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Background imageTop Hat Collection: Pub sign for the Stork at Rest near Gravesend, Kent, England 4 January 1969

Pub sign for the Stork at Rest near Gravesend, Kent, England 4 January 1969

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Queen Alexandra at the Royal Aircraft Factory, Farnborough, July 3rd, 1915, where

Queen Alexandra at the Royal Aircraft Factory, Farnborough, July 3rd, 1915, where she named four of the aeroplanes furnished by the Overseas Club to the Royal Flying Corps. July 3rd, 1915

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Eton versus Harrow at Lords. Miss Violet Loraine ( Mrs Joicey ) with her husband

Eton versus Harrow at Lords. Miss Violet Loraine ( Mrs Joicey ) with her husband, Mr E R Joicey, and their sons John and Richard. 1932

Background imageTop Hat Collection: North Cotswold meet at Hinton, near Evesham

North Cotswold meet at Hinton, near Evesham. Captain and Lady Mary Strickland and Miss Wyndham ( centre ). 22 December 1924

Background imageTop Hat Collection: HM Queen Elizabeth II leads her horse Carrozza in after it has won the 179th Oaks Stakes

HM Queen Elizabeth II leads her horse Carrozza in after it has won the 179th Oaks Stakes, with Lester Piggott in the saddle

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Lord St John of Bletso weds. Lord St John of Bletso and Mrs Sandford were married

Lord St John of Bletso weds. Lord St John of Bletso and Mrs Sandford were married at St Margarets Church, Westminster. The bride and bridegroom leaving. 26 September 1923

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The bridegroom climbs a ladder to kiss his bride at the window above a fish and chip shop

The bridegroom climbs a ladder to kiss his bride at the window above a fish and chip shop. love couple romance romantic for valentines day be my valentine

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The christening of Eton Schools new fire engine. Viscount Trematon, Princess

The christening of Eton Schools new fire engine. Viscount Trematon, Princess Alices son. England, 1920s

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Prince George, Duke of Kent leaving his home in Belgrave Square to be the best man

Prince George, Duke of Kent leaving his home in Belgrave Square to be the best man for his secretary, Mr John Lowther at Mr Lowthers wedding to Miss Priscilla Lambert at the Temple Church, London

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Ascot. Mr and Mrs Reginald Purbrick. 1922

Ascot. Mr and Mrs Reginald Purbrick. 1922

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The Salisbury Cathedral wedding of Viscount Hambleden and Lady Patricia Herbert

The Salisbury Cathedral wedding of Viscount Hambleden and Lady Patricia Herbert. 26 September 1928

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Derby Day at Epson. Lady Hillingdon, Mrs and Captain Euan Wallace. 1928

Derby Day at Epson. Lady Hillingdon, Mrs and Captain Euan Wallace. 1928
" Derby Day" at Epson. Lady Hillingdon, Mrs and Captain Euan Wallace. 1928

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Top hats and side whiskers were worn by players in an old time cricket match between

Top hats and side whiskers were worn by players in an old time cricket match between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells on the village green at Southborough 13 September 1931

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Well know figure of the Old Surrey and Burstow Hunt Sir Philip H. Manson-Bahr, M

Well know figure of the Old Surrey and Burstow Hunt Sir Philip H. Manson-Bahr, M.D. D.S.O. F.R. C.P.. He was photographed when the hunt met at Edenbridge Kent. 30 November 1955

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Miss Barbara Kelly and her alsatians Meg and Coona '

Miss Barbara Kelly and her alsatians Meg and Coona "
Miss Barbara Kelly and her alsatians " Meg " and " Coona ", who presented a canine cabaret at Olympia in aid of the Royal Veterinary College

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Lord Wimborne, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, inspecting Troops Dublin Castle Ireland

Lord Wimborne, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, inspecting Troops Dublin Castle Ireland August 1916 Topfoto stills library picture library stock archive vintage Ireland Irish Rebellion 1916

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Guards Point To Point at Warden Hill. The Prince Wales. 5 March 1921

Guards Point To Point at Warden Hill. The Prince Wales. 5 March 1921

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The rush to buy silk hats for the Royal Wedding keeps London factories busy. 5

The rush to buy silk hats for the Royal Wedding keeps London factories busy. 5 November 1934

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), the second son of Queen Victoria

Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), the second son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in full hunting dress

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Distribution of Maundy Money at Westminster Abbey - an Easter custom. The Queen

