1928 Collection (page 7)

Aga Margarine, 1928. Creator: D'Ylen, Jean (1886-1938)
Aga Margarine, 1928. Private Collection

Poster for the exhibition The Slav Epic (Slovanská epopej), 1928. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Poster for the exhibition The Slav Epic (Slovanska epopej), 1928. Private Collection

The Peruvian dancer Helba Huara, on tour with A Night in Spain, 1928 - she had a unique style using ethnic dances (Peruvian and Spanish) and was exotic looking wearingnumerous original costumes Date

Britannia in profile with shield and trident Date: 1928

Foden Steam Wagon AN9568 London Pride (msn 13138), built 1928, at a 1959 Walford Cross auction. (Foden Trucks was a British truck)

Cannon Yard at Eton College, July 1928
A GWR Publicity view of Cannon Yard at Eton College, July 1928. The cannon was captured during the Crimean War at Sevastopol in 1855

Steventon, Oxfordshire, June 1928
A GWR Publicity view of the picturesque village of Steventon in Oxfordshire, June 1928. A row of pretty villas and cottages line the road opposite an avenue of trees

Falmouth, Cornwall, 1928
A view of Falmouth from Flushing, Cornwall, August 1928. The harbour is teeming with small boats and sailing yachts as the Cornish summer is at its height

Flushing, Cornwall, 1928
A view of Flushing from Greenbank, Falmouth in August 1928. There are lots of pleasure boats and yachts in the harbour. A group of children are enjoying the summer by paddling in the water

King Amanullah of Afghanistan
Amanullah Khan - King of Afghanistan (1892-1960). The King and Queen Souriya visited London in March 1928. Date: 1928

Queen Souriya of Aghanistan - Wife of King Amanullah of Afghanistan. The couple visited London in March 1928. Date: 1928

King George V opens the Tyne Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
King George V opens the new Tyne Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne Date: 1928

GWR Third class sleeping carriage, 1928
Third class sleeping carriages were introduced in the late 1920s to provide affordable overnight travel for passengers. This image shows four women sharing a carriage with bunk beds

Chimes 1928
Paul Klee

Take Your Dog With You By Rail postcard

Vintage travel poster - Roger Broders (1883-1953) CALVI BEACH, CORSICA, 1928

Fashion plate for Mabs Fashions magazine January 1928 Fashion plate for Mabs Fashions magazine

Kobe, Japan - A komuso (monk of the Fuke sect) wearing a basket hat (tengai or tengui) and playing the shakuhachi bamboo flute. Date: 1928

Jolly Nellie (642 pounds) - whilst at an exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. From the small coal mining community of Jobs near the Athens-Hocking county line

Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu, Japan. Completed in 1745 as a private strolling garden and villa for the local feudal lords, and opened to the public in 1875

HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer
Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Yarra / HMS Yarra, a River-Class Torpedo Destroyer, making way at speed, on the River Clyde during manufacturers trials in 1910. Yarra was built by William Denny & Bros

Electric Permanent Waving Machine 1928
A permanent electric waving machine, medusa, Serpents, exhibited at the Hairdressers Annual Exhibition. Date: 1928

Four costumes representing Maytime Modes. Suggestions for dancers both on and off the stage, 1928, Top left: sophisticated simplicity - a gown of black satin crepe

Vera Mirova in her snake dance, 1928
Vera Mirova, who specialises in authentic oriental (from Burma, Java, Japan and East India) dances, in her snake dance, 1928 which she was performing in New York Date: 1928

Tony Sarg and one of his dancing marionettes, 1928
Tony Sarg (regarded as Americas puppet master and one of his dancing marionettes, 1928 Date: 1928

Wallace and Sanna in one of their adagio dance numbers, 1928
Earlyne Wallace and John Sanna in one of their adagio dance numbers, 1928 Date: 1928

Photograph of Mid Kent Tavern, Lewisham, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1924

Fashion looks ahead, Dream of Fair Women ball
Fashion looks years ahead - and at present and past: frocks of the future for the " Dream of Fair Women" ball tonight (i.e)

When the Worm Turns - H. M. Bateman rugby cartoon
The Ball Complains. A tearful rugby ball has had enough of being grappled and kicked by a bunch of burly rugby players. 1928

Dome of St. Pauls Cathedral by S. W. Clatworthy
Cross section diagram showing the dome of St. Pauls Cathedral in London which had been stabilised with a new chain round its circumference. Date: 1928

