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1920s Collection (page 3)

Step back in time to the roaring 1920s, a decade filled with innovation, glamour, and excitement

Background image1920s Collection: The new motor lifeboat Robert and Marcella Beck in Plymouth before its naming ceremony in

The new motor lifeboat Robert and Marcella Beck in Plymouth before its naming ceremony in Plymouth, Devon. 3rd July 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The superstructure of the new Tyne Bridge was given

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The superstructure of the new Tyne Bridge was given a further push, and Church Street, Gateshead, was completely bridged

Background image1920s Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Gateshead erection masts

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The Gateshead erection masts, from which the half arch is suspended. Steady progress is being made with the new Tyne Bridge

Background image1920s Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Steel erectors standing where the top booms are

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Steel erectors standing where the top booms are almost touching. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Background image1920s Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Hoisting the Union Jack on the top after the joining

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. Hoisting the Union Jack on the top after the joining up of the bridge. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England

Background image1920s Collection: Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The bridge on the Gateshead side

Construction of the new Tyne Bridge. The bridge on the Gateshead side. The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead

Background image1920s Collection: Sir Michael O Dwyer, formerly Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab

Sir Michael O Dwyer, formerly Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab, plaintiff in a libel action against Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair. With Sir Michael is Lady O Dwyer. 30th April 1924

Background image1920s Collection: Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred

Pets at Herne Bay carnival. The Daily Mirrors Pip, Squeak and Wilfred. Herne Bay, Kent. 25th August 1922

Background image1920s Collection: A lorry from the Hercules Bakery seen here outside Priday Metford mill, Gloucester docks

A lorry from the Hercules Bakery seen here outside Priday Metford mill, Gloucester docks. Circa 1920

Background image1920s Collection: The opening of the new telephone exchange at South John Street, Liverpool

The opening of the new telephone exchange at South John Street, Liverpool. Pictured is the room where the switching over from the old to the new takes place. 5th November 1920

Background image1920s Collection: Aerial view showing the outdoor swimming pool at Gourock in Renfrewshire

Aerial view showing the outdoor swimming pool at Gourock in Renfrewshire, Scotland on the sea front. Circa 1929

Background image1920s Collection: The new Spion Kop stand under construction at Liverpools Anfield Ground

The new Spion Kop stand under construction at Liverpools Anfield Ground. Construction had been held up whilst waiting for a delivery of British Steel. 2nd June 1927

Background image1920s Collection: Troytown with J R Anthony up wins the Grand National 1920

Troytown with J R Anthony up wins the Grand National 1920

Background image1920s Collection: Hat fashion - April 1924 Woman wearing elaborate hat with tassles

Hat fashion - April 1924 Woman wearing elaborate hat with tassles © mirrorpix

Background image1920s Collection: An old time wedding circa 1925 A bride and groom pose outside their North East home

An old time wedding circa 1925 A bride and groom pose outside their North East home following thier wedding

Background image1920s Collection: Legendary English footballer Stanley Matthews as a young boy (left) Circa 1928

Legendary English footballer Stanley Matthews as a young boy (left) Circa 1928

Background image1920s Collection: Holland Park Hall. Spectators watching the parade of dresses made of British artificial

Holland Park Hall. Spectators watching the parade of dresses made of British artificial silk. Seen at the head of the parade is a wedding dress created with man made fibre. April 1927 P008632

Background image1920s Collection: Wookey Hole Caves, Somerset

Wookey Hole Caves, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of one of the show caves at Wookey Hole in Somerset, c.1920s-1930s. The light on the limestone walls of the cavern cast eerie shadows that have helped the caves at Wookey Hole

Background image1920s Collection: Jephson Gardens & Royal Pump Room at Leamington Spa

Jephson Gardens & Royal Pump Room at Leamington Spa
A GWR Publicity view of the ornamental fountain in the Jephson Gardens at Leamington Spa, c.1927. The Royal Pump Room building is in the background

