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Twentieth Century Collection (page 9)

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: King George VI visited many searchlight units, listening posts and gun emplacements

King George VI visited many searchlight units, listening posts and gun emplacements in Kent today. He spent some time with the men watching them at work

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: An outting for the blind in Bexleyheath, Kent. 17 June 1937

An outting for the blind in Bexleyheath, Kent. 17 June 1937

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: An Empire Day display at Dorset Road School in Mottingham, Kent. 24 May 1939

An Empire Day display at Dorset Road School in Mottingham, Kent. 24 May 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Swanley fete ankle contest, Kent. 1938

Swanley fete ankle contest, Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Royal Artillery Draghunt crossing the bridge over the Darent at Eynsford

Royal Artillery Draghunt crossing the bridge over the Darent at Eynsford. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: C. W.s Van (Eynesford) [Eynsford] Dartford Industrial Cooperative Society 1934

C. W.s Van (Eynesford) [Eynsford] Dartford Industrial Cooperative Society 1934
C.W.S Van (Eynesford) [Eynsford] " Dartford Industrial Cooperative Society" 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Farm workers in Farningham load hay on to the trailer being pulled by a tractor. 1935

Farm workers in Farningham load hay on to the trailer being pulled by a tractor. 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: An old mill in Plumstead Common has gained a second lease of life as an Inn

An old mill in Plumstead Common has gained a second lease of life as an Inn. Mr T Fossam and Mr Copelin playing billiards. 29 March 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Polo at Chislehurst, Kent. The car stand. 1934

Polo at Chislehurst, Kent. The car stand. 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A butcher van and the number 21 bus squeeze past each other in the tight Farningham

A butcher van and the number 21 bus squeeze past each other in the tight Farningham streets. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Southampton prepares for increase Transatlantic traffic. The scene at Southampton today

Southampton prepares for increase Transatlantic traffic. The scene at Southampton today (Tuesday) as the Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary is nosed by tugs out of 43-44 berth in the Ocean Dock

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Their majesties the King and Queen visited Oxford University for the opening of Bodleian Extension

Their majesties the King and Queen visited Oxford University for the opening of Bodleian Extension. Under substantial grant from the American Rockefeller Foundation

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Holiday beach loungers at Eastbourne. So warm has been the weather on the south

Holiday beach loungers at Eastbourne. So warm has been the weather on the south coast that visitors have been enjoying the sunshine and sea breezes lounging on the beach

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Gatwick Races, Sussex, England. Jockey, W Johnstone. 19 May 1934

Gatwick Races, Sussex, England. Jockey, W Johnstone. 19 May 1934

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: East End surpasses itself for Coronation. Gathering funds by door-to-door collections

East End surpasses itself for Coronation. Gathering funds by door-to-door collections, many of the poorest streets in the East End of London have rivalled the West End with the brilliance

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Druids build their own stonehenge in London. Following the controversy between

Druids build their own stonehenge in London. Following the controversy between the Ancient Order of Druids and the Office of Works the brethren of the Order have built their own Stonehenge a replica

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Miss D Stanley-Turner and her supercharged MG on the test hill hairpin during practice

Miss D Stanley-Turner and her supercharged MG on the test hill hairpin during practice. It will be the first time that women take part in the events on the new road racing track

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Captain C. E. T Eyatons mammoth car thunderbolt is now on view at Chiswick London

Captain C. E. T Eyatons mammoth car thunderbolt is now on view at Chiswick London
Captain C.E.T Eyatons mammoth car " thunderbolt" is now on view at Chiswick London. Having arrived from the works at Tipton to be packed the shipment for America

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mrs R H Beeles wife of Mr Eccles Special seen here driving her husbands car in the second race

Mrs R H Beeles wife of Mr Eccles Special seen here driving her husbands car in the second race. 2 August 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Miss B Skinner and Mrs T Wisdom. 28 September 1935

Miss B Skinner and Mrs T Wisdom. 28 September 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Full steam ahead in old crocks hill climb. Ancient cars, none later than 1904

Full steam ahead in old crocks hill climb. Ancient cars, none later than 1904, competed in the veteran car clubs rally to Godstone, Surrey, and hill climb at till Tilburstow nearby

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Miss Doreen Evans assists her brother K D Evans who drove an MG with her helmet before the climb

Miss Doreen Evans assists her brother K D Evans who drove an MG with her helmet before the climb. 29 September 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sultan of Zanzibar at the Hurlingham Club. 1 June 1929

Sultan of Zanzibar at the Hurlingham Club. 1 June 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Niece of M Venizelos weds in London. Miss Mary Julia Schilizzi, niece of M and Mme Venizelos

Niece of M Venizelos weds in London. Miss Mary Julia Schilizzi, niece of M and Mme Venizelos, was married at St Marks North Audley Street to Mr G L T Brudenell. Bride and bridegroom. 6 November 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wedding of Mr R. H. L. Brackenbury and Miss Trewly Springman at St marks, North Audley Street

