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Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Harvest time, Lower Cadsden, Buckinghamshire a97_05316

Harvest time, Lower Cadsden, Buckinghamshire a97_05316
LOWER CADSDEN, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. View of people in a field, including farm workers taking a break from harvesting, with a smart lady and gentleman

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Pierrot clowns and piano BL23789

Pierrot clowns and piano BL23789
Two Pierrot clowns performing a routine with a piano. Photographed in 1917 by Bedford Lemere and Co as a promotional photograph for J B Cramer and Company, a London based piano manufacturing firm

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: RAF Pageant EPW018790

RAF Pageant EPW018790
HENDON, Barnet. An Avro 504 aircraft flying very low over parked aircraft at the RAF Pageant of 1927. The parked aircraft are a Gloster Gamecock Mk.I, Short Springbock II, and Handley Page Hyderabad

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Inventors Cheque BL23095

Inventors Cheque BL23095
Photograph of a cheque for

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: A calculating machine BL21177

A calculating machine BL21177
Cut out of a calculating machine

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Women sitting on steps BB98_02393

Women sitting on steps BB98_02393
Portrait view of women sitting on steps belonging to unidentified building, Hellidon, Northamptonshire. Photographed by Alfred Newton and Son. Date range: 1896-1920

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Ruins of Campden House CC72_00974

Ruins of Campden House CC72_00974
CAMPDEN HOUSE, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. The remains of the house of 1612, destroyed in 1645

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Bibury CC72_00847

Bibury CC72_00847
BIBURY, Gloucestershire. Looking along the river towards the stone bridge beside Arlington Row

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Chester Castle EPW003092

Chester Castle EPW003092
CHESTER CASTLE, Cheshire. Aerial view of Chester Castle. The forecourt complex at Chester Castle was entirely rebuilt between 1788 and 1822 by Thomas Harrison in the Neo-Classical style

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: 1925 FA Cup Final EPW012729

1925 FA Cup Final EPW012729
WEMBLEY STADIUM, Middlesex, London. The 1925 FA Cup Final in progress between Sheffield United and Cardiff City. Sheffield United won 1-0 in a match attended by 91, 763

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Empire Day 1924 EPW010455

Empire Day 1924 EPW010455
WEMBLEY STADIUM, Middlesex, London. Empire Day celebrations in 1924, part of Empire Week (24th-31st May 1924). Massed military marching bands entertained a packed house between 3 and 8.30pm

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Dyer Street, Cirencester BB57_00087

Dyer Street, Cirencester BB57_00087
CIRENCESTER, Gloucestershire. Looking along Dyer Street towards the Market Place in the capital of the Cotswolds

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Sessions House, Preston BL18232

Sessions House, Preston BL18232
SESSIONS HOUSE, Lancaster Road, Preston, Lancashire. Interior of the dining room at the County Sessions House

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Sessions House, Preston BL18230a

Sessions House, Preston BL18230a
SESSIONS HOUSE, Lancaster Road, Preston, Lancashire. Interior detail of a doorway in the barristers library at the County Sessions House

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Sessions House, Preston BL18222

Sessions House, Preston BL18222
SESSIONS HOUSE, Lancaster Road, Preston, Lancashire. The interior of the County Sessions House showing the staircase and entrance

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Main gate, Botanic Garden, Oxford CC50_00369

Main gate, Botanic Garden, Oxford CC50_00369
BOTANIC GARDEN, High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Looking through the main gate, built in 1632-3 by Nicholas Stone, along a leafy avenue

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: May Day procession in Oxford 1912 BB71_02946

May Day procession in Oxford 1912 BB71_02946
MAGDALEN BRIDGE, Oxford, Oxfordshire. The Halls Brewery drays at front of the Oxford May Day processions in 1912

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Bishop Kings Palace, St Aldates, Oxford 1920 BB51_01851

