1931 Collection (page 7)

Three Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of three swimmers in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. They are wearing swimming caps and knitted swimming costumes

Group of Swimmers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of a group of young swimmers, mostly boys, in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. Some of them seem less than happy with the temperature of the water!

Group of swimmers in the sea, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity shot of a small group of swimmers in the sea off the coast of Cornwall, August 1931. They are wearing swimming caps and knitted swimming costumes

Beatrice Lillie in the comedy film Are You There? - appearing as an acrobat in Bagdad Daddies: the lady detective in a wonderful disguise. Date: 1931

Cordy Mobilopter Unusual Design by Harry Cordy Date: 1931

Zeppelin LZ-127 GRAF Zeppelin Landing at Hanworth, London with a Media Camera Man Filming with a Movie Camera Date: 1931

New York Times Building - Times Square, NYC, USA. Note the Charlie Chaplin Film City LIghts showing at the cinema on the left. Date: 1931

Duke of Yorks Camp for Boys - Southwold, Suffolk - here, Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) is returning from a bathe. He spent the night under canvas and attended a concert

Duke, Duchess of York, Princess Elizabeth - Royal Tournament
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952), Elizabeth, Duchess of York (1900-2002) and Princess Elizabeth arrive for the Royal Tournament at Olympia, London

Duchess of York pins a star on breast of Prebendary Carlise
Elizabeth, Duchess of York (1900-2002) pins a star (his seventh, each signifying seven years of service) on breast of Prebendary Carlile (1947-1942)

Fall / Deerhound / Ross
CHAMPION AESTHETIC OF ROSS Challenge Certificate winner. Owned by Miss Loughrey. Head study. Date: 1931

Fall / Great Dane / 1931
CAROL OF OUBOROUGH Owned by Rank. Note the cropped ears. Date: 1931

Boxer Tiger Pomphrey as an 18 year old 1931 Albert Pomphrey - Bristol boxer

Eden Theatre, Lisbon, Portugal

USA, Delaware, Lewes, Zwaanendael Museum, Dutch-style building built in 1931, doorway

Miss Margaret Whigham and her parents
Miss Margaret Whigham, later Mrs Charles Sweeny and then Duchess of Argyll, pictured with her parents Mr and Mrs George Hay Whigham at a a ball they held at their house, Queens Hill

Wedding of Theodora of Greece & Berthold of Baden
Wedding of Princess Theodora of Greece (1906-69), sister of the current Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, to Prince Berthold, Margrave of Baden in 1931

Art deco advert for Viyella knitting yarn, a silhouette of a lady's hands knitting. Date: 1931

Illustration of a lady in her bedroom admiring her embroidered petticoat in crepe-de-chine Date: 1931

Reflections on Loch Mealt, Isle of Skye, Scotland - Valentine's real photo postcard 1931 Date: 1931

HMS Crusader (H60) - a Royal Navy C-class destroyer
HMS Crusader (H60) - a C-class destroyer built for the Royal Navy in 1931. She saw service in the Home and Mediterranean Fleets

Ballroom Dancing
Illustration in Art Deco style of of ballroom dancers. Artist: Marcel Jacques Hemjic. Date: circa 1925

Samuel Johnson & George III
In February 1767 Samuel Johnson was honoured by a private conversation with his Majesty George III in the library at the Queen's House. Date: 1931

Beverley Nichols (1898-1983) English writer, playwright and public speaker. Date: 1931

Noel Coward (1899-1973) English playwright, composer, director, actor, and singer. Date: 1931

Joseph Szigeti (1892-1973) Hungarian violinist. Date: 1931

Ella Ivemy, pianist and accompanyist to Nellie Melba (operatic soprano). Date: 1931

Painting & Decorating - Illustration of a smartly dressed housewife mixing paint for application onto the kitchen dresser. Artist: Anon. Date: 1931

Muscle Man - Young boy displaying his muscles. Date: 1931

Handbags - Selection of fashionable handbags. Good Housekeeping. July 1931. Date: 1931

