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Twentieth Century Collection (#15)

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Continuing the week-long International Folk Dance Festival and rally being held by Scouts

Continuing the week-long International Folk Dance Festival and rally being held by Scouts and guides from nine nations, representatives from Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, England, France

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The hand of nature, Swarm of bees settles in London Street

The hand of nature, Swarm of bees settles in London Street. The curious effect almost in the shape of a human hand, given by swarm of bees, which settled on the railings of a house in Raphael Street

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A beekeeping class is an innovation at Wood Lane, Shepherds Bush, London open-air school

A beekeeping class is an innovation at Wood Lane, Shepherds Bush, London open-air school. The pupils are protected by gauze face masks and handled the bees without fear

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A Parson beekeeper showing off his hives. 1935

A Parson beekeeper showing off his hives. 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Swanley Horticultural College. Swanley students at demonstration. 1930 s

Swanley Horticultural College. Swanley students at demonstration. 1930 s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Cat in dumbwaiter at public house in Bellingham, London. 1939

Cat in dumbwaiter at public house in Bellingham, London. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Tea break at the Eltham Boys Boxing Club. 1936

Tea break at the Eltham Boys Boxing Club. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: At the Royal Ascot race meeting at Ascot racecourse - Princess Gaekwar of Baroda

At the Royal Ascot race meeting at Ascot racecourse - Princess Gaekwar of Baroda and Mrs Wansey Bayley. 1921

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wicker baskets, which will be used to harvest the strawberry crop, piled on the

Wicker baskets, which will be used to harvest the strawberry crop, piled on the side of the railway line next to the steam engine. Early 1900s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Richborough Train Ferry on the east coast of Kent showing steam engines being transported

Richborough Train Ferry on the east coast of Kent showing steam engines being transported

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The crowded platform at Sidcup railway station, full of schoolboys waiting to get

The crowded platform at Sidcup railway station, full of schoolboys waiting to get onto the arriving train. 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: An overview of the Richborough Train Ferry on the east coast of Kent showing the ramp between boat

An overview of the Richborough Train Ferry on the east coast of Kent showing the ramp between boat and land

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Royal Netherlands Ambassador in London Edgar Michiels van Verduynen. Presentation

Royal Netherlands Ambassador in London Edgar Michiels van Verduynen. Presentation of bronze plaque by the Netherlands to thank the BBC, committee at broadcasting house

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Marchioness of Zetland presents her daughter at first court. The Marchioness of

Marchioness of Zetland presents her daughter at first court. The Marchioness of Zetland presented her two daughters, Lady Lavina Dundas and Lady Jean Dundas

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Model Engineer Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster. Derek Martin

The Model Engineer Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster. Derek Martin ( 14 ) of High Wycombe, who will be demonstrating wood turning during the model engineer exhibition

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Romanian Prince Nicholas renounces titles for sake of wife. Latest picture together

Romanian Prince Nicholas renounces titles for sake of wife. Latest picture together. For the sake of his wife, Prince Nicholas of Romania has a renounced his Royal rights

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: First girl to service for 23 years at Windsor. In the presence of the King and Queen

First girl to service for 23 years at Windsor. In the presence of the King and Queen and other members of the Royal family

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Royal Artillery Officer weds. Captain Ed Giles Lang, RA, was married to Miss

Royal Artillery Officer weds. Captain Ed Giles Lang, RA, was married to Miss Pearl Marguerite Dauncey, at Frimley Parish Church. 3 January 1933

Background imageTwentieth Century 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 imageTwentieth Century Collection: Superintendent of Royal Mews Weds. The wedding at St Peters Eaton Square between

Superintendent of Royal Mews Weds. The wedding at St Peters Eaton Square between Miss Phyllis Harwood and Major Hopkins. The bride and bridegroom. 19 August 1931

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Former chief inspector Berrett decorated by the king. Former chief detective inspector

Former chief inspector Berrett decorated by the king. Former chief detective inspector James Berrett of Scotland Yard was decorated by the King at the royal invesititure at Buckingham Palace

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mr and Mrs Anthony Eden at Royal Garden Party. 1935

Mr and Mrs Anthony Eden at Royal Garden Party. 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The King holds a levee at St James Palace. Colonel John Murrey ( Australian )

The King holds a levee at St James Palace. Colonel John Murrey ( Australian ) and Mr Charles Murrey leaving. 24 March 1931

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Royal wedding. HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas

