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Twentieth Century Collection (page 5)

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Building the outer foundations for an air raid shelter in a garden in Hextable

Building the outer foundations for an air raid shelter in a garden in Hextable. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Thames pilots at Gravesend, Kent, who help ships navigate through the congested

Thames pilots at Gravesend, Kent, who help ships navigate through the congested waters of the harbor. W Simmonds on the deck of a boat. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A worker chats to the driver of a loaded Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd

A worker chats to the driver of a loaded Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd, the milling company, as it pulls out their Victoria Mills located in Ashford, Kent. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Snow scene in Kent. 1939

Snow scene in Kent. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: An aerial view of Albany Park train station in Kent. 1939

An aerial view of Albany Park train station in Kent. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The opening of the Congregational Church in Eltham, Kent. 1938

The opening of the Congregational Church in Eltham, Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old working in the hop field. 1 September 1938

Hop pickers in East Peckham. Young and old working in the hop field. 1 September 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mr Groombridge and his sheepdog, smoking their pipes, aboard their poney trap

Mr Groombridge and his sheepdog, smoking their pipes, aboard their poney trap. 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Stone Park Avenue in Beckenham, Kent. 1938

Stone Park Avenue in Beckenham, Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Farm workers are loading potatoes into sacks at a potato clamp. 1939

Farm workers are loading potatoes into sacks at a potato clamp. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Cranes at the new coal electric power station under construction near Dartford, Kent

Cranes at the new coal electric power station under construction near Dartford, Kent. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A ewe with her dog friend climb in the window of a sports car in West Malling. 1937

A ewe with her dog friend climb in the window of a sports car in West Malling. 1937

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Cosmo Gordon Lang, gave a reception to missionaries

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Cosmo Gordon Lang, gave a reception to missionaries at Lambeth Palace. The Archbishop walking with the Bishop of Guildford

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: London will see its own music Hall coster Queen do the Lambeth Walk when Kate Carney

London will see its own music Hall coster Queen do the Lambeth Walk when Kate Carney appears in the Royal Variety Command Performance at the Coliseum next month

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Yesterday (Thursday) the centuries old Cornish Floral Dance re-enacted through the streets

Yesterday (Thursday) the centuries old Cornish Floral Dance re-enacted through the streets and houses of Helston, Cornwall. Thousands of spectators visited the town for the event

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Stravinskys secretary now runs cocktail bar with London dancer as hostess. Gilbert Ramognie

Stravinskys secretary now runs cocktail bar with London dancer as hostess. Gilbert Ramognie, former secretary of Serge Stravinsky, the French Swindler

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Cock o the North approaching a tunnel 1934

Cock o the North approaching a tunnel 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Their Majesties in Cheshire. The King and Queen today made a 30 mile drive through

Their Majesties in Cheshire. The King and Queen today made a 30 mile drive through some of the most thickly populated areas of Cheshire

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: His Majesty the King held an Investuture at Buckingham Palace this morning (Tuesday)

His Majesty the King held an Investuture at Buckingham Palace this morning (Tuesday), the first since the Royal Familys return from their South African tour

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mr Hore Belisha spends his holiday - on horseback. Away from transport problems

Mr Hore Belisha spends his holiday - on horseback. Away from transport problems. Mr Hore Belisha pats his horse after a fast gallop on the sands at Ferring-by-sea. 15 April 1936

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: American champion at Hastings International chess Congress. Many of the world s

American champion at Hastings International chess Congress. Many of the world s
American champion at Hastings International chess Congress. Many of the worlds leading chess masters are taking part in the International Hastings Christmas Chess Congress

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Gatwick racecourse, Sussex, England. Mr P Johnsons Tidebrook ( ridden by R Perryman )

Gatwick racecourse, Sussex, England. Mr P Johnsons Tidebrook ( ridden by R Perryman )
Gatwick racecourse, Sussex, England. Mr P Johnsons " Tidebrook " ( ridden by R Perryman ), right, winning the Country Handicap Nursery Plate from " Millrock "

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Fancy Dress Steeplechase at Haywards Heath ! Photo Shows : Wearing fancy costume

Fancy Dress Steeplechase at Haywards Heath ! Photo Shows : Wearing fancy costume, Miss Sheila Price takes her pony " Polymint " over the hurdles in a magnificent jump during the Costume

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mounted sack race in Haywards Heath Gymkhana. Musical chairs, balloon bursting

Mounted sack race in Haywards Heath Gymkhana. Musical chairs, balloon bursting, relay and potato races with all competitors on horseback

