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1920s Collection (#18)

Background image1920s Collection: Titled head of novel pilgrimage. The Baroness Conrad who is conducting some 200

Titled head of novel pilgrimage. The Baroness Conrad who is conducting some 200 Continental women film patrons to Hollywood. 23 November 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Republic of Andorra. The bridge and canyon of Sant Antoni. It is said that

Republic of Andorra. The bridge and canyon of Sant Antoni. It is said that on this bridge Charlemagne and the Count of Urgel signed the treaty of the liberty and privileges of Andorra. 4 October 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Grave Mosul developments, Turks reported to be driving the christians northwards A

Grave Mosul developments, Turks reported to be driving the christians northwards A view of Zakho where some of the escaping christians are in a terrible state of destitution

Background image1920s Collection: Viscountess starts poultry farm at London Road, Bromley Common, Kent. The Hon

Viscountess starts poultry farm at London Road, Bromley Common, Kent. The Hon Meriel Catherine Lyttleton, daughter of Viscount Cobham with the head girl and the Hon Viola Maud Lyttleton. 7 May 1924

Background image1920s Collection: A Prince in Billingsgate. Romantic claim to the throne of Austria. Mr William Brightwell

A Prince in Billingsgate. Romantic claim to the throne of Austria. Mr William Brightwell, who for many years has carried on the business of buyer in Billingsgate and Smithfield

Background image1920s Collection: Nigerian Prince in London The Emir Katsina, one of the ruling Princes of Nigeria

Nigerian Prince in London The Emir Katsina, one of the ruling Princes of Nigeria, has arrived in London to visit the Empire exhibition at Wembley with his wife and son The Emir and his son

Background image1920s Collection: Scene of Russian coup in Afghanistan It is reported that the Afghan post of Darkbad

Scene of Russian coup in Afghanistan It is reported that the Afghan post of Darkbad has been captured, after a sudden an unprovked attack, by Russian troops

Background image1920s Collection: Inventor of the joy stick awarded ?30, 000. The Supreme Court of France has

Inventor of the joy stick awarded ?30, 000. The Supreme Court of France has
Inventor of the " joy stick " awarded ?30, 000. The Supreme Court of France has just decided that the " joy stick "

Background image1920s Collection: Sultans great grandson to act for the films. Prince Wassib Effendi of Turkey

Sultans great grandson to act for the films. Prince Wassib Effendi of Turkey, great grandson of Sultan Mourad V, is appearing in a sensational Turkish film entitled " Secrets of the Bosporus

Background image1920s Collection: Great Spanish dancer in London Garden. La Argentina the wonderful Spanish dancer

Great Spanish dancer in London Garden. La Argentina the wonderful Spanish dancer who is paying her first visit to London. La Argentina was prima ballerina at Madrid. 11 June 1924

Background image1920s Collection: Lady Louis Moutbatten presided at the meeting of the Dockland Settlement Flag Day committee

Lady Louis Moutbatten presided at the meeting of the Dockland Settlement Flag Day committee, held at the Royal Automobile Club

Background image1920s Collection: The Prime Minister leaves for Geneva. Mr Ramsay MacDonald left Victoria en route for Geneva

The Prime Minister leaves for Geneva. Mr Ramsay MacDonald left Victoria en route for Geneva, where he will act as the leader of the British Delegation

Background image1920s Collection: Florence capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany The Uffizi Gallery 16 February

Florence capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany The Uffizi Gallery 16 February 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Household brigade steeplechases at Hawthorn Hill. Old Kate enjoying her lunch

Household brigade steeplechases at Hawthorn Hill. Old Kate enjoying her lunch
Household brigade steeplechases at Hawthorn Hill. " Old Kate " enjoying her lunch. 3 April 1925

Background image1920s Collection: Garth hunt point to point races at Newlands, Arborfield. Lord Grenfell. 1 April 1925

Garth hunt point to point races at Newlands, Arborfield. Lord Grenfell. 1 April 1925

Background image1920s Collection: Youngest art student to win the Rome Scholarship. A remarkable mural painting. Mr

Youngest art student to win the Rome Scholarship. A remarkable mural painting. Mr Reginald J Finny at the Imperial Institute with the numerous designs which he submitted. 30 January 1929

Background image1920s Collection: Norman L Derham returns to Southend after victorious channel swim. 18 September 1926

Norman L Derham returns to Southend after victorious channel swim. 18 September 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Bishop of Bangor to retire. The Bishop of Bangor, Dr Watkin Herbert Williams

Bishop of Bangor to retire. The Bishop of Bangor, Dr Watkin Herbert Williams, has decided to resign. Dr W H Williams. 10 November 1924

Background image1920s Collection: Mlle Berthe Yvert, who found ? 400 in a book she bought for four pence. 1 July 1927

Mlle Berthe Yvert, who found ? 400 in a book she bought for four pence. 1 July 1927

Background image1920s Collection: King Feisuls son buys a car. The Emir Ghazi, the Crown Prince of Iraq and only

King Feisuls son buys a car. The Emir Ghazi, the Crown Prince of Iraq and only son of King Feisul is seen in the 30/98 Vauxhall Sports model car which he purchased on Saturday. 17 April 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Now in Peril of capture. Nanking the sacrificial hall at the Mausoleum of the

Now in Peril of capture. Nanking the sacrificial hall at the Mausoleum of the Emperor Yung Lo at the Ming tombs. 15 March 1927

Background image1920s Collection: London cubs inspected by Lt Gen Sir A Codrington at Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace

