1934 Collection (#2)

de Havilland DH-80A Puss Moth
Hillmans Airways de Havilland Dh-80A Puss Moth Parked on Grass with a Pilot in Uniform Standing Date: 1934

Two girls on a 1934 Matchless motorcycle
Two young girls pose for photograph sitting on a 1934 Matchless 250cc ohv motorcycle, circa 1934

Partick Thistle FC football team 1934-1935. Back row: Calderwood (Captain), Cummings, Johnstone, Elliot, Sutherland, M Leod. Front row: Regan, M Kennan, Wylie, Hastie, M Lennan. Date: 1934-1935

BROOKLYN: WYCKOFF HOUSE. The Pieter Wyckoff House in Brooklyn. Photographed by E.P. MacFarland, c1934

Champion Six-horse team of Wilson & Co. Meat Packers
The Internationally acclaimed Six-horse Champion Clydesdale team of Wilson & Co. Meat Packers, Chicago. The team appeared in every performance of the Wings of the Century pageant at A Century of

Bristol Temple Meads station alterations, 1934
Views of the cellars beneath the broad gauge platforms during the alterations at Bristol Temple Meads station in 1934. The expansion of the station started in 1930 and lasted until 1935

Graceful Line Of Beach Dancers
Long Beach, California: March 16, 1934. Dancers trained by Lillian Newman staging an outdoor tableux on the beach

Empire Air Day Poster
Poster, Empire Air Day 1934, organised by the Air League of the British Empire. A civil aviation and RAF " at home". With a map of UK showing where the events are taking place. May 1934

Lady Charles Cavendish aka Adele Astaire
Adele Astaire (1896 - 1981) comedy actress and dance partner of her brother, Fred Astaire from childhood until 1932, when she retired from dance to marry the British aristocrat Lord Charles Spencer

DUKE ELLINGTON (1899-1974). American musician and composer. Photographed in 1934 by Maurice Seymour

Wedding cake
A photograph showing the finishing touches being made to the wedding cake of George, Duke of Kent to Princess Marina of Greece in 1934

Connaught Gardens at Sidmouth, East Devon
View of Connaught Gardens at Sidmouth, East Devon, with an array of flowers in flowerbeds, with trees in the background. The gardens were named after the Duke of Connaught

Photo of the Loch Ness Monster?
An enlarged photograph taken by a tourist of what was believed to be the Loch Ness Monster. A series of photographs were published during this period as the hunt for the mysterious Loch Ness Monster

R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, 1934
Photograph of Queen Mary, then known as 534, under construction at John Browns shipyard, Clydebank. Work on the massive liner had been halted between 1931 and 1934 due to lack of funds

Dionne Quintuplets / Bath
Cecile, Yvonne, Annette, Emilie & Marie Dionne; Canadian quintuplets b. May 28th 1934

Dionne Quintuplets / Cover
Cecile, Yvonne, Annette, Emilie & Marie Dionne; Canadian quintuplets b. May 28th 1934

Swindon Works staff boarding Trip trains in 1934
Swindon Works staff and families making their way to board Trip Trains in 1934

Rush hour at a London tube station, by A. W. Wilson
A busy London underground station contasting two platforms, one side has happy holiday makers and the other sober looking business men

England V Italy 1934
ENGLAND versus ITALY at Highbury

Miss Elizabeth Egerton-Warburton
Elizabeth Egerton-Warburton (1911 - 2002), later Viscountess Ashbrook photographed prior to her marriage to the Hon. Desmond Flower in November 1934. Date: 1934

Somerset scenery 1934
Somerset scenery in art deco style. 2 of 2

The Village Pond by A. E. Bestall
A winter scene by Alfred Bestall of people partaking in ice skating on the local pond

Southport Bathing Lake
The bathing lake at Southport, Lancashire

Dinner given by Alexander Duckham at the Savoy Hotel honouring Louis Ble

Start Nice GP 1934 Nuvolari in 2, Maserati 8CM

Cover design, Jersey Airways brochure
Cover design, Jersey Airways Ltd brochure. circa 1934

Royal Air Force Display Poster, Hendon, showing a pilot in flying gear, gesturing towards three biplanes in flight. 1934

