Alfieri Collection (#5)

Albert Dock Extension, Port of London, c1930. Creator: Alfieri
Albert Dock Extension, Port of London, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

A Tea Car, London and North Eastern Railway, 1930. Creator: Alfieri
A Tea Car, London and North Eastern Railway, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

A Queue of Holiday-Makers Waiting for Trains at Waterloo Station, London, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co

Portrait of the poet Count Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803), 1793. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

The poet Count Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803) and Princess Louise of Stolberg-Gedern (1752-1824), 1796. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico d Arte Antica, Turin

Philip II by Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803), (c1900). Act V: Philip tells Carlos to choose between the dagger or poison. From a series of Famous Tragedies

Southampton Imperial Airways flying boat Coolamgatta 1939
Southampton Imperial Airways flying boat " Coolamgatta " 1939

The new giant Blackburn flying boats ( Iris III type) at the launch at Brough
The new giant Blackburn flying boats (" Iris" III type) at the launch at Brough (Yorks) 25th June 1931

A Grimsby herring trawler in the North Sea Fish where the fish are!

Herring Fishery at Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. Fisher girls gutting the herring. 1923

A view of Bridlington Harbour and town, Yorkshire. 11 January 1930 Fish where the fish are!

Kings Cross: Captain G. De Haviland, winners of Kings Cup Air Race this year sends off the " Flying Scotsman" on its first non stop run of the season from London to Edinburgh

Cinema coach on Flying Scotsman at Kings Cross before its first journey
Cinema coach on " Flying Scotsman" at Kings Cross before its first journey. 12 March 1924 vintage stills archive picture library stock photographic

The Flying Scotsman picking up water at Knebworth
The " Flying Scotsman" picking up water at Knebworth. (No 4472) vintage stills archive picture library stock photographic

Wedding of Count John De Bendern and Lady Patricia Douglas at Brompton Oratory 27 January 1938

The Old Tithe Barn at North Lancing, Sussex. 1931

Old Shoreham - by - Sea seen from the old toll bridge over the river Adur. 1931

Peacehaven Hotel, East Sussex, England 10 October 1922

Southwick Green, Sussex. Controversy has arisen on the question of suspending the villagers ancient use of the cricket green owing to danger to pedestrians and traffic

The Mawby Triplets, Claudette, Angela and Claudine, attending Goodwood, West Sussex, England. 1938

86 Vincent Square, Westminster - Mr Lloyd Georges New Town house - 25 October 1922

Mrs Murray Smith : ( 5 May 1911 - 22 January 1999 ), nee Ulrica Thynne of Muntham Court in Findon, looking stunning while attending Goodwood, West Sussex, England. 1938

Avon Valley Coursing Club meet at Downton, Hampshire. Mrs Roland Rank, Mrs Barclay Ellis, Sir Woodman and Lady Burbridge, Captain Roland Rank and Mr Barclay Ellis. 1926

Wedding of Lord Weymouth and the Honourable Daphne Vivian at St Martins in the Fields. 27 October 1927

Wedding of Mr D. Oakshott and Miss Joan Withington at St Margarets, Westminster
Wedding of Mr D. Oakshott and Miss Joan Withington at St Margaret s, Westminster. 4 January 1928

The old Peggy Bedford Inn, the famous 15 century hostelry on the Bath Road at Colnbrook
The old " Peggy Bedford " Inn, the famous 15 century hostelry on the Bath Road at Colnbrook, which is shortly to disappear

On the Lido Miss Iris Ford and Count Maurice De Bosdari 25 August 1926

Captain Rene Fonck, The French Airforce Ace, who on attempting to fly from New York to Paris was killed on take off as his overweight Sikorsky plane crashed on take off 14 September 1926

1920 - The first American womens field hockey team The All-Philadelphia team competed internationally. Their application to the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp was denied

Miss Gladys Yule, daughter of Sir David and Lady Yule, photographed at Hamstead Park, Radlett. 6 November 1926