Bishop Kings Palace, St Aldates, Oxford 1920 BB51_01851
BISHOP KINGs PALACE, St Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: The weir keeper CC72_02175

The weir keeper CC72_02175
RADCOT, Oxfordshire. An old weir keeper and fisherman on the River Thames called Harper. He wears corduroy trousers and sturdy boots. Photographed by Henry Taunt around 1900

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: The Temple, Henley CC72_00233

The Temple, Henley CC72_00233
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, Oxfordshire. A view of the River Thames showing the Regatta course, with the temple on Temple Island in the distance

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Henley Regatta CC72_00130

Henley Regatta CC72_00130
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, Oxfordshire

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Royal river trip CC68_00047

Royal river trip CC68_00047
GORING, Oxfordshire. Edward, Prince of Wales sitting on the river boat Arethusa, moored along the banks of the River Thames, whilst other members of his party board

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Oxfordshire country gate BB73_00142

Oxfordshire country gate BB73_00142
OPEN BRASENOSE, Horspath, South Oxfordshire. A picturesque view of the Oxfordshire countryside, showing two women standing by a gate. Photographed by Henry Taunt in July 1916

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Butlers Wharf BB87_09741

Butlers Wharf BB87_09741
BUTLERs WHARF, Shad Thames, London. Crates of goods wrapped in straw for protection are unloaded in London and set on the conveyor belt to the warehouses

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Horse Tram a82_00057

Horse Tram a82_00057
South London (uncertain location). A double-decker horse tram on the route between Brixton and " Lord Wellington" (probably a public house of the same name)

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Liberty and Co BL27070_014

Liberty and Co BL27070_014
LIBERTY S, Regent Street, London. Interior of Libertys newly completed Arts and Crafts Tudor style department store, showing the gallery and light well

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: John Rylands Library BL15845

John Rylands Library BL15845
JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY, Deansgate, Manchester. Interior, looking east from the gallery

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Cafeteria, Pen Corner, Kingsway, Westminster, 1920 BL24881_012

Cafeteria, Pen Corner, Kingsway, Westminster, 1920 BL24881_012
41 KINGSWAY, Westminster, Greater London

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Walpole Picture Theatre, Ealing BL21704

Walpole Picture Theatre, Ealing BL21704
WALPOLE PICTURE THEATRE, Ealing, London. Cinematograph opening in July 1912. Photograph commissioned by Bovis Ltd of their building by architect Js Beard

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Chenard Walcker motor car 1906 BB97_08148

Chenard Walcker motor car 1906 BB97_08148
Farnborough Grange, Farnborough, Warwickshire. A view of a man sitting in a Chenard Walcker motor car

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Horse traffic on Rotten Row DD87_00040

Horse traffic on Rotten Row DD87_00040
ROTTEN ROW, Hyde Park, Westminster, London. Riding in Rotten Row, Hyde Park, is still a popular recreation today. Here, other people have taken to walking and carriage rides for amusement

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Track repairs, Bodmin Road Station, St Winnow a97_07468

Track repairs, Bodmin Road Station, St Winnow a97_07468
BODMIN ROAD STATION, St Winnow, Cornwall. Four tracklayers at work

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Village pump, Grandborough a97_05230

Village pump, Grandborough a97_05230
Village pump, Grandborough, Warwickshire. A young servant girl has been sent to fetch water from the village pump. Two urchins are on the same errand

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09008

Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09008
LONG ACRE, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands. The rear of Long Acre and Crompton Road showing bomb damage which included a direct hit on a shelter. Photographed by James Nelson, 29th July 1942

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09007

Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09007
LONG ACRE, Nechells, Birmingham, West Midlands. Bomb damage photographed by James Nelson, 29th July 1942. The bomb crater in the road broke through to the river below

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09005

Bomb damage, Birmingham 1942 OP09005
HIGHGATE ROAD, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands. Bomb damage photographed by James Nelson, 29th July 1942