Background image1920s Collection: The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, June 1925

The Groves, Chester, Cheshire, June 1925
A GWR Publicity view of The Groves and the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, June 1925. People are fishing on the banks of the river and going on boat trips

Background image1920s Collection: Cheap Street, Frome, August 1929

Cheap Street, Frome, August 1929
A busy view looking north west up the picturesque Cheap Street. The original street dates from the 1500s and still retains its historical charm

Background image1920s Collection: Rodborough Village, Stroud, August 1924

Rodborough Village, Stroud, August 1924
A group of ladies and children can be seen walking up and down Rodborough Hill, on the junction of Wakeley Hill and Butterow Walk

Background image1920s Collection: Picture No. 11981758

Picture No. 11981758
King George 5th tiger shooting in India, old postcard probably 1920s Date:

Background image1920s Collection: TRAVEL POSTER, c1920. French poster promoting tourism in the Alps. Lithograph by Roger Broders

TRAVEL POSTER, c1920. French poster promoting tourism in the Alps. Lithograph by Roger Broders, c1920

Background image1920s Collection: NEW ZEALAND, c1920. The drop scene on the Wanganui River in New Zealand. Photograph

NEW ZEALAND, c1920. The drop scene on the Wanganui River in New Zealand. Photograph, c1920

Background image1920s Collection: Isamu Noguchi With Paphnutius

Isamu Noguchi With Paphnutius
New York, New York: August 10, 1924 Isamu Noguchi, the young Japanese art student with his most recent creation, Paphnutius

Background image1920s Collection: A Woman Vacuuming

A Woman Vacuuming
New York, New York: 1929. Marie Bard, 22, who is the model for the 1930 Red Cross poster and US postage stamp illustrated by artist Lawrence Wilbur

Background image1920s Collection: The house of architect konstantin melnikov, in 10 krivoarbatsky pereulok

The house of architect konstantin melnikov, in 10 krivoarbatsky pereulok, which he designed in the late 1920s, moscow, ussr

Background image1920s Collection: Chevrolet Touring Sedan, 1926, Green

Chevrolet Touring Sedan, 1926, Green
Chevrolet Touring Sedan 1926 Green

Background image1920s Collection: Lynmouth from Lynton, Devon, 1929

Lynmouth from Lynton, Devon, 1929
A view of Lynmouth from Lynton showing the north Devon coastal cliffs in the distance, taken in August 1929. The original iconic Rhenish Tower can be seen on the pier at the bottom of this image

Background image1920s Collection: Ripon EPW006603

Ripon EPW006603
View of the city centre and Ripon Minster, Ripon, from the south-east, 1921

Background image1920s Collection: Lyme Regis MCF01_02_0862

Lyme Regis MCF01_02_0862
BROAD STREET, LYME REGIS, WEST DORSET, DORSET. Looking up Broad Street from the bottom of the hill with the Royal Lion Hotel on the right of the foreground

Background image1920s Collection: England Amateurs 1-4 Scotland Amateurs, First international at Filbert Street, Leicester

England Amateurs 1-4 Scotland Amateurs, First international at Filbert Street, Leicester, Saturday 18th December 1926. Our Picture Shows... England National Amateur Football Team members, A

Background image1920s Collection: Epsom racecourse scene of the Derby. June 1929

Epsom racecourse scene of the Derby. June 1929

Background image1920s Collection: Aerial view of Craigweil House, Bognor, 1929

Aerial view of Craigweil House, Bognor, 1929

Background image1920s Collection: Steve Donoghue May 1922 The well known jockey who hopes to ride a winner both in

Steve Donoghue May 1922 The well known jockey who hopes to ride a winner both in England and France on the same day. His plan is to have an aeroplane ready which will get him to France in time for

Background image1920s Collection: Racehorse Humorist ridden by jockey Steve Donaghue wins the Epsom Derby, June 1921

Racehorse Humorist ridden by jockey Steve Donaghue wins the Epsom Derby, June 1921

