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Background imageCostumes Collection: A Midsummer Nights Dream at Stansted Park, Emsworth, West Sussex. Pictured are

A Midsummer Nights Dream at Stansted Park, Emsworth, West Sussex. Pictured are, Miss Dorothy Freshwater ( Hermia ) and the Honourable Geoffrey Browne ( Philostrate ) 1927

Background imageCostumes Collection: Convalescent soldiers in pantomime at Eastbourne. Officers, NCOs and men of Summerdown

Convalescent soldiers in pantomime at Eastbourne. Officers, NCOs and men of Summerdown Convalescent Hospital, Eastbourne, are appearing in a pantomime

Background imageCostumes Collection: A Midsummer Nights Dream At Stansted Park, Emsworth. From left to right

A Midsummer Nights Dream At Stansted Park, Emsworth. From left to right; Miss Dorothy Freshwater ( Hermia ) and the Honourable Geoffrey Browne ( Philostrate ). 1927

Background imageCostumes Collection: An Empire Day display at Dorset Road School in Mottingham, Kent. 24 May 1939

An Empire Day display at Dorset Road School in Mottingham, Kent. 24 May 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Dartford Dramatics Society perform the play Cosmopolis. 1939

The Dartford Dramatics Society perform the play Cosmopolis. 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: Lady Rachel Cavendish weds the Honourable James Gray Stuart at Edensor, near Chatsworth

Lady Rachel Cavendish weds the Honourable James Gray Stuart at Edensor, near Chatsworth

Background imageCostumes Collection: Iris Delysia, the beautiful new dancer described as a Russian pocket Venus and Alfred Strogonoff

Iris Delysia, the beautiful new dancer described as a Russian pocket Venus and Alfred Strogonoff, who will perform in England at the Coliseum in London on Monday. 1925

Background imageCostumes Collection: Singing and dancing at the The Galley Hill School in Swanscombe, Kent

Singing and dancing at the The Galley Hill School in Swanscombe, Kent. 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: Three hundred boys and girls including two of the Prime Ministers Grandchildren

Three hundred boys and girls including two of the Prime Ministers Grandchildren
Three hundred boys

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Maypole Dance Empire Day celebration at Johanna Street Schools)

The Maypole Dance Empire Day celebration at Johanna Street Schools)

Background imageCostumes Collection: May Day - 1930 s

May Day - 1930 s

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Social Girls Club in Chislehurst, Kent. 4 December 1936

The Social Girls Club in Chislehurst, Kent. 4 December 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: Petts Wood Operatic Society performing on stage. 1936

Petts Wood Operatic Society performing on stage. 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: Taking a break between filming scenes of the Nelson film at Littlehampton, Sussex

Taking a break between filming scenes of the Nelson film at Littlehampton, Sussex. It had to be re - shot as the original was destroyed by fire. 16th July 1918

Background imageCostumes Collection: Re - shooting the Nelson film that was destroyed by fire. Many of the scenes

Re - shooting the Nelson film that was destroyed by fire. Many of the scenes were taken on board HMS Victory at Portsmouth. 14th July 1918

Background imageCostumes Collection: Hastings carnival 1 September 1937

Hastings carnival 1 September 1937

Background imageCostumes Collection: Hastings catholics in procession to ruined castle shrine. The traditional Roman

Hastings catholics in procession to ruined castle shrine. The traditional Roman
Hastings catholics in procession to ruined castle shrine

Background imageCostumes Collection: Shooting a scene from the film Nelson on board The Victory at Portsmouth

Shooting a scene from the film Nelson on board The Victory at Portsmouth. Donald Calthrop playing Admiral Nelson. 14h July 1918

Background imageCostumes Collection: Re - shooting the Nelson film that was destroyed by fire. Nelson and his men

Re - shooting the Nelson film that was destroyed by fire. Nelson and his men storming the Mole ( at Littlehampton ) 16th July 1918

Background imageCostumes Collection: A general view of the St Swithuns Fair at Chailey, East Sussex

A general view of the St Swithuns Fair at Chailey, East Sussex

Background imageCostumes Collection: Some of the actors and extras in the film, Nelson, that had to be re - shot

Some of the actors and extras in the film, Nelson, that had to be re - shot after it had been destroyed by fire. Mr David Ffalcke in centre. 16th July 1918

Background imageCostumes Collection: Rehearsing Medieval Jousting A victorius knight stands over his opponent during

Rehearsing Medieval Jousting A victorius knight stands over his opponent during a rehearsal in the grounds of Eridge castle, Sussex

Background imageCostumes Collection: Couples dancing at the St Swithuns Fair at Chailey, East Sussex

Couples dancing at the St Swithuns Fair at Chailey, East Sussex

Background imageCostumes Collection: Shooting scenes of the Nelson film at Littlehampton, Sussex. The storming of the Mole

Shooting scenes of the Nelson film at Littlehampton, Sussex. The storming of the Mole. It had to be re - shot as the original was destroyed by fire. 16th July 1918

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Cat and the Cherub at Stansted Theatre, West Sussex. Miss Katherine Wyld