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Town Hall, Birmingham 1913 OP09003

Town Hall, Birmingham 1913 OP09003
TOWN HALL, Birmingham, West Midlands. Exterior view in 1913. The Greek Revival building was opened in 1834

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: West Heath School for Young Ladies, Richmond 1909 BL20465_009

West Heath School for Young Ladies, Richmond 1909 BL20465_009
WEST HEATH SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, Ham Common, Richmond, London

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Ox roast, Osney Bridge, Oxford 1902 CC72_02169

Ox roast, Osney Bridge, Oxford 1902 CC72_02169
OSNEY BRIDGE, Oxford. A large crowd of people gathered for an ox-roast to celebrate the coronation of Edward VII, with the river Thames in the background. Photographed by Henry W Taunt in 1902

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Berry Pomeroy Castle in 1901 BB98_06418

Berry Pomeroy Castle in 1901 BB98_06418
BERRY POMEROY CASTLE, Devon. A view of the gatehouse at the castle.The towers are semi hexagonal with an archway between them. The room above the arch is a guardroom

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Wreaths sent to Osborne House D880031

Wreaths sent to Osborne House D880031
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. Queen Victoria died at Osborne House on 22nd January 1901 aged 81. She Lay in State until February 1st when her remains were transported to London

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Queen Victorias cortege D880022

Queen Victorias cortege D880022
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. Queen Victoria died at Osborne House on 22nd January 1901 aged 81

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: The Chapelle Ardente, Osborne D880021a

The Chapelle Ardente, Osborne D880021a
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. The Chapelle Ardente, Osborne. Queen Victoria died at Osborne House on 22nd January 1901 aged 81

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Princess Victoria Eugenie D880049

Princess Victoria Eugenie D880049
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. Princess Victoria Eugenie Julia Ena of Battenberg (1887-1969), known as Princess Ena

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Princess Victoria Eugenie D880030c

Princess Victoria Eugenie D880030c
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. Princess Victoria Eugenie Julia Ena of Battenberg (1887-1969), known as Princess Ena

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Victoria and great grandchildren D880043

Victoria and great grandchildren D880043
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. Queen Victoria with her great grandchildren in 1900-01

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Queen Victorias cortege D880033

Queen Victorias cortege D880033
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. View of Queen Victorias cortege leaving Osborne House, 1901

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Victoria Palace Theatre, London BB87_01220

Victoria Palace Theatre, London BB87_01220
VICTORIA PALACE THEATRE, Westminster, London. The Victoria Palace Theatre opened in 1911 and was built as a music hall by Frank Matcham (a specialist in theatre design)

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Mercedes Motor Showroom, 12 Saville Row BL19996_001

Mercedes Motor Showroom, 12 Saville Row BL19996_001
MERCEDES MOTOR SHOWROOM, 12 Saville Row, Westminster, London. A Mercedes car parked in front of the Mercedes Showroom at number 12 Saville Row, London

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: London & South Western Bank, Fenchurch Street BL21672

London & South Western Bank, Fenchurch Street BL21672
LONDON AND SOUTH WESTERN BANK, Fenchurch Street, London. The London and South Western Bank on the corner of Gracechurch Street and Fenchurch Street

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Darlington Technical College BL16235

Darlington Technical College BL16235
DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Northgate, Darlington, Durham. Interior view. The staircase, looking up for the lower half landing. Photographed by Harry Bedford Lemere in December 1900

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Titbits Delivery Van, London BL26057

Titbits Delivery Van, London BL26057
TITBITS DELIVERY VAN, London. Titbits magazine used their delivery van to advertise on, saving money on costly fixed noticeboards in London

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Daimler Limousine motor car BL20505

Daimler Limousine motor car BL20505
DAIMLER LIMOUSINE. Mrs Gant stands on the running board and poses for the camera by her Daimler Limousine motor car. A chauffeur sits at the wheel. Photographed by Harry Bedford Lemere, May 1909

