1930 Collection

Haile Selassie / Ilz 1930
HAILE SELASSIE Emperor of Ethiopia (1930-74)

Crystal Palace Aerial
Aerial view of the Crystal Palace in its glory, surrounded by 200 acres of gardens and recreation facilities

Hush-A-Bye, Baby by Lawson Wood
A colour illustration by artist Lawson Wood showing a monkey using her tail to rock her baby to sleep

El Minzah Hotel, Tangier, Morocco
El Minzah Hotel, Tangier (Tangiers), Morocco. Date: circa 1930s

Greenhill Gardens and Promenade, Weymouth, Dorset - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Down-Along, Clovelly, Devon - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Photograph of Rising Sun PH, Chelmsford, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Palisade Avenue, Englewood, New Jersey, USA. Date: circa 1930

Haile Selassie / Ils 1936
HAILE SELASSIE Emperor of Ethiopia (1930-74) on his horse

Midland Hotel Morecambe
THE MIDLAND HOTEL, MORECAMBE - a magnificent example of the modern style in public architecture of the period - the perfect setting for Christies Hercule Poirot

Anton Lavey
ANTON SZANDOR LAVEY self-anointed High Priest of the Church of Satan, author of The Satanic Bible etc

Summer on the French Riviera, eternal sunshine. Tourism poster from French company PLM, with a beach, sunshades and beautiful blue Mediterranean sea. Date: December 1930

Tour De France Photo
Riders make the ascente du Col de Tourmalet, in the Pyrenees

Captain Woolf Barnato with his Bentley
Captain Woolf Barnato with his Speed Six Bentley fitted with a racing body. Woolf Barnato had just beaten the Blue Train from Monte Carlo to Calais in this (or similar) car

Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland
Portobello - a coastal suburb of Edinburgh. Formerly a beach resort, it is located three miles to the east of the city centre, facing the Firth of Forth Date: 1937

Tatler cover featuring Walt Disney, 1930
Walt Disney (1901-1966), film producer and animation supremo, pictured on the front cover of The Tatler in January 1930 with his creation, Mickey Mouse. Date: 1930

Haile Selassie / Nachkrieg
HAILE SELASSIE Emperor of Ethiopia (1930-74) in 1928, the year he assumed the title of King

Tour De France 1930
A group of Italian riders

Building of Sydney Harbour Bridge by G. H. Davis
Series of diagrams depicting the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge by ILN special artist, G. H. Davis. At the time of building

The Ghost Story by Alfred Bestall
A family sit in the dark by a blazing fire, rigid with fear while listening to a ghost story told by an aged relative. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, the sceptre of a medieval knight

Marlene Dietrich in Josef von Sternbergs The Blue Angel (1930)
Marlene Dietrich in The Blue Angel (1930) Der Blaue Engel

USA / Scranton 1930
Scranton, Pennsylvania: general view of the town

D H Lawrence / Photograph
D H LAWRENCE English novelist

The Chariot by Kay Nielsen
An image of a dancer being carried to her carriage in the background by a masked man. Date: 29th January 1930

Rolex wrist watches advertisement

Programme cover for Paris Qui Revue
Programme for Paris Qui Revue starring Josephine Baker at the Casino de Paris, Paris, 1930. Artwork by Zig Date: 1930

Englands Polo Team, 1930
The English polo team selectedt o meet the Americans at Meadowbrook; Mr G. Balding, Captain C.T. I. Roark, Captain R. George, Mr Lewis Lacey and Mr A Roark in reserve

Cologne Cathedral
A fine elevated view of the magnificent Cologne Cathedral, taken in the years leading up to World War Two

Brooklands Race Poster
A poster for the British equivalent of the Le Mans 24- hour race, the Brooklands Double-twelve hour race

Amy Johnson / Music Sheet
Popular song : AMY Believe me, Amy, You cannot blame me For falling in love with you

Poster for railway trips to Sarlat, in the Dordogne
Poster advertising French railway trips to Sarlat, in the Dordogne, south west France