The Cat and the Cherub at Stansted Theatre, West Sussex. Miss Katherine Wyld as Ah Yoi and the Honourable Geoffrey Browne as, Sing Sun Luey. 1929

Background imageCostumes Collection: Mrs Lloyd George at Chailey. 13 March 1921

Mrs Lloyd George at Chailey. 13 March 1921

Background imageCostumes Collection: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs performed by children of the Guildhall School of Music

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs performed by children of the Guildhall School of Music, in the aid of St Michael s, Shoreditch and Bethnal Green Nursery 27 June 1919

Background imageCostumes Collection: At the Worthing carnival, Lord Winterton, who presented the prizes at the Fancy

At the Worthing carnival, Lord Winterton, who presented the prizes at the Fancy Dress competition. 6th August 1923

Background imageCostumes Collection: Brer Rabbit performed by League of Arts in Hyde Park, London

Brer Rabbit performed by League of Arts in Hyde Park, London

Background imageCostumes Collection: Iris Delysia with Alfred and Leonid Strogonoff

Iris Delysia with Alfred and Leonid Strogonoff. 1925 dance / dancing / party season / celebration / happy vintage news archive

Background imageCostumes Collection: Actress Miss Dorothy Gish and an Usherette from the Plaza Theatre, at the unveiling

Actress Miss Dorothy Gish and an Usherette from the Plaza Theatre, at the unveiling of the Plaza bed at the Charing Cross Hospital, London. 29 May 1926

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Cat and the Cherub at the Stansted Theatre. Mr Ralph Alderson as, Wing

The Cat and the Cherub at the Stansted Theatre. Mr Ralph Alderson as, Wing Shee and Viscount Duncannon as Chim Fang. 1929

Background imageCostumes Collection: Played at the Colisuem in 1923. Till the Bells Ring. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffatt

Played at the Colisuem in 1923. Till the Bells Ring. Mr and Mrs Graham Moffatt, the well known Scottish players. 1923

Background imageCostumes Collection: Hastings carnival. One of the belles of the pageant with her dalmations. 22nd

Hastings carnival. One of the belles of the pageant with her dalmations. 22nd May 1923

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Cat and the Cherub at the Stansted Theatre. Mrs M J Bartlett as Hwah Kwee

The Cat and the Cherub at the Stansted Theatre. Mrs M J Bartlett as Hwah Kwee and Viscount Duncannon as Chim Fang. 15 January 1929

Background imageCostumes Collection: Society in tableaux at the Queens Theatre in aid of Westminster maternity and infant

Society in tableaux at the Queens Theatre in aid of Westminster maternity and infant welfare centres The Hon Mrs Henry McLaren and Betty McLaren in a Flemish panel tableaux 27 June 1922

Background imageCostumes Collection: Rehearsing a pageant on Weymouth Sands in aid of the War Emergency Funds of the Waifs

Rehearsing a pageant on Weymouth Sands in aid of the War Emergency Funds of the Waifs and Strays Society. 27th May 1918

Background imageCostumes Collection: Southend-on-Sea carnival. The Carnival Queen, Miss Frances Haywood with her attendants

Southend-on-Sea carnival. The Carnival Queen, Miss Frances Haywood with her attendants. 19 August 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: Southend - on - Sea carnival. The Carnival Queen, Miss Hilda Wordsworth being

Southend - on - Sea carnival. The Carnival Queen, Miss Hilda Wordsworth being greeted by the mayor. 22 August 1934

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Erith carnival queen with her attendants. 1939

The Erith carnival queen with her attendants. 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Bromley scouts perform the play, The Bat. 1936

The Bromley scouts perform the play, The Bat. 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: A Tudor pagaent in Westerham, Kent. 1939

A Tudor pagaent in Westerham, Kent. 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: Crippled childrens circus at Alexandra Hospital in Swanley, Kent. 1938

Crippled childrens circus at Alexandra Hospital in Swanley, Kent. 1938

Background imageCostumes Collection: Dartford district wheelers. Dartford wheelers. 1936

Dartford district wheelers. Dartford wheelers. 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: A stolen kiss by two toddlers at the NSPCC ( National Society for the Prevention

A stolen kiss by two toddlers at the NSPCC ( National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children ) party at Erith, Kent. 1935

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Dartford Carnival. The Dartford queen laying a wreath at the memorial

The Dartford Carnival. The Dartford queen laying a wreath at the memorial. 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: Dartford district wheelers. Style and winch. 1936

Dartford district wheelers. Style and winch. 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: May Day festivities. Miss Patrcia Parker the Sidcup May Queen leading her retinue

May Day festivities. Miss Patrcia Parker the Sidcup May Queen leading her retinue for Hayes. 6 May 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: Children from Brent School in Dartford, Kent, performing a school play

Children from Brent School in Dartford, Kent, performing a school play

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Dartford Carnival. Band procession 1936

The Dartford Carnival. Band procession 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: Dartford district wheelers. 1936

Dartford district wheelers. 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: A coronation tableaux at the Girls Club in Chislehurst, Kent, to celebrate the

A coronation tableaux at the Girls Club in Chislehurst, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George IV. 1937

