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1930s Collection (#10)

Step into the vibrant world of the 1930s, where imagination and elegance reigned supreme

Background image1930s Collection: British Lion Wharf CXP01_01_040

British Lion Wharf CXP01_01_040
BANKSIDE, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON. A view looking east along Bankside on the south side of the River Thames, showing a man walking past British Lion Wharf and Cardinals Wharf at number 49

Background image1930s Collection: Chagford DIX02_01_033

Chagford DIX02_01_033
Lower Street, Chagford, Chagford, West Devon. The view looking north west along Lower Street with Bishops House in the right foreground, 1930s

Background image1930s Collection: Brixham fishing fleet DIX02_01_254

Brixham fishing fleet DIX02_01_254
Brixham, Torbay, Devon. The fishing fleet in Brixham Outer Harbour with houses on North Furzeham Road on the cliff-top in the distance. Photographed by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Mending nets at Hastings DIX02_01_256

Mending nets at Hastings DIX02_01_256
Fishermen mending nets on the beach at Hastings, East Sussex. Photographed by J Dixon Scott between 1925 and 1939

Background image1930s Collection: Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York

Chrysler Building and Empire State Building, Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Background image1930s Collection: New Deal Remedies, cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman

New Deal Remedies, cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman
F.D. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. New Deal Remedies, cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman

Background image1930s Collection: French Models 1930s USA nudes nudity naked magazines mens

French Models 1930s USA nudes nudity naked magazines mens
French Models 1930s USA nudes nudity naked magazines menÕs

Background image1930s Collection: CARTOON: U. S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]: American cartoon, 1939

CARTOON: U. S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]: American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U
CARTOON: U.S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]: American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U.S. intervention in European wars

Background image1930s Collection: EDITORIAL The meeting in Chesapeake Bay in 1941 of the newly appointed British Ambassador to

EDITORIAL The meeting in Chesapeake Bay in 1941 of the newly appointed British Ambassador to the United States, Lord Halifax and President Roosevelt

Background image1930s Collection: Louise Brooks 12 07 23

Louise Brooks 12 07 23
Corné Akkers

Background image1930s Collection: advertising, match labels with advertising, international labels from: Belgium, Great Britain

advertising, match labels with advertising, international labels from: Belgium, Great Britain, Netherlands, advertising for coffee, cigarette, briquettes etc

Background image1930s Collection: advertising, Happy Easter, child and easter-bunny, Trumpf chocolate, Germany, circa 1929

advertising, Happy Easter, child and easter-bunny, Trumpf chocolate, Germany, circa 1929, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Background image1930s Collection: advertising, household, match label, trademark Darby & Joan, Ideal for the home and the smoker

advertising, household, match label, trademark Darby & Joan, Ideal for the home and the smoker, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Background image1930s Collection: ‘Monaco Monte-Carlo au pays du soleil 1922 Tourism Poster showing the view from Jardin Exotique de

‘Monaco Monte-Carlo au pays du soleil 1922 Tourism Poster showing the view from Jardin Exotique de Monaco across to the harbour

Background image1930s Collection: 1930s 1940s SUNSET CREATES MOODY ATMOSPHERE FOR THREE WOMEN WALKING TOGETHER ALONG PLAZA CONGRESS

1930s 1940s SUNSET CREATES MOODY ATMOSPHERE FOR THREE WOMEN WALKING TOGETHER ALONG PLAZA CONGRESS BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA - r12624 PAL001 HARS ALONG RECREATION STROLLING CONCEPTUAL STYLISH ARGENTINA

Background image1930s Collection: 1930s 1940s MAN WOMAN SUN HAT COUPLE BATHING SUITS SITTING ON BALUSTRADE WALL TROPICAL VACATION

1930s 1940s MAN WOMAN SUN HAT COUPLE BATHING SUITS SITTING ON BALUSTRADE WALL TROPICAL VACATION HOTEL MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA USA - s2169 HAR001 HARS STYLISH MIAMI OLD TIME OLD FASHION SWIMMER STYLE

Background image1930s Collection: Fashion illustration, 1935

Fashion illustration, 1935.Fashion illustration, 1935. Designs by Margaret Barry, Eva Lutyens and WW Reville-Terry Ltd. A print from Vogue, 1st May 1935

Background image1930s Collection: Fashion plate illustration by Barclay. Creation: Martial et Armand; Creation