Dewars advertisement
Advertisement for Dewars White Label whiskey showing four gentlemen smartly attired in evening wear enjoying a game of cards - and a glass of Dewar s. 1934

Aldeburgh Golf Club
A sketch showing members of the Aldeburgh Golf Club, including its captain, V.H.C. Longstaffe. Date: 1934

Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition, 1933-35
Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition, historical map. This expedition took place between 1933 and 1935, and followed an earlier expedition from 1928 to 1930

Front cover from The Tatler
Jolly front cover illustration for The Tatler by Lewis Baumer showing a girl in a swimsuit bouncing on a large beach ball

Japanese Arrangement - 1
CHERRY and IRIS a Spring arrangement

Punch and Judy
Children gather to watch a Punch and Judy show

Edward Elgar
Sir EDWARD ELGAR British composer

QUEEN MARY
The Cunard White Star passenger liner at the time of her launch. Tonnage 70, 000. Length at water-line 306m

Japanese Tea Ceremony
A Japanese lady makes the preparations for the elaborate tea ceremony

Alice as a Beggar Girl
ALICE LIDDELL Alice Liddell as a beggar girl

Opening of the Mersey Tunnel - Liverpool Date: 1934

The 1934 Test Match at Lords: Verity wins the game
Verity winning the match for England, sending down a ball to Woodfall, the Australian captain. On the third day of the second test match

Advert / Dunlop Tyres 1934
An elegant woman in a yellow dress waves to her friends who are boating on the river

The Hiker & Camper 1934
Stylised front cover of The Hiker and Camper magazine featuring an advertisement for Stormgard rain capes, leggings sou westers & rucksacks, all necessary for keen hikers

The Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, September 1934
Photograph of the launch of R.M.S. Queen Mary from John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, 26th September 1934. The ship is seen under the control of a number of tugs

R. M. S. Queen Mary under construction, Clydebank, September
Photograph of the Cunard White Star Liner, R.M.S. Queen Mary, under construction at the John Brown shipyard, Clydebank, September 1934

Covent Garden Market
COVENT GARDEN Early morning; a 21 year-old chap (Alfred John Lewis) in a flat cap, stands surrounded by baskets and crates of apples, fruit and vegetables

Curie, Marie and Pierre
In their laboratory in Paris shortly after being awarded the Davy medal for their work by the Royal Society

Alice Aged 10
ALICE LIDDELL Alice Liddell aged about ten

Manchester North End FC football team 1934-1935. Back row: Heyworth, Jackson (Captain), Norton, Brown, Sharples, Broadhurst. Front row: Lawton, Hurst, Thompson, Hicks, Broadhurst. Date: 1934-1935

Nothing to Wear by A. K. Macdonald
The Universal Cry - a situation that many women can identify with, nothing to wear. A young woman in her underwear becomes increasingly frustrated as she tries to find an outfit in the morning

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In the year 1934, a myriad of remarkable events and iconic moments unfolded. The Turin Shroud Face captivated the world with its enigmatic presence, leaving many in awe of its mysterious origins. Meanwhile, on the silver screen, Ginger Rogers gracefully danced her way into our hearts alongside her partner Fred Astaire, showcasing their unparalleled chemistry. Cecil Aldin's artwork titled "Ticked Off" stirred emotions as it depicted a scene filled with frustration and annoyance. In the realm of science, a histological diagram of a mammalian retina shed light on the intricate complexities of vision. An advertisement for Sandeman Port enticed connoisseurs to indulge in its rich flavors and velvety texture. Amidst all this excitement, an infamous image emerged capturing what appeared to be the elusive Loch Ness Monster lurking beneath Scotland's waters. The invention of a transportable cider press revolutionized traditional methods of cider-making, making it more accessible than ever before. Thrilling spectators from around the globe was an International Air Display and Races Poster that promised adrenaline-pumping aerial feats. Tragically marking this year was the passing of Marie Curie; her groundbreaking discoveries forever etched in history books. Croydon Airport stood as a bustling hub for aviation enthusiasts who marveled at planes taking flight amidst clouds painted by golden sunsets. A poignant photograph captured Marie Curie herself—a symbol of perseverance and brilliance—whose legacy continues to inspire generations even after her departure from this world. As we reflect upon 1934, we are reminded that within one year lie countless stories waiting to be discovered and cherished for years to come.