1924 Collection (#58)

A Brine Wave
The birth of the switch back and water chute idea - A man watches as his wife falls off a cliff into the sea on her deckchair

Vignettes Of A Whirling World by Helen McKie
A selection of illustrations by Helen McKie of life on the Riviera. The Riviera was a fashionable destination for the privileged classes, particularly during the 1920s and 30s

Marie Corelli (1855-1924)
Photographic portrait of Marie Corelli (1855-1924), the English novelist, pictured in London in 1905

Polo At Biarritz by Edmund Blampied
Our Artists impression of the new polo ground at Beyris, half-way between Biarritz and Bayonne, which was opened last year by the King of Spain

Disqualified! by Henry Rountree
An illustration of a dog contest moments after a British Bulldog has stolen the judges bowler hat

Eleonora Duse (1858-1924)
Photographic portrait of Eleonora Duse (1858/9-1924), the Italian actress, pictured in an expressive position

Pursuit by Edmund Blampied
An illustration of cupid, sent by an admirer, trying to catch up with two elegant ladies. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines

Fog in Piccadilly Circus, London, 1924
Photograph showing a Policeman (left) standing at a street refuge in Piccadilly Circus, London, during a heavy fog in December 1924. This image was taken at noon

George V on Britannia
George V at the helm of the Royal yacht, Britannia in 1924

Harrods, London, 1924
Illustration showing Harrods department store, Knightsbridge, London in 1924, during the companys 75th anniversary celebrations

Harrods, London, c. 1850
Illustration showing the original Harrods department store, in the Brompton Road, London, c.1850

Sir James Barrie, 1924
Photographic portrait of Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937), the Scottish novelist and dramatist, pictured in 1924

Arthur Greenwood (1880-1954) British Labour politician who served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health during the Labour government of 1924

General Robert Nivelle (1856-1924)
Illustration showing General Robert Georges Nivelle, the French Commander-in-Chief between December 1916 and May 1917, pictured at his desk

Sir Charles Stanford
SIR CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD Irish music composer of Irish Rhapsodies, Stabat Mater, Songs of the Sea etc

Bolshevik Cell
Bolshevik cells (small local committees) are formed through out Russia to ensure everyone toes the party line, however distant from Moscow. This one is in Penzensky province

Ramsay MacDonald leaving Buckingham Palace, 1924
Photograph of (James) Ramsay MacDonald (on left in top hat) being congratulated by members of the Labour Party as he leaves Buckingham Palace after accepting the office of British Prime Minister

Margaret Wintringham (1879-1955)
Photograph of Margaret Wintringham, Independent Liberal MP for Louth between 1921 and 1924. Wintringham was the first British-born woman to take a seat in the House of Commons

Ramsey MacDonald (1866-1937)
Photograph of (James) Ramsey MacDonald, the Scottish Labour Statesman, pictured making a radio broadcast on 7th October 1931

The Pre-Catelan Club, Paris, 1924
Illustration showing the interior of the chic Parisian night-club, the Pre-Catelan, 1924. Ladies and gentlemen, in formal evening attire, are shown dining and dancing against a backdrop of trees

Dinosaur footprints found in the hills of Arizona
Petrified dinosaur footprints, cleared of lime deposits and full of water, in the snow capped hills of Arizona, a discovery made by Mr C. L Bernheimer

Renault 40Cv
A porter holds open the door of a 40CV Renault as two ladies and a dog enter it; the chauffeur awaits in expressionless patience

Pierre-Paul Cambon / Cdv
PIERRE-PAUL CAMBON French diplomat

Macdonald / Ramsay / 1924 Ph
JAMES RAMSAY MACDONALD British politician (Labour party)

J. B. Hobbs Batting, 1924
Photograph of Jack Berry Hobbs (1882-1963), the Surrey and England batsman, in attacking pose, during the 1924 season. Hobbs was the first cricketer to surpass W.G

Andrew Sandham Batting in the Nets, 1924
Photograph of Andrew Sandham (1890-1982), the Surrey and England batsman, batting in the practice nets, during the 1924 season

PLYMOUTH - 1924
The Pier, Plymouth, Devon

SURBITON - 1924
Surbiton, Royal London Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Willi & Rudi Schneider
The Schneider Family, with Rudi (second right) and his brother Willi (far right) - the Austrain spiritualist physical mediums pictures with their parents

