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1930 1939 Collection (page 5)

"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: Businessman in full suit in studio looking through magnifying glass, (B&W), portrait

Businessman in full suit in studio looking through magnifying glass, (B&W), portrait

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Thoughtful woman writing letter at desk, (B&W)

Thoughtful woman writing letter at desk, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Family sitting around table, having meal, children (4-5) (6-7), (B&W)

Family sitting around table, having meal, children (4-5) (6-7), (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Mother watching three children playing by Christmas tree, (B&W)

Mother watching three children playing by Christmas tree, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Woman relaxing in bath, (B&W), elevated view

Woman relaxing in bath, (B&W), elevated view

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Woman taking bath, (B&W)

Woman taking bath, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Businessman holding pipe in mouth, smiling, (B&W), portrait

Businessman holding pipe in mouth, smiling, (B&W), portrait

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Young woman straightening stockings, sitting on chair in studio, (B&W)

Young woman straightening stockings, sitting on chair in studio, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Woman leaning from behind shower curtain, (B&W)

Woman leaning from behind shower curtain, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Young woman walking on dirt road by farmhouse, (B&W)

Young woman walking on dirt road by farmhouse, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Elegant woman standing alone on sidewalk, Rear view, (B&W)

Elegant woman standing alone on sidewalk, Rear view, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Four women drinking wine, talking in living room (B&W)

Four women drinking wine, talking in living room (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Young woman in overalls working by lathe in factory, (B&W)

Young woman in overalls working by lathe in factory, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Man doing washing dishes in kitchen, pipe in teeth, (B&W)

Man doing washing dishes in kitchen, pipe in teeth, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Young man posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Young man posing in studio, (B&W), (Close-up), (Portrait)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Young couple posing in park, (B&W)

Young couple posing in park, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Smiling baby (6-12 months), (B&W), close-up

Smiling baby (6-12 months), (B&W), close-up

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Woman doing hair in front of mirror, (B&W)

Woman doing hair in front of mirror, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Barefoot woman in shorts standing on wooden fence on meadow, (B&W)

Barefoot woman in shorts standing on wooden fence on meadow, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Elegant man talking into microphone in studio, (B&W)

Elegant man talking into microphone in studio, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Elegant man posing in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Elegant man posing in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Rumble In The Jungle

Rumble In The Jungle
One chimp stands victorious over another during a boxing match, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Easter Bunny At Work

Easter Bunny At Work
A rabbit wearing a jacket and checked trousers, stands on a chair to make a list with his quill, circa 1930. (Photo by Frees/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Going To School

Going To School
A small boys, carrying a satchel, walks to school circa 1930 s. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Photo of Generic 1930s Juke Joint

Photo of Generic 1930s Juke Joint
UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1930: Photo of Generic 1930s Juke Joint (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Midland Hotel

Midland Hotel
circa 1930: Wellingtons Midland Hotel on Lambton Quay, the leading hotel in the area. (Photo by S. C. Smith/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Bembridge Regatta

Bembridge Regatta
30th August 1935: The start of the dinghy race, with a record 42 entrants, at the Bembridge Sailing Regatta and annual meeting, Isle of Wight. (Photo by G. Adams/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: MG TF Midget

MG TF Midget
circa 1938: The MG TF Midget, the latest automobile to bear the famous MG marque. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Passenger Train

Passenger Train
2nd September 1930: A replica of the first train on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway used in 1838. (Photo by J. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: AJS Motorcycle

AJS Motorcycle
13th November 1930: An AJS 3.49 horsepower motorcycle at the Motor Cycle Show at Olympia, London. (Photo by Davies/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Stewards Cart

Stewards Cart
1st April 1939: The stewards in their cart during the race of the Belvoir Hunt at Long Clawson, Melton Mowbray. (Photo by Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Midland Bank Safe

Midland Bank Safe
October 1938: The entrance to the Midland Bank Safe Deposit in the new Head Office Building, Poultry, London, EC2. The door and its frame together weight 35 tons

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Dunstans Bus

Dunstans Bus
24th October 1938: A bus outside the entrance to St Dunstans, a new rest and holiday home for blinded soldiers, sailors and airmen, at Ovingdean, East Sussex. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Women chatting over fence

Women chatting over fence
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Women with rake clippers and trowel chatting over picket fence. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Depression Era shack

Depression Era shack
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Depression Era shack with chairs and junk outside. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Hands chained together

Hands chained together
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Businessmans hands chained together. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Woman gardening

Woman gardening
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman standing in garden, smiling, arms full carrying watering can, garden tools and potted plants, portrait. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Young boy fishing

Young boy fishing
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Boy fishing with homemade pole, feet dangling in water, dog sitting by his side. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: DC-3 aeroplane

DC-3 aeroplane
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Commercial airline DC-3 plane, with propellers spinning. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Shack

Shack
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Shack with no admittance and no trespassing signs outside. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Oil well and derrick

Oil well and derrick
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Oil well with wooden derrick, near Houston, Texas. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Factory smokestacks

Factory smokestacks
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Steel industry, factory smokestacks, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Kowloon docks

Kowloon docks
CHINA - CIRCA 1930s: Shipping docks, Kowloon, Hong Kong. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Wall calendar

Wall calendar
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Mans hand tearing January 1 page off of daily wall calendar. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Salford Slum

Salford Slum
19th November 1938: Storey Street in a poor area of Salford. Original Publication: Picture Post - 41 - Manchester - pub. 1938 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: The Needles

The Needles
5th November 1938: One of the isolated cliff faces that form the Needles, obscuring their lighthouse off the Isle of Wight. Original Publication: Picture Post - 10 - Life In A Lighthouse - pub

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Romantic Holiday

Romantic Holiday
9th September 1939: A courting couple embrace, overlooking the promenade and beach on the Isle of Man. Original Publication: Picture Post - 196 - The Isle Of Man - pub

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Mark Of Approval

Mark Of Approval
1st April 1939: Tramp, John Walpole, draws a chalk cross on the wall of a farmhouse where they gave him food. A mark to remind himself when he passes that way again that they treated him well




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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.