1927 Collection (page 3)

Order British Empire
Order of the British Empire (Obe)

Seven Chakras
The Seven Chakras and the Streams of Vitality

Orient Express
Catching the Orient Express in the year 2000

British bid for the Worlds non-stop flight record 1927
The Hawker Horsley (named after Sir Thomas Sopwiths home of Horsley Towers), was a British single-engined biplane bomber of the 1920s

Bystander masthead design, 1927
Illustration for the front cover of the Bystander depicted a society crowd at Cowes during the Season. Date: 1927

Ella Shields / Pyke 1927
ELLA SHIELDS Music hall entertainer: Burlington Bertie from Bow

Jerome K Jerome / 1890 Pho
Jerome K. Jerome Writer

Transatlantic communications: telephoning London to New York
How the London telephone subscriber will " get" New York: the wonders of transatlantic telephony, as explained by The Illustrated London News in 1927. Date: 1927

Elvira Henderson in Peggy Ann
Miss Elvira Henderson, stage actress and niece of Lord Faringdon, appaering in Peggy-Ann at Dalys Theatre in London. Pictured granting an interview to a small dog who looks a little like Uggie

Great Clock of St Pauls Cathedral
While repairs are carried out, the great clock of St Pauls Cathedral, London is kept going manually. To the left, a man gives the exact time to a workman (centre) who adjusts the small wheel

Prehistoric Monsters
THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT (Edgar Rice Burroughs) The travellers submarine is attacked by prehistoric monsters

Blackpool / Pleasure Beach
Blackpool, Lancashire: Pleasure Beach

WHAT THE BRAIN DOES
What the brain does

FLAMENCO
Flamenco dancers, singers & guitar perform outside

Matilda Serao, Italian journalist and novelist
Matilda (or Matilde) Serao (1856-1927), Greek-born Italian journalist and novelist, founder and editor of Il Giorno

Super Sentinel truck with the Sunbeam 1000hp land speed record breaker. Creator: Unknown
Super Sentinel truck with the Sunbeam 1000hp land speed record breaker

Man on a 1927 Model A Ariel motorcycle
Young man on a Ariel 1927 Model A (557cc side valve with Burman gearbox) outside wooden shed circa 1930

Dewars advert - The Monarch of the Glen
Advertisement for Dewars whisky, the spirit of the highlands, featuring Edwin Landseers painting The Monarch of the Glen. 1927

Opening of Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium
The Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium, unveiled and dedicated by Field-Marshal Lord Plumer, 24 July 1927 Date: 1927

Cover design, Progress, April 1927 - Lever Brothers magazine, mythological figure in Liverpool Date: 1927

Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph)
1198038 Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph) by Chaurand-Naurac, Jean Raoul (1878-1948)

GWR Publication, Through the Window, 1927
The GWR tourist guide, Through the Window, was first published in 1924. The guide was a travel companion for passengers on trains between London Paddington and Penzance, Birkenhead and Killarny

Burnham-on-Sea beach, August 1927
A busy beach scene here, looking north from the pier. The esplanade and sea defences were completed in 1911

Duchess of York at Training Hostel, Market Harborough
Duchess of York at a Training Hostel, Market Harborough, Leicestershire - part os a scheme fostered jointly by the Imperial

Caricatures at Royal Ascot, 1927
Weighing out for the cartoon stakes at Ascot - and some of the " the heads" whose colours have established a reputation for " showing up" at the Royal meeting

Christiana Hartley Maternity Home, Colne, Lancashire
The Christiana Hartley Maternity Home, Colne, opened in 1927 in premises of former Jubilee Cottage Hospital

The Woburn Fireplace. Catalogue for Nicholls and Clarke Ltd. London. Manufacturers and Merchants of Building Materials. Date: circa 1927

Map Showing Routes of the Union Castle Line to Africa, . Date: 1927

Dod Procter RA (born Doris Margaret Shaw, 18901972), English artist, and wife of artist Ernest Procter, pictured in The Sketch magazine in 1927 when her painting Morning which was exhibited at

Johnnie Walker advertisement
An advertisement for Johnnie Walker whisky - still going strong. Date: 1927

Centre Court, Wimbledon
Overhead view of the famous Centre Court at Wimbledon - the Lawn Tennis Championships being one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar. Date: 1927

