant Mordens shooting party at Heatherden Hall, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire. One of the guns. 18 December 1922

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mr James McNeil, who has scceeded Mr T M Healy as the Free State Governor General

Mr James McNeil, who has scceeded Mr T M Healy as the Free State Governor General. 15 December 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Plaintiff in French law suit. Princess Elias of Bourbon Parma, who, with her husband

Plaintiff in French law suit. Princess Elias of Bourbon Parma, who, with her husband, is suing the Prince Xavier and Sixte of Bourbon Parma in connection with the fight for the ownership of

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Aviators J G Weir on left Master of Semphill on right

Aviators J G Weir on left Master of Semphill on right

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Aviator, Wilmer Stultz, who has flown the Atlantic in a seaplane with Miss Earhart

Aviator, Wilmer Stultz, who has flown the Atlantic in a seaplane with Miss Earhart. 18 June 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sir Alan Cobhams great flight to Australia. Sergeant Ward, RAF, Cobham;s new mechanic

Sir Alan Cobhams great flight to Australia. Sergeant Ward, RAF, Cobham;s new mechanic, alongside the machine on arriving at Darwin. 20 September 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Giant plane as air liner. German Dornier Do X Flying Boat. 22 October 1930

Giant plane as air liner. German Dornier Do X Flying Boat. 22 October 1930

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The English airman Brie, who flew from Croydon to Le Bourget in a helicopter, photographed

The English airman Brie, who flew from Croydon to Le Bourget in a helicopter, photographed after his arrival at Le Bourget. December 1930

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: How Britain polices Iraq. While the problem of Mosul remains to cloud the political

How Britain polices Iraq. While the problem of Mosul remains to cloud the political horizon of the Near East, it is interesting to note the resources of Britain at present in use for policing Iraq

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The worlds largest monoplane. First photograph of the Beardmore Inflexible

The worlds largest monoplane. First photograph of the Beardmore Inflexible, the largest all metal monoplane in the world. 4 April 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Two Italian dirigibles complete cruise to France and Southern spain The Esperia

Two Italian dirigibles complete cruise to France and Southern spain The Esperia photographed after landing at Cuers Pierrefeu, near Toulon 4 June 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: St Dunstans boys billiards story Willie James congratulating the winner, James

St Dunstans boys billiards story Willie James congratulating the winner, James Leigh 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Princess Marie Jose of Belgium. 28 December 1927

Princess Marie Jose of Belgium. 28 December 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: K22, a steam - propelled First World War K class submarine of the Royal Navy submerging

K22, a steam - propelled First World War K class submarine of the Royal Navy submerging with funnel sea hatches shut

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Daring attempt to drift across polar sea. Helplessly locked in ice for twenty four months

Daring attempt to drift across polar sea. Helplessly locked in ice for twenty four months. The Maud in the ice. 1 January 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Survivors of the sinking liner horror. Captain Day of the SS Kinfaun Castle

Survivors of the sinking liner horror. Captain Day of the SS Kinfaun Castle, with his two sons. 12 September 1922

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Count Michael Theodore Callimachi, D Sc. 1928

Count Michael Theodore Callimachi, D Sc. 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: George Hurd, the new ( Paul ) Cinquevalli. Appearing at the Royal Music Hall performance

George Hurd, the new ( Paul ) Cinquevalli. Appearing at the Royal Music Hall performance. 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Conspiracy charge. Hayley Morris and Madeline Roberts of Pippingford Park, Nutley

Conspiracy charge. Hayley Morris and Madeline Roberts of Pippingford Park, Nutley, who were brought up at Uckfield charged with conspiring to procure a 15 year old girl for immoral purposes

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Alfred Percy Tich Freeman of Kent County Cricket. 1928

Alfred Percy Tich Freeman of Kent County Cricket. 1928
Alfred Percy " Tich" Freeman of Kent County Cricket. 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Lawn tennis at Wimbledon. Helen Jacobs in play 5 June 1929

Lawn tennis at Wimbledon. Helen Jacobs in play 5 June 1929
Lawn tennis at Wimbledon. Helen Jacobs in play.. 5 June 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Romania, Bucharest. An aerial view between the River Dambovitsa and the end of

Romania, Bucharest. An aerial view between the River Dambovitsa and the end of the Calea Victoriei, showing the Law Courts in the left foreground. 21 February 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The walking Bishop. The Bishop of Winchester ( Frank Woods ) en route during a

The walking Bishop. The Bishop of Winchester ( Frank Woods ) en route during a tour of various Deaneries in his diocese. 11 September 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: First photograph of the defeat of Papyrus by Zev at Belmont Park, Long Island

