1930 Collection (#97)

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

MAB Ambulance, London
One of the ambulances operated by Londons Metropolitan Asylums Board in around 1930. At that date, the MAB was the largest user of civil ambulance services in the world with a fleet of 150 vehicles

Sun Platform at Princess Marys Hospital, Margate, Kent
Children being treated on a sun platform at the Princess Marys Hospital, Wilderness Road, Margate, Kent. The site, originally known as Eastcliff House

Photograph of Hurstpierpoint locomotive nameplate
Photograph of a Hurstpierpoint Schools Class locomotive nameplate. A large number of these locomotives ran on the Southern Railway from 1930 onwards, and were named after nearby public schools

Mattress Making, Darenth Training Colony, Kent
Mattress making at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing

Girl Guides, Darenth Training Colony, Kent
Girl Guides at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing Darenth

Milking, Darenth Training Colony, Kent
Milking parlour at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing

Sewing Class, Darenth Training Colony, Kent
Sewing class at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing Darenth

Printing Shop, Darenth Training Colony, Kent
Printing shop at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing

Downs Childrens Hospital, Sutton, Surrey
Aerial view of the Downs Childrens Hospital on Banstead Road, Sutton, Surrey, originally opened in 1883 as part of the South Metropolitan District School for pauper children

Delineator cover January 1930
Front cover illustration featuring a poised and elegant 1920s woman with her red wavy bobbed hair fixed with a clip, wearing a fashionable assortment of matching art deco bangles

The Delineator, March 1930
Front cover illustration featuring a woman wearing a fashionable hat

Aston Union Cottage Homes, Erdington, Birmingham
Aerial view of Aston Unions cottage homes which were opened in 1899 at Erdington, Birmingham. They housed pauper children away from the main workhouse which occupied an adjacent site

Anita Loos by Olive Snell
Portrait of Anita Loos (1888 - 1981), American screenwriter, journalist, novelist and producer, most famous for writing the novel on which the film " Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" was based

The Nag Hammadi Barrage (Dam) - Egypt
Outlets of the Flushing Culverts in the dock - 22nd July 1928. Photograph from an album commemorating the opening of the Nag Hammadi Barrage (dam) in 1930

Arthur James Balfour / Stamp
ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR (1848 - 1930) 1st Earl of Balfour British politician, Conservative MP

Boys Club evening activities, February1930
Evenings at a Boys Club needn t be a dull affair with plenty of activities to get involved in, including chess, playing the piano, playing cards, and reading. Not a Playstaton or iPod in sight!

Boys Club, fancy dress, circa 1930
Six boys from a Boys Club in wonderful fancy dress costume

Boys Club gym class group photograph 1930
An informal gym class group photograph featuring 23 boys from a Boys Club of 1930, sitting on gym equipment and smiling for the camera

Boys Club swimming circa 1930
A group of boys from a Boys Club take a swim in a river, doubtlessly cold. Most wear one piece costumes

General Sir Bryan T. Mahon / Stamp
General SIR BYRAN THOMAS MAHON KCB, KCVO, DSO (1862 - 1930) British Army general and Irish Free State Senator

Afternoon swimming at Boys Club
Five older boys in one piece swimming costume stand by the edge of a river. Two of them wear swimming hats and four look like they have not been long out of the water

Boys club snooker game, February 1930
A group of seventeen boys cram around a snooker table during an evening game at a Boys Club

Boys Club swimming 1930
A group of ten boys from a Boys Club take an afternoon swim in a river, doubtlessly cold. All wear one piece costumes. Two boys on the bank look slightly apprehensive

Boys club members in transportation, circa 1930
At least 33 happy exited young members of a boys club are transported, unceremoniously in the back of a truck for a week of camping and adventure in the countryside

Outdoor washing, Boys Club 1930
Two boys wash the grime from their hair using a small bowl of water outside of their tent

Group of Middle Eastern men
An unidentified group of seven Middle Eastern men pose for their photograph. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Sailing ships at Burgas, Bulgaria
Burgas Harbour, on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The bow and the stern of Black Sea ships are raised to counter the under-sea turbulence in the water

General Smith-Dorrien / Stamp
Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien British Soldier

Rugby match Middlesex 7s 1930
Tackling a Blackheath man in the final of the Seven a side rugby tournament: London Welsh win by six points to nil

Budapest, Hungary - View across Danube toward the Parliament Building with St. Stephens Basilica in the distance. Note the lowered funnel on the steamship to allow passage under the span of

Count Albert Apponyi Polyclinic in Budapest
An operation in progress at the Count Albert Apponyi Polyclinic in Budapest - named after Count Albert Apponyi de Nagyappony (1846 - 1933), a distinguished Hungarian nobleman and politician

Dictating a Letter
A secretary ensures her next pay rise by assuming an elevated position on the desk of her boss to take a letter. She rests her feet upon his legs

In The Blue Gums Azure Shade - An Australian Bush Picnic
An illustration by F. Matania depicting the popularity of picnicking in the Australian forests

Three Gowns of Classic Beauty, by G. Sacy
Colour fashion illustration showing three glamorous evening gowns

Bows are important details, G. Sacy
Colour fashion illustration showing glamorous dresses adorned with bows

Off for Paris by W. Bryce Hamilton
Off for Paris - The Start of an Imperial Airway Liner from Croydon Aerodrome, drawn for The Sphere by W. Bryce Hamilton

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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.