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1930 1939 Collection (#35)

"Stepping into the Glamorous Era: Exploring the 1930s" Step back in time to the enchanting decade of the 1930s, where elegance and innovation reigned supreme

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Little Lost Dog

Little Lost Dog
1933: A forlorn looking Cairn terrier perched on a stool. He was the subject of animal artist Cecil Alden at the time of this photograph. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: After Dark

After Dark
29th October 1930: A couple, sitting on a wall, look at the lights of London after dark. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: English Summer

English Summer
1st July 1933: A house situated next to a lake and woods, part of Mrs Gordon-Moores estate. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: River View

River View
1st July 1933: A view up river to Mrs Gordon Moores house. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: A New Hat

A New Hat
15th March 1937: The back view of a hat decorated with large buttons and net, from Vivian Porter fashions. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Four Racehorses

Four Racehorses
July 1930: Racehorses Royal Gris, Nomination, Dunmore and Handley Cross, winners of races at Ranelagh, Richmond, Olympia and Hatfield. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Sports Car

Sports Car
24th August 1931: An Invicta sports car of the latest model parked in a London street. It is currently on show at Connaught Motors of Berkeley St. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Annies Van

Annies Van
5th August 1930: The caravan in which Miss Annie Croft is touring the country with her production of The Maid Of The Mountains, which will shortly be seen in the West End

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Sunbeam

Sunbeam
24th August 1931: A 1932 Sunbeam from the Sunbeam Motor Company of Princes Street, London. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Wolseley Sports Car

Wolseley Sports Car
24th August 1931: A Wolseley Hornet Swallow (1932 model) parked in a street. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Hudson Coupe

Hudson Coupe
24th August 1931: A brand new V8 Hudson coupe with a 119-inch chassis. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Theatre Construction

Theatre Construction
21st January 1930: Construction work on Jack Buchanans Theatre. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Automobile

Automobile
24th August 1931: A car. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Family Home

Family Home
12th September 1932: The family home of Harold Boulton at Haslemere in Surrey. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Theatre Construction

Theatre Construction
21st January 1930: The construction of Jack Buchanans theatre. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Mirror And Candles

Mirror And Candles
April 1930: A photograph of an ornate mirror lit by two candles mounted on either side commissioned by Paul E Derrick for Prices Candles and taken by Sasha. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Wedding Feast

Wedding Feast
December 1932: Table laid for the wedding reception of Muriel Phillipsbourne and Oscar Botero. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Stand At Car Show

Stand At Car Show
22nd October 1931: Cars on display at the Standard Motor Company stand at Olympia exhibition centre, London. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Danilovas Doll

Danilovas Doll
3rd August 1934: The doll carried by Alexandra Danilova in Leonide Massines ballet Boutique Fantasque at Covent Garden, which was set in a toy shop. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Barbara Cartland

Barbara Cartland
Mrs A G McCorquodale (1901 - 2000) who is designing all the costumes for and also producing the Pageant of the Superstitions for a Halloween Ball at the Park Lane Hotel in aid of the Townswomens

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Back Fashion

Back Fashion
A backless dress by Victor Stiebel in striped organdie. Cut on the cross, it clings to the hips and then flares out to a floor length skirt

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Austin Six

Austin Six
24th August 1931: Austin 12-6 saloon. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: MG Sports Car

MG Sports Car
24th August 1931: A Morris Garages TT sports car. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Expressive Hands

Expressive Hands
January 1930: The hands of dancer Louise Blackburn. On one wrist she wears an ornate double petal-like cuff. Her nails are painted in the French manicure style with a white tip

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Austin Seven

Austin Seven
24th August 1931: A touring version of the Austin Seven. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Austin Swallow

Austin Swallow
24th August 1931: An Austin Swallow motor car. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Cartland And Dog

Cartland And Dog
1st May 1930: English romantic novelist (Mary) Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901 - 2000) holding a pet dog. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Country Cottage

Country Cottage
1933: An archetypal English country cottage, with thatched roof and rose garden. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Standard Saloon

Standard Saloon
24th August 1931: A standard Big Nine coachbuilt saloon (1932 model) parked in front of town houses in Montagu Square, London. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Daimler

Daimler
24th August 1931: A Daimler motor-car (1932 model) complete with fluid flywheel and self-changing 4-speed gear box. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Ford Saloon