Distribution of Maundy Money at Westminster Abbey - an Easter custom. The Queen leaving after the ceremony. 28 March 1918

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Paris charmed by the Queen of Afghanistan

Paris charmed by the Queen of Afghanistan. The Queen of Afghanistan driving in Paris with M. Briand. 1928

Background imageTop Hat Collection: For the first time in 200 years the King attended the distribution of Maundy money

For the first time in 200 years the King attended the distribution of Maundy money at Westminster Abbey, and was accompanied by the Queen. The King being welcomed by the clergy. 24 March 1932

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Top hats and side whiskers were worn by players in an old time cricket match between Tonbridge

Top hats and side whiskers were worn by players in an old time cricket match between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells on the village green at Southborough 13 September 1931

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The King receives Ministers. Lord Amulree arriving at Buckingham Palace. 9 November

The King receives Ministers. Lord Amulree arriving at Buckingham Palace. 9 November 1931

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Duke of Connaught attends matinee in aid of disabled officers homes in London. The

Duke of Connaught attends matinee in aid of disabled officers homes in London. The
Duke of Connaught attends matinee in aid of disabled officers homes in London

Background imageTop Hat Collection: London streetscene. The back view of St Clement Danes Church, The Strand, London

London streetscene. The back view of St Clement Danes Church, The Strand, London, Early 1900s

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Aga Khan watches the Jockey Club Race from his car at Chantilly. 15th June 1952

Aga Khan watches the Jockey Club Race from his car at Chantilly. 15th June 1952

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The Meet of the West Kent hunt at Penshurst. Miss Davidson, Mr G M Davidson

The Meet of the West Kent hunt at Penshurst. Miss Davidson, Mr G M Davidson ( Master ) and Mr W C Crocker, right 12 November 1932

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The Marquis and Marchioness of Headfort. The Marquis is a Senator of the Irish Free State

The Marquis and Marchioness of Headfort. The Marquis is a Senator of the Irish Free State. Photo taken at opening of Parliament. 14 February 1923

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Judge of the High Court weds in the temple. The Honourable Sir Robert Wright

Judge of the High Court weds in the temple. The Honourable Sir Robert Wright and Miss Margery Avis Bullows. 25 September 1928

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Lord Tweedmouths daughter weds. The Honourable Moyra Marjoribanks and Captain

Lord Tweedmouths daughter weds. The Honourable Moyra Marjoribanks and Captain R Heyworth were married at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street. Lord Farquhar at the church. 12 June 1923

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Viscount Loftus weds descendant of Kings of England and Scotland. Viscount Loftus

Viscount Loftus weds descendant of Kings of England and Scotland. Viscount Loftus was married at St Johns Church, Hove, to Miss Thea Gronvold. 5 September 1928

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Private view day at the Royal Academy. Mr and Mrs Stanley Baldwin. 2 May 1924

Private view day at the Royal Academy. Mr and Mrs Stanley Baldwin. 2 May 1924

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Private view day at the Royal Academy. Lord Horns leaving. 28 April 1922

Private view day at the Royal Academy. Lord Horns leaving. 28 April 1922

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Afternoon Party at Buckingham Palace. Lord Harewood leaving Buckingham Palace 21

Afternoon Party at Buckingham Palace. Lord Harewood leaving Buckingham Palace 21 February 1922

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Eberts successor. It is generally assumed that the ex - Chancellor, Dr Marx

Eberts successor. It is generally assumed that the ex - Chancellor, Dr Marx, has the best prospect of succeeding Herr Ebert, as President. 3 March 1925

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The Carlton Club Meeting Lord Chaplin arriving at the Carlton Club this morning

The Carlton Club Meeting Lord Chaplin arriving at the Carlton Club this morning for the Conservative MP meeting in London 19 October 1922

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Royal Academy private view. Sir Kyneston Studd and the Lady Mayoress leaving. 3

Royal Academy private view. Sir Kyneston Studd and the Lady Mayoress leaving. 3 May 1929

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The Kings Garden Party Buckingham Palace Sir W and Lady Davidson and their daughter

The Kings Garden Party Buckingham Palace Sir W and Lady Davidson and their daughter 21 July 1922

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Bishop of Londons 67 Birthday. The Bishop of London celebrated his 67th birthday

Bishop of Londons 67 Birthday. The Bishop of London celebrated his 67th birthday on Monday when he headed a deputation to the Home Secretary on the subject of night clubs. 26 January 1925