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Uphill Windmill, Somerset W926

Uphill Windmill, Somerset W926
UPHILL WINDMILL, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. From a fire insurance policy of 1789 we know that this tower was built as a windmill in 1729

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Drainage Mill, Ludham, Norfolk W610

Drainage Mill, Ludham, Norfolk W610
DRAINAGE MILL, Ludham, Norfolk. Areas of wetland and marsh that are prone to flooding frequently use windmills to pump water and help agriculture

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Shepherds Mill, Upwell, Cambridgeshire a81_02148

Shepherds Mill, Upwell, Cambridgeshire a81_02148
SHEPHERDS MILL, Upwell, Cambridgeshire. This brick tower mill was built in 1829 and was five storeys high with and ogee cap

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Windmill, Crowfield, Suffolk a81_01171

Windmill, Crowfield, Suffolk a81_01171
WINDMILL, Crowfield, Suffolk. This smock mill was originally constructed as a drainage mill near Yarmouth, but was moved and converted to be used as a cereal mill in about 1840

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Hagg Windmill, Lincolnshire a80_05385

Hagg Windmill, Lincolnshire a80_05385
HAGG WINDMILL, Hagworthingham Mill, Lincolnshire. A tower mill with aluminium roof, built in 1810 for cereal milling

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Billericay Windmill, Essex a78_01556

Billericay Windmill, Essex a78_01556
BILLERICAY WINDMILL, Essex. Today Billericay is on the outskirts of Greater London, but at the turn of the century, when this picture was probably taken, the area was still rural

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Gibbet Windmill, Rye a78_01406

Gibbet Windmill, Rye a78_01406
GIBBET WINDMILL, Rye, East Sussex. Standing on the original brick base, this white smock mill is a reconstruction of the former working mill which burnt down in the early 1930s

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Doolittle Windmill, Bedfordshire a78_00468

Doolittle Windmill, Bedfordshire a78_00468
DOOLITTLE WINDMILL, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire. A tower mill built in about 1820 for the processing of cereals. The mill ceased to be operated by wind-power in 1868 and an engine was installed

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Tower of London BL27027

Tower of London BL27027
TOWER OF LONDON. General view of the Tower with Tower Bridge in the background. Photographed in 1924 by Bedford Lemere

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Housing estate 1930 EPW038718

Housing estate 1930 EPW038718
Pennine Drive, Golders Green. Aerial view. A housing estate built by John Laing & Co. in June 1930. Attractive new housing estates were a source of pride for house builders. Photographed in 1932

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: The Floating Harbour, Bristol. 1921 EPW005446

The Floating Harbour, Bristol. 1921 EPW005446
FLOATING HARBOUR, Bristol. Aerial view. Steamer docked in the floating harbour opposite a transit warehouse and railway goods yard, March 1921

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: A safe landing EPW005069

A safe landing EPW005069
REGENTS PARK. London. Aircraft landed in Regents Park, September 1920. The aeroplane, facing towards the trees, is surrounded by a crowd of excited onlookers, while two men shake hands

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Park Place, Remenham c. 1900 OP01499

Park Place, Remenham c. 1900 OP01499
PARK PLACE, Remenham, Wokingham, Berkshire. A lady poses on a Neoclassical terrace in the grounds of Park Place in Remenham. The grounds were laid out from 1752 onwards

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: All Saints Church, Gillingham c. 1900 OP00613

All Saints Church, Gillingham c. 1900 OP00613
ALL SAINTS CHURCH, Gillingham, Norfolk. The remains of the ivy-clad tower of All Saints Church in Gillingham. The rest of the tower fell in 1748. The gravestones in the churchyard also remain

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: New Brighton, Merseyside c. 1900 OP00589

New Brighton, Merseyside c. 1900 OP00589
NEW BRIGHTON, Merseyside. A view along Egremont Promenade towards New Brighton Tower. A group of children stand in the foreground enjoying a day out by the seaside. Photographed by W and Co. c.1900