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Heavy weight title, Lonsdale belt and cup at stake. Pettifer with a monkey which

Heavy weight title, Lonsdale belt and cup at stake. Pettifer with a monkey which has been presented to him by an admirer as a mascot

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Fire Brigade attend the big fire in Rosebery Avenue, London, at the works of Artisco

The Fire Brigade attend the big fire in Rosebery Avenue, London, at the works of Artisco, the model sculptors. 3 December 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mystery of the smashed Belisha beacon. 5 November 1934

Mystery of the smashed Belisha beacon. 5 November 1934

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Reassembling an underground tunnel, this latest picture of the Bristol aircraft companies

Reassembling an underground tunnel, this latest picture of the Bristol aircraft companies giant Brabazon, which when completed, will be the " Queen Elizabeth" of the air

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The front of the Bank of England Building, London

The front of the Bank of England Building, London

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Chingfords hillside swimming pool nearly ready. Chingfords new swimming

Chingfords hillside swimming pool nearly ready. Chingfords new swimming pool at Larkswood is nearing completion and will be opened by Sir Kingsley Wood, Minister of Health, in a fortnights time

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, working on paving

Workers from Val De Travers Asphalt Limited, a paving company, working on paving the roof of the London Jewish Hospital in Stepney Green. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Newlyn fishermen present petition to Health Minister. Entertained to tea. After

Newlyn fishermen present petition to Health Minister. Entertained to tea. After sailing in the fishing boat Rosebud from Newlyn, Cornwall

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Wives as pickets in East End no rent strike. What is stated to be the largest

Wives as pickets in East End no rent strike. What is stated to be the largest rent strike ever known in the East End of London, has been declared by over 240 families at Quinn Square Buildings

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The new nurses homes at the Memorial Hospital in Shooters Hill, London, where Sir

The new nurses homes at the Memorial Hospital in Shooters Hill, London, where Sir Kingsley Wood is laying the foundation stone. 1939

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Old Brompton Road, Kensington, the shopping centre for Bolton Gardens

Old Brompton Road, Kensington, the shopping centre for Bolton Gardens

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The river Thames at Richmond, London, England. 1950s

The river Thames at Richmond, London, England. 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: People out enjoying the river Thames at Richmond, London, hiring rowing boats

People out enjoying the river Thames at Richmond, London, hiring rowing boats and taking river trips in the pleasure boats. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Whitney straight wins international trophy race at Brooklands with average speed

Whitney straight wins international trophy race at Brooklands with average speed of 20 miles an hour. Mr Whitney Straight

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Bullingdon Club Point To Point at Oddington. Mr John Ward, Miss Nancy Beaton

Bullingdon Club Point To Point at Oddington. Mr John Ward, Miss Nancy Beaton and Lord Jersey. 1931

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mrs Roy ( Marjorie ) Eccles being filmed by her husband before racing on the track

Mrs Roy ( Marjorie ) Eccles being filmed by her husband before racing on the track. The first woman racing driver to compete on the new course

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: ERA at Crystal Palace. Children watching race. 1937

ERA at Crystal Palace. Children watching race. 1937

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Crystal Palace miniature car racing grand prix. Basil de Mattos loses his wheels

The Crystal Palace miniature car racing grand prix. Basil de Mattos loses his wheels. 1938

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: 22 compete in annual Christmas Day swimming race in Serpentine. In foggy weather

22 compete in annual Christmas Day swimming race in Serpentine. In foggy weather, 22, swimmers, the largest entry for many years, competed in the annual race for the Peter Pan Cup in the Serpentine

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Christmas poultry at Leadenhall Market. 19 December 1924

Christmas poultry at Leadenhall Market. 19 December 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Everybody Skating in Holland Skating has been general in Holland during this weekend

Everybody Skating in Holland Skating has been general in Holland during this weekend. Hand in hand the Dutch folk have glided over the ice to their hearts content 4 December 1921

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Food from the hands of a Lord A new picture, taken on the farm of Lord Rodney

Food from the hands of a Lord A new picture, taken on the farm of Lord Rodney, on the Saskatchewan River, 25 miles east of Edmonton, Alberta, showing Lord Montague, son of the Duke of Manchester

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A view of St Marks Kennington. 3 May 1927

A view of St Marks Kennington. 3 May 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Marquess of Angleseys tenants and the Anglesey twins. The twin son and daughter of Lord

Marquess of Angleseys tenants and the Anglesey twins. The twin son and daughter of Lord and Lady Anglesey presented with gifts at Plas Newydd, Wales



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