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Monochrome Collection (page 3)

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Duchess of York opens new flats at Isle Dogs. The Duchess of York, who was unable

Duchess of York opens new flats at Isle Dogs. The Duchess of York, who was unable to attend the christening of the baby prince owing to the prior engagement, openend the Isle of Dogs

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Londons Flat Flats Towering over the busy dockland, surrounded by cranes

Londons Flat Flats Towering over the busy dockland, surrounded by cranes
Londons Flat " Flats " Towering over the busy dockland, surrounded by cranes and the tail masts of the worlds shipping, is Londons most curious building

Background imageMonochrome Collection: I F Connell ( E R A ) skids. 1938 Crystal palace

I F Connell ( E R A ) skids. 1938 Crystal palace

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The first international car race ever held in London, the Imperial Tracey took place

The first international car race ever held in London, the Imperial Tracey took place on the Crystal Palace road racing circuit

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Miss D Summers driving Mr D M K Marendaz. Marendaz special in first race. 14

Miss D Summers driving Mr D M K Marendaz. Marendaz special in first race. 14 March 1936

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Crickets Oldest Scorer Mr Fred Boyington ( 75 ), the Surrey scorer, is the

Crickets Oldest Scorer Mr Fred Boyington ( 75 ), the Surrey scorer, is the oldest chronicler in first class cricket. He has not missed a match for 42 years

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The tea boys at Lloyd Loom. 1938

The tea boys at Lloyd Loom. 1938

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Wedding. The marriage between My Lynden, R Miller and Lady Patricia Beresford

Wedding. The marriage between My Lynden, R Miller and Lady Patricia Beresford took place at St John s, Southwick Crescent. Bride on the way to the church with her brother, the Marquis of Waterford

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Ouled nail dancing girls of Algeria. They belong to a tribe of desert arabs February

Ouled nail dancing girls of Algeria. They belong to a tribe of desert arabs February 1920

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The Surbiton tennis tournament. Miss Violette Lermittes graceful Lermittes graceful play

The Surbiton tennis tournament. Miss Violette Lermittes graceful Lermittes graceful play. 17 May 1926

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Centaurus takes off on longest flight ever attempted by commercial aircraft

Centaurus takes off on longest flight ever attempted by commercial aircraft. The Imperial Airways Empire flying boat Centaurus took off from the Hythe air base, Southampton water, on a 30

Background imageMonochrome Collection: MP joins gypsy battle. Mr Norman Dodds, Labour MP for Erith and Crayford, today

MP joins gypsy battle. Mr Norman Dodds, Labour MP for Erith and Crayford, today moved in with the gypsies at Darenth Wood, Kent, where he is pictured this morning

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Prince Monolili gets in trim for Derby day. Gypsies, tipsters, including Prince Monolul

Prince Monolili gets in trim for Derby day. Gypsies, tipsters, including Prince Monolul, hawkers and the hundred and one others who lend colour to Derby Day

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Sally Rand of Fan Dance fame is shown in one of the positions in her new dance which

Sally Rand of Fan Dance fame is shown in one of the positions in her new dance which she has named " Leda and the Swan ". Miss Rand will present the dance soon in a Chicago theatre

Background imageMonochrome Collection: African ruler leaves thoughtfully to review under Royal umbrella. The Alake of Abeokuta

African ruler leaves thoughtfully to review under Royal umbrella. The Alake of Abeokuta, ruler of one of the largest tribes in Nigeria, left Waterloo station, London

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Lij Jessou, Lij Iyasu - ex Emperor Designate of Abyssinia. 25 October 1935

Lij Jessou, Lij Iyasu - ex Emperor Designate of Abyssinia. 25 October 1935

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The Broadway, West Worthing, Sussex

The Broadway, West Worthing, Sussex

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Miss Pauline Rowand Harker of Royal Ashdown Forest in play during practice on the

Miss Pauline Rowand Harker of Royal Ashdown Forest in play during practice on the Stoke Poges course for the girls golf championship next Wednesday. 6 September 1937

Background imageMonochrome Collection: All India cricket team play first match against English side at Pelsham Rye

All India cricket team play first match against English side at Pelsham Rye. The all India cricket team which is touring England this season played their first match in this country when they met Mr

Background imageMonochrome Collection: 250 firemen fight london rice warehouse blaze. Engines from every one of the 60

250 firemen fight london rice warehouse blaze. Engines from every one of the 60 stations in the LCC were called to a huge fire at St Georgess Wharf, a rice warehouse of Carbutt and Company, Ltd

Background imageMonochrome Collection: HMS Odin (N84) an O-class submarine of the Royal Navy. 18 July 1929

HMS Odin (N84) an O-class submarine of the Royal Navy. 18 July 1929

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Sir Arthur Carkeek weds. Sir Arthur Carkeek, a big employer at Redruth, Cornwall

Sir Arthur Carkeek weds. Sir Arthur Carkeek, a big employer at Redruth, Cornwall, and Mrs Deuchar, widow of Mr Alexander Deuchar of Newcastle on Tyne, were married at the Chapel Royal, Savoy, London

