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Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: A farmer and his horse team plough a field in Kent. 1935

A farmer and his horse team plough a field in Kent. 1935

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: S. R. Electric (Poll Hill) / Polhill 1934

S. R. Electric (Poll Hill) / Polhill 1934
S.R. Electric (Poll Hill) /Polhill 1934

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Dartford versus Northfleet. Action from the game. 1939

Dartford versus Northfleet. Action from the game. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: An elderly man lighting an oil street lamp in Hokenden, Kent. 1939

An elderly man lighting an oil street lamp in Hokenden, Kent. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: The Ransomes from Ipswich demonstrate their MG2 Motor Garden Cultivator in East Malling

The Ransomes from Ipswich demonstrate their MG2 Motor Garden Cultivator in East Malling, Kent. 22 March 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Children watch a farmer and his horse team ploughing a field in New Eltham, London

Children watch a farmer and his horse team ploughing a field in New Eltham, London. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: The Papermakers Arms pub in Hawley, Kent. 1939

The Papermakers Arms pub in Hawley, Kent. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: The Dartford Territorial Army unit in a drill display, in Central Park

The Dartford Territorial Army unit in a drill display, in Central Park. 3-inch-mortar crew demonstrate mortar procedure. Mayor of Darford, Count E R Blackman, Colonel Hs Browne

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: A Tulip Time windmill float in the Dartford Carnival procession. 1939

A Tulip Time windmill float in the Dartford Carnival procession. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Mr Swans aviary on the grounds of his home at 21 Rectory Lane in Sidcup, Kent

Mr Swans aviary on the grounds of his home at 21 Rectory Lane in Sidcup, Kent. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Armistice memorial service in Orpington, Kent. Crowd gathers round the memorial

Armistice memorial service in Orpington, Kent. Crowd gathers round the memorial. 8 November 1936

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Cricket in Eltham, Kent. A barrage balloon can be seen in the background

Cricket in Eltham, Kent. A barrage balloon can be seen in the background. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Workmen on their tea break feeding the swans during the reconstruction of the gardens

Workmen on their tea break feeding the swans during the reconstruction of the gardens in Mottingham. 1937

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: A Bedford truck belonging to L E Wrights and Co, the contractors from Maidstone

A Bedford truck belonging to L E Wrights and Co, the contractors from Maidstone, Kent, being unloaded. 1936

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Dane John. Canterbury. 1937

Dane John. Canterbury. 1937

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: S O Garnham at the water powered, flour East Hill Mill in Ashford, Kent, which

S O Garnham at the water powered, flour East Hill Mill in Ashford, Kent, which belongs to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company. Here Mr Garnham is examining the water wheel

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: A general view from one of the chimneys of the new coal electric power station under

A general view from one of the chimneys of the new coal electric power station under construction near Dartford, Kent. 1938

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Farm workers on horseback, homeward bound in Farrningham, Kent. 1938

Farm workers on horseback, homeward bound in Farrningham, Kent. 1938

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: London: Posing outside No 1 Carlton Gardens, London residence of the Defence Minister

London: Posing outside No 1 Carlton Gardens, London residence of the Defence Minister, Lord Alexander, are (from left): Admiral Sir Rhoderick McGrigor, first Sea Lord; Field-Marshal Sir William Slim

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Wood stacks at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Wood stacks at the G Ellis joinery works in Hackney. 7 April 1938

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: S K Keyes. Freeman of Dartford. 1937

S K Keyes. Freeman of Dartford. 1937

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: The pond roundabout in Otford. 1938

The pond roundabout in Otford. 1938

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Whitbreads hop farm in Belting, Kent. The kilns where the hops are dried

Whitbreads hop farm in Belting, Kent. The kilns where the hops are dried. 1938

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: An anti aircraft display in Dartford, Kent. An aeroplane is caught by a searchlight

An anti aircraft display in Dartford, Kent. An aeroplane is caught by a searchlight in the demonstration. 1938