Background imageCostumes Collection: Miss Capp at the Erith fete. 1939

Miss Capp at the Erith fete. 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: Children performing on stage in Eynsford, Kent. 1938

Children performing on stage in Eynsford, Kent. 1938

Background imageCostumes Collection: Children in the play Nicholas Nickleby at Dartford, Kent. 1937

Children in the play Nicholas Nickleby at Dartford, Kent. 1937

Background imageCostumes Collection: Sevenoaks Players performing. 1936

Sevenoaks Players performing. 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: Miss C. Hall, Pageant, Kent Womens Institute, Group. 1934

Miss C. Hall, Pageant, Kent Womens Institute, Group. 1934
Miss C.Hall, Pageant, Kent Womens Institute, Group. 1934

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Chislehurst fete in Kent. Children in fancy dress. 1937

The Chislehurst fete in Kent. Children in fancy dress. 1937

Background imageCostumes Collection: Dartford district wheelers. The Dartford and district caged bird

Dartford district wheelers. The Dartford and district caged bird. 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: Open - air theatre at Franks Hall, Horton Kirkby, Kent. 1935

Open - air theatre at Franks Hall, Horton Kirkby, Kent. 1935

Background imageCostumes Collection: Mrs Hall at the front in the Eynsford Pageant, Kent 1939

Mrs Hall at the front in the Eynsford Pageant, Kent 1939
Mrs Hall at the front in the Eynsford Pageant, Kent. . 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: Days Lane School Sports day, Sidcup, Kent. The line - up for the fancy dress

Days Lane School Sports day, Sidcup, Kent. The line - up for the fancy dress competition. 1937

Background imageCostumes Collection: Arrivals by horse drawn carriage for the Early Victorian Ball, Dartford, Kent

Arrivals by horse drawn carriage for the Early Victorian Ball, Dartford, Kent
Arrivals by horse drawn carriage for the " Early " Victorian Ball, Dartford, Kent. 8 February 1938

Background imageCostumes Collection: A scouts play, The Cat and the Canary, perfomed in Bromley, Kent

A scouts play, The Cat and the Canary, perfomed in Bromley, Kent. 1937

Background imageCostumes Collection: Girl guides hold an entertainment evening in Chislehurst, Kent. 1937

Girl guides hold an entertainment evening in Chislehurst, Kent. 1937

Background imageCostumes Collection: Fancy dress at the Eynsford Womens Institute Flower Show. Miss Lily Laurence

Fancy dress at the Eynsford Womens Institute Flower Show. Miss Lily Laurence, Mr Richard Penwarden and Miss K Martin. 1938

Background imageCostumes Collection: Childrens in fancy dress at Swanscombe fete, Kent 1936

Childrens in fancy dress at Swanscombe fete, Kent 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Sidcup Postmens Carnival dance. 1938

The Sidcup Postmens Carnival dance. 1938

Background imageCostumes Collection: Sidcup Coys Club performing. 1937

Sidcup Coys Club performing. 1937

Background imageCostumes Collection: A pageant at Orpington, Kent 1935

A pageant at Orpington, Kent 1935

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Bromley scouts performance of the play, The Bat. 1936

The Bromley scouts performance of the play, The Bat. 1936

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Boxing Day comic football match played by Sidcup Rovers. 1935

The Boxing Day comic football match played by Sidcup Rovers. 1935

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Erith carnival queen and her attendants in procession. 1939

The Erith carnival queen and her attendants in procession. 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: Children performing on stage in Foots Cray, Kent. 1938

Children performing on stage in Foots Cray, Kent. 1938

Background imageCostumes Collection: Erith carnival queen sitting on her throne on the back of a lorry at the procession

Erith carnival queen sitting on her throne on the back of a lorry at the procession. 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: May Day festivities. Miss Mary Pearson the May Queen of Chislehurst, Kent, being

May Day festivities. Miss Mary Pearson the May Queen of Chislehurst, Kent, being crowned. 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: Farningham Pagent Play, behind the scenes. 1934

Farningham Pagent Play, behind the scenes. 1934

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Eynsford pageant in Kent. 1939

The Eynsford pageant in Kent. 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: Ideal Sport and Social Club childrens party in Sidcup, Kent. 1938

Ideal Sport and Social Club childrens party in Sidcup, Kent. 1938

Background imageCostumes Collection: Farningham Pagent Play. A game of cards. 1934

Farningham Pagent Play. A game of cards. 1934

Background imageCostumes Collection: The Queen of Hearts pantomime performed in Dartford, Kent. 1938

The Queen of Hearts pantomime performed in Dartford, Kent. 1938

Background imageCostumes Collection: Eltham Carnival in Kent. 1934

Eltham Carnival in Kent. 1934

Background imageCostumes Collection: May Day festivities. The procession of the May Day Queen of Chislehurst, Kent

May Day festivities. The procession of the May Day Queen of Chislehurst, Kent, with her retinue. 7 May 1939

Background imageCostumes Collection: A performance of Iolanthe by the Crayford Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society

A performance of Iolanthe by the Crayford Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society
A performance of " Iolanthe " by the Crayford Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society. 1938



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