Thirties Collection (page 5)

Cleaning the dinosaurs at Crystal Palace in 1932

Pulled Over
Motorcycle Police officer stopping a car 1938

Start Point Lighthouse, Devon, 1933

St Marys lighthouse, Whitley Bay
St Marys lighthouse, Whitley bay, Northumberland, 1935

Eddystone lighthouse, with plane flying past, 1931

New Brighton Lighthouse, with silhouetted figures watching
New Brighton Lighthouse, with figures watching from beach, 1955

Aerial view of Stonehenge 1931
Aerial view of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, 1931

The High Street at Ilfracombe in Devon, July 1937

Herne Bay, 1935
Aerial View of seafront and old clock tower at Herne Bay in Kent, 1935

Derry and Toms Christmas 1935
Christmas shoppers look at figurines at Derry & Toms department store in Kensington, London, 1935

Gamages toy dept 1936
A Christmas shopping crush round a model railway display at Gamages 1936

Christmas kiss 1937
The silhouettes of a man and woman kissing under the mistletoe, 1937

Salvation Army band in the snow 1935
Salvation Army band in the snow at Bramhall, Cheshire 1935

Travel in the 1930s
Passengers with luggage at Southampton

Gypsy Wedding
Gypsies wedding at the Yorkshire moorland village of Baildon in 1938

Cinema Queue
People queuing for the cinema. London 1932

The Long and the Short of It
Jan Van Albert (Lofty), the tallest man in the world at 9ft 5in, with his brother-in-law Seppetoni, who is only 2ft 6in in London in 1939

Highbury Crowd, 1934
Football Fans at Highbury, North London, the home of Arsenal, in 1934

Writing on slates
Children writing on slates in a classroom in the 1930s

Black Labradors of George V - Wolferton Simon, Scrub & Bob
Black Labradors of King George V - Wolferton Simon, Scrub & Bob Date: 1935

Drivers cab of the Flying Scotsman
Drivers cab of the LNER Flying Scotsman train, 1931

Great Western Railway Diesel express streamlined rail car 1934
Great Western Railway Diesel express streamlined rail car arriving at Gloucester, 1934

Railway Trains Britain 1937 LMS Coronation Scot

French Mountain Steam locomotive 241
Mountain 241, passenger train built by the French State Railways in 1931

High speed French steam train
The fastest non-stop long distance continental train service, the 3.1243 Nord, leaving Gare du Nord, the service took four hours to travel between Paris, France and Liege, Belgium, 1930

Crowds outside the London Stock Exchange, 1931
Crowds outside the London Stock Exchange in Throgmorton Street as London goes off the Gold Standard in 1931

BBC Broadcasting House at Langham Place
BBC Broadcasting House and All Souls Church Langham Place, 1933

Tower Bridge Beach, London in 1937, showing adults in deck chairs, and children playing in the sand

Large 1930s hat

Checked dress by Mainbocher 1932

Two fashionable ladies, 1931
Two women dressed in the latest fashions, 1931

Thirties straw hat with swallow tail design
Model wearing a spring hat in black straw with a swallow tail bow by Reslaw 1930

Beautiful 1930s hat
A model wearing a hat in black Panamalac and lace trimmed with black and white camellias by Reslaw, 1931

Horse guard in the snow
Royal Household Cavalry Life Guards, trumpeter waits in the snow covered Mall for the arrival of his new guard during the changing of the guard

Workers board the Queen Mary
Transatlantic liner Queen Mary - hundreds of workers going aboard after lunch in 1935 in the Glasgow shipyard where the ship is being fitted out

The Queen Mary Cruise Ship in 1935 Exclusive picture of a great
Captain Edgar Britten with The Queen Mary cruise ship in Clydebank in 1935

On the footplate of the Mallard
Trainspotter Gerald Tweedie on the footplate of steam engine Mallard travelling from Kings Cross to Grantham 1961

The Elizabethan 60028 steam train
The new Elizabethan locomotive express pictured on its journey to Edinburgh from Kings Cross

Fashion illustration, 1935.Fashion illustration, 1935. Designs by Margaret Barry, Eva Lutyens and WW Reville-Terry Ltd. A print from Vogue, 1st May 1935

Wharf at the Lime House, Limehouse, East London 1935
The river Thames is pictured in the background This was the wharf of R Passmore and Sons who conducted the kiln

Paternoster Row in the City of London 1933
Paternoster Row in the City of London. The street was destroyed during the blitz in world war II

Lion Tamer
Patricia Bourne and her lions in training at Bertram Mills Circus 1935

Glasgow Celtic FC 1935
Glasgow Celtic FC team group 1935 Back Row Lyon, Hogg, Kennaway, McGonagle, Paterson, Geatons Front Delaney, Buchan, McGrory, Crum, Fitzsimons

Kilmarnock FC 1934 Back Row: Anderson Milloy Miller, Norton, Kelvin, Ross Front Row: Liddell, Kennedy, McCarthy, Beattie, Keane

Partick Thistle FC 1934
Back: Calderwood, Prior, Johnstone, Baigrie, Donnelly, McLeod Front: Ness, Miller, McLennan, Ballantyne, Bain

Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1933
An aerial view of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, pictured in 1933

The Spring Gardens Inn, public house, North Shields 23rd February 1934

Petrol Rationing: Members of the public queuing to register for petrol coupons after the government announcement that fuel would be rationed from the 22nd September 1939

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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.