Fashion plate illustration by Barclay. Creation: Martial et Armand; Creation: Jenny; Creation Martial et Armand; Creation: Jean Patou

Background image1930s Collection: LArt Des Coloris, 1930s French fashion magazine illustration of brilliantly coloured elegant gowns

LArt Des Coloris, 1930s French fashion magazine illustration of brilliantly coloured elegant gowns by Chantal

Background image1930s Collection: La Tenue De Gala, 1930s French fashion magazine illustration, long elegant evening gowns by Lenief

La Tenue De Gala, 1930s French fashion magazine illustration, long elegant evening gowns by Lenief

Background image1930s Collection: Entitled: 'Le Soulier de Satin (The Satin Slipper)' 1937. Jeanne-Marie Lanvin (January 1, 1867)

Entitled: "Le Soulier de Satin (The Satin Slipper)" 1937. Jeanne-Marie Lanvin (January 1, 1867, July 6)
Entitled: "Le Soulier de Satin (The Satin Slipper)" 1937. Jeanne-Marie Lanvin (January 1, 1867, July 6, 1946) was a French fashion designer

Background image1930s Collection: No. 1080 Corridor Carriage, Third Class

No. 1080 Corridor Carriage, Third Class
This image shows an interior view of a compartment in third class corridor carriage No. 1080, built in 1938 to diagram C77

Background image1930s Collection: Lion Tamer

Lion Tamer
Patricia Bourne and her lions in training at Bertram Mills Circus 1935

Background image1930s Collection: The Huntley & Palmers Ltd biscuit factory in Reading 1935

The Huntley & Palmers Ltd biscuit factory in Reading 1935
The Huntley and Palmers Ltd biscuit factory in Reading, Berkshire 1935 Workers leaving at lunch time

Background image1930s Collection: Locomotive No. 2939, Croome Court, 1935

Locomotive No. 2939, Croome Court, 1935
This image of the Saint class locomotive was take at Swindon Works in June 1935. The locomotive looks to be in A Shop and was probably in for an overhaul

Background image1930s Collection: Glasgow Celtic FC 1935

Glasgow Celtic FC 1935
Glasgow Celtic FC team group 1935 Back Row Lyon, Hogg, Kennaway, McGonagle, Paterson, Geatons Front Delaney, Buchan, McGrory, Crum, Fitzsimons

Background image1930s Collection: Kilmarnock FC 1934

Kilmarnock FC 1934 Back Row: Anderson Milloy Miller, Norton, Kelvin, Ross Front Row: Liddell, Kennedy, McCarthy, Beattie, Keane

Background image1930s Collection: Partick Thistle FC 1934

Partick Thistle FC 1934
Back: Calderwood, Prior, Johnstone, Baigrie, Donnelly, McLeod Front: Ness, Miller, McLennan, Ballantyne, Bain

Background image1930s Collection: Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1933

Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1933
An aerial view of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, pictured in 1933

Background image1930s Collection: Newquay, Cornwall, 1933

Newquay, Cornwall, 1933
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Newquay in Cornwall, taken from the Towan Headland area in 1933. The image shows the cliffs and beaches of Newquay from between two gateway posts

Background image1930s Collection: Newquay Harbour, Cornwall, 1933

Newquay Harbour, Cornwall, 1933
A GWR publicity view of Newquay Harbour, Cornwall, 1933, showing the harbour wall with the seaside town and the beach filled with holidaymakers in the background

Background image1930s Collection: Entrance to Looe Harbour, Cornwall, August 1936

Entrance to Looe Harbour, Cornwall, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall. Taken in August 1936 this image shows the entrance to harbour at low tide with people boarding a small boat

Background image1930s Collection: Looe Quay, Cornwall, August 1936

Looe Quay, Cornwall, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of the quay at Looe in Cornwall, August 1936, showing men on the deck of a boat moored up in the harbour with wooden crates filled with rope or fishing nets

Background image1930s Collection: East Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1936

East Looe Beach, Cornwall, August 1936
A GWR publicity view of East Looe Beach on the Cornish coast, August 1936. This image was taken from the cliff overlooking the beach

Background image1930s Collection: Looking Upstream at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930

Looking Upstream at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR publicity view of the coastal town of Looe in Cornwall, c.1930. This image was taken from the river bank and is looking upstream showing the quay

Background image1930s Collection: Poldhu Cove Golf Course, near Mullion, Cornwall, c. 1930s