First photograph of the defeat of Papyrus by Zev at Belmont Park, Long Island. 29 October 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: 20, 000 walk round the Kings country house. The beautiful grounds at Sandringham

20, 000 walk round the Kings country house. The beautiful grounds at Sandringham are open to the public. Although the King had arrived at Sandringham during the week end

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Japans Royal baby. HIH Princess Shigeko Terunomiya, the only child of TIM the Emperor

Japans Royal baby. HIH Princess Shigeko Terunomiya, the only child of TIM the Emperor and Empress of Japan, photographed on her first birthday

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Count Ulrich Ferdinand Kinsky, Hungarys most famous racing motorist. 30 July 1927

Count Ulrich Ferdinand Kinsky, Hungarys most famous racing motorist. 30 July 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sir Cecil Clementi, governor of Hong Kong. 1 June 1928

Sir Cecil Clementi, governor of Hong Kong. 1 June 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Frank Tinney, the famous American black - faced comedian, who is appearing, after

Frank Tinney, the famous American black - faced comedian, who is appearing, after an absence of 10 years, at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, where this photograph was taken. 25 August 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mexicos new President. Emilio Portes Gil photographed with his wife and baby

Mexicos new President. Emilio Portes Gil photographed with his wife and baby. 11 October 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: England versus West Indies at the Oval. Clifford Roach and George Challenor going

England versus West Indies at the Oval. Clifford Roach and George Challenor going out to open the innings for the West Indies. 11 August 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Aboyne Highland Games. Lord and Lady Glentanar and the Marquess of Huntly. 13

Aboyne Highland Games. Lord and Lady Glentanar and the Marquess of Huntly. 13 September 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Charles E Mitchell. Chairman of the National City Bank of New York. 1929

Charles E Mitchell. Chairman of the National City Bank of New York. 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Boy jockey of eleven. Ian Martin who rode at Newbury, is a son of Mr E Martin, the trainer

Boy jockey of eleven. Ian Martin who rode at Newbury, is a son of Mr E Martin, the trainer. Martin with his father. 24 September 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Romania, Bucharest. An aerial view showing the intersection of the Boulevard Bratianu

Romania, Bucharest. An aerial view showing the intersection of the Boulevard Bratianu and the Boulevard Carol, with the University in the foreground. 21 February 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Earl of Harrowbys shoot at Sandon Hall in Staffordshire. The Honourable F A

Earl of Harrowbys shoot at Sandon Hall in Staffordshire. The Honourable F A D Ryder enjoying a pipe between the drives. 20 November 1922

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Funeral of a Romany King. Gipsies from all over the country attended the funeral

Funeral of a Romany King. Gipsies from all over the country attended the funeral at Farnborough, Kent, of Levi Boswell, the head of the Boswell tribe of Romanies who have relatives in all parts of

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Lucky to be a Spaniard. General Alberto Castro Girona, who was largely responsible

Lucky to be a Spaniard. General Alberto Castro Girona, who was largely responsible for the military insurrection in Spain. 12 February 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Smithfield Market meat porters in new headgear and smocks, approved by Minister of Health

Smithfield Market meat porters in new headgear and smocks, approved by Minister of Health. 1 April 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Ahmed Ali Khan. Afghan ambassador to London. 30 December 1929

Ahmed Ali Khan. Afghan ambassador to London. 30 December 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: President of Liberia arrives at Dover. The President of Liberia, Dr CDB King

President of Liberia arrives at Dover. The President of Liberia, Dr CDB King, with Lt Colonel Elwood Davis ( Dr Kings ADC ) and Captain Carey, of the " Maid of Kent "

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Spanish campaign. The Sherif Raisuli who is fighting against Abd el Krim. 3

The Spanish campaign. The Sherif Raisuli who is fighting against Abd el Krim. 3 February 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Stepfather of Mumtaz Begum. Mahomed Ali Mahomed Musuff, the stepfather of Mumtaz Begum

Stepfather of Mumtaz Begum. Mahomed Ali Mahomed Musuff, the stepfather of Mumtaz Begum. He surrendered himself to police custody soon after the sensational affair in Bombay because he said his life

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha of Norway. January 1930

The Crown Prince Olav and Princess Martha of Norway. January 1930

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Not a Blister ship. This curious craft, photographed in dock at Hamburg

Not a Blister ship. This curious craft, photographed in dock at Hamburg
Not a " Blister " ship. This curious craft, photographed in dock at Hamburg, is an oil tanker of some 2, 000 tons, which was build out of the hulls of two submarines

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The monocled star. Heather Thatcher, the English actress with her monocle, and a new black

The monocled star. Heather Thatcher, the English actress with her monocle, and a new black and white scarf worn with a close fitting wool hat of black. 3 May 1932



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