Ford Saloon
24th August 1931: A 3-window Ford saloon (1931 model) fitted with a 14.9 engine. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Midget Mark II

Midget Mark II
24th August 1931: The front of a Midget Mark II car, the latest model to bear the MG marque, parked on the grass verge of a road

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Austin Swallow

Austin Swallow
24th August 1931: An Austin Swallow car (1931 model). (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Front Of Car

Front Of Car
24th August 1931: The front of a brand new V8 Hudson coupe with a 119-inch chassis. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Midget Mark II

Midget Mark II
24th August 1931: The latest MG Midget Mark II car, currently on show at University Motors, Hertford St, London. It is described as the fastest and finest 750cc car money can buy

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Swimsuit

Swimsuit
22nd September 1933: A model wearing a Jantzen swimsuit. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Silhouette On Beach

Silhouette On Beach
circa 1930: A woman standing on a beach. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Nathans Weapons

Nathans Weapons
3rd May 1930: Medieval weaponry and armour belonging to costumers Nathan s, including a pike, halbard, spear, mace, axe, long sword and broadsword. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Barbaras Glider

Barbaras Glider
circa 1930: Romance novelist Barbara Cartland (1901 - 2000) poses beside the glider in which she made the first long distance towed journey in England, from Hanworth to Reading

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Sashalite System

Sashalite System
circa 1930: A hand operating the Sashalite system, an early type of flashbulb invented by British photographer Alex Sasha Stewart. A reflector spreads the light produced by the bulb

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Window Dummies

Window Dummies
circa 1935: Shop window dummie, unclothed and in storage. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Man carrying baskets

Man carrying baskets
INDIA - CIRCA 1930s: Man carrying enormous pile of baskets, Bombay. (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Fist

Fist
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Mans hand making fist. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Bon voyage

Bon voyage
JAPAN - CIRCA 1930s: Two Japanese women wearing kimonos, bidding an American cruise ship liner bon voyage, Yokohama. (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Steel Works

Steel Works
29th April 1939: Railtracks which bring locomotives to and from the Guest Keen Baldwins steel works in Cardiff, Wales. Original Publication: Picture Post - 116 - Steel - pub

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Big Wheel

Big Wheel
12th August 1939: Big Wheel on the Palace Pier, Brighton. Original Publication: Picture Post - 171 - Brighton - pub. 1939 (Photo by Felix Man/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: And Over There

And Over There
12th August 1939: On Brighton pier a woman point out buildings in the town to her partner. Original Publication: Picture Post - 171 - Brighton - pub

Background image1930 1939 Collection: City Of LA Train

City Of LA Train
circa 1935: View of the Union Pacific Railroads City of Los Angeles train running ont he Overland Route. (Photo by Orville Logan Snider/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)




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"Stepping into the Glamorous Era: Exploring the 1930s" Step back in time to the enchanting decade of the 1930s, where elegance and innovation reigned supreme. The iconic Midland Hotel in Morecambe stands tall as Britain's first Art Deco hotel, showcasing its timeless beauty. Across the globe, marvel at the engineering masterpiece that is Sydney Harbour Bridge, a symbol of strength and connectivity. Meanwhile, witness the sleek Silver Link Locomotive racing through landscapes with grace and power. In bustling London, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Billingsgate Market - a hub of activity where fresh produce meets lively conversations. And who could forget Banjo? This beloved black-and-white film brought joy to audiences during this era. Transportation took on new heights with Hudson Steam Loco chugging along tracks effortlessly. Meanwhile, children delighted in Babar's adventures through captivating illustrations found within "ABC OF BABAR O. " Travel posters became works of art themselves; one such gem was a Southern Railway poster enticing travelers to explore Ramsgate's coastal charm through a stunning color lithograph. For history enthusiasts seeking ancient wonders, Neidpath Castle whispers tales from centuries past while Boston Stump proudly showcases its architectural grandeur. The carefree spirit of summer comes alive as young women don their bathing suits for an unforgettable portrait captured in timeless sepia tones. And for those seeking leisurely escapes or thrilling adventures alike, Blackpool Station served as a gateway to excitement and relaxation by the sea. The 1930s were an era defined by progress and style - from architectural marvels to artistic masterpieces - leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. Step into this glamorous period and let its allure transport you back in time.