DEAL - 1924
South Parade Deal Kent

Bournemouth - 1924
The Square, Bournemouth

Beare Green - 1924
The White Hart Pub in Beare Green

Sir Noel Coward (1899-1973)
Photographic portrait of Sir Noel Peirce Coward, the English actor, playwright and composer, pictured in 1924

Auguste Bonaz Comb
Colour advertisement for a hair comb worn in the shingled bob of an elegant 1920s lady

Lanvin / Evening Dress
Design for front cover of Art, Goute, Beaute showing an elegant group arriving at a venue, dressed in evening wear

Lenin Speaks
VLADIMIR LENIN speaks to an audience of workers and servicemen, persuading them that the Bolshevik way is the way to go

James Louis Garvin
JAMES LOUIS GARVIN Editor of the Observer, circa 1924

An anaglyph of a seaside scene
On Kentish Sands; a seaside anaglyph. Although invented some seventy years earlier, the Illustrated London News was the first publication to print 3-dimensional anaglyphs in 1924

H. M. Bateman all by himself by H. M. Bateman
Self-portrait caricature by H. M. Bateman showing the artist sitting in a prison cell drawing. Several false noses and eyeballs hang from the walls

Cricketer, Rawlin
John Rawlin Cricketer - Middlesex

Wilson as Hypocrite
WOODROW WILSON depicted as a hypocrite, pretending to be neutral but in practice aiding the English

Boys Tease Redhead 1924
Two boys tease a redheaded girl, calling her carrot-head: she retorts that her hair is auburn

Clothes for Morocco 1924
Man: plus fours, flat cap, knitted vest, plaid or tartan socks & brogues. Women: cloche hats, tubular shaped skirts with jacket or belted tunic & spectator/co-respondent shoes

The Rotor Ship Buckau, 1924
Photograph of the experimental Rotor ship Buckau, on sea trials, 1924. Anton Flettner equipped the 680 ton schooner, Buckau, with two rotating cylindrical towers to test his Flettner rudder

Cricketer / Bannerman
Alick Bannerman Australian Cricketer

Social / Cafe Rotonde 1924
People in the Cafe de la Rotonde, Montparnasse, Paris

Lenin and Krupskaya / 1922
VLADIMIR ILICH ULYANOV LENIN with his wife Nadezhda Krupskaya at Gorky, 1922

The Postman by Yeend King
Painting by John Henry Yeend King (1855-1924) showing a postman paying his daily visit to an idyllic thatched cottage close to the sea

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In the year 1924, history witnessed remarkable feats and significant events that left an indelible mark on the world. Mallory and Irvine's daring attempt at conquering Everest's treacherous Second Step captivated hearts worldwide, showcasing human resilience in the face of nature's might. Meanwhile, Eric Liddell sprinted towards glory in the Olympic 400m race finish, his unwavering determination inspiring generations to come. The brave men of the 1924 Everest Expedition united under a common goal - to conquer the unconquerable. Led by Colonel Norton, they defied all odds as they ascended to unprecedented heights of 28, 000 ft on Everest. Their unwavering spirit mirrored that of their compatriots defending the Empire - British Army, Navy, and Airforce - who stood tall against any threat. Amidst these triumphs and challenges emerged other notable figures like Harold Abrahams, whose lightning-fast speed earned him victory in the 100m race at the 1924 Olympics. Across continents, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin made waves as a Russian statesman shaping history with his ideologies. Beyond sports and politics lay captivating stories such as those of The Dolly Sisters from New York who dazzled audiences with their charm and talent. And let us not forget about HMS Hood –the last battlecruiser built for Royal Navy– symbolizing strength and power on international waters. As society embraced progress during this era marked by change and innovation; a poster advertising the British Empire Exhibition held in 1924 showcased unity within diversity across nations under one grand spectacle. Through photographs capturing moments frozen in time like Lenin alongside anonymous faces or Trotsky standing resolute; we are reminded that every chapter has its heroes – known or unknown – who shape our collective memory. In retrospect, it is through these diverse narratives woven together that we gain insight into what defined this transformative year: courage amidst adversity; triumphs that transcended borders; and the relentless pursuit of greatness.