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Twentieth Century Collection (page 3)

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Children arriving at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Children arriving at Jessop Primary School, Herne Hill, SE London 12th January 1961

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: People out enjoying the river Thames at Richmond, London, hiring rowing boats

People out enjoying the river Thames at Richmond, London, hiring rowing boats and taking river trips in the pleasure boats. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: TT races on the Isle Of Man, Great Britain. Jimmy Guthrie on his Norton motorbike

TT races on the Isle Of Man, Great Britain. Jimmy Guthrie on his Norton motorbike

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: HMS Odin (N84) an O-class submarine of the Royal Navy. 18 July 1929

HMS Odin (N84) an O-class submarine of the Royal Navy. 18 July 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wedding Mr E W Jacot and Miss Maeve Wolfe leaving Kensington Registry Office after their marriage

Wedding Mr E W Jacot and Miss Maeve Wolfe leaving Kensington Registry Office after their marriage. 1 January 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sir Arthur Carkeek weds. Sir Arthur Carkeek, a big employer at Redruth, Cornwall

Sir Arthur Carkeek weds. Sir Arthur Carkeek, a big employer at Redruth, Cornwall, and Mrs Deuchar, widow of Mr Alexander Deuchar of Newcastle on Tyne, were married at the Chapel Royal, Savoy, London

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The passenger liner, SS Vulcania of the Italian Cosulich Line. January 1929

The passenger liner, SS Vulcania of the Italian Cosulich Line. January 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The strong woman of Germany. Fraulein Mara Fara, who has just joined the Busch Circus in Berlin

The strong woman of Germany. Fraulein Mara Fara, who has just joined the Busch Circus in Berlin, is arousing great interest by her giant feats of strength

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Afghanistan King down in submarine HMS L22. H M going on board the submarine. 19

Afghanistan King down in submarine HMS L22. H M going on board the submarine. 19 March 1928 King Amanullah and Queen Souriya state visit

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The South African cricket team at practice at Kennington oval. P A M Hands ( Western

The South African cricket team at practice at Kennington oval. P A M Hands ( Western Province ) considered to be a Test Match batsman in style and temperament. 23 April 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sensational Grand National. The eventual winner, Tipperary Tim ( on left )

Sensational Grand National. The eventual winner, Tipperary Tim ( on left ) and " Billy Barton " ( 2nd ) taking last jump with a riderless horse. 30 March 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A clever young artist. Miss Joy Horder, the artist daughter of Sir Thomas Horder

A clever young artist. Miss Joy Horder, the artist daughter of Sir Thomas Horder, is responsible for the posters announcing the " Peter Pan " Twelfth Night Party at Claridge

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A Bedford truck belonging to The Empire Banana Company, the wholesale fruit merchant

A Bedford truck belonging to The Empire Banana Company, the wholesale fruit merchant based in Chislehurst, Kent. The truck is making a delivery to Hyde, the greengrocer. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A P C M sports pavillion in Northfleet. 1936

A P C M sports pavillion in Northfleet. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A train stopped at the new Swanley train station. 1939

A train stopped at the new Swanley train station. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Oxford University versus Cambridge University cross country race at Horton Kirby

The Oxford University versus Cambridge University cross country race at Horton Kirby, Kent. 1937

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Hop picking at Maplescombe Farm, Farningham, Kent. 1938

Hop picking at Maplescombe Farm, Farningham, Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Exterior view of Dunstall Priory in Shoreham, Kent. 1939

Exterior view of Dunstall Priory in Shoreham, Kent. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Boys from the Gravesend Sea School, Kent, dry their washing on a flag hoist

Boys from the Gravesend Sea School, Kent, dry their washing on a flag hoist. 5 June 1937

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Countesss fight against ban. Vera Countess Cathcart ( left ) aboard the liner

Countesss fight against ban. Vera Countess Cathcart ( left ) aboard the liner Carmania after being prevented from landing at New York. 20 February 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: With a felling axe, Harry ( Heathfield ) the Hedger of Charing, Kent, has cut

With a felling axe, Harry ( Heathfield ) the Hedger of Charing, Kent, has cut off the stumps of a hedge he previously trimmed. 6 February 1951 TopFoto

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Gravesend Hospital in Kent. Nurse with a young patient. 1939

Gravesend Hospital in Kent. Nurse with a young patient. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Harvesters camp at Weasenham, Norfolk, where schoolmasters and clergymen are helping

Harvesters camp at Weasenham, Norfolk, where schoolmasters and clergymen are helping with the harvest. organised by Rev. Gough McCormick vicar of St Michaels Chester Square

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Italian air armada arrives in Londonderry. General Balbo and the 23 Savoia-Marchetti SM

Italian air armada arrives in Londonderry. General Balbo and the 23 Savoia-Marchetti SM.55X flying boats arrived safely at Lough Foyle, Londonderry

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A group of fishermen from Saltburn by the Sea, a small seaside town on the English

A group of fishermen from Saltburn by the Sea, a small seaside town on the English north east coast, just south of its larger neighbour, Redcar. Early 1900s Fish where the fish are!