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Talbot O Farrell, Irish entertainer, appearing at the Royal Music Hall performance

Talbot O Farrell, Irish entertainer, appearing at the Royal Music Hall performance at the Alhambra Theatre on 12 February. 1925

Background imageTop Hat Collection: At the Ministry of Labour. Sir Thomas Inskip, when he met cheifs of shipbuilding

At the Ministry of Labour. Sir Thomas Inskip, when he met cheifs of shipbuilding and engineering union on the armements question. 24 March 1938

Background imageTop Hat Collection: At Downing Street Sir Hamar Greenwood 16 October 1922

At Downing Street Sir Hamar Greenwood 16 October 1922

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Scenes at the opening of the German Reichstag

Scenes at the opening of the German Reichstag. Turbulent scenes were created by the Communists and the National Extremists at the opening of the Reichstag Admiral Von Tirpitz ( centre ) leaving

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Coaching club meet in Hyde Park, London

Coaching club meet in Hyde Park, London. The Honourable George Saville and Lady Mary Saville. 9 June 1923

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Private view day at the Royal Academy. Sir George Lewis. 2 May 1924

Private view day at the Royal Academy. Sir George Lewis. 2 May 1924

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Opening meet of the Cotswold at Hawling Manor. Captain Colville, the master. 3

Opening meet of the Cotswold at Hawling Manor. Captain Colville, the master. 3 November 1924

Background imageTop Hat Collection: A Queer Legacy. Must Wear Great Grandfathers Clothes To Benefit From Will M Jules

A Queer Legacy. Must Wear Great Grandfathers Clothes To Benefit From Will M Jules Samecy a peasant farmer of Champery who is asking the Swiss Federal Courts to vary his grandfathers will which

Background imageTop Hat Collection: At St Asaph Cathedral, Wales for the enthronement of the first Archbishop of Wales

At St Asaph Cathedral, Wales for the enthronement of the first Archbishop of Wales. Mrs Lloyd George walks with the Archbishop of York. 1 June 1920

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Exhibition of Silverware at Seaford House M De Fleurian the French Ambassador

Exhibition of Silverware at Seaford House M De Fleurian the French Ambassador 24 August 1925

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Parties prepare for Brixton by - election

Parties prepare for Brixton by - election. The Reverend F J Laverack, the Liberal candidate. 18 June 1927

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Meet of the Garth Hunt at Heckfield Place, Heckfield, Hampshire. Sir Gerald Mildmay

Meet of the Garth Hunt at Heckfield Place, Heckfield, Hampshire. Sir Gerald Mildmay. 18 November 1927

Background imageTop Hat Collection: State Opening of Parliament. Lord and Lady Stanhope. 13 February 1923

State Opening of Parliament. Lord and Lady Stanhope. 13 February 1923

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The French Embassy, Albert Gate,s W L M Caillaux and M De Fleurian

The French Embassy, Albert Gate,s W L M Caillaux and M De Fleurian 24 August 1925

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Private view day at the Royal academy. Lady Knatchbull. 3 May 1924

Private view day at the Royal academy. Lady Knatchbull. 3 May 1924

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Abbey burial for famous musician. Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, the famous composer

Abbey burial for famous musician. Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, the famous composer was buried in Westminster Abbey. Dr Charles Hariss leaving 3 April 1924

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Mile End Election Mr Warwick Brookes ( Coal )

Mile End Election Mr Warwick Brookes ( Coal )

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Coaching meet in wet weather. The first coaching meet of the season took place

Coaching meet in wet weather. The first coaching meet of the season took place at The Magazine building, Hyde Park. Lord Desborough, the official starter. 31 May 1924

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Lord Davidson of Lambeth takes his seat in the house of Lords. Lord Davidson of

Lord Davidson of Lambeth takes his seat in the house of Lords. Lord Davidson of Lambeth just before leaving Lambeth Palace for the House of Lords. 14 November 1928

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Celebrities Meet The Argentine President Reception at the Argentines Legation in Park Lane

Celebrities Meet The Argentine President Reception at the Argentines Legation in Park Lane, London Lord Faringdon leaving 20 July 1922

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The Oldest Man in the World Ka be nahigwey wence ( wrinkled meat ) better known

The Oldest Man in the World Ka be nahigwey wence ( wrinkled meat ) better known
The Oldest Man in the World Ka be nahigwey wence ( wrinkled meat)

