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Background image1920s Collection: Pogo sticks at Cambridge An undergraduate who had to dismount involuntarily during the event

Pogo sticks at Cambridge An undergraduate who had to dismount involuntarily during the event. 13th November 1921

Background image1920s Collection: Where the Pope will spend his first holiday. Lourdes. 27 Februaty 1929

Where the Pope will spend his first holiday. Lourdes. 27 Februaty 1929

Background image1920s Collection: Ex Ruler on Skis The ex reigning Duke and Duchess of Saxe Coburg Gotha, photographed at Oberhof

Ex Ruler on Skis The ex reigning Duke and Duchess of Saxe Coburg Gotha, photographed at Oberhof, where they are keen participants in outdoor sports 15 December 1921

Background image1920s Collection: Great earthquake at Yokohama. Town reported on fire. The Post Office. 3 September

Great earthquake at Yokohama. Town reported on fire. The Post Office. 3 September 1923

Background image1920s Collection: Worlds luckiest womans latest luck. Mme Olga Poufkin, the well known Russo

Worlds luckiest womans latest luck. Mme Olga Poufkin, the well known Russo - French sportswoman, who has just won ?15, 000 at Monte Carlo. 24 February 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Worlds youngest B A Mlle Trude Grundmann, a pupil at the College of Sacred Heart

Worlds youngest B A Mlle Trude Grundmann, a pupil at the College of Sacred Heart, Vienna, who, although but 15 years of age, has just became a full fledged Bachelor of Arts. 28 January 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Portuguese Statesman Dr Alvaro de Castro. Former Premier, Is a deputy 26 March 1923

Portuguese Statesman Dr Alvaro de Castro. Former Premier, Is a deputy 26 March 1923

Background image1920s Collection: The fine arts commission sits at Whitehall Gardens. Sir George Frampton, RA

The fine arts commission sits at Whitehall Gardens. Sir George Frampton, RA, and Mr D Y Cameron, RA ( right ), arriving. 7 March 1924

Background image1920s Collection: New chief of French naval staff. Vice Admiral Salaun, who is to succeed Vice Admiral

New chief of French naval staff. Vice Admiral Salaun, who is to succeed Vice Admiral Grasset as Chief of the Naval General Staff and Vice President of Supreme Council of the Navy. 28 July 1924

Background image1920s Collection: Pageant of Lovers through all the ages at new theatre. Lady Wodehouuse as the Empress Josephine

Pageant of Lovers through all the ages at new theatre. Lady Wodehouuse as the Empress Josephine. 6 May 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Miss Mabel Russell, the Heroine of London Pride, and her fiance, Lieutenant

Miss Mabel Russell, the Heroine of London Pride, and her fiance, Lieutenant Hilton Philipson ( Scots Guards ) 1 June 1917 She was the third female member to serve in the House of Commons after this

Background image1920s Collection: R V Walling ( Secretaryof the Institute of Journalists. ) SPL sitting 17 August

R V Walling ( Secretaryof the Institute of Journalists. ) SPL sitting 17 August 1928

Background image1920s Collection: M Politis New Greek Plenipotentiary at Angora 16 October 1923

M Politis New Greek Plenipotentiary at Angora 16 October 1923

Background image1920s Collection: The family of Don Lorenzo Perosi have obtained an injunction restraining him

The family of Don Lorenzo Perosi have obtained an injunction restraining him from having the free enjoyment and disposition of his property

Background image1920s Collection: Mecca and Medina. Mosque at Tebuk on the Hejaz Railway, exactly half way between Damascus

Mecca and Medina. Mosque at Tebuk on the Hejaz Railway, exactly half way between Damascus and Medina. Built purposely for employees of the line. 1925

Background image1920s Collection: Worst underground disaster New York has known. Times Square under which the tube railway runs

Worst underground disaster New York has known. Times Square under which the tube railway runs. 25 August 1928

Background image1920s Collection: Varsity boxing. Oxford versus Cambridge. Welter weights; C A Nery, British School

Varsity boxing. Oxford versus Cambridge. Welter weights; C A Nery, British School, Montevideo and and St John s, Cambridge ( left ) who beat the Marquess of Clydesdale, Eton and Balliol, Oxford

Background image1920s Collection: Filming The Game of Life a film about George Stephenson and the first train

Filming The Game of Life a film about George Stephenson and the first train. Preparing the Rocket 10th September 1920

Background image1920s Collection: The Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden. 16 February 1927

The Crown Prince and Princess of Sweden. 16 February 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Brazils new President. Dr Arthur Da Silva Bernardes, Brazils new President

Brazils new President. Dr Arthur Da Silva Bernardes, Brazils new President. 8 December 1922

Background image1920s Collection: Escaping from the floods. The huge bronze figure on the Pont Mirabeau would

Escaping from the floods. The huge bronze figure on the Pont Mirabeau would
" Escaping " from the floods. The huge bronze figure on the Pont Mirabeau would seem to be appropriately designed in view of the Seine floods. 7 January 1924

Background image1920s Collection: Duke of York at Belvoir Hunt meet at Croxton Park. 23 November 1921

Duke of York at Belvoir Hunt meet at Croxton Park. 23 November 1921

Background image1920s Collection: Thirty years of wireless, birthday exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall Mr Marconi

Thirty years of wireless, birthday exhibition at the Royal Albert Hall Mr Marconi with apparatus used to receive the first Trans Atlantic wireless signal in Newfoundland 1901 10 September 1925

Background image1920s Collection: Cracow, Poland. View of Cracow, showing old fortress. 24 October 1921