Wedding of Mr R. H. L. Brackenbury and Miss Trewly Springman at St marks, North Audley Street
Wedding of Mr R.H.L. Brackenbury and Miss Trewly Springman at St mark s, North Audley Street. 6 January 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Investiture at Buckingham Palace. Major Boyle, DSO, Indian Army. 10 July 1922

Investiture at Buckingham Palace. Major Boyle, DSO, Indian Army. 10 July 1922

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Royal visit to Bristol. Lord Haldane on the way to receive the King and Queen

The Royal visit to Bristol. Lord Haldane on the way to receive the King and Queen at the University. 9 June 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Crusade Ball at the Hyde Park Hotel. Miss Heather Thatcher ( centre ) with Miss Enid Stamp Taylor

Crusade Ball at the Hyde Park Hotel. Miss Heather Thatcher ( centre ) with Miss Enid Stamp Taylor and Mr Billy Leonard. 28 January 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: State opening of Parliament. Lord and Lady Mildmay of Fleet. 9 December 1924

State opening of Parliament. Lord and Lady Mildmay of Fleet. 9 December 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Coutess and husbands will. Countess Hessolde von Leiningen who has confessed

Coutess and husbands will. Countess Hessolde von Leiningen who has confessed to having forged a will by which she was to inherit the fortune left by her husband. 18 September 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Roald Amundsens arrival in Oslo Roald Amundsen and his five companions flying

Roald Amundsens arrival in Oslo Roald Amundsen and his five companions flying over Oslo in the Polar plane N25 before descending for official reception 7 July 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Surrey cricket captains wedding Mr P G H Fender, the Surrey County Cricket Captain

The Surrey cricket captains wedding Mr P G H Fender, the Surrey County Cricket Captain and Miss R M Clapham were married at Frinton Parish Church. 17 September 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Queen of the Adriatic with thousands of English courtiers. A fine new picture from the Lido

Queen of the Adriatic with thousands of English courtiers. A fine new picture from the Lido, Venice, showing the bathing beach and the Excelsior Palace Hotel. 30 August 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Quaint Druids ceremony at Blenheim Park The Duke of Marlborough talking to some

Quaint Druids ceremony at Blenheim Park The Duke of Marlborough talking to some of the members of the Order 6 August 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Viscount Knebworth. June 1929

Viscount Knebworth. June 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Ladies gymkhana at Hurlingham. The Hon Mrs George Cooper who competed in several of the events

Ladies gymkhana at Hurlingham. The Hon Mrs George Cooper who competed in several of the events. 5 July 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Edward William John Ted Brooks regular first team keeper for Surrey County Cricket Club

Edward William John Ted Brooks regular first team keeper for Surrey County Cricket Club. August 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Tom Barling Surrey County Cricket Club. 12 May 1928

Tom Barling Surrey County Cricket Club. 12 May 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Grand Prix thrills at Brooklands. The two drivers of the winning car. Senechal

Grand Prix thrills at Brooklands. The two drivers of the winning car. Senechal ( left ) and Wagner. 7 August 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: South African women tennis players practice at Hurlingham. Mrs Peacock in play

South African women tennis players practice at Hurlingham. Mrs Peacock in play. 3 May 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Midland Sealyham Clubs Show at Rugby. Mrs Forsyth-Forrest (right), Miss Mann Thomson

Midland Sealyham Clubs Show at Rugby. Mrs Forsyth-Forrest (right), Miss Mann Thomson (left) and Miss brooke with " Miss Smith" and " Bit of Swank". 21 May 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Surrey versus the Australians at the Oval. 8 May 1926

Surrey versus the Australians at the Oval. 8 May 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Cambridge cricketers. M J C Allom, who also plays for Surrey ( on left ) and T C Longfield

Cambridge cricketers. M J C Allom, who also plays for Surrey ( on left ) and T C Longfield. 1 June 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Surrey versus Nottinghamshire at the Oval in the County Championship. Part of the

Surrey versus Nottinghamshire at the Oval in the County Championship. Part of the crowd watching the game with interest. 28 July 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Polo at Hurlingham. The final of the International Tournament between the 2nd Lifeguards

Polo at Hurlingham. The final of the International Tournament between the 2nd Lifeguards and the 17th Lancers. Sir Walter and Lady Gilbey arriving. 9 July 1921

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Surreys new cricketer. Alf Gover, the new Surrey cricketer. 24 April 1928

Surreys new cricketer. Alf Gover, the new Surrey cricketer. 24 April 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Famous cricketers family at Margate. Mrs Hobbs, wife of the famous Surrey cricketer

Famous cricketers family at Margate. Mrs Hobbs, wife of the famous Surrey cricketer, on the sands at Margate with her sons and daughter. 20 August 1925



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