Poldhu Cove Golf Course, near Mullion, Cornwall, c. 1930s
A GWR publicity view of Poldhu Cove Golf Course, near Mullion in Cornwall, c.1930s. A man and a woman are playing golf on the green at the top of the cliffs overlooking the sea

Background image1930s Collection: Teignmouth Beach, Devon, August 1937

Teignmouth Beach, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of the west end of the beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1937 this image shows holidaymakers on the beach

Background image1930s Collection: Teignmouth from Shaldon, Devon, August 1930

Teignmouth from Shaldon, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of the seaside town of Teignmouth taken from the village of Shaldon across the Teign estuary in August 1930

Background image1930s Collection: Maidencombe, near Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937

Maidencombe, near Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of the beach at Maidencombe, near Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in August 1937, this image shows holidaymakers enjoying the beach and bathing in the calm sea

Background image1930s Collection: Surrey Street market Croydon, 1938

Surrey Street market Croydon, 1938

Background image1930s Collection: Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937

Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Bridge at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1937, showing the bridge stretching across the estuary with the village of Shaldon in the distance

Background image1930s Collection: East Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937

East Beach at Teignmouth, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers on Teignmouth Town Beach on the eastern side of the town, August 1937. The image shows a typical seaside scene; families are enjoying themselves on the beach

Background image1930s Collection: Shaldon Beach and Bridge, Devon, September 1933

Shaldon Beach and Bridge, Devon, September 1933
A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Beach and Bridge, Devon. Taken in September 1933 from the shingle, this image shows boats on the beach at low tide

Background image1930s Collection: Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937

Shaldon Beach, Devon, August 1937
A GWR publicity view of Shaldon Beach in Devon, taken in August 1937. This image shows the Marine Parade running along the length of the beach with the headland in the distance

Background image1930s Collection: Boats near The Grand Pier at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933

Boats near The Grand Pier at Teignmouth, Devon, September 1933
A GWR publicity view of the seaside at Teignmouth, Devon in September 1933. This image shows the east or Town Beach and was taken from the Grand Pier with lots of small boats anchored nearby

Background image1930s Collection: Boats at Teignmouth Pier, Devon, Summer 1933

Boats at Teignmouth Pier, Devon, Summer 1933
A GWR publicity view of small sailing boats near the Grand Pier at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon. Taken in the summer of 1933 a swimmer wearing a white bathing cap is also in the water

Background image1930s Collection: Winter Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930

Winter Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of the Winter Gardens at Teignmouth in Devon, August 1930, showing people playing bowls on a green in front of a small concert hall

Background image1930s Collection: East Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930

East Beach, Teignmouth, Devon, August 1930
A GWR publicity view of East or Town Beach at the seaside town of Teignmouth in Devon, August 1930. This image was probably taken from the Grand Pier




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Step into the vibrant world of the 1930s, where imagination and elegance reigned supreme. In Jean de Brunhoff's Babar books, we find ourselves in Celesteville, witnessing a playful match between Babar, king of the elephants, and his dear friend Celeste on the tennis court. The whimsical illustration transports us to a time filled with innocence and joy. Meanwhile, Laurel and Hardy grace our screens in their iconic film 'Flying Deuces' from 1939. This publicity still captures their timeless humor that continues to bring laughter to audiences even today. In Swindon Shed, seven majestic King Class Locomotives stand tall as symbols of industrial progress during this era. These powerful machines were at the forefront of transportation innovation. On the streets, a Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15 glides through with its sleek design capturing attention wherever it goes. This automobile epitomizes style and sophistication synonymous with the 1930s. The Cotton Club in Harlem pulsates with jazz rhythms as talented musicians fill its halls. It was here that African American artists showcased their incredible talents amidst an era marked by racial segregation. A rainy day in Trongate, Glasgow is brought to life through an oil painting depicting everyday life in this bustling city during the 1930s. The artist's brush strokes capture both melancholy and resilience within its urban landscape. Ernest Hemingway finds solace while fishing; his passion for adventure mirrored by his literary prowess that would shape generations to come. An Austin Seven Ruby car painted red exudes charm on every street corner it graces – a symbol of affordable luxury for those seeking freedom on wheels during these times. At Paddington Station's Quick Lunch and Snack Bar in 1936, travelers find respite amidst their journeys – savoring quick bites before continuing on their way towards new destinations full of promise.