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Women fruit packers packing apples at Bruce L Gibson and Sons, Welling, Kent. 1937

Women fruit packers packing apples at Bruce L Gibson and Sons, Welling, Kent. 1937

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Old salts visit the Cutty Sark in Greenhithe, Kent. Commander J J W Calderon

Old salts visit the Cutty Sark in Greenhithe, Kent. Commander J J W Calderon and Mr C Macdonald at the wheel. 1938

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Hall Place, Bexley, Kent, opened to the public. 1937

Hall Place, Bexley, Kent, opened to the public. 1937

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: A snowy scene of a path through the woods, Kent, England 30 January 1958

A snowy scene of a path through the woods, Kent, England 30 January 1958

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Horse trick riding in Eynsford, Kent. Hanging from the stirrup and picking an

Horse trick riding in Eynsford, Kent. Hanging from the stirrup and picking an object from the floor. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Army manoeuvers in Orpingon, Kent. Troops stop to eat and feed their animals

Army manoeuvers in Orpingon, Kent. Troops stop to eat and feed their animals. 1936

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Folk dancing in Orpington, Kent. 1934 dance / dancing / party season / celebration

Folk dancing in Orpington, Kent. 1934 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Hop Kilns in Kent. 1935

Hop Kilns in Kent. 1935

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: A general view of the site where excavation is under way to dig up a Roman villa

A general view of the site where excavation is under way to dig up a Roman villa in Cray Valley, Kent. 1936

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Dinner in honour of Mr Frank Clark, retiring Conservative Member of Parliament for

Dinner in honour of Mr Frank Clark, retiring Conservative Member of Parliament for Dartford. 1938

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Coronation decorations in Sutton at Hone, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of

Coronation decorations in Sutton at Hone, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 6 May 1937

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Paying in night at the Rat and Sparrow Club in Eynsford, Kent. Mr Charlie Meadows

Paying in night at the Rat and Sparrow Club in Eynsford, Kent. Mr Charlie Meadows enjoying a pint of beer. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Mr F W Moore at the South Suburban Gas Company show room which has opened in Orpington

Mr F W Moore at the South Suburban Gas Company show room which has opened in Orpington, Kent. 1937

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Mr Carter ( Campbell ). Solicitor from Sidcup in Kent. 15 March 1938

Mr Carter ( Campbell ). Solicitor from Sidcup in Kent. 15 March 1938

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Sidcup aerial view. 1935

Sidcup aerial view. 1935

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: The judging the vegetables at the Days Lane Horticultural Show, Sidcup. ( F P White )

The judging the vegetables at the Days Lane Horticultural Show, Sidcup. ( F P White ). 1937

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Winter swimming. A man diveing into the cold water. He is standing on a snow-covered

Winter swimming. A man diveing into the cold water. He is standing on a snow-covered board. 1933

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Sevenoaks Players performing. 1936

Sevenoaks Players performing. 1936

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: The Bexleyheath Gala Queen, Miss Dorothy Gardner, with her attendees

The Bexleyheath Gala Queen, Miss Dorothy Gardner, with her attendees. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: The Gravesend Carnival procession in Kent. The Cairo float. 1939

The Gravesend Carnival procession in Kent. The Cairo float. 1939

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: British actress, Jessie Matthews singing on stage at the opening of the Granada

British actress, Jessie Matthews singing on stage at the opening of the Granada cinema at Welling in Kent. 1938

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: David Griegs birthday party in Farnborough. 1935

David Griegs birthday party in Farnborough. 1935

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain Collection: Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd workers use a press to make hay bales. They then load

Pattullo Higgs and Co Ltd workers use a press to make hay bales. They then load them onto their company Bedford truck in St Mary Cray, Kent. 21 February 1936

Background imageNostalgia John Topham's Britain 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. Bar workers Mr Copelin taps and corks two barrels in the celler. 29 March 1939



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