H. H. The Maharani of Cooch Behar
Her Highness The Maharani of Cooch Behar (1892 - 1968), consort of Jitendra Narayan, Maharaja of Cooch Behar, and a princess of Baroda State in her own right. 1928

Advert, Allsopp Pale Ale
Advertisement for Allsopp Pale Ale. Date: 1928

HMS Courageous seen here leaving Devonport dockyard following her conversion from battleship to aircraft carrier. 14th May 1928

Aerial view of Pennywell Road, Bristol, 1928

Navy week opens at Portsmouth Festival, view showing some of the visitors. Pictured, HMS Victory. Portsmouth, Hampshire. August 1928

The entrance to the main drift at the Belsay Colliery, Northumberland, it is now three-quarters of a mile in length, and has 250 feet of cover. That is the depth of the surface to the coal

Many lives lost when river flood sweeps into London streets. The most destructive London floods within living memory have taken place in districts along the Thames. Many lives were lost

Young women in a Berlin restaurant where "Decoralised"food is supplied
Young women in a Berlin restaurant where " Decoralised" food is supplied. It is claimed that the new food, which can be taken through a specially made glass tube

Mary Sheridan as Jane West and Spencer Trevor as Edward Laverick in a scene from " The Fourth Wall by a Milne, at the Haymarket Theatre. 1st March 1928

Luxulyan Village, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of the village of Luxulyan near St Austell in Cornwall taken in August 1928. This image shows the tower of the Luxulyan St Cyriacus & St Julitta Church

Luxulyan Valley, Cornwall, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Luxulyan Valley in Cornwall taken in August 1928, showing this wooded valley from a distance. It was an important industrial area in the 19th century

Challaborough Cove, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Challaborough Cove near Bigbury-on-Sea in Devon, August 1928. Challisborough Beach is seen here on a quiet day in summer with a couple of small boats beached on the sand at

Bigbury-on-Sea Sands, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bigbury-on-Sea Sands, on the southern coast of Devon, August 1928. Holidaymakers appear to be beach-combing on the sand during low tide between Bigbury-on-Sea and Burgh Island

Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bigbury-on-Sea & Burgh Island on the southern coast of Devon, August 1928. Burgh Island is a small tidal island connected to the mainland at low tide via Bigbury Beach

Bantham Sands, Devon, August 1928
A GWR publicity view of Bantham Beach on the south Devon coast, August 1928, showing holidaymakers and day-trippers strolling along the sands at low tide

Wroxham - Norfolk Broads, Norfolk
circa 1920s

Lady Chapel at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset, May 1928
A GWR Publicity view of the Lady Chapel at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset in May 1928. The tops of the ruin walls are covered in ivy and overgrown vegetation

Reading, Berkshire, 1928
A GWR Publicity view of the River Thames at Reading, Berkshire in the summer of 1928. A couple of children are sitting on the riverbank looking at the water

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Step back in time to the year 1928, where elegance and luxury reigned supreme. Reids Palace Hotel in Madeira beckons with its captivating advertisement, promising a getaway like no other. As you stroll through the pages of history, an enchanting rainbow illustration by Arthur Ferrier catches your eye, reminding you of the beauty that can be found even amidst turbulent times. In the world of cinema, 1928 witnessed the birth of iconic partnerships. Laurel and Hardy grace the screen with their timeless humor, sharing a laugh with a police officer in their silent film 'Leave Them Laughing'. Meanwhile, MGM introduces us to their majestic lion logo that would become synonymous with cinematic greatness. Across continents and oceans, construction efforts unite communities as they witness the building of Newcastle-upon-Tyne's Tyne Bridge. A symbol of resilience and progress for generations to come. Amidst all this grandeur, Miss Richmond poses gracefully alongside her loyal deerhounds - a testament to both elegance and companionship. Coco Chanel's influence continues to shape fashion trends as her innovative designs captivate hearts around the globe. The Twelfth of July celebrations in Portadown ignite fervor among its residents as they commemorate tradition and heritage. In bustling Bermondsey stands LCC-LFB Dockhead fire station - a guardian against flames that threaten London's streets. Taking flight into new horizons is Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon - an invitation for adventure soaring through endless skies. And what better way to unwind than indulging in Buchanan's Whisky? Its advert promises moments filled with warmth and sophistication. Finally, we encounter Che Guevara captured mid-smoke; his image forever etched into our collective consciousness as a symbol of revolution and defiance. As we reflect upon these glimpses from 1928, we are reminded that within every moment lies stories waiting to be discovered – tales that transport us across time.