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Twentieth Century Collection (page 7)

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Westerham road sign lit up at night. 1936

Westerham road sign lit up at night. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: RAF fighter pilot of 602 Squadron at dispersal - playing chess while waiting for

RAF fighter pilot of 602 Squadron at dispersal - playing chess while waiting for the call to scramble. Perranporth, Cornwall, 1943 eTopFoto

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A man chops branches down to be put in faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

A man chops branches down to be put in faggot bundles in Chelsfield, Kent. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The exterior of the Fire Station at Shooters Hill. 1938

The exterior of the Fire Station at Shooters Hill. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The barge Mocking Bird at low tide at Gravesend Reach, Kent. 1938

The barge Mocking Bird at low tide at Gravesend Reach, Kent. 1938
The barge " Mocking Bird " at low tide at Gravesend Reach, Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The general view of King Harold Way in Erith, Kent. 1938

The general view of King Harold Way in Erith, Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Lovers Lane, Swanscombe. 1938

Lovers Lane, Swanscombe. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Old cottages, Otford, Kent. 1935

Old cottages, Otford, Kent. 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Orpington fire engines, Kent. 1934

Orpington fire engines, Kent. 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The village of Chevening, Kent, in the snow. 1938

The village of Chevening, Kent, in the snow. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Coronation teas in Mottingham. 15 May 1937

Coronation teas in Mottingham. 15 May 1937

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Cars outside the Western Motor Works garage in Chislehurst, Kent. 1939

Cars outside the Western Motor Works garage in Chislehurst, Kent. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Tarring roads in Swanley, Kent. 1936

Tarring roads in Swanley, Kent. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The new Cunard White Star cargo liner Asia was launched yesterday, by Lady Hopkins

The new Cunard White Star cargo liner Asia was launched yesterday, by Lady Hopkins
The new Cunard White Star cargo liner " Asia" was launched yesterday, by Lady Hopkins and Sir James Laing and Sons shipyard at Sunderland

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Elizabeth cast off her moorings

The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner Queen Elizabeth cast off her moorings
The 83, 000 ton Cunard-White Star Liner " Queen Elizabeth" cast off her moorings and Southampton and slid slowly from her berth to begin her maiden passenger voyage to New York

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mauretania (left) leaving America to dock at Southampton. 1947[?]

Mauretania (left) leaving America to dock at Southampton. 1947[?]

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Pea picking in Swanley. 1936

Pea picking in Swanley. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Children paddling, Orpington. 1937

Children paddling, Orpington. 1937

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: St Bartholomews church in Otford. 1938

St Bartholomews church in Otford. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Peter, zoo chimp, gives his keeper a close shave! Keeper Harry Browns daily

Peter, zoo chimp, gives his keeper a close shave! Keeper Harry Browns daily shave in the Monkey House at the London Zoo fired Peter, the impressible chimpanzee

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: London Fire Brigade have amber lights to give right of way

London Fire Brigade have amber lights to give right of way. The demonstration of the powerful new amber coloured lights with which every appliance used by London fireman motor pumps and escapes

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The wedding gifts from the people of Cornwall to HRH Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant

The wedding gifts from the people of Cornwall to HRH Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. Image shows Mr Lamorna Birch RA

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: To become a Royal wedding ring?. Gold ore from the Graigwen mine, near Barmouth

To become a Royal wedding ring?. Gold ore from the Graigwen mine, near Barmouth, the only goldmine, now working in Wales, was sent to the Industrial Wales Exhibition, Olympia, today

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Stirrup Cup for the master. At the meet of the East Sussex Foxhounds today (Wednesday)

Stirrup Cup for the master. At the meet of the East Sussex Foxhounds today (Wednesday) at Court Lodge Farm, Crowhurst, Sussex, (home of Mr and Mrs T W Croft) Lord Burghley, Master of Hounds

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Crippled men and women attend first faith healing service celebrated in Brighton

Crippled men and women attend first faith healing service celebrated in Brighton. Photo shows; The Reverend John Maillard placing some of the hundreds of letters he received asking him to pray for

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Post Office Ambulance Corps inspected by Director General. Sir Thomas Gardiner

Post Office Ambulance Corps inspected by Director General. Sir Thomas Gardiner, Director-General of the Post Office, inspected the London Post Office detachment of the St John Ambulance Brigade at

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The exterior of the Kentish Times newspaper building with its jubilee decorations