Twin Sets - Summer fashions. Good Housekeeping July 1931. Date: 1931

Blazers & Swimwear - Summer fashions. Good Housekeeping. July 1931. Date: 1931

Stylish Ladies - Illustration of two stylish ladies in furs and fashionable hats. Date: 1931

Pointon Hawk glider, in flight at Mangere, NZ, in 1931. (rnzaf.proboards. com/thread/30588/hawk-glider-1931) Date: 1931

HMS Furious 47 aircraft carrier, a modified Courageous-class battlecruiser, seen in December 1931, with the removable con seen raised on the flight deck. This was removed for flying operations

FA Cup Final, West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City, at Wembley Stadium in 1931 Date: 1931

WW2 - Supermarine Seaplane
An illustration of a BritishVickers Supermarine Seaplane which won the Schneider trophy for Great Britain in 1931, setting the world's speed record at 407 mph

The Needlewoman cover January 1931
Young redhead in a fur-trimmed robe, in her bedroom admiring herself in the mirror Date: 1931

Foster General Purpose Engine VL 3465 Barbara
A Foster General Purpose Engine, regn. VL 3465 Barbara, number 14625. Built in 1931 by William Foster & Co. in Lincoln, powered by an 8 Nhp single-cylinder steam engine

Sikorsky S-39B NC80V American Clipper
Sikorsky S-40 NC80V American Clipper (msn 2000-X), for Pan-American Airways. Date: circa 1931

Sikorsky S-39B NC54V (msn 916). Date: circa 1931

Poster, Genoa and the Italian Riviera Date: 1931

Advert, Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition, Olympia, London - Monopolis, the city of the future Date: 1931

Everton FC team, 1932, winners of the League Championship and Division Two Championship (1931) in successive seasons. Date: 1932

Marlborough Park Avenue Garden
This illustration shows a garden in the Marlborough Park Avenue, neatly complimenting the central house. Date: circa 1931

Bathroom Interior, Sidcup
An architectural interior illustration of a bathroom designed for a house in an estate at Sidcup, London. Date: circa 1931

New Ideal Homesteads Illustration
A front cover illustration for a New Ideal Homesteads Ltd catalogue on the Marlborough and Montrose Park Estates, Sidcup. The 1931 Super Home, designed by a woman, for a woman. Date: circa 1931

Conservatories And Tropical Gardens, Avery Hill Park
A photograph of the conservatories and tropical gardens situated at Avery Hill Park. Date: circa 1931

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"1931: A Year of Triumphs, Challenges, and Unforgettable Moments" In the enchanting world of art, Marjorie Miller's masterpiece "Queen of the Night" captivates hearts with its ethereal beauty. The painting transports viewers to a realm where dreams come alive. Meanwhile, on the racetrack, Australian jockey Jim Pike fearlessly rides his majestic horse Phar Lap to victory. Their partnership embodies determination and resilience in the face of adversity. Underneath an ancient oak tree stands a weathered 1931 Ford pickup truck, silently witnessing the passage of time. Its rusting exterior tells tales of bygone eras and nostalgic memories that linger in our minds. The Schneider Trophy Air Race takes flight as aviators push boundaries with cutting-edge technology. The Rolls-Royce Merlin X/10 Supercharged Piston Aero-Engine propels them through skies previously unexplored, symbolizing mankind's relentless pursuit of progress. Mick the Miller emerges as a canine legend on the greyhound racing tracks. His lightning-fast speed leaves spectators awestruck while etching his name into sporting history forevermore. A captivating poster for Chateau de Sully sur Loire invites us to step back in time and immerse ourselves in French grandeur. It beckons us to explore centuries-old architecture and unravel stories hidden within its walls. The Programme cover for Schneider Trophy Contest showcases anticipation and excitement surrounding this prestigious event. It serves as a visual reminder that unity among nations can transcend borders when pursuing shared passions. Amidst admiration for an Austin 7 automobile's sleek design and engineering marvels, we witness how innovation shapes our lives even during challenging times like those faced in 1931. Vladimir Lyushin's Soviet poster boldly proclaims that The Young Communist League is the Shock Battalion of the Five-Year Plan. It reflects an era defined by ideological fervor and collective efforts towards societal transformation.