1937 Collection (page 2)

Evelyn Waugh gets married
Photograph of English novelist and satirist, Evelyn Waugh (1903 -1966) on his marriage to Laura Herbert, which took place at the Church of the Assumption Warwick Street, London

Arriving at New York
Arriving in New York harbour aboard the Normandie - few ports give you the chance to anchor in the heart of a big city, and none quite so spectacularly as this !

Sunderland win FA Cup 1937
George VI and Queen Elizabeth present the FA Cup to Raich Carter, captain of the winning Sunderland team after the cup final at Wembley against Preston North End. 1937

The Fox (1937). Luke, John 1906-1975. Date: 1937

Seven Champion Diving In LA
Los Angeles, California: June, 1937. Champion divers preparing to participate in the National Aquatic Show to be held at the Olympic Swimming Stadium in LA

Turnout of vehicles from Lambeth HQ, with the River Thames and Houses of Parliament in the background

A Madame Yevonde portrait of Lady Elizabeth Paget
Lady Elizabeth Paget, daughter of the Marquess of Anglesey, was one of the train-bearers to Queen Elizabeth at the coronation of George VI

International Air Rally Poster 1937
Poster, High Speed Thrills! International Air Rally, Lympne, 28-29 August. Spectacular RAF Hendon Acrobatics, Racing, Live Parachuting, Foreign Aces. Organised by the Cinque Ports Flying Club. 1937

Woman reading a book
A beautiful young woman with blonde hair and red lipsticked lips, wears a lilac gown with sky blue fur trim. She reclines in her favourite chair to read her book. 1937

Fiat 500 Topolino

Jaguar SS100 Britain

Patriotic dogs
An English Bull Terrier, a Scottish terrier and an Irish terrier make ready for the Coronation as canine representatives of England, Ireland and Scotland

Greyhound Derby at White City
A relatively small portion of the crowd at White City during the Greyhound Derby of 1937. A record crowd of 83, 000 went to the White City to see Wattle Bark win in the record time of 29.26 seconds

Imperial State Crown
CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND The Imperial state crown

Ballet dancers exercising at the French Academie de Musique et de Danse. (2 of 2)

Fall / Bedlington / 1937
ROBIN OF SIMONSIDE Owner: Carr(?) Date: 1937

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth consort 1937

Fiat 500 Topolino

Sealyham Riding a Sheep
Jimmie, a tame sheep belonging to Mr V. Payne, a garage proprietor of West Malling, Kent, takes its Sealyham doggy friend for piggy backs ! Date: 19 February 1937

Metropolitan Police Association Football Team
The Metropolitan Police Association Football Team prior to boarding a KLM four engine Fokker plane to Amsterdam. The visit was arranged following an invitation from the Dutch Police Association to

Supermarine stranraer
One of the last of the stately biplane flying boats, the Stranraer is the first of its kind with an enclosed cockpit : it will be obsolete by WW2

Essex Union hunt. By Canewdon Church in the marshes by the River Crouch. Date: 1937

Bamforth Comic Postcard, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Date: 1937

Advert for Vega perfume by Guerlain 1937
An advertisement for the Guerlain perfume Vega. A woman resembling the statue of liberty with red lips stares out from the page. Date: 1937

Percival E3H Mew Gull, G-AFa, at Hatfield after finishing third in the 1937 Kings Cup Race flown by Edgar Percival

Advert for Dewars White Label Scotch Whisky
No Faults The umpire and a tennis player having a drink of Dewars White Label Scotch Whisky, at the end of the match. 1937

Mental Cruelty by H. M. Bateman
A banks customer struggles to control his reactions at seeing piles of money being handled by the staff behind the counter

The Nile -- Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers
A bust of Queen Nefertiti in profile, with a sketch of the River Nile in the background, on a Thomas Cook publication, Notes for Passengers on Cooks Steamers

Gipsy Wedding
A gipsy wedding at Baildon, Yorkshire. The King of the Gipsies in England, Petulengro performs the ceremony, cutting the hands so the blood of both can unite

Ernest Rutherford
ERNEST RUTHERFORD British physicist, awarded 1908 Nobel prize for chemistry, president of the Royal Society 1925-30

