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20th Century Collection (#91)

Background image20th Century Collection: King and Queen of Yugoslavias honeymoon spot. Castle Veldes, perched on a rock

King and Queen of Yugoslavias honeymoon spot. Castle Veldes, perched on a rock overlooking the ancient town of Bled 27 June 1922

Background image20th Century Collection: Fred Lusby, the boxer. 27 January 1926

Fred Lusby, the boxer. 27 January 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: The Regent of Abyssinia at the zoo. 9 July 1924

The Regent of Abyssinia at the zoo. 9 July 1924

Background image20th Century Collection: Miss Greta Hunt, aged 14, of Holland Park, London, who has just made her public

Miss Greta Hunt, aged 14, of Holland Park, London, who has just made her public debut as an author with illustrations of her own design. 17 May 1927

Background image20th Century Collection: Possible successor of General Sarrail. General Nollet, whose name has been suggested

Possible successor of General Sarrail. General Nollet, whose name has been suggested as the new High Commissioner of Syria. 31 October 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: Mrs Simon Brand 26 June 1923

Mrs Simon Brand 26 June 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: Miss Christabel Pankhurst 1926

Miss Christabel Pankhurst 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: The flower harvest in the Scillies. At Tresco wheelbarrows of golden spurs

The flower harvest in the Scillies. At Tresco wheelbarrows of golden spurs ( flowers) being taken from the developing house. 21 February 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: Republic of Andorra. Encamps, the house of the Syndic, or President of the miniature State

Republic of Andorra. Encamps, the house of the Syndic, or President of the miniature State. In the picture the Syndic is seen standing on the balcony 4 October 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: Heavy pressure of Spain in Morocco. Types of Rifs who fight under the orders of Abd el Krim

Heavy pressure of Spain in Morocco. Types of Rifs who fight under the orders of Abd el Krim. 8 September 1924

Background image20th Century Collection: An interior view of the St Sofia Mosque in constantinople. 3 January 1927

An interior view of the St Sofia Mosque in constantinople. 3 January 1927

Background image20th Century Collection: Expelled Rhine President Dr Fuchs, the chief President of the Rhine Province who was arrested

Expelled Rhine President Dr Fuchs, the chief President of the Rhine Province who was arrested and expelled by the French authorities 6 February 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: No politics for Portugal. It is confirmed that the military coup d etat by General

No politics for Portugal. It is confirmed that the military coup d etat by General Gomes da Costa in Potugal has been carried out without blood shed 31 May 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: Londons Distinguished Visitor Princess Pedro of Orleans Braganza, who is expected

Londons Distinguished Visitor Princess Pedro of Orleans Braganza, who is expected to arrive in London from Paris on Monday 10 June 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: Oxfords Rowing crews first day at Putney. Oxford made their first appearance at Putney

Oxfords Rowing crews first day at Putney. Oxford made their first appearance at Putney and their work was witnessed by a large, interested crowd

Background image20th Century Collection: Taking the waters at Harrogate. Many well known Society people are amongst the

Taking the waters at Harrogate. Many well known Society people are amongst the visitors to Harrogate taking the famous waters at the Pump Room. Sir William Raynor purchasing flowers. 18 August 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: The opening of Cowes week The scene just after the start of the handicap race for

The opening of Cowes week The scene just after the start of the handicap race for yachts exceeding 75 tons Left to right Britannia, White Heather and Shamrock 4 August 1924

Background image20th Century Collection: Big French movement in Lebanon of the Arab Kingdom of Syria It is reported that

Big French movement in Lebanon of the Arab Kingdom of Syria It is reported that the French have commenced two big encircling movements in the hope of clearing the Druse rebels out of Lebanon 19

Background image20th Century Collection: Ku Klux Klan parade at New Jersey on armistice day. Several thousand klansmen

Ku Klux Klan parade at New Jersey on armistice day. Several thousand klansmen paraded in Red Bank, N J, in the local Armistice Day Celebration. Some of the demonstrators. 21 November 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: Mother and daughter win great lottery prize. Senora Valdez and her daughter, hard

Mother and daughter win great lottery prize. Senora Valdez and her daughter, hard working peasants women of Tarragona, Spain, who has just won 500, 000 pesetas in a Spanish National Lottery

Background image20th Century Collection: President Doumergue 18 June 1924

President Doumergue 18 June 1924

Background image20th Century Collection: Installation service of knights held in Westminster Abbey. Sir George Paget, leaving

Installation service of knights held in Westminster Abbey. Sir George Paget, leaving. 21 May 1924

Background image20th Century Collection: Cheshire Christers Record Mr John Potter of Alderley Edge, Cheshire has the

Cheshire Christers Record Mr John Potter of Alderley Edge, Cheshire has the distiction of being the oldest church chorister in the Chester Diocese

Background image20th Century Collection: Lady Astor at her ancestral home. Lord and Lady Astor with their children, reunited

Lady Astor at her ancestral home. Lord and Lady Astor with their children, reunited after a trip through the US, at the Langhorne Home, Mirador, near Charlottesville. 27 September 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: Egyptian foreign minister for London. Sarwat Pasha, the Egyptian Foreign Minister

Egyptian foreign minister for London. Sarwat Pasha, the Egyptian Foreign Minister, who has sailed for Europe. 18 September 1926