Cracow, Poland. View of Cracow, showing old fortress. 24 October 1921

Background image1920s Collection: Sweet Nell of Old Drury filmed by B and C Miss Sylvia Caine as Nell Gwynne

Sweet Nell of Old Drury filmed by B and C Miss Sylvia Caine as Nell Gwynne 21 August 1922

Background image1920s Collection: Krassin to Resign Sequel to vetoing of the Russo Asiatic Agreement 10 October 1922

Krassin to Resign Sequel to vetoing of the Russo Asiatic Agreement 10 October 1922

Background image1920s Collection: East Berks show at Maidenhead Sir Henry Barber 16 July 1925

East Berks show at Maidenhead Sir Henry Barber 16 July 1925

Background image1920s Collection: The Duke of Schleswig Holstein ( better known in this country as Prince Albert of

The Duke of Schleswig Holstein ( better known in this country as Prince Albert of Schleswig Holstein ) has been enjoying some shooting on his estate at Primkinau

Background image1920s Collection: Curious to us, but an everyday sight in North Africa An interesting picture

Curious to us, but an everyday sight in North Africa An interesting picture from the City of Tunis, showing three Jewish women in characteristic costume taking their constitutional 16 January 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Public Buildings Seriously Damaged By Earthquake A serious earthquake is reported

Public Buildings Seriously Damaged By Earthquake A serious earthquake is reported from Quito the capital of Ecudor resulting in considerable damage to property. The Goverment Palace 19 March 1923

Background image1920s Collection: Palace of Justice burned down at Ghent, Belgium The Palais de Justice, Ghent

Palace of Justice burned down at Ghent, Belgium The Palais de Justice, Ghent, which was completely destroyed by fire. 19 March 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Dantzig, Poland Entrance to the harbour 24 October 1921

Dantzig, Poland Entrance to the harbour 24 October 1921

Background image1920s Collection: Retiring ministers give up seals of office. Lord Haldane and Colonel Wedgwood arriving

Retiring ministers give up seals of office. Lord Haldane and Colonel Wedgwood arriving at the Palace. 7 November 1924

Background image1920s Collection: Probable new German Foreign Minister Herr Karl von Schubert 22 December 1924

Probable new German Foreign Minister Herr Karl von Schubert 22 December 1924

Background image1920s Collection: General Richard Mulcahy of the Irish Free State Army

General Richard Mulcahy of the Irish Free State Army

Background image1920s Collection: Kandahar Veterans 70th Birthday Mr Robert Williams of Holyhead who is about to celebrate

Kandahar Veterans 70th Birthday Mr Robert Williams of Holyhead who is about to celebrate his 70 birthday. He is a Kandahar verteran with some 30 years service to his credit 8 May 1923

Background image1920s Collection: The Kings prize winner at Bisley. Colonel Blair being congratulated by Lieut Burke

The Kings prize winner at Bisley. Colonel Blair being congratulated by Lieut Burke. 20 July 1929

Background image1920s Collection: Duke of York at Belvoir Hunt meet at Croxton Park. Lady Anglesey chatting to Mrs George Drummond

Duke of York at Belvoir Hunt meet at Croxton Park. Lady Anglesey chatting to Mrs George Drummond. 23 November 1921

Background image1920s Collection: Benares. A striking view from the Ganges showing the Ghate and in the distance

Benares. A striking view from the Ganges showing the Ghate and in the distance the Mosque of Aurongzebe. 12 December 1921

Background image1920s Collection: Holy week in Seville. The Virgin of Protection passing over the famous Triana Bridge

Holy week in Seville. The Virgin of Protection passing over the famous Triana Bridge towards the Cathedral. 22 March 1929

Background image1920s Collection: The Waterloo Cup at Altcar Mr Walker, The Judge 21 April 1920

The Waterloo Cup at Altcar Mr Walker, The Judge 21 April 1920

Background image1920s Collection: Warsaw Poland The old market place opposite the famous fukier cellars at Warsaw 25

Warsaw Poland The old market place opposite the famous fukier cellars at Warsaw 25 October 1921

Background image1920s Collection: College Harlech, residential college for adult education at Harlech. 27 August 1927

College Harlech, residential college for adult education at Harlech. 27 August 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Society on the Riviera. Mrs Gluckman, a well known South African lady, leaving

Society on the Riviera. Mrs Gluckman, a well known South African lady, leaving the Casino at Monte Carlo with a bundle of notes. 27 December 1924

Background image1920s Collection: Mecca and Medina. Pass of Abu Taka. The narrow Pass of Abu Taka on the Hejaz Railway

Mecca and Medina. Pass of Abu Taka. The narrow Pass of Abu Taka on the Hejaz Railway. The train is often stopped here by the huge waves of sand which cover the track. 1925

Background image1920s Collection: Famous Cathedral In Danger Of Falling It has been found that the foundation supporting

Famous Cathedral In Danger Of Falling It has been found that the foundation supporting the main tower of the Strasbourg Cathedral in Germany are so rotten thatt immediate measures are necessary to

Background image1920s Collection: Petty Officer Craig to be in charge of gym on HMS Repulse. Petty Officer Craig

Petty Officer Craig to be in charge of gym on HMS Repulse. Petty Officer Craig
Petty Officer Craig to be in charge of " gym " on HMS " Repulse ". Petty Officer Craig, who will be in charge of the " gym " aboard HMS Repulse

Background image1920s Collection: The White City, Shepherds Bush 1926 British Industries Fair 1926

The White City, Shepherds Bush 1926 British Industries Fair 1926



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