AL JOLSON (1886-1950). American singer. In The Jazz Singer, 1927

Rene Lacoste in play at Wimbledon
Rene Lacoste playing Hubert de Morpurgo in the fifth round of the mens singles. In 1926 and 1927 Lacoste was the top ranked player in the mens game

Aerial view of Redhill Hospital, Hendon, Middlesex
An aerial view of Redhill Hospital, Hendon, Middlesex originally opened in 1927 as the Hendon Union infirmary. The older building (below centre) was originally the Hendon Union school, erected in 1859

O wilt thou be my Valentine? by W. Heath Robinson
Tableau staged by a member of the Stock Exchange as a pleasant surprise on Valentines Day. Man dressed as cupid on grandfather clock Please note

Glos / Forest of Dean 1927
Gloucestershire scenery: the Forest of Dean

Jose Raul Capablanca
JOSE RAUL CAPABLANCA Cuban chess master, defeated Lasker in 1921 but was himself defeated by Alekhine in 1927; author of books on chess

Bluebell in Fairyland by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss
Flyer for the revival of the musical Bluebell in Fairyland on 26th December 1927 at The Scala Theatre, by Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss, with music by Walter Slaughter

Advertisement, Buchanans Black & White Whisky
Advertisement for Buchanans Black & White Whisky, Christmas 1927. 1927

Cover of Dance Magazine, October 1927
Featuring Natacha Nattova Date: 1927

The Royal Oak Inn - Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire
The Royal Oak Inn - Station Road, Didcot, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1927

Zambia - Zimbabwe - The Falls, Victoria Falls
The Falls, Victoria Falls, The Zambezi River, near Livingstone, Zambia/Zimbabwe. View from the edge of the rainforest Date: 1927

FRENCH THEATRE POSTER. Poster by Paul Colin, 1927, for a theatrical production of Maya

Design for wallpaper with leaves and flowers. Pencil and Charcoal on copy paper. Silver Studio 1927

La Saison des Papillons by Nick
Charming illustration by Nick showing a young woman in a perfectly coordinated 1920s outfit with cloche hat, clasping her hands in delight as she looks a butterflies flitting in the air

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1927
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, born 10th June 1921, son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenburg. Consort of Queen Elizabeth II. Pictured wearing a sailor suit in 1927

The royal family with baby Princess Elizabeth
The King and Queen and Duke and Duchess of York, with little Princess Elizabeth, wave to crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Queen Mary holds an umbrella over the infant. Date: 1927

FLORIDA: MIAMI BEACH, 1927. People gather at sunrise at Miami Beach, Florida, 1927. Photograph likely taken on 17 April 1927

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"1927: A Year of Elegance, Innovation, and Artistic Marvels" In the year 1927, a captivating era unfolded with remarkable events that shaped history. The Duchess of York, later known as Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother, graced the world with her presence. Her timeless beauty and grace captivated hearts across the globe. Meanwhile, in the realm of art and science, De Laszlo delved into the intricate connection between chakras and the nervous system. His groundbreaking research shed light on our innermost energy centers. The Flying Scotsman locomotive roared through British tracks in 1927. Its majestic presence symbolized progress and speed as it effortlessly transported passengers to their destinations. Taking flight to new heights was the Supermarine aeroplane powered by Rolls-Royce S. 6 engines. This engineering marvel soared through azure skies like a bird in its natural habitat. Closer to home at London Zoo stood G H Davis' masterpiece - the New Reptile House. With meticulous attention to detail, he crafted an environment where exotic reptiles thrived under his watchful eye. Yet not all stories were filled with triumph; some spoke of sacrifice and bravery. The 17th Lancers near Modderfontein left behind only memories after facing unimaginable challenges on distant battlefields. Artistic expression flourished during this time too – Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein's musical Show Boat took Broadway by storm with its vibrant poster capturing imaginations far beyond theater walls. Harry Clarke's Snow Queen mesmerized audiences with its ethereal illustrations that brought Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale to life in vivid hues that danced off every page. Music echoed through Al Jolson's Jazz Singer – a cinematic milestone that introduced synchronized soundtracks revolutionizing film forevermore. William Heath Robinson delighted readers with Bound to Draw – his whimsical drawings showcasing imaginative contraptions bound to bring smiles even amidst the chaos of everyday life.