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Romany, gypsy family at Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Romany, gypsy family at Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Gypsy caravans parked on Epsom Downs during the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Gypsy caravans parked on Epsom Downs during the Epsom Races. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Romany gypsy girls posing outside their caravans on Epsom Downs during the Epsom

Romany gypsy girls posing outside their caravans on Epsom Downs during the Epsom race meeting. 1930s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Stainless steel steam locomotive as challenger of diesel electrics

Stainless steel steam locomotive as challenger of diesel electrics. The new stainless steel steam locomotive has been introduced on the Burlington Railroad in America to battle with diesel electric

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Royal Scot Express sets out to break new train speed record from Euston

Royal Scot Express sets out to break new train speed record from Euston. The Royal Scot express train left Euston station, London for Glasgow in an attempt to break the world train speed record

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Royal visit to Plymouth. The King who, with the Queen is on a two day visit to the West country

Royal visit to Plymouth. The King who, with the Queen is on a two day visit to the West country, inaugurated the rebuilding of Plymouth civic centre

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Members of the Royal family were present at St Margarets, Westminster when Miss Myra Wernher

Members of the Royal family were present at St Margarets, Westminster when Miss Myra Wernher
Members of the Royal family were present at St Margaret s, Westminster when Miss Myra Wernher, daughter of Sir and Lady Harold Wernher, was married to Maj David Butter, M.C. the Scots Guards

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Evelyn Olivers exhibition of paintings in Sidcup, Kent. 1936

Evelyn Olivers exhibition of paintings in Sidcup, Kent. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Viscount Savernake, Lieutenant Royal Horse Guards, eldest son of the Earl of Cardigan

Viscount Savernake, Lieutenant Royal Horse Guards, eldest son of the Earl of Cardigan, celebrated his twenty-first birthday with a garden party held in the grounds of his ancestral home at Tottenham

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Royal wedding. HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas

Royal wedding. HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott November 6, 1935 12 November 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The painting in oils of Brigadier General Wade Hampton Hayes, . O. B. E. on its way

The painting in oils of Brigadier General Wade Hampton Hayes, . O. B. E. on its way
The painting in oils of Brigadier General Wade Hampton Hayes, .O.B.E. on its way to New York Armoury, largest and most luxurious military building in the world

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: London Street scene. The busy street outside the Maples and Co. Furniture Store

London Street scene. The busy street outside the Maples and Co. Furniture Store
London Street scene. The busy street outside the Maples and Co.Furniture Store, Tottenham Court Road, London. Early 1900s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The first knitting club for men!. The first mens knitting club has been formed

The first knitting club for men!. The first mens knitting club has been formed in Prague with the avowed object of propagating and teaching the art of knitting among men

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Prince Viggo of Denmark weds. The wedding took place at Calvary Episcopal Church

Prince Viggo of Denmark weds. The wedding took place at Calvary Episcopal Church, New York, of Prince Viggo of Denmark and Miss Eleanor Green 18 June 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Well known boxer weds New York lady. Augie Ratner, the well known boxer, and his bride

Well known boxer weds New York lady. Augie Ratner, the well known boxer, and his bride, Miss Dora Yubos, were married in the Henrietta Street Register Office, Strand. 4 October 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wedding. Mr Harry Weldon was married at Hampstead Register Office to Miss Hilda Glyder

Wedding. Mr Harry Weldon was married at Hampstead Register Office to Miss Hilda Glyder. Bride and bridegroom. Mr Charles Gulliver is on left. 15 June 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Miss Elizabeth Ponsonby weds Mr Denis Pelly at St Margaret s, Westminster. 5

Miss Elizabeth Ponsonby weds Mr Denis Pelly at St Margaret s, Westminster. 5 July 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wedding of noted Kings Counsel. Sir Henry Curtis Bennett, the noted KC was

Wedding of noted Kings Counsel. Sir Henry Curtis Bennett, the noted KC was married at Princes Row, Register Office, to Miss Lilian Mary Jefferies of Knightsbridge. The bride and bridegroom

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: American tenant for Lord Dudleys beautiful villa at Le Touquet. Mrs Alexander McKay

American tenant for Lord Dudleys beautiful villa at Le Touquet. Mrs Alexander McKay and American lady who has rented from Lord Dudley his beautiful villa the " Chalet Dubois " at Le

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Society at Deauville, France Miss Betty Sassoon at Deauville Races 8 August 1923

Society at Deauville, France Miss Betty Sassoon at Deauville Races 8 August 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Rancher peers young sons arrive in England. The Hon George and the Hon John Rodney

Rancher peers young sons arrive in England. The Hon George and the Hon John Rodney, the two young sons of Lord Rodney, the well known Canadian ranching peer

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Remarkable reward of the oldest waterman Tom McKinney, the oldest waterman in Staines

Remarkable reward of the oldest waterman Tom McKinney, the oldest waterman in Staines, competed in the veterans race at the Staines and Egham Watermans Regatta

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Billy Bird, British lightweight boxer. 10 April 1928

Billy Bird, British lightweight boxer. 10 April 1928



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