1930 Collection (#96)

For the Modern Sun Worshipper by Gordon Conway
A suggestion for a beach pyjama suit worn with a camisole top and a wide brimmed sun hat

Harold Macmillan(1894-1986), pictured playing golf at Gleneagles Links.17 years later, Macmillan would become prime minister

Scene from The White Assegai
A scene from a play by Allan King, produced at the Playhouse, London in 1930, the story of a Native Commissioner in colonial Africa

Boys in training at a Borstal institution
Boys in training in a carpenters workshop at an unidentified Borstal institution

Church Army emergency accommodation, London
Men try to sleep on narrow benches at a Church Army emergency accommodation shelter in London. The Church Army was founded in 1882 by the Rev Wilson Carlile, an evangelist for the Church of England

Board of Guardians, Lexden and Winstree Union, Essex
A group portrait of the Board of Guardians of the Lexden and Winstree Poor Law Union in Essex. The Board oversaw the operation of the union and its workhouse

Transformation from young tramp to soldier
Before-and-after pictures of a young vagrant transformed into an army cadet over a three-month period with the help of former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray

Kitchen of a Common Lodging House
Residents eating and socialising in the kitchen of a common lodging house, location unknown. Such establishments provided cheap accommodation by the night for those of limited means

Vagrants asleep on bench on Thames Embankment, London
Two tramps in shabby overcoats, flat caps and muddy shoes, spend the night on a bench on Londons Thames Embankment

London County Council Night Office, Charing Cross Bridge
Applicants waiting outside the London County Councils Night Office at Charing Cross Bridge, Central London. The Office had telephone links to the citys casual wards, as well as to the Salvation Army

Female tramp asleep on steps, London
A female tramp sleeps on steps somewhere in Central London, where many of the citys homeless made their beds under bridges and railway arches. Date: circa 1930

Living Room of a Rowton House, London
The living room of one of Londons Rowton Houses where the residents can be seen relaxing, reading, and playing draughts. Rowton Houses, of which six were erected around London, were large

Frank Gray, Liberal MP
In the late 1920s, former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray (1880-1935) disguised himself as a tramp to experience first-hand the life of such individuals

Young men at Salvation Army Training Centre
A group of six young men picking apples in an orchard. The location is a Salvation Army Training Centre preparing them for overseas duties with the organisation

Workhouse, Casual Ward
A workhouse casual ward which the poster on the right suggests is in the vicinity of Reading in Berkshire. The tramps and vagrants who occupied the room slept on hammocks slung between hooks attached

Beggar couple with child in pram
A beggar couple with a child in a pram. The pram has no tyres

London County Council welfare staff
Staff in an office at a London County Council welfare establishment interview a homeless man

Dormitory of a Common Lodging House
The dormitory of a common lodging house where a clean bed for the night and washing facilities could be had for (in 1930) between sixpence and a shilling

Frank Gray, MP, disguised as a tramp
In the late 1920s, former Oxford Liberal MP Frank Gray (1880-1935) disguised himself as a tramp to experience first-hand the life of such individuals

Gandhi addresses followers at Dandi
Mahatma Gandhi, his cloak drawn over his head, his staff in his hand, addresses his followers at Dandi at the culmination of the Salt March or Satyagraha

Salt March
A scene of illegality : Gandhis followers picking up salt on the seashore at Dandi at the culmination of the Salt March in India to protest against the British tax on salt

S Teerwood. 6-wheeled car & trailer
A huge six-wheeled car and trailer drives through a Saharan desert

Manchester Board of Guardians, Officers and Ex-Chairmen
The Chairman (Hugh Fay, centre), Vice Chairman (William Reid, left of centre) and Clerk (F.W. Greenhalgh) of the 1930-31 Manchester Board of Guardians

Menu from Halifax Union Board of Guardians dinner
The cover of the commemorative menu at the Halifax Union Board of Guardians final dinner. The abolition of all the countrys Boards of Guardians after April 1930 marked the end of the workhouse system

Gebrauchsgraphik front cover 1930
Simple, striking front cover of Gebrauchsgraphik, the journal of international advertising art, featuring a stylised image of a woman wearing a party mask

Gebrauchsgrafik fashion
Graphic and stylised art deco fashion images with women wearing dresses typical of 1930 and with cropped or shingled hair

Two women and a child on the beach, Devon
Two women with a child and golf clubs on a beach in Devon

Little boy with a toy pram
A little boy, Cecil Watts, standing at the side of a room with a toy pram

Borneo Sago poster
Poster depicting a stylised scene in Borneo showing sago being harvested. Sago is a type of starch found in the soft innards of certain palms

Salonica, Greece - The Quayside

Royal Pier, Southampton
Entrance to the Royal Pier, Southampton. The pier pavilion was extended in 1922 and the present gatehouse, described at the time as " wedding cake architecture"

Barcelona, Spain - International Exhibition
The Great Fountain by night. Barcelona, Spain - International Exhibition of 1929 - 1930. In a large park on the Montjuic hill

Princess Elizabeth on her trike
Princess Elizabeth of York, our present Queen Elizabeth II, pictured through the railings of the Yorks London home in Piccadilly, London riding a new tricycle given to her for her fourth birthday

Poster advertising National Parks for winter sports
Poster designed by Dorothy Waugh, advertising Americas National Parks for winter sports

Edmond Thiaudire / Demare
Edmond Antoine-Delphin Thiaudire, (1837-1930) French poet, novelist, philosopher

A young boy at the seaside
A young boy climbing the wooden steps up from the beach to the seafront. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

L actualite Automobile
Cover of French motoring magazine L actualite Automobile featuring the Monaco Grand Prix of 6th April 1930

Group of Egyptian Whirling Derivishes
Group Egyptian Dervishes. Dervish or Darvesh in Persian usually refers to a person who is a seeker of the truth i.e. universal truth

Middle Eastern Dervish Group
Rifai Dervishes - a Dervish order founded by Shaykh Sayyid Ahmad ar-Rifai (1119-1182). Traditional Dervish order found with a marked prescence in Syria, Egypt, Kosovo and Albania

Woman up a mast
A woman beams from the top of the mast of the " Medusa", looking on top of the world

On the deck of the Medusa
A smiling woman polishes a piece of brass fitting on the fore deck of a boat at Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex

MAB Early Motor Ambulance, London
A driver at the wheel of one of the first motor ambulances to be operated by Londons Metropolitan Asylums Board in around 1905

MAB Ambulance Interior, London
Interior of one of the ambulances operated by Londons Metropolitan Asylums Board in around 1930, showing a patient lying on a bed and a nurse sitting at his side

Children at Queen Marys Childrens Hospital, Carshalton
Children in the hot water bathing pool at the Queen Marys Childrens Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey. The hospital was opened in 1908 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Millfield Seaside Home, Littlehampton, Sussex
Children and nurses outside the Millfield Seaside Home at Rustington, Littlehampton, Sussex. The Home was opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as a seaside sanatorium for children

King George V Sanatorium, Godalming, Surrey
Aerial view of the 230-bed King George V Sanatorium between Milford and Hydestile near Godalming in Surrey. It was established in 1922 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as part of their expanding

Sea bathing at Millfield Seaside Home, Littlehampton, Sussex
Sea bathing at the Millfield Seaside Home at Rustington, Littlehampton, Sussex. The Home was opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as a seaside sanatorium for children suffering

MAB Mead Works, Carnwath Road, Fulham, London
Interior of the Metropolitan Asylum Boards Mead Works on Carnwath Road, Fulham, south west London, used for the building of ambulance bodies

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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.