Background image1920s Collection: Racehorse trainer Stanley Wootton (right) seen here with apprentice jockey Charlie Smirke

Racehorse trainer Stanley Wootton (right) seen here with apprentice jockey Charlie Smirke. Smirke went on to become one of the greatest flat jockeys in English horseracing. Circa 1920

Background image1920s Collection: Australian cricketers in Egypt. Jack Ryder and Sam Everett. 10th April 1926

Australian cricketers in Egypt. Jack Ryder and Sam Everett. 10th April 1926

Background image1920s Collection: Stormont Castle, Belfast, to house the Northern Irish Parliament. 26th August 1921

Stormont Castle, Belfast, to house the Northern Irish Parliament. 26th August 1921

Background image1920s Collection: The R80 Airship being launched from it shed July 1920 The figure sitting on top of

The R80 Airship being launched from it shed July 1920 The figure sitting on top of the airship is Ballantyne the stowaway of R34 fame

Background image1920s Collection: Aerial view of the sea front at Hove September 1926

Aerial view of the sea front at Hove September 1926

Background image1920s Collection: NYC: RITZ TOWER, c1930. The Ritz Tower on Park Avenue in New York City. Photograph

NYC: RITZ TOWER, c1930. The Ritz Tower on Park Avenue in New York City. Photograph, c1930

Background image1920s Collection: Pontiac 4-door convertible (Vintage), 1926, Red, dark

Pontiac 4-door convertible (Vintage), 1926, Red, dark
Pontiac 4-door convertible (Vintage) 1926 Red dark

Background image1920s Collection: Friends Skating At Lake Placid

Friends Skating At Lake Placid
Lake Placid, New York: December 30, 1926. Three young women from Brooklyn enjoy themselves skating on the rink at the Lake Placid Club

Background image1920s Collection: Start Of Manchester Handicap

Start Of Manchester Handicap
Manchester, England: November 28, 1931. The start of the Manchester November Handicap won by J.T. Downings North Drift

Background image1920s Collection: Fish anatomy, historical model

Fish anatomy, historical model
Fish anatomy. 1950s anatomical model showing the internal organs of a typical fish

Background image1920s Collection: Ford (Hot Rod) Model A Roadster 1929 Green metallic

Ford (Hot Rod) Model A Roadster 1929 Green metallic




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Step back in time to the roaring 1920s, a decade filled with innovation, glamour, and excitement. In Britain, the iconic Austin Seven took to the streets, revolutionizing transportation for the masses. Meanwhile, across the pond in America, comedy legend Charlie Chaplin captivated audiences with his timeless performances. The summer of 1928 brought regal elegance as Windsor hosted a grand event that showcased its majestic charm. Nottingham Goose Fair of 1927 was a spectacle like no other - an enchanting carnival atmosphere that delighted both young and old alike. For those seeking sun-soaked adventures by the sea, Barry Island Beach in Wales beckoned visitors with its sandy shores and refreshing waves throughout the 1920s. And what better way to cruise along these coastal roads than in a Ford Model T Roadster or perhaps even a Morgan Super Aero three-wheeler? Le Mans became synonymous with speed and luxury thanks to The Bentley Boys who dominated this prestigious race during this era. Their sleek machines roared down racetracks leaving spectators awe-struck. But it wasn't just on land where daring feats were accomplished; daredevils soared through the skies under Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower - defying gravity and capturing hearts along their breathtaking journey. In Swindon of 1928, Railway Queen Mabel Kitson graced King George V's presence atop his magnificent steed - symbolizing power and grace intertwined within this remarkable moment frozen in time. And let us not forget about style. The Bentley Blower of 1929 painted green exuded sophistication while turning heads wherever it went. Fashion also played its part as La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover from France epitomized elegance through captivating illustrations showcasing trends of that glamorous era. They were truly an extraordinary period marked by progressiveness and cultural shifts worldwide.