The exterior of the Kentish Times newspaper building with its jubilee decorations. 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: London race warehouse blaze. Carbetts rice warehouse in Shad Thames caught fire

London race warehouse blaze. Carbetts rice warehouse in Shad Thames caught fire and blazed furiously. Photo shows, firemen directing hoses at the blazing building. 1 April 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Duke of Kent opens new housing estate. The Duke of Kent opened the Hampstead Council s

Duke of Kent opens new housing estate. The Duke of Kent opened the Hampstead Council s, Westcroft Housing Estate in Lichfield Road, Cricklewood

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: An invitation meet of the East Sussex Foxhounds was held today at Court Lodge Farm

An invitation meet of the East Sussex Foxhounds was held today at Court Lodge Farm, Crowhurst, Battle, Sussex today. Lord Burghley, the master of the hunt held the meet

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Women racing drivers practice for new speed duel at Brooklands. Mrs Kay Petre

Women racing drivers practice for new speed duel at Brooklands. Mrs Kay Petre

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Winner of the womens mountain handicap at Brooklands. Mrs P Oxenden after her victory

Winner of the womens mountain handicap at Brooklands. Mrs P Oxenden after her victory. 19 October 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: British women competitors leave Paris at start of French motor rally. Miss Jackie Astbury

British women competitors leave Paris at start of French motor rally. Miss Jackie Astbury, Miss L Haig, and Miss E M Biddel

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A W K Von Der Becke in his Riley. 28 September 1935

A W K Von Der Becke in his Riley. 28 September 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A general view from the pits before the start. Taking place in England for the first

A general view from the pits before the start. Taking place in England for the first time in its history, the Royal automobile club international tourist Trophy race was held on the Donington Park

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Prince Bura (Burabongse) The Royal automobile clubs international tourist Trophy

Prince Bura (Burabongse) The Royal automobile clubs international tourist Trophy race held at Donington Park, near Derby, covering the 312 miles in four hours 35 minutes 27 seconds at an average

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Veteran record breaker to repeat his triumph. Mrs F Edge. One of the greatest

Veteran record breaker to repeat his triumph. Mrs F Edge. One of the greatest triumph won on the famous Brooklands motor track will be recalled when the new concrete road course there is opened

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Siams Princes to race at Brooklands. Two Princess from the Royal House of Siam

Siams Princes to race at Brooklands. Two Princess from the Royal House of Siam, Prince Bire and Prince Abhbs, his brother are to race for a trophy presented by Prince Chula of Siam

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: At the Ascot races - Lady Congleton and companion. 1926

At the Ascot races - Lady Congleton and companion. 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Henry Augustus Lukeman. Sculptor. 1925

Henry Augustus Lukeman. Sculptor. 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: John Daniel takes a cooler Jahn Daniel, the gorilla, finds a cooling drink just

John Daniel takes a cooler Jahn Daniel, the gorilla, finds a cooling drink just the thing after a game of ball at the zoo in the hot weather 15 My 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Centenary of famous composer. Franz Schubert. 15 November 1928

Centenary of famous composer. Franz Schubert. 15 November 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: American bride for Lord Northbournes son. The wedding took place at Christ Church

American bride for Lord Northbournes son. The wedding took place at Christ Church, East Sheen, of the Hon W E C James with Miss K Nickerson. Bride and bridegroom. 4 March 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A Business romance The marriage of of Mr F Grumitt, partner of the firm of Messrs

A Business romance The marriage of of Mr F Grumitt, partner of the firm of Messrs. Mcauliffe Davis and Hope, and Miss R O Mcauliffe took place at St Marys Church, Blackheath 15 October 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Lady Inverclyde weds again. Lady Inverclyde, formerly Miss Olive Sainsbury, was

Lady Inverclyde weds again. Lady Inverclyde, formerly Miss Olive Sainsbury, was married to Mr James Pearce, at the Strand Register Office. 5 December 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sultry days at the zoo John Daniel, the famous gorilla, absorbs an iced fruit

Sultry days at the zoo John Daniel, the famous gorilla, absorbs an iced fruit drink through a straw 16 July 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: General Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, Commander in Chief of of the Finnish Army and former Regent

General Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, Commander in Chief of of the Finnish Army and former Regent. 26 March 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Kid Pattenden, boxer. 1 February 1927

Kid Pattenden, boxer. 1 February 1927



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