Thirties Collection (#12)

HMS Barham was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship seen here transiting the Suez Canal. Circa January 1936

HMS Sunfish seen here shortly after re-floating of a sand bank in Sand Down Bay, Isle of Wight. 3rd March 1939

HMS Nelson (pennant number: 28) seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war. Circa 1936

HMS Rodney pennant number 29 was one of two Nelson-class battleships seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war. Circa 1936

HMS Cherwell a Royal Navy fishery protection trawler seen here docking at Victoria Dock, Aberdeen. 12th March 1936. During the forthcoming war the boat was used as a harbour boom defence vessel

Still more Canadians arrive safely in England. (Picture) Cheering Scottish Canadians aboard their transport on arrival. 19th December 1939

The first Canadian contingent lands at Hong Kong. Hong Kongs G. O
The first Canadian contingent lands at Hong Kong. Hong Kongs G.O.C Major General C.M Maltby, talking to the Canadian O.C (right)

Canadian troops land in Britain. Yesterday the leading Division of the Canadian Army, strongly escorted across the ocean and guarded by our main battle fleet

British Expeditionary Force troops somewhere in Northern France near the beginning of the Second World War. Photo shows: Soldiers building gun emplacements November 1939

The Fairey Long Rang Monoplane, seen here at RAF Cranwell after its flight from RAF Northolt. 3rd December 1932

Author and playwright George Bernard Shaw (Left) seen here on the steps of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge with economist John Maynard Keynes. 15th June 1936

Author Dorothy L. Sayers, an author, best known for her Lord Peter Wimsey crime novels. 15th June 1935

Wheels being dipped in chemicals in preparation for their tyres for the production line at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Female workers packing tins of Cherry Blossom boot polish at Cherry Blossom Boot Polish and Mansion Polish Works, Chiswick, London, 12 November 1931

One of the four iconic smokestack at Battersea Power Station, London. 17th January 1934

Worker feeding tobacco leaf in to a machine at the start of the cigarette manufacture in the Players cigarette factory, Nottingham. 20th April 1933

Female workers filling tins with Mansion Polish at Cherry Blossom Boot Polish and Mansion Polish Works, Chiswick, 12 November 1931

A worker casts components from molten metal at the new one million pound furnace at Fords automotive factory in Dagenham. 25th June 1934

Workers feeding tobacco leaf in to machines at the start of the cigarette manufacture in the Players cigarette factory, Nottingham. 20th April 1933

Female workers in the packing department of the Players cigarette factory, Nottingham. 20th April 1933

The new one million pound furnace at Fords automotive factory in Dagenham. 25th June 1934

A worker checks the molten metal at the new one million pound furnace at Fords automotive factory in Dagenham. 25th June 1934

Manufacturing components for vacuum cleaners at the Hoover factory. Perivale, Ealing, London. 3rd September 1935

A employee of Scientific Supplies of Hatton Garden, seen here glass blowing. 23rd February 1933

Two female workers in a flax mill with bobbins of spun flax in Dundee, Scotland. 16 October 1931

Workers on the Gloria assembly line in the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23rd September 1931

Molten steel is poured into a cauldron at the Ford automotive factory in Dagenham. 25th June 1934

Female Hoover factory workers in a flower garden outside the factory building. Perivale, Ealing, London. 3rd September 1935

Female Hoover factory workers walking on a tennis court outside the factory building. Perivale, Ealing, London. 3rd September 1935

Engine mounted on the chassis of a car on the production line is inspected at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23rd September 1931

Production line at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Tyres checked on the assembly line at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Engines being assembled at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Worker assembling a gearbox in the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23rd September 1931

The new production line at the Philco Radio & Television Corporation factory in Perivale, London, where women on the production line are putting the finishing touches to a batch of the new Philco

A. R. P. demonstration at Esher. Wardens wearing thir gas masks. April 1938
A.R.P. demonstration at Esher. Wardens wearing thir gas masks. April 1938

Merseyside ARP team seen here wearing their gas suits and masks during a gas decontamination exercise, 14th July 1939

Czecho-Slovakia Crisis (Sept. 13-29, 1938. ) A. R. P. measures taken in Liverpool as members
Czecho-Slovakia Crisis (Sept.13-29, 1938.) A.R.P. measures taken in Liverpool as members of the public seen here receiving their gas masks at an un-named school 27th September 1938

Construction of air raid shelters in Birkenhead Park. 24th September 1938

Anti tank gun being unloaded from a transport truck at the double to ready for action at a moments notice. 28th November 1939

Mobile transport workshops are a feature of the Army in France. Here you will see one of those workshops stopping at a French village to make the necessary repairs to a machine belonging to one of

Schoolchildren clamber over a Bren Gun Carrier of the 2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment at their barracks in Kingston Upon Thames. Circa April 1938

Vehicles including a Bren Gun Carrier of the 2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment on display at their barracks in Kingston Upon Thames. Circa April 1938

Southern Railways N15X class locomotive Trevithick November 1938

Commuters await the next train to Waterloo. November 1938

A Southern Railways Drummond T14 locomotive in full steam on the Waterloo mainline. November 1938

Commuters at Rayners Park await the next train to Waterloo. November 1938

A. R. P. demonstration at Esher. Wardens seen here being given training on how to deal with
A.R.P. demonstration at Esher. Wardens seen here being given training on how to deal with an incendiary bomb. April 1938

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"Journeying through the Thirties: A Captivating Era of Innovation, Adventure, and Nostalgia" Step into the time machine as we explore the remarkable decade known as the Thirties. From iconic cars like the Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15 to captivating artworks such as "Trongate, Glasgow (oil on board), " this era was a melting pot of creativity and progress. In 1935, a train passed by Manchester United Football Ground, symbolizing not only the rise of transportation but also our collective love for sports. Meanwhile, in medical breakthroughs, a groundbreaking 3D angiogram C007 / 1981 revealed intricate brain blood vessels that fascinated scientists worldwide. They were marked by daring individuals who pushed boundaries. Aviation pioneer Amy Johnson soared through skies with her fearless spirit while Apollo 17 astronauts embarked on an otherworldly adventure beyond Earth's atmosphere. Rain-soaked streets witnessed joyful moments too; think of Londoners dancing to "Lambeth Walk in the rain" during 1938 - proof that even amidst challenges, joy could be found. And speaking of locomotion marvels, Mallard steamed over Ribblehead Viaduct with unparalleled grace and speed. Not forgetting classic automobiles like Ford Model A Roadster which roared down roads embodying freedom and style. Labworth Cafe at Canvey Island offered respite to weary travelers seeking delicious treats and coastal views. Travel posters adorned railway stations promoting breathtaking destinations like Ramsgate in vibrant colors during 1939 – reminding us that wanderlust has always been part of our human nature. An aerial view captured Plymouth Hoe's beauty in all its glory during 1937 – showcasing how cities evolved yet retained their timeless charm. The Thirties encapsulated an era where innovation met nostalgia; it was a time when dreams took flight both literally and metaphorically. So let us celebrate this captivating decade that shaped our world and continues to inspire us today.