National Electric Grid
Part of Britains National Grid, this is the sub-station at Yoker, near Glasgow, Scotland. The tower is 90 metres tall and carries the lines across the Clyde

Authentic Ploughman s
Ploughmans Lunch; farmworkers on the Wiltshire Downs enjoy their mid-day break

Camille Bos, ballet dancer, rehearsing La Grisi
Mademoiselle Camille Bos, ballet dancer at the French Academie de Musique et de Danse, rehearsing La Grisi

Ballet dancers exercising at the French Academie de Musique et de Danse. (1 of 2)

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Advert for Gorringes womens dyed fox collar coat 1937
Furness. Original coat in fancy weave woolen with handsome collar and flounce of dyed fox. Date: 1937

Tommy Farr using a punch ball, 1937
Photograph showing Tommy Farr (1914-1986), the Welsh heavyweight boxer also known as the Tonypandy Terror, training at a gym, 1937

Maurice Ravel / Nauer
MAURICE RAVEL French musician

Programme cover for London Rhapsody, 1937
Programme cover for London Rhapsody staged at the London Palladium, London, 1937 Date: 1937

Moscow, Russia - Entrance to the Ochotni Rjad Station with a statue of a heroic male figure set into a streetside alcove near the entrance

Climbers on Chomolhari, Bhutan, May 1937
Photograph showing two climbers on the 24, 000 ft. Himalayan mountain Chomolhari, near Phari Dzong, Bhutan, 20th May 1937. The photograph, taken by F. Spencer Chapman, shows C.E

Village Cobbler 1937
The village cobbler working by the light of his oil lamp in his workshop in Congresbury, Somerset, England

Hungarian Grand Prix
Rudolf Caracciola for Mercedes at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest. He took the first championship title in 1935 and again in 1937 and 1938

San Francisco Bay Bridge
The San Francisco Bay Bridge - at this time, it is the longest bridge in the world

Ship / Q Mary (Lounge)
Cunard White Star liner Interior photograph of the air conditioned main lounge

Guglielmo Marconi
GUGLIELMO MARCONI Italian physicist and inventor in yachting attire and with communications apparatus

Mary Honer, ballerina in Les Sylphides, Vic-Wells Ballet
Mary Honer, ballerina in Les Sylphides, The Vic-Wells Ballet, supplement to The Dancing Times, December 1937 Date: 1937

Tropical Bathing Beach at Lummus Park, Miami Beach, Florida
The Tropical Bathing Beach at Lummus Park, Miami Beach, Florida, USA. Date: 1937

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"1937: A Year of Dance, Adventure, and Innovation" Step back in time to 1937, a year filled with vibrant culture and remarkable events. As the catchy tune of "Me and My Girl" echoed through dance halls, people eagerly followed instructions on how to master the Lambeth Walk, a popular dance craze that brought joy and laughter to many. Meanwhile, an enticing advert for Pilsner Urquell tempted beer enthusiasts with its golden brew. The taste of this refreshing beverage transported them to a world where relaxation met indulgence. In the realm of timekeeping precision, Rolex watches made their mark in 1937. These exquisite timepieces became synonymous with elegance and reliability as they adorned wrists around the globe. On the political stage, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk left an indelible legacy before his passing in 1938. His visionary leadership shaped modern Turkey into a progressive nation that embraced change while preserving its rich heritage. Across continents, Leon Trotsky found refuge in Mexico amidst political turmoil. Despite being exiled from his homeland, he continued advocating for his revolutionary ideals until his untimely demise. Closer to home in Portobello, Edinburgh's seaside town came alive with bustling promenades and lively beachside activities. Families reveled in sun-soaked days by the shore or explored charming streets lined with quaint shops and cafes. Speed enthusiasts were captivated by the Napier-Railton racing car thundering down Brooklands' iconic track. Its sleek design combined power and grace as it pushed boundaries on every lap. For automobile lovers seeking something more accessible yet equally stylish, the Austin Seven Ruby 1937 Red proved irresistible. This compact beauty turned heads wherever it went – a symbol of freedom on four wheels during an era defined by innovation. Entertainment took center stage as The Marx Brothers delighted audiences in Sam Woods' comedic masterpiece "A Day at the Races.