1930 Collection (page 5)

Crickhowell, southeastern Powys, Wales and Table Mountain from the River Usk. Date: 1930

1930s woman cooking in her kitchen
A woman stands at a kitchen pantry or dresser trying out new recipes. Attached to the work service is a hand operated meat mincer. Date: c.1930

Wedding of the Duke of Westminster & Loelia Ponsonby
Page from The Tatler reporting on the society wedding of Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster and Loelia Ponsonby (his third wife) at Princes Row registry office on 20 February 1930

Loelia Ponsonby and the Duke of Westminster
Hugh ( Bendor ) Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster, with Loelia Ponsonby who he would marry at Princes Row Register Office in London, 20th February 1930

Mrs. Cunningham Reid (Mary Ashley)
Hon. Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley, daughter of multi-millionaire, Lt-Col Wilfred Ashley (1st Baron Mount Temple) and sister of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten

Four scenes, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa
Four scenes in Pietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa -- Town Gardens, Delville Wood Cross, Commercial Road and Municipal Swimming Baths. Date: circa 1930

Traditional Japanese bathing in upright wooden tub, heated by a small side stove Date: 1930

The nursery rhyme, Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie
Georgie Porgie, pudding and pie - Kissed the girls and made them cry. When the boys came out to play - Georgie Porgie ran away. Date: c. 1930

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). History of Mexico: from the Conquest to 1930. 1929 - 1931. Detail of the central wall with scenes

Two Babies by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a red dress has been bathing her doll. Date: 1930

Bystander masthead design, society at the races
Stylised masthead design on the front cover of The Bystander magazine featuring smart society mingling at the races, possibly Ascot, the Derby or Goodwood. Date: 1930

Advert for The Boston mens sock garter 1930
For business wear. Men, fastidious with regard to their personal appearence, invaribably wera the Boston Garter. This represents efficiency and security with supreme comfort. Date: 1930

Amy Johnson with her de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth G-aAH
Amy Johnson with her de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth, G-aAH, Jason, at Croydon Airport before her flight to Australia in 1930. Date: 1930

Drive Off The Missing Links, by Lawson Wood
A colour illustration by artist Lawson Wood showing a orangutan using a little monkey as a golf tee. Date: 17th September 1930

Conquest of the Earth, Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE CONQUEST OF THE EARTH - An invader from Andromeda describes his home Date: 1930

Bristol Temple Meads Goods Depot, c. 1930
A view of the bustling Bristol Temple Meads Goods Depot, c.1930. GWR dray horses and carts are loaded with goods, and a motor van is leaving the depot. The enquiry office is in the background

CHARLES LUCKY LUCIANO (1897-1962). American gangster. Photographed by the New York City Police Department, 1936, digitally colored by Granger, NYC

Bugatti Type 41 Royale

Ford Model A Coupe

1930 Ford A Classic Car

Childrens Ward, Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Children in cots and nurses in a ward of the Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London). The hospital was opened in 1893 as a fever hospital by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Lord Louis Mountbatten (1900-1979), younger son of Prince Louis of Battenberg and Princess Victoria of Hesse. Lord Louis ultimately rose to the rank of First Sea Lord - a vindication of his father

A Dip into the Bath Club by H. M. Bateman
Humorous colour illustration by H.M. Bateman showing a group of men unashamedly standing around in their swimming trunks enjoying conversation at the Bath Club

The Hon. Eileen Nelson Hood
A portrait of Viscountess Bridports only daughter, sister to Viscount Bridport. Miss Nelson Hood, reported the Bystander was greatly interested in yachting, dogs and lawn tennis

The Scotsman who had his moneys worth
Humorous illustration by H. M. Bateman showing a rotund and satisfied Scottish man sitting at a restaurant table, having managed to eat everything on the set price lunch menu while a waiter removes a

Woman Fencing 1930
Eleanor Macdonald, the only woman to whom the degree of Maitre d Armes de l Academie d Epee de Paris has been awarded, shows us how attractive breeches can be

Athelney in Somerset, the most flooded village in England
Athelney in Somerset, devastated by floods in 1930 showing the only method of travel around the area - in Venetian style, by boat

Comic Sex / Squeeze Seat
" Do you think you could squeeze me in a seat?" "... it would be better in the park after the show!"

