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1930s Collection (#13)

Background image1930s Collection: Billingsgate Fish Market is already working at top pressure to deal with the terrific

Billingsgate Fish Market is already working at top pressure to deal with the terrific demand for Good Friday fish. The approach of the Easter festival means greatly increased work for Billinsgate

Background image1930s Collection: The Leicester barn at Kenilworth Castle which dates from the fifteenth century has

The Leicester barn at Kenilworth Castle which dates from the fifteenth century has been converted into a refreshment room for visitors. 23 September 1931

Background image1930s Collection: Tea blending competition at grocers exhibition. The tea blending opens to masters

Tea blending competition at grocers exhibition. The tea blending opens to masters, managers and assistance for The Grocer Challenge Cup is in progress at the Grocers Exhibition

Background image1930s Collection: Traffic lights control diners. Lunch hour crowds at Millbank restaurant eat to Stop

Traffic lights control diners. Lunch hour crowds at Millbank restaurant eat to Stop and Go signals. 29 January 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Not a merry christmas for the Hyde Park sheep

Not a merry christmas for the Hyde Park sheep. Sheep which have been contentedly grazing in Hyde Park are leaving their urban pasture to provide christmas fare for an Essex butcher

Background image1930s Collection: Viennese bakers begin work in London. 5, 000 rolls a day for exhibition

Viennese bakers begin work in London. 5, 000 rolls a day for exhibition. Four Viennese bakers are producing 5, 000 rolls and loaves everyday at the National Austrian exhibition

Background image1930s Collection: Bees and honey at show at Crystal Palace

Bees and honey at show at Crystal Palace. The National show of bees and honey is in progress at the Crystal Palace, London. Photo shows a bee keeper smoking bees out of a hive. 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Patients receive a Christmas treat, a glass of beer, at the Livingstone Hospital in Dartford

Patients receive a Christmas treat, a glass of beer, at the Livingstone Hospital in Dartford. 1937

Background image1930s Collection: Milton restaurant. 1937

Milton restaurant. 1937

Background image1930s Collection: An Ash Wednesday City of London custom. Spiced buns and beer served in accordance

An Ash Wednesday City of London custom. Spiced buns and beer served in accordance with ancient custom after the attendance of the Liverymen at the Ash Wednesday service at St Pauls Cathedral

Background image1930s Collection: Judging honey at Crystal Palace show. 1934

Judging honey at Crystal Palace show. 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Roasting an ox in Gloucester. 30 June 1938

Roasting an ox in Gloucester. 30 June 1938

Background image1930s Collection: Cooking Dinners. 1933

Cooking Dinners. 1933

Background image1930s Collection: After making a special journey from the Isle of Arran, the Duchess of Montrose, welcomed

After making a special journey from the Isle of Arran, the Duchess of Montrose, welcomed by pipers of the London Scottish performed the opening ceremony of the giant new apple store installed at

Background image1930s Collection: (damaged caption) A new cafeteria - or help yourself restaurant

(damaged caption) A new cafeteria - or help yourself restaurant. A new concept brought in from the Untied States when the consumer can put what they would like on a plate

Background image1930s Collection: Refrigerators keep apples in condition. Equipped with giant refrigerators and all

Refrigerators keep apples in condition. Equipped with giant refrigerators and all the latest equipment, a great new storehouse for apples has been built in the extensive orchards a Cockayne Hatley

Background image1930s Collection: Sugar beet factory at Cantley, Norfolk. 1934

Sugar beet factory at Cantley, Norfolk. 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Cock that charmed a butcher, is the enemy of all dogs

Cock that charmed a butcher, is the enemy of all dogs !. Billy, cock whose charming ways appealed so much to F E Durrant, a butcher of Criclewood, London, that is now a treasured pet

Background image1930s Collection: The Bournemouth belle,s R All Pullman Luxury Train, London to Bournemouth passing

The Bournemouth belle,s R All Pullman Luxury Train, London to Bournemouth passing through the New Forest 7 July 1931

Background image1930s Collection: Crowded platforms at Paddington Station - 31 July 1931 ? TopFoto

Crowded platforms at Paddington Station - 31 July 1931 ? TopFoto

Background image1930s Collection: Plum blossom growing by a railway line. 1937

Plum blossom growing by a railway line. 1937

Background image1930s Collection: The new cross channel steamer Cote D Azor and the Golden Arrow train 22

The new cross channel steamer Cote D Azor and the Golden Arrow train 22 April 1931

Background image1930s Collection: Steam train passes a signal

Steam train passes a signal

Background image1930s Collection: A giant railway turntable. Twenty eight men with two 36 ton cranes took an hour

A giant railway turntable. Twenty eight men with two 36 ton cranes took an hour to install this giant 70 foot turntable at Euston

Background image1930s Collection: Train emerging from a tunnel. 1934

Train emerging from a tunnel. 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Children ride on a miniature railway. 1938