Background image20th Century Collection: PussyFoot General General Norton de Mattos, the Portugese dictator in Angola

PussyFoot General General Norton de Mattos, the Portugese dictator in Angola, who has published a decree absolutely barring intoxicating liquors of all kinds from the colony 23 January 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: Paris, The picturesque old estminet known as the Lapin Agile. 10 February 1928 Cabaret

Paris, The picturesque old estminet known as the Lapin Agile. 10 February 1928 Cabaret Au Lapin Agile", or, the Nimble Rabbit Cabaret

Background image20th Century Collection: Kennel club show at Olympia. Mr H Hyldens bloodhound Nigger of Brighton

Kennel club show at Olympia. Mr H Hyldens bloodhound Nigger of Brighton
Kennel club show at Olympia. Mr H Hyldens bloodhound " Nigger of Brighton ". 5 July 1921

Background image20th Century Collection: First meeting of Royal Commission on food prices at the Board of Trade offices. Sir

First meeting of Royal Commission on food prices at the Board of Trade offices. Sir Auckland Geddes, Sir H J Mackinder ( left ) and F E Coller. 10 December 1924

Background image20th Century Collection: The Poultry Cross and Silver Street in Salisbury. 18 July 1923

The Poultry Cross and Silver Street in Salisbury. 18 July 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: Famous Composers Widow in Poverty The Daily Express correspondent states that

Famous Composers Widow in Poverty The Daily Express correspondent states that Frau Cosima Wagner of Bayreuth, Germany, widow of the famous composer is reported to be in great poverty 19 February 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: At the Dairy Show atthe Agricultural Hall, London. Miss Buchanan, Scottish Champion

At the Dairy Show atthe Agricultural Hall, London. Miss Buchanan, Scottish Champion, winner of the milking competition. 27 October 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: Columbia student sails to become High Priest of the Parsees. Dr Jal Dastur C Pavry

Columbia student sails to become High Priest of the Parsees. Dr Jal Dastur C Pavry, Ph D, who sailed from New York aboard the Majestic, bound for Bombay

Background image20th Century Collection: Pete Latzio. Posed with wife. 1927

Pete Latzio. Posed with wife. 1927

Background image20th Century Collection: Scene of bitter fighting in Afghanistan. The fine Diroontah bridge which crosses

Scene of bitter fighting in Afghanistan. The fine Diroontah bridge which crosses the Kabul river. 5 December 1928

Background image20th Century Collection: Film stars, Mr Henry Edwards and Miss Chrissie White at their home at Chobham, Surrey

Film stars, Mr Henry Edwards and Miss Chrissie White at their home at Chobham, Surrey. 1 February 1924

Background image20th Century Collection: Siamese Royal Residence which has been formally opened by the new King as a hotel

Siamese Royal Residence which has been formally opened by the new King as a hotel. The Phya Thai Palace at Bangpahin, near Bangkok, which has been formally opened by the new King as a hotel

Background image20th Century Collection: Palazzo Reale gia Durazzo. Il Porto visto dalla Terrazza 1922

Palazzo Reale gia Durazzo. Il Porto visto dalla Terrazza 1922

Background image20th Century Collection: Constantinople, Mosque Begaazed 27 January 1925

Constantinople, Mosque Begaazed 27 January 1925

Background image20th Century Collection: Boulogne France, Procession of our lady of Boulogne A shrine in the procession

Boulogne France, Procession of our lady of Boulogne A shrine in the procession with its picturesque bearers 23 August 1920

Background image20th Century Collection: The ruined chateau of the Hapsburgs in the Swiss Canton. 1 October 1920

The ruined chateau of the Hapsburgs in the Swiss Canton. 1 October 1920

Background image20th Century Collection: The Great Light Car Derby at Brooklands Captain Fraser Nash, winner of Classical

The Great Light Car Derby at Brooklands Captain Fraser Nash, winner of Classical in the 200 miles race 22 October 1921

Background image20th Century Collection: Surrey Walking Club Race Grayson Stone en route 15 September 1923

Surrey Walking Club Race Grayson Stone en route 15 September 1923

Background image20th Century Collection: The Golden Ballot Case The Golden Ballot case came on this morning at the Old

The Golden Ballot Case The Golden Ballot case came on this morning at the Old Bailey Lord Denbigh leaving the court at the luncheon interval 6 February 1922

Background image20th Century Collection: French Premiers Favourite Pipe M Herriot, Frances new Premier and Minister

French Premiers Favourite Pipe M Herriot, Frances new Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs, photographed with his favourite pipe 18 June 1924

Background image20th Century Collection: Tianjin. A street in the British concession of Tien Tsin. May 1928

Tianjin. A street in the British concession of Tien Tsin. May 1928

Background image20th Century Collection: The Waterloo Cup at Altcar Mr Mugliston ( wearing glasses ) who has attended 53

The Waterloo Cup at Altcar Mr Mugliston ( wearing glasses ) who has attended 53 consecutive Waterloo Cup meetings 17 February 1921

Background image20th Century Collection: Lenin Rests Lenin and his wife at the telescope in the garden of the villa where

Lenin Rests Lenin and his wife at the telescope in the garden of the villa where the Bolshevist dictator has been resting near Moscow 9 October 1922



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