The Light Dragoons 1790 - 1992
The evolving uniform of The Light Dragoons. From Left - 13th Light Dragoons 1790, 18th Light Dragoons 1810, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) 1930, The Light Dragoons 1st December 1992

Selassie Crowned / 1930
The newly crowned emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, accompanied by his youngest son, carries the orb and sceptre after the coronation ceremony in Addis Ababa

Ballroom Dancing Italy
Four couples take advantage of the dance-floor in a smart restaurant

Underground Tube Train
A Northern Line train on its way to Kennington, via Charing Cross emerges overground from a tunnel

Monaco Grand Prix 1930
Poster for the 1930 Monaco Grand Prix

Beagling by H. M. Bateman
Humorous illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a number of fashionably dressed society folk following foxhounds round in a circle in a ploughed, muddy field. Date: 1930

The Graf Zeppelin over Wembley during the F. A. Cup Final
Photograph showing Wembley Stadium, during the Huddersfield Town vs. Arsenal F.A. Cup Final of 1930, with the Graf Zeppelin in the sky above

Postman on Pennyfarthing
A postman on a penny farthing delivers a parcel to a woman dressed in a long coat with fur trim

Dorothy Parker / Iln 1930
DOROTHY PARKER American writer

The Brighton Belle
The Southern Railways electric pullman express, the Brighton Belle between London and Brighton

Wurlitzer Pipe Organ Ad
WURLITZER Have your own Wurlitzer installed at home and charm the hours away with the lovliest of melodies

Hmv Dog & Gramophone
His Masters Voice: the HMV dog listens eternally

Labworth Cafe, Canvey Island
A pioneering building of the Modern Movement, and one of the only architectural designs by Ove Arup. Canvey Island, Essex. IoE 461758

World-Cup-1930-Poster
Official poster of the first Football World Championship that took place in Uruguay in 1930. AFP PHOTO /

Les Laines Bisanne wool company poster
Advertising poster for Les Laines Bisanne, a French wool company from Lyon-Megeve, showing a young man in ski clothing including a geometrically patterned jumper

Building Emp State Buil
A dizzy perch 350 yards above street level: A New York workman (Carl Russell) engaged on the worlds tallest bulding (at the time), the Empire State Building

Amy Johnson 1930
Miss Amy Johnson overhauling her Gypsy Moth aeroplane after landing in Australia. She was the first woman pilot to fly alone to Australia

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"1930: A Decade of Cultural Milestones and Iconic Moments" Step back in time to the year 1930, a period marked by significant events and captivating personalities. Haile Selassie, the Emperor of Ethiopia, ascends to power in Ilz 1930, bringing hope and change to his nation. Meanwhile, Anton LaVey emerges as a controversial figure with the establishment of his Church of Satan. In 1936, Haile Selassie once again captures attention as he addresses the League of Nations amidst Italy's invasion of Ethiopia. The Tatler cover featuring Walt Disney showcases the growing influence and popularity of animated entertainment during this era. The Tour de France photo encapsulates the spirit of athleticism and endurance that captivated audiences worldwide. Alfred Bestall's "The Ghost Story" takes readers on a thrilling journey into supernatural realms through captivating illustrations. The Midland Hotel Morecambe stands tall as an architectural marvel symbolizing elegance and luxury. G. H Davis immortalizes history with his photographs documenting the construction process behind Sydney Harbour Bridge. Captain Woolf Barnato proudly poses next to his Bentley car - a testament to wealth and sophistication that defined this era. D. H Lawrence's photograph captures him at a pivotal moment in literary history when he challenged societal norms through his provocative works. Programme cover for Paris Qui Revue reflects the vibrant arts scene thriving in Paris during this time - where creativity knows no bounds. Finally, summer on the French Riviera evokes images of sun-soaked beaches, glamorous parties, and carefree indulgence. As we reflect upon 1930s' cultural tapestry woven with political intrigue, artistic brilliance, sporting triumphs, and luxurious escapes; it becomes clear that this decade left an indelible mark on our collective memory.