1920 1929 Collection (page 9)

Dummy Monkey Jockeys
21st April 1928: Greyhounds with stuffed and sprung model monkeys strapped to their backs before a hurdle race at Wellinborough. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Liverpool Street
27th February 1928: The interior of Liverpool Street station in London. (Photo by Edward G. Malindine/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Liverpool Street
27th February 1928: The interior of Liverpool Street station in London. (Photo by Edward G. Malindine/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Paganis Restaurant
September 1923: The exterior of Paganis Restaurant on Great Portland Street, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Harrogate Street
circa 1924: Shoppers in a busy street in Harrogate, Yorkshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Plymouth Road
16th October 1926: Cobourg Road in Plymouth, Devon, before being widened. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Stylish Poodle
9th April 1926: A Champion corded Poodle at the Kensington Canine Societys Open Championship at Crystal Palace. (Photo by L. Blandford/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Sassaby Heads
circa 1925: A pair of male and female deer heads from Lake Bangweulu. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tribal Dance
December 1923: A collection of native rag dolls dressed in turbans and dancing. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Car Camp
July 1923: Cars at Sinclair Pass in the Canadian Rockies. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Duke Street
March 1927: Duke Street and Piccadilly Hill in Port of Spain, Trinidad. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Historic Locomotive
1925: A locomotive built in 1899 rolls past a crowd of admirers during a Centenary Procession. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Aerial Pageant
July 1920: Crowds at an aerial pageant at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Waterloo Cup
March 1924: Participants in the Waterloo Cup competition on Mah-a-Buacaill course. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Japanese Flag
circa 1923: The flags of Japan and Turkey flying outside the Palace in Lausanne, where the conference delegates are staying. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Handy Apple
October 1921: A man on the quayside passes an apple through a porthole to Russian children arriving at Cape Town. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Shanghai Street
1925: Chekiang Road in Shanghai, where the overhanging balconies of the buildings are used by the inhabitants to dry clothes. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Delivery Boys Race
18th November 1924: Contestants in the annual race for delivery boys at the start of the race at Courbevoie. The boys race in their three-wheeled carts. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Isker River
1st November 1924: The River Isker winds through a rocky valley, near Sofia, Bulgaria. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Romanian Town
circa 1920: The Balkan town of Bucovetich. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Old And New
1925: The old and new City and South London Railway electric carriages with locomotives on display at Darlington. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Soviet Consulate
19th March 1927: The Soviet consulate and the Aster House Hotel in Shanghai. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Salt Collecting
June 1926: Natives gathering salt from evaporation beds at Aden. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ice Clad Boat
18th January 1925: The Fishing Trawler Breaker returning back to South Boston Fish Pier, after encountering severe wintry weather. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Verdun Rebuilt
circa 1925: The French fortified town of Verdun, on the Meuse, scene of the longest and most severe battle of World War I in 1916, in which the French repelled a powerful German offensive

Featherstone Street
circa 1920: View from the entrance of SPO, Wellington along Featherstone Street. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

In Piccadilly Circus
1st January 1925: Traffic in Piccadilly Circus. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Boulogne Masts
circa 1920: French fisherman enjoy a short respite in harbour at Boulogne, before going out to sea. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Beach Exercises
29th March 1929: A group of children playing at aerobics in the sea at Bognor. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Defeated Chinese
12th June 1922: This trainload of defeated Chang Tso-lins Fengtien troops was photographed passing through a station in China during that countrys Civil War

Wrapped Bulldog
27th October 1926: A bulldog wrapped in a blanket at the French Bulldog Club Show at Marylebone Hall, London. (Photo by Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Well Dressing
May 1923: The pagan rite of well dressing shown on one of the five wells in the village of Tissington, Derbyshire. The design is made of clay on a wooden frame and stuck with flowers and berries

Cornish Ceremony
27th July 1926: Under the will of the late John Knill of St Ives, Cornwall, every five years a number of young girls and elderly women must dance around his mauseleum

Guards Band
15th August 1928: The 1st Battalion Prince of Wales Volunteers leaving Waterloo Station headed by the Guards Band, on their way to Buckingham Palace

Cole Abbey
May 1920: A view of St Nicholas Cole Abbey in Fish Street, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Torquay Trains
circa 1922: A general view of Torquay railway station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Princess Maud
circa 1923: The Star Class Princess Maud receiving some last minute attention before setting out from Paddington Station, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Marshalling Yard
circa 1921: The Midland Station yard at Bradford, Yorkshire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The King George
July 1927: The King George V locomotive engine leaving Paddington Station for a non-stop trial run to Plymouth. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

One-Way Street
circa 1926: A street at Drake Circus, Plymouth, where traffic has been converted to a one-way system. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Sand Yachting
19th April 1927: A sand yacht at the Easter meeting of the New City Sand Yachting Club at Bognor Regis. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

RAF In Egypt
12th February 1925: A formation of RAF Vickers Vinny aeroplanes, flying low over the Pyramids in a demonstration to Egyptians. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Balloon Jumping
circa 1927: Englands first tests of a new sport called balloon jumping. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Rough Seas
circa 1925: Children dodging the waves and spray during high seas in Massachusetts. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Autumn In The Park
circa 1925: Gardeners in Hyde Park cleaning leaves and trimming trees. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Snow Plume
circa 1927: A huge cloud of snow being thrown up by a newly developed locomotive snow plough which scoops up and throws clear any snow in its path. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Windmill
circa 1925: A windmill on the polderland (land reclaimed from water) in Holland. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

General Strike Food Convoy, May 1926
9th May 1926: An armoured car escorts spirit wagons through Aldgate, watched by interested bystanders during the General Strike

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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.