Bauhaus Kitchen 1930
Bauhaus-style fitted kitchen

Greyhound Training
Dogs at the Greyhound Training School, Queensdown Estate, Westgate-on-sea, are trained to get out of the traps as quickly as possible

City of Living Dead
CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD (L Manning and F Pratt) Virtual reality foreseen : these sleepers choose to live adventures transmitted to them by sensory control

Planet Mars seen from one of its moons
The planet Mars as seen from one of its moons, a hundred times larger than the planet Earths Moon as seen from Earth

Poster, Mont Ventoux Excursions in the French and Italian Alps, and the Hotel du Mont Ventoux. circa 1930

The Banjo Pier at Looe, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR publicity view of the Banjo Pier at Looe in Cornwall, c.1930. The pier was the first of its type built in the world and is so called because it looks like a banjo from above

Looe Bridge, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR publicity view of Looe Bridge in Cornwall, c.1930. This is the 1853 stone bridge which connects the western and eastern sides of the coastal town of Looe

Burford, Oxfordshire, June 1930
A view looking north up the now A361 towards the centre of Burford. The building on the left is the Cotswold Gateway Hotel, which is still in operation today

The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors at Hanworth
The Kings Cup Air Race - The Competitors aircraft arrived at Hanworth Aerodrome prior to take off in the early hours of the morning. Date: 4 July 1930 1930

University of London - Plans of the new buildings - Holden
University of London - Drawing based on the plans for the new buildings by Architect Charles Holden (1875-1960). Date: circa 1930

Hindu Gymkhana, Karachi, British India
Hindu Gymkhana, Sarwar Shaheed Road, Karachi, Sindh, British India (now in Pakistan), built in Mughal-Revival style. It was originally a club for the Hindu upper classes

Newcastle upon Tyne Railway Crossing - Castle - Tyne Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne Railway Crossing (then the largest crossing of its type in the world) Newcastle Castle and distant misty view of the Tyne Bridge (which opened in 1928). Date: circa 1930

Stonehouse Lane, California, near Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, with a row of houses on the left. Date: circa 1930

District Messengers / Gpo
Young boys worked as GPO District Couriers and delivered packages all over London. Here, they leave the District Messenger & Theatre Office. Date: circa 1930

AIRSHIP / R101 CRASH / 1930
The skeleton of the R.101 sits in a field near Beauvais, France, after the crash during its first and last flight. Date: 5 October 1930

Photo of Lawn Mower 1930
Two men riding on a lawn mower Date: circa 1930

Colonnade Hotel by night, Maida Vale, London. circa 1930

Treasure Island, Nassau, Bahamas, West Indies, with yacht and cove. Date: circa 1930

Shaftesbury Homes - Esher Place School
The Esher Place School for Girls at Esher, Surrey, run by the Shaftesbury Homes from 1930 to 1952. Date: circa 1930

Two By Two by Muriel Dawson -- a little child plays with a Noahs Ark. Date: 1930

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"1930: A Decade of Cultural Milestones and Iconic Moments" Step back in time to the year 1930, a period marked by significant events and captivating personalities. Haile Selassie, the Emperor of Ethiopia, ascends to power in Ilz 1930, bringing hope and change to his nation. Meanwhile, Anton LaVey emerges as a controversial figure with the establishment of his Church of Satan. In 1936, Haile Selassie once again captures attention as he addresses the League of Nations amidst Italy's invasion of Ethiopia. The Tatler cover featuring Walt Disney showcases the growing influence and popularity of animated entertainment during this era. The Tour de France photo encapsulates the spirit of athleticism and endurance that captivated audiences worldwide. Alfred Bestall's "The Ghost Story" takes readers on a thrilling journey into supernatural realms through captivating illustrations. The Midland Hotel Morecambe stands tall as an architectural marvel symbolizing elegance and luxury. G. H Davis immortalizes history with his photographs documenting the construction process behind Sydney Harbour Bridge. Captain Woolf Barnato proudly poses next to his Bentley car - a testament to wealth and sophistication that defined this era. D. H Lawrence's photograph captures him at a pivotal moment in literary history when he challenged societal norms through his provocative works. Programme cover for Paris Qui Revue reflects the vibrant arts scene thriving in Paris during this time - where creativity knows no bounds. Finally, summer on the French Riviera evokes images of sun-soaked beaches, glamorous parties, and carefree indulgence. As we reflect upon 1930s' cultural tapestry woven with political intrigue, artistic brilliance, sporting triumphs, and luxurious escapes; it becomes clear that this decade left an indelible mark on our collective memory.