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The Forum Club, 6 Grosvenor Place, London. The drawing room

The Forum Club, 6 Grosvenor Place, London. The drawing room

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The Coxswain of the Aldeburgh lifeboat, Charlie Mann, with a catch of herrings

The Coxswain of the Aldeburgh lifeboat, Charlie Mann, with a catch of herrings. 28 September 1925

Background imageMonochrome Collection: SS Olympic

SS Olympic

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Oxford crew in action. Striking Henley Study. First American to stroke the eight A

Oxford crew in action. Striking Henley Study. First American to stroke the eight A striking study of the Oxford boat race crew in action at Henley

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The famous Cunard liner Aquitania leaving Southampton for New York on Saturday

The famous Cunard liner Aquitania leaving Southampton for New York on Saturday, staffed by volunteer stewards 14 May 1921

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The passenger liner, SS Vulcania of the Italian Cosulich Line. January 1929

The passenger liner, SS Vulcania of the Italian Cosulich Line. January 1929

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The strong woman of Germany. Fraulein Mara Fara, who has just joined the Busch Circus in Berlin

The strong woman of Germany. Fraulein Mara Fara, who has just joined the Busch Circus in Berlin, is arousing great interest by her giant feats of strength

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Tennis at Cannes, France Sir Stephenson Kent, K C B, director General of Munitions

Tennis at Cannes, France Sir Stephenson Kent, K C B, director General of Munitions labour supply during the war, playing tennis at Cannes 6 February 1922

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Rugby at Twickenham, London Army versus Navy The Army team Standing left to right G J Bryan

Rugby at Twickenham, London Army versus Navy The Army team Standing left to right G J Bryan, Lieutenant Thomas, Captain C A Barker, Lieutenant W H H Aitkin, Lieutenant G A P Saunders

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Afghanistan King down in submarine HMS L22. H M going on board the submarine. 19

Afghanistan King down in submarine HMS L22. H M going on board the submarine. 19 March 1928 King Amanullah and Queen Souriya state visit

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The South African cricket team at practice at Kennington oval. P A M Hands ( Western

The South African cricket team at practice at Kennington oval. P A M Hands ( Western Province ) considered to be a Test Match batsman in style and temperament. 23 April 1924

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Sensational Grand National. The eventual winner, Tipperary Tim ( on left )

Sensational Grand National. The eventual winner, Tipperary Tim ( on left ) and " Billy Barton " ( 2nd ) taking last jump with a riderless horse. 30 March 1928

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Henry Collins in Kingston. 1937

Henry Collins in Kingston. 1937
Henry Collins General Waste Merchants Road, 146 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey 1937

Background imageMonochrome Collection: A Bedford truck belonging to The Empire Banana Company, the wholesale fruit merchant

A Bedford truck belonging to The Empire Banana Company, the wholesale fruit merchant based in Chislehurst, Kent. The truck is making a delivery to Hyde, the greengrocer. 1936

Background imageMonochrome Collection: A P C M sports pavillion in Northfleet. 1936

A P C M sports pavillion in Northfleet. 1936

Background imageMonochrome Collection: A train stopped at the new Swanley train station. 1939

A train stopped at the new Swanley train station. 1939

Background imageMonochrome Collection: The Oxford University versus Cambridge University cross country race at Horton Kirby

The Oxford University versus Cambridge University cross country race at Horton Kirby, Kent. 1937

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Hop picking at Maplescombe Farm, Farningham, Kent. 1938

Hop picking at Maplescombe Farm, Farningham, Kent. 1938

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Exterior view of Dunstall Priory in Shoreham, Kent. 1939

Exterior view of Dunstall Priory in Shoreham, Kent. 1939

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Boys from the Gravesend Sea School, Kent, dry their washing on a flag hoist

Boys from the Gravesend Sea School, Kent, dry their washing on a flag hoist. 5 June 1937

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Countesss fight against ban. Vera Countess Cathcart ( left ) aboard the liner

Countesss fight against ban. Vera Countess Cathcart ( left ) aboard the liner Carmania after being prevented from landing at New York. 20 February 1926

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Gravesend Hospital in Kent. Nurse with a young patient. 1939

Gravesend Hospital in Kent. Nurse with a young patient. 1939

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Bob Noell tickling a gorilla. 18 April 1968

Bob Noell tickling a gorilla. 18 April 1968

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Harvesters camp at Weasenham, Norfolk, where schoolmasters and clergymen are helping

Harvesters camp at Weasenham, Norfolk, where schoolmasters and clergymen are helping with the harvest. organised by Rev. Gough McCormick vicar of St Michaels Chester Square

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Italian air armada arrives in Londonderry. General Balbo and the 23 Savoia-Marchetti SM

Italian air armada arrives in Londonderry. General Balbo and the 23 Savoia-Marchetti SM.55X flying boats arrived safely at Lough Foyle, Londonderry

Background imageMonochrome Collection: Switch Board at Commodore Cinema, Orpington, Kent in the 1930s, with cinema staff looking

Switch Board at Commodore Cinema, Orpington, Kent in the 1930s, with cinema staff looking on. 1933 - movie theatre



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