The beach and cliffs at Broadstairs in Kent. 1925

The Hotel de Paris, Bray, Berkshire. Taken for The Sketch 20 June 1929
The Hotel de Paris, Bray, Berkshire. Taken for " The Sketch " 20 June 1929

Wedding of Mr C Dalrymple Belgrave and Miss Marjorie Barrett Lennard at St Marks Church, Brighton. 27 February 1926

Wedding of Lieut Peveril William Powlett and Miss Helen Crombie at the Holy Trinity, Sloane Street 29 October 1923

Wedding of Hon Roland Cubitt and Miss Sonia Keppel at the Guards Chapel. Lady Maud Warrender and Lady Randolph Churchill. 17 November 1920

Miss Gladys Yule, daughter of Sir David and Lady Yule, photographed at home at Hamstead Park, Radlett. 6 November 1926

United hunt meeting at Lingfield Surrey 1st May 1933 Lady Fiona Fuller and her brother Lord Roderick Pratt

The wedding of Viscount Cowdray to the Earl of Bradfords daughter, Lady Anne Bridgeman, which took place today at St Margarets Church, Westminster, London. Here the bride and groom leave the church

The wedding of Mr Ian Wilson - Young ( second secretary at the Foreign Office ) and Mrs Charlotte Nast at Caxton Hall Register Office, London. 21 February 1940

Kumaoni women, Uttarakhand, India. Kumaon is the fascinating hill region of Western Uttar Pradesh ( Uttaranchal )

Return of Lily Elsie at her bungalow in Skegness

Mr Ormonde J Wedlake and Miss Elwy Jones ( daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley D Jones ) after their wedding at the Henrieta Street register office 27 September 1928

Japanese Poets English Bride. Mr Gonnoske Komai, the Japanese poet and his bride, Miss Mary Norah Howard Morgan, of Sheffield

Miss Joan Buckmaster leaving Caxton Hall Register Office after her wedding to Mr Robert Morley, the actor. 23 February 1940

Mr A H Gerrard, the sculptor, and his fiancee, Miss Kathleen Leigh Pemberton, at work converting the hop kilns and dairy at Leyswood House, Groombridge, East Sussex, for their future home

Derby Day at Epson. Captain Euan Wallace, Lady Milbanke, Countess of Westmorland
" Derby Day" at Epson. Captain Euan Wallace, Lady Milbanke, Countess of Westmorland and Mrs Euan Wallace. 1931

Passengers enjoy some tea on deck aboard the ocean liner, RMS Adriatic of the White Star Line

RMS Homeric was operated by White Star from 1922 to 1935

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"Alfieri: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the captivating world as we embark on a historical adventure spanning various locations. From the serene Southwick village green in Sussex on a pleasant March day in 1931 to the picturesque shores of Littlestone on Sea back in 1926, our journey takes us through remarkable moments. Witness the bravery and camaraderie of the crew aboard the Motor Lifeboat Prudential in Ramsgate, led by Thomas William Read. Meanwhile, Mrs Elizabeth Mary Eagle Skinner of The Universal Brotherhood, the Mystical Church, guides us towards spiritual enlightenment. Delve into traditional craftsmanship with Mr George Lailey at Bucklebury, Berks as he skillfully practices wooden bowl making. Experience another age-old trade as straw and felt hats come to life at Messrs Olemeys in Luton during April 1934. Immerse yourself in London's vibrant Lambeth Walk street market scene on an eventful October day in 1932. Feel your heart race alongside J Guthrie on Norton motorbike during thrilling T. T. Races held annually in Isle Of Man - British Isles. Discover lesser-known industries like cork ball manufacturing at Chingford while admiring its charming general view from November 1922. And let's not forget M Latry, renowned chef at Savoy Hotel, meticulously preparing haggis for discerning palates. Finally, find solace amidst nature's beauty at West Hove Golf Club clubhouse before attending a joyous wedding ceremony uniting Mr F Edward Bullmore and Miss Adeline Roscow at St Dunstans in the West. Join Alfieri as we unravel history's tapestry woven across time and places – each moment more enchanting than the last.