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Wootton Bassett, 1930. EPW032634

Wootton Bassett, 1930. EPW032634
WOOTTON BASSETT, Wiltshire. Aerial view of the Church of St. Bartholomew and All Saints and the High Street, June 1930. Aerofilms Collection (see Links). Royal Wootton Bassett

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: The Ring, Southwark 1941 B43_1259

The Ring, Southwark 1941 B43_1259
THE RING, Blackfriars Road, Southwark, London. The Ring was originally the Surrey Chapel until it closed in 1881. It was then a boxing arena from 1910 and was destroyed during the Blitz

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Wrestlers CC49_00511

Wrestlers CC49_00511
St Giles Fair, Oxford. Four female wrestlers, an unusual spectacle, posing outside their stall at St Giles Fair, watched by a large crowd. Photographed by Henry Taunt September 1909

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Herstmonceux Castle CC000352

Herstmonceux Castle CC000352
Herstmonceux Castle, East Sussex. The ivy-clad entrance gatehouse. Herstmonceux Castle was built of brick circa 1445 by Sir Roger Fiennes

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Arts and Crafts interior BL16690

Arts and Crafts interior BL16690
Holmestead, North Mossley Hill Road, Liverpool. Pre-Raphaelite items. The library, seen here, includes stained glass of St Cecilia by Morris & Co

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: House servants BB98_05566

House servants BB98_05566
Servants at Biddlesden Park House, Buckinghamshire. A rare view of five female house servants next to a doorway. Photographed 1896-1920 by Alfred Newton and Son. Maids

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Restoration c. 1900 BB97_11860

Restoration c. 1900 BB97_11860
Kingston Lisle House, Kingston Lisle, Oxfordshire. A large group of workmen posing outside a house with a bullock cart, during renovation work

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Cinema organ BB87_02757

Cinema organ BB87_02757
Organ at the Odeon Cinema, Haverstock Hill, Hampstead, London. Interior view. The Haverstock Hill Odeon was designed by T P Bennett & Son and opened on 29 September 1934

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Children pose for the camera a97_05492

Children pose for the camera a97_05492
A thatched cottage, Marsh Gibbon, Buckinghamshire. A group of people pose for the camera in front of thatched cottages. Photographed by Alfred Newton and Son 1904

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Go-karting a97_05215

Go-karting a97_05215
A group of children playing on home made Go-Karts at Greatworth, Northamptonshire. Photographed by Alfred Newton and Son in October 1901

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Park Lea entrance hall BL23621_013

Park Lea entrance hall BL23621_013
Entrance Hall, Park Lea, Fulwood Park, Aigburth, Liverpool. Interior view. An eclectic display of densely packed art, sculpture and ceramics

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Graf Zeppelin AFL03_aerofilms_f290

Graf Zeppelin AFL03_aerofilms_f290
LZ127 Graf Zeppelin in flight above dark clouds. The Graf Zeppelin was in commercial operation as a transcontinental airship between 1928 and 1937. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Wing walking EPW037626

Wing walking EPW037626
Wing walking without a harness on an Aviation Tours Ltd Avro 504K. Photographed in April 1932. Some damage on negative - produced from copy negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Visiting dignitary AFL03_aerofilms_b730

Visiting dignitary AFL03_aerofilms_b730
Dignitary and airmen at Heston Aerodrome

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Crash EPW000213

Crash EPW000213
Crashed aircraft. People in rowing boat investigating the wreckage. AVRO504K in Southwark boating lake, March 1920. From a copy negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Background imageHistoric Images 1920s to 1940s Collection: Parachutist AFL03_aerofilms_c11965

Parachutist AFL03_aerofilms_c11965
Parachutist descending 1930s. Jumping off the trailing edge of the lower wing of a biplane. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)




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