Children ride on a miniature railway. 1938

Background image1930s Collection: Loading two railways engines by the 150 ton floating crane for the Isle of Wight holiday rush

Loading two railways engines by the 150 ton floating crane for the Isle of Wight holiday rush. Southern Railway, trains. 1936

Background image1930s Collection: Britains first turbine driven locomotive on view at Euston

Britains first turbine driven locomotive on view at Euston. The " Turbomotive " at Euston. Note the " radiator " front and double funnel. 27 June 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Inside a railway engine cabin. The fireman shovels coal into the fire. 1938

Inside a railway engine cabin. The fireman shovels coal into the fire. 1938

Background image1930s Collection: London schoolboys leave for Russia. To meet Finnish boys in football match

London schoolboys leave for Russia. To meet Finnish boys in football match. The first party of British schoolboys to visit the USSR, twenty boys from from the Barnsbury Central School, Islington

Background image1930s Collection: Two steam trains pass each other. 1933

Two steam trains pass each other. 1933

Background image1930s Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Kent, and their alsatian leaving home in Belgrave Square

The Duke and Duchess of Kent, and their alsatian leaving home in Belgrave Square

Background image1930s Collection: Princess Alexandrine and Princess Cecilie with ex Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany

Princess Alexandrine and Princess Cecilie with ex Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany. 22 October 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Sir George Penny, Treasurer of the Kings Household, leaving for the House of

Sir George Penny, Treasurer of the Kings Household, leaving for the House of Commons with the Kings acknowledgement of the address from his faithful Commons. Sir George with his wand of office

Background image1930s Collection: E R on swan uppers boat for first time. The Kings swan master and representatives of the Dyers

E R on swan uppers boat for first time. The Kings swan master and representatives of the Dyers and Vintners Companies left Vintry Wharf, Southwark Bridge for the annual task of swan upping

Background image1930s Collection: Arriving at the Levee at St Jamess Palace; Mr Justice Henn Collins and Mr Justice Hodson

Arriving at the Levee at St Jamess Palace; Mr Justice Henn Collins and Mr Justice Hodson. 3 March 1938

Background image1930s Collection: A swan sits between the rugby posts of a flooded rugby pitch. 1937

A swan sits between the rugby posts of a flooded rugby pitch. 1937

Background image1930s Collection: Royal Horse Guard married at Caxton Hall. Trooper K Knox of the Royal Horse Guards

Royal Horse Guard married at Caxton Hall. Trooper K Knox of the Royal Horse Guards was married at Caxton Hall register office to Miss Eileen Gamage. 23 November 1935

Background image1930s Collection: The King and Queen leave for Canada. A general view showing the King and Queen

The King and Queen leave for Canada. A general view showing the King and Queen and Princesses leaving Buckingham Palace en route for Waterloo station. 6 May 1939

Background image1930s Collection: Girls of Royal School of Needlework making bedspread as wedding present for Princess Marina

Girls of Royal School of Needlework making bedspread as wedding present for Princess Marina. 14 November 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Archbishop Germanos goes to Buckingham Palace to rehearse for royal wedding. 26

Archbishop Germanos goes to Buckingham Palace to rehearse for royal wedding. 26 November 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Scene of the Royal wedding. A striking view of Assisi. Showing the Basilica on the right

Scene of the Royal wedding. A striking view of Assisi. Showing the Basilica on the right, with the public gardens in the foreground. 14 September 1930

Background image1930s Collection: The Officiate at the Royal Wedding. Cardinal Maffi. 22 October 1930

The Officiate at the Royal Wedding. Cardinal Maffi. 22 October 1930

Background image1930s Collection: Grand Duke Boris and his wife in America. The Grand Duke Boris of Russia and his

Grand Duke Boris and his wife in America. The Grand Duke Boris of Russia and his wife on their arrival at New York on the, SS Olympic. 31 January 1931

Background image1930s Collection: Members of the Royal Alfred home for seamen, in Belvedere, London, rehearsing

Members of the Royal Alfred home for seamen, in Belvedere, London, rehearsing sea shanties for Christmas and stirring the Christmas pudding in front of the ships bell 10 December 1935

Background image1930s Collection: The King and Queen visit yacht squadron at Cowes. They were met by a Royal Salute

The King and Queen visit yacht squadron at Cowes. They were met by a Royal Salute as they arrived aboard the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert

Background image1930s Collection: Lilies for Princess Marinas wedding bouquet, grown in Hampton by the Worshipful

Lilies for Princess Marinas wedding bouquet, grown in Hampton by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners. 15 November 1934

Background image1930s Collection: Duke of Norfolk leaves London for India. He was supposed to have been in charge

Duke of Norfolk leaves London for India. He was supposed to have been in charge of the Royal wedding. 25 October 1934



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