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Private view day at the Royal Academy. Marquess of Huntley. 2 May 1924

Private view day at the Royal Academy. Marquess of Huntley. 2 May 1924

Background imageTop Hat Collection: M Fleurian, The French Ambassador accompanied by MMe Fleurian, leaving the French

M Fleurian, The French Ambassador accompanied by MMe Fleurian, leaving the French Embassy for Windsor, where he was accorded an audience with the king 3 May 1933 9 July 1926

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Derby day at Epsom Mr James de Rothschild 1 June 1921

Derby day at Epsom Mr James de Rothschild 1 June 1921

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Ranelagh polo pony show. Mr W A Burrows wining four in hand. 1926

Ranelagh polo pony show. Mr W A Burrows wining four in hand. 1926

Background imageTop Hat Collection: 100 th Eton versus Harrow match at Lord s. Sir Godfrey Baring arriving. 12

100 th Eton versus Harrow match at Lord s. Sir Godfrey Baring arriving. 12 July 1929

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Private view day at the Royal Academy. Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. 3 May 1924

Private view day at the Royal Academy. Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. 3 May 1924

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Moslem garden party festival at the London Mosque. Field Marshal Viscount Allenby

Moslem garden party festival at the London Mosque. Field Marshal Viscount Allenby and Viscountess Allenby being received on arrival. 31 May 1928

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Mr Ramsay MacDonald and Miss Ishbel MacDonald. 16 October 1929

Mr Ramsay MacDonald and Miss Ishbel MacDonald. 16 October 1929

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The Opening of the Great Disarmament Conferenc at Washington M and Mme Viviani

The Opening of the Great Disarmament Conferenc at Washington M and Mme Viviani ( France ) arriving 22 November 1921

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Inspection of the Yoemen of the Guard at St James Palace. Mr and Mrs Rudyard Kipling

Inspection of the Yoemen of the Guard at St James Palace. Mr and Mrs Rudyard Kipling. 31 October 1923

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The Derby. Mr Duff Cooper and Lady Victor Warrender. 1925

The Derby. Mr Duff Cooper and Lady Victor Warrender. 1925

Background imageTop Hat Collection: At Ranelagh. Mr and Mrs Gutekunest and Mrs Caparne

At Ranelagh. Mr and Mrs Gutekunest and Mrs Caparne

Background imageTop Hat Collection: The European crisis, 1939. Sir John Anderson and Mr Herbert Morrison and the New

The European crisis, 1939. Sir John Anderson and Mr Herbert Morrison and the New Moblile Recruiting Vans on the Horse Guards Parade. 24 April 1939

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Indian Empire Garden party at Ranelagh Raja Jucat of Kumar with Mr J C Woods 3

Indian Empire Garden party at Ranelagh Raja Jucat of Kumar with Mr J C Woods 3 July 1929

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Wedding of Lieutenant the Honourable Robert A W Southwell, Royal Navy, and Miss

Wedding of Lieutenant the Honourable Robert A W Southwell, Royal Navy, and Miss Violet Mary Weldon Walshe, at St Marys Roman Catholic Church, Cadogan Street. 19 January 1926

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Guests arriving for the Roper Curzon, Whitaker wedding. Commander and Mrs Sanders

Guests arriving for the Roper Curzon, Whitaker wedding. Commander and Mrs Sanders. 19 October 1927

Background imageTop Hat Collection: La Belle Del, Actress

La Belle Del, Actress

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Indian Empire Garden party at Ranelagh Mrs Shamief 3 July 1929

Indian Empire Garden party at Ranelagh Mrs Shamief 3 July 1929

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Oxford versus Cambridge at Lords The right Hon Walter Runciman 9 July 1934

Oxford versus Cambridge at Lords The right Hon Walter Runciman 9 July 1934

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Indian Empire Garden party at Ranelagh Miss Paranjhi, Mrs Kelkar and Mr K G Chari 3

Indian Empire Garden party at Ranelagh Miss Paranjhi, Mrs Kelkar and Mr K G Chari 3 July 1929

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Ladies mounted sports at Ranelagh. Lady Margaret Saville and Major Alexander. 1925

Ladies mounted sports at Ranelagh. Lady Margaret Saville and Major Alexander. 1925

Background imageTop Hat Collection: Society Callers at Chesterfield House Miss Megan Lloyd George 9 March 1923

Society Callers at Chesterfield House Miss Megan Lloyd George 9 March 1923

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no caption 1935



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