Royal wedding. HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas
Royal wedding.HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott November 6, 1935 12 November 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mr Eion Merry and Miss Jean Crichton wed at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street, London

Mr Eion Merry and Miss Jean Crichton wed at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street, London. Mr Eion Merry of the Royal Horse Guards and Miss Jean Crichton were married at Holy Trinity Church

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, with her son, Lord Trematon, as they christen

Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, with her son, Lord Trematon, as they christen Eton Schools new fire engine. England, 1920s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Duke and Duchess of York arrive for a lecture by C W A Scott, the winner of

The Duke and Duchess of York arrive for a lecture by C W A Scott, the winner of the London to Melbourne air race ( MacRobertson Trophy Air Race ) 7 February 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Duchess of York. 2 July 1935

The Duchess of York. 2 July 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Emir Saud, who is viiting England for the first time. Photo shows; The Emir

The Emir Saud, who is viiting England for the first time. Photo shows; The Emir Saud during a visit to Croydon Aerodrome. 21 June 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Duchess of York opens new nurses home at home for the incureables at Putney. 24

Duchess of York opens new nurses home at home for the incureables at Putney. 24 July 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: King Zogs four sisters and nephew in peasant dress at Tirana reception on 25th anniversary

King Zogs four sisters and nephew in peasant dress at Tirana reception on 25th anniversary of independence. Peasant costumes of the style warm by Albanian peasants for hundreds of years would donned

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The clock tower entrance to the Royal residence of Kensington Palace, complete

The clock tower entrance to the Royal residence of Kensington Palace, complete with its own sentry from the regiment of Guards. Early 1900s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Lord Plunkett joins Princess Margaret and Queen Mother at Sandringham. 30-year-old

Lord Plunkett joins Princess Margaret and Queen Mother at Sandringham. 30-year-old Irish Guards Capt Lord Plunkett has joined Princess Margaret

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Marquise de Verdieres leaving with her daughter for the first presentation at Court

Marquise de Verdieres leaving with her daughter for the first presentation at Court. 11 May 1933

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Prince of Wales receiving King Ferdinand of Romania and Queen Marie on board the Royal Yacht

The Prince of Wales receiving King Ferdinand of Romania and Queen Marie on board the Royal Yacht. 12 May 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The wedding of Robert W Barnard ( RACS ) and Miss Frances Mullet in New Eltham, Kent

The wedding of Robert W Barnard ( RACS ) and Miss Frances Mullet in New Eltham, Kent. The bridal group. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A motorcycle riding past St Saviour Church in Eltham, Kent. 1934

A motorcycle riding past St Saviour Church in Eltham, Kent. 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: 3 ton Bedford truck leaving the Sand & Gravel Co Ltd, gray gravel pit in Sidcup, Kent

3 ton Bedford truck leaving the Sand & Gravel Co Ltd, gray gravel pit in Sidcup, Kent. 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Safety precaution South Fleet, Kent. 1934

Safety precaution South Fleet, Kent. 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Crockenhill Woods. 1934

Crockenhill Woods. 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Chatham Navy Week. Sailors on gyro wheels. August 1938

Chatham Navy Week. Sailors on gyro wheels. August 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Unemployed hut at Sidcup, Kent. 1934

Unemployed hut at Sidcup, Kent. 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Aboard Arethusa training ship. Commander C. W. Bower (commanding Arethusa) presenting

Aboard Arethusa training ship. Commander C. W. Bower (commanding Arethusa) presenting
Aboard " Arethusa" training ship. Commander C.W. Bower (commanding Arethusa) presenting a sword to John Stonor, an old Arethusa boy on having attained the rank of Warrant Officer in

Background imageTwentieth Century 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 imageTwentieth Century Collection: The wedding of Mr W Maitland and Miss R E Clark in Gravesend, Kent. The bride and groom

The wedding of Mr W Maitland and Miss R E Clark in Gravesend, Kent. The bride and groom. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The wedding of Guy Farrr and Mary Stacey in Crayford, Kent. The bridesmaids. 1939

The wedding of Guy Farrr and Mary Stacey in Crayford, Kent. The bridesmaids. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Acton and Clarke wedding at Crayford. The bride and groom walk through a guard

The Acton and Clarke wedding at Crayford. The bride and groom walk through a guard of honour of rifles. 1935

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The cinema usher at the Commodore Theatre, Orpington standing by a display of the

The cinema usher at the Commodore Theatre, Orpington standing by a display of the damaged cinema safe which was blown - up during a burglary. 1937



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