1920 1929 Collection (page 5)

Taking A Corner
12th October 1929: Competitors take a banked corner in the British RDC 500 mile motor race at Brooklands race track in Weybridge, Surrey. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Land Air Race
April 1929: Mrs W Scott in a Delage car on Brooklands race track, racing with Captain Davis of Brooklands Flying school in a light bi-plane. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Medinet Habu
circa 1920: The Medinet Habu in Egypt. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Neolithic Circle
circa 1925: Davids Circle near the town of Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Magdelan
circa 1928: Magdalen College and Tower at Oxford University. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Kings College
circa 1920: Kings College, Cambridge. The Senate House, with the tower of St Johns behind it, is on the right. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

St Ethelburga
circa 1925: An opticians shop in front of the Church of St Ethelburga the Virgin, Bishopsgate, London EC2. The shop in front of the church was removed in 1935; prints dating from the 17th century

River Arno
circa 1925: A fishing boat or dredger on the River Arno in Florence, near the Ponte Vecchio. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Temple Of Karnak
circa 1925: The ruins of the temple of Karnak, built on the Nile at Luxor. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Anti Strike Demo
Representatives of regional groups from the Womens Guild of Empire marching along the Embankment, London to demonstrate against the imminent general strike in the UK, 17th April 1926

William (Wild Bill) Donovan, the Father of Central Intelligence
June 8, 1928 - Vintage photo of the William (Wild Bill) Donovan, the Father of Central Intelligence

A group of motorcycle policemen in front of the U. S. Capitol building
April 26, 1922 - A group of motorcycle policemen in front of the U.S. Capitol building

Re-Opened Tombs
1922: The officially re-opened tombs of Egyptian rulers Rameses 9th (left) and Tutankhamen at Thebes. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Four Courts Attacked
1922: The Four Courts, the headquarters of the anti-Treaty Republicans is shelled by Free State forces during the Irish Civil War. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Biplanes Flying
1923: Biplanes of the RAF in flight at Hendon Air Pageant. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

London Flood
circa 1928: A section of the moat at the Tower of London under water during the London flood. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Golden Ray Fleet
French Air Unions fleet of Breguet and Bleriot Golden Ray (Rayon d Or) passenger planes at Le Bourget aerodrome near Paris, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the airlines London-Paris service

USS Los Angeles
The US Airship USS Los Angeles ZR3 flying over Washington DC. Built in Germany by the Zeppelin Airship Construction Company as the LZ-126

Triple Header
circa 1920: A mountain train with three locomotives working hard to take the strain. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

First Up
circa 1929: An early morning Workmans tram on route No 65, travelling from East Ham to Bloomsbury. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Silver Wing
1927: An Imperial Airways Silver Wing passenger plane, named the City of Glasgow. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Waterfront
circa 1920: The harbour and waterfront buildings at Queenstown in Cork. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Signing For Work
May 1926: Volunteers signing up to work during the General Strike of 1926, at the Foreign Office, London. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Barges
circa 1923: Narrow boats carrying cargo on the River Aire. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Church Of Our Lady
circa 1920: The twin towers Munichs Church of Our Lady Cathedral stand 325 ft high and welcome travellers to the city. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Bolshoi Theatre
circa 1925: The Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow, an example of Russian neoclassic architecture. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Fokker Plane
1924: A Fokker aircraft with the registration letters PH-AEZ. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

A Street In Istanbul
circa 1920: A residential area of Istanbul with steep steps leading up between the houses. Two boys can be seen carrying a load between them up the steps

Fairground Ride
1924: Fairground ride at Wembley. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Streets Of Egypt
circa 1923: The British Army parading through an Egyptian street. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Constructing Bell
1926: The luminous Liberty Bell under construction for the Sesquicentennial Exposition at Philadelphia, celebrating the 150th anniversary of American independence

RAF Round-The-World Flight
A Vickers type 78 Vulture Mk 1 flying boat gets a push while taxiing before take-off at Cairo during the Royal Air Forces unsuccessful around the world attempt, 1924

Beach Scene
circa 1925: Holidaymakers on the beach at Brighton, Sussex. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Masked Woman
circa 1926: A woman in a mask. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Seamens Cross
circa 1926: Lit up by floodlights, the huge Seamens Institute Cross towers over New York. It is designed to be visible from ships passing Sandy Hook, a peninsula of New Jersey

Hiking Holiday
circa 1925: Two hikers stop on a mountainside to enjoy the view. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Sacks Of Goods
circa 1920: A warehouse in Liverpool Docks piled high with sacks of goods. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

African Ceremony
circa 1925: A group of South African girls dressed in their beaded finery for a traditional coming of age ceremony. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Dock Warehouse
circa 1920: Piles of crates awaiting collection in a warehouse in Liverpool Docks. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Water Polo Match
circa 1925: A water polo match in progress in Berlin. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Childrens Party
circa 1920: A crowd of German children, with cups and plates. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Toy Store
circa 1925: A toy department in Londons West End. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

German Town Hall
circa 1920: Frankfurt Town Hall. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Holiday Cove
circa 1925: Holidaymakers fill a rocky cove on the Devon coast. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Flying Billboard
A Curtiss Oriole biplane advertising the Simmons Hardware Company and featuring the companys Keen Kutter trademark, USA, circa 1925. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Flying Walrus
circa 1924: A Vickers Supermarine Walrus in shallow waters. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Stonehenge
1920: A visitor stands on a toppled standing stone at the megalithic structure of Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Flatiron Building
The Fuller Building (built in 1902), known as the Flatiron Building, on Broadway, Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street, New York City. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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Step back in time to the roaring twenties, a decade filled with innovation, glamour, and historical milestones. From the breathtaking view of Stamford Bridge to the grandeur of the Fifth Physics Congress Solvay in Brussels, 1927 was a year that showcased intellectual brilliance. The majestic HMS Hood stands tall as the last battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy, symbolizing Britain's naval power during this era. In the world of arts and culture, prima ballerina Anna Pavlova captivated audiences with her graceful performances. Her talent and dedication made her an icon of Russian ballet. Meanwhile, soaring through the skies was the R 101 Airship - a marvel of engineering that brought dreams of air travel closer to reality. Sports enthusiasts were enthralled by legendary boxer Jack Dempsey's matches as depicted on his iconic boxing poster. His strength and skill mesmerized crowds worldwide. On another note, literature lovers were captivated by Agatha Christie's gripping mysteries which continue to enthrall readers even today. The fashion scene dazzled with feathered gowns adorning glamorous women who embraced their newfound freedom after World War I. And amidst all these cultural landmarks stood one mighty locomotive - The Flying Scotsman 4472 - an illustration that represents progress and modernity in transportation. Speaking of transportation, canal systems played a vital role in connecting regions across British Isles as shown in lithographic depictions showcasing navigable rivers alongside canals bustling with activity. Political history took center stage too; Benito Mussolini emerged as a prominent figure during this period when he became Prime Minister of Italy in 1925. His portrait serves as a reminder of political shifts occurring around Europe at that time. Lastly, construction work on The Tyne Bridge commenced on February 27th, 1928 - an architectural masterpiece that would soon become an iconic landmark bridging communities together.