London cubs inspected by Lt Gen Sir A Codrington at Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace. 23 April 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Le Miroir Juif at the London Pavilion. 3 March 1926

Le Miroir Juif at the London Pavilion. 3 March 1926
" Le Miroir Juif " at the London Pavilion. 3 March 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Rumanian arts and crafts exhibition in London. Mme Beza, wife of the Rumanian Consul

Rumanian arts and crafts exhibition in London. Mme Beza, wife of the Rumanian Consul, in National costume. 3 May 1924

Background image1920s Collection: The safety mens secretary. Mr W Frowen, Secretary of the General Federation

The safety mens secretary. Mr W Frowen, Secretary of the General Federation of Colliery Deputies, Examiners and Firemens Associations. 12 October 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Mother of Pearl to be produced at Little Theatre. Charles Morrell ( T Fenton ), the author

Mother of Pearl to be produced at Little Theatre. Charles Morrell ( T Fenton ), the author. 6 May 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Honorary degrees conferred at Cambridge Lord Allenby 29 October 1920

Honorary degrees conferred at Cambridge Lord Allenby 29 October 1920

Background image1920s Collection: Easter sailing meet opens at Teddington. A merry party on the river. 2 April 1926

Easter sailing meet opens at Teddington. A merry party on the river. 2 April 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Unlcky Diamond diadem now in India. Mrs Hutchinson, wife of a wealthy resident

Unlcky Diamond diadem now in India. Mrs Hutchinson, wife of a wealthy resident of Mauranipur, wearing the famous ornament that belonged originally to Marie Antoinette

Background image1920s Collection: Doncaster Yearling Sales Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles and many well known

Doncaster Yearling Sales Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles and many well known society folk were present at the Doncaster Yearling sales 11 September 1923

Background image1920s Collection: A notable marathon discovery. Professor Sotiriades whilst engaged on excavation

A notable marathon discovery. Professor Sotiriades whilst engaged on excavation work on the site of ancient marathon discovered the breakwaters of the actual port where the Persians landed in 490 B

Background image1920s Collection: Cheers of welcome for Royal Dictator. View of Zagreb, Croatia. 7 January 1929

Cheers of welcome for Royal Dictator. View of Zagreb, Croatia. 7 January 1929

Background image1920s Collection: Professor Jorga, leader of the democratic opposition in the Rumanian parliament

Professor Jorga, leader of the democratic opposition in the Rumanian parliament. 9 January 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Argentine Ministers visit. Senor Don Angel Gallardo, the Argentine Foreign Minister

Argentine Ministers visit. Senor Don Angel Gallardo, the Argentine Foreign Minister, at the Ritz Hotel. 12 December 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Milan Cathedral February 1925

Milan Cathedral February 1925

Background image1920s Collection: Pohutu geyser in action at Whakarewarewa. 22 February 1927

Pohutu geyser in action at Whakarewarewa. 22 February 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Baby Damras, the son of Prince Damras, who is first Secretary to the Siamese Legation

Baby Damras, the son of Prince Damras, who is first Secretary to the Siamese Legation, and cousin of the King of Siam.The baby is his first son

Background image1920s Collection: Problem of London University site. An interesting view of Kings College looking

Problem of London University site. An interesting view of Kings College looking towards the Strand entrance. In the foreground is the descending roadway to the Embankment

Background image1920s Collection: A hitherto unpublished portrait of Captain Arthur, against whom extradition proceedings

A hitherto unpublished portrait of Captain Arthur, against whom extradition proceedings are in progress in Paris. 8 December 1924

Background image1920s Collection: Wind and rain scene at Blackfriars. 7 July 1929

Wind and rain scene at Blackfriars. 7 July 1929

Background image1920s Collection: What Bolshevism does for babies. Alexis Trotsky, grandson of the Soviet leader

What Bolshevism does for babies. Alexis Trotsky, grandson of the Soviet leader, who recently gained premier honours in the first baby competition held in Moscow since the war. 18 September 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Middlesex ladies paper chase The Middlesex Ladies AC took part in a paperchase

Middlesex ladies paper chase The Middlesex Ladies AC took part in a paperchase, he trail being laid from Baptist Church, Harrow Road

Background image1920s Collection: Polling day scenes in the Westminster Abbey division By - election. Mr Arthur Henderson

Polling day scenes in the Westminster Abbey division By - election. Mr Arthur Henderson, the Home Secretary, going to vote for the Socialist candidate. 19 March 1924

Background image1920s Collection: Canadian artist presented to the Queen. Mrs Macavity, the Canadian portrait painter

Canadian artist presented to the Queen. Mrs Macavity, the Canadian portrait painter, who was amongst those presented to the Queen on the occasion of Her Majestys visit to the Dominion Artists

Background image1920s Collection: Entertaining for three millionaire brothers. Baroness Alphons de Rothschild, the

Entertaining for three millionaire brothers. Baroness Alphons de Rothschild, the lady seen in the picture, is the wife of Baron Alphons de Rothschild

Background image1920s Collection: Death of Queen Alexandra. Lying in state in Sandringham Church. 22 November 1925

Death of Queen Alexandra. Lying in state in Sandringham Church. 22 November 1925

Background image1920s Collection: Calais the harbour 17 March 1925

Calais the harbour 17 March 1925

Background image1920s Collection: In Syrias loveliest City before the bombardment. As the result of a French bombardment

In Syrias loveliest City before the bombardment. As the result of a French bombardment it is reported that 25, 000 inhabitants have perished in Damascus and that the City is now in ruins



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