1930s Collection (page 7)

Posting letters at Air Mail pillar box at Charing Cross post office 1930

Advertisement For Black And White Scotch Whisky. From The London Illustrated News, Christmas Number, 1933

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER (1864-1943). American botanist, chemist, and educator. Lithograph by Richard Brent, c1940

Bishops Lydeard Station, Somerset, c. 1930
A view of Bishops Lydeard Station in Somerset, c.1930, showing the station buildings, platforms and trains coming and going. The station opened in March 1862 and closed in January 1971

Presentation of medals to special constables at Petworth Park, March 1930
Lord Leconfield presenting medals to special constables in Petworth Park George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N3062

Poster For Tom Mooney
San Francisco, California: July 27, 1934 A poster for the release of Tom Mooney, Labors Champion, after spending 18 years in prison for the Preparedness Day bombing

Marie Bard, the model for the 1930 Red Cross poster and US postage stamp
New York, New York: 1929. Marie Bard, 22, who is the model for the 1930 Red Cross poster and US postage stamp illustrated by artist Lawrence Wilbur

Two Trapeze Artists
Sarasota, Florida: March 13, 1941 Two aerial artists for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus start limbering up for the summer circuit

Stalin speaks at the opening ceremonies celebating the first subway line, hall of columns, house of unions, moscow, 1935

Rolls-Royce Phantom 2 Continental 1933 black

Dennis fire engine with crew
A Dennis fire engine with crew in cork helmets

Till & Kennedy Firegrates 1930s UK new homes first homes houses housing buying

Poster for 1937 Monaco grand prix
The 1937 Monaco Grand Prix was a Grand Prix motor race held at the Circuit de Monaco. It was won by Rudolf Caracciola whose record of six German Grand Prix wins remains unbeaten so far

C. I. O. Victory Party
Peoria, Illinois: April 9, 1937 Wives of Caterpillar Tractor Company employees celebrate after the company and C.I.O. leaders resolved the ongoing strike

Bicycle Broadcasting
Washington, D.C.: May 30, 1936 Star NBC sports announcer Jim McGrath and NBC engineer Phil Merryman commandeer a tandem bicycle to be able to announce the 25 mile marathon today in Washington, D.C

Soviet Arctic explorer Papanin, 1937
Soviet Arctic explorer Ivan Papanin (1894-1986) in 1937 while commanding the first Soviet drifting station " North Pole-1". Expedition members and equipment are in the background

Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (left, 1891-1956), Soviet Arctic explorer and geophysicist, greeting one of the rescue pilots (right) during the Chelyuskin expedition to the Arctic

YEHUDI MENUHIN (1916-1999). American violinist. Photograph, c1935-40

Woolworths in Blackpool MBC01_01_001
F W WOOLWORTH AND COMPANY LIMITED, BANK HEY STREET, BLACKPOOL, LANCASHIRE. The Woolworths store on Bank Hey Street, showing the tall square tower on the south-west elevation

Chrysler Building & Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, (Colosseo Quadrato), Rome, Italy

Roundism - 12-06-18
Corné Akkers

Neo Deco - 05-01-23
Corné Akkers

Venus Lamenting - 13-01-23
Corné Akkers

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Corné Akkers

Neo Deco - 09-04-24
Corné Akkers

Roundism - 25-12-17
Corné Akkers

Anne Baxter
Corné Akkers

The Flying Scotsman approaching York 1932

GWR Publicity Guide - Rambles in the Wye Valley
This guide was published by the GWR in 1938. It promoted rambling and walking in areas accessible by train on their network

GWR Publicity Guide - Camping and Rambling Holidays
This guide was published by the GWR in 1937. It promoted camping and rambling holidays in areas accessible by train on their network. Similar guides to this one were produced throughout the 1930s

GWR Publicity Guide - Rambles in Shakespeare Land and the Cotswolds
This guide was published by the GWR in 1938. It promoted rambling and walking in areas accessible by train on their network

The Pavilion at Ilfracombe, Devon, September 1934
A GWR publicity view of holidaymakers outside the Victoria Pavilion at Capstone Parade in Ilfracombe, Devon, in September 1934

Winter in the West publicity guide, 1933
This publicity brochure was produced by the GWR in 1933. It was designed by Leonard Cusden and used to promote winter holiday destinations

Church Street in Stogursey, Somerset
A GWR Publicity view of Church Street and St Andrews Church in the village of Stogursey, Somerset, c.1930

Goodrington Sands, Devon, 1933
This view of Goodrington Sands, Paignton, shows hoards of families enjoying the beach. A slide can be seen in the sea providing entertainment for everyone!

Lynmouth, Devon, September 1934
A view looking south up the short steep hill that is Lynmouth Street by the quay. Lots of families are bustling around the village and harbour

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
A GWR Publicity view of the side of the Royal Pump Room & Gardens at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, in the 1930s. The entrance to the Jephson Gardens can be seen behind the people sitting on the park

Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire, July 1932
A GWR Publicity view of Carding Mill Valley at Church Stretton, Shropshire in July 1932. A group of ladies exploring the heathland by bicycle have stopped at the side of the road near a cottage

Winter Garden Pavilion, Droitwich, c. 1933
A GWR Publicity view of the former Winter Garden Pavilion in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire. The theatre opened in 1933 with daily shows, broadcasts and dances

River Dee, Chester, Cheshire, 1935
A GWR Publicity view of the River Dee at Chester, Cheshire, 1935. People are fishing on the banks of the river and returning from a boat trip

Droitwich Spa Station, Worcestershire, c. 1920s
A GWR Publicity view of Droitwich Spa Station, c.1920s. Visitors to the spa town would have been greeted after alighting from their train to the platform with the name of the station made with

Worchestershire Hotel, Droitwich
A GWR Publicity view of the Worcestershire Brine Baths Hotel, Droitwich, c.1930. This grand hotel was built by local salt king John Corbett and opened in 1891

Impney Hotel, Droitwich, Worcestershire
A GWR Publicity view of the Terrace Gardens and the Impney Hotel, Droitwich in Worcestershire, c.1930. This Grade II listed French chateau style building started life as the extravagant family home

Nefyn Bay & The Rivals, Wales, August 1938
A GWR Publicity view of The Rivals (Yr Eifl) mountain range in Gwynedd, Wales, in August 1938. Nefyn Bay skirts the three peaks of the range

The Rivals (Yr Eifl), Caernarfonshire, Wales, August 1938
A GWR Publicity view of The Rivals (Yr Eifl) mountain range in Gwynedd, Wales, in August 1938. Nefyn Bay skirts the three peaks of the range

Fowey, Cornwall, c. 1930s
A GWR Publicity view of Fowey in Cornwall, c.1930s. A small group of holidaymakers sit on the rocks overlooking the Fowey River. There is a diving board near them with a gull sitting on it

Penzance Promenade, 1930s
A GWR Publicity view of Penzance Promenade, Cornwall in the 1930s around the time the lido was constructed. Holidaymakers are strolling along the promenade near the buildings on the seafront in

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Step into the vibrant world of the 1930s, where imagination and elegance reigned supreme. In Jean de Brunhoff's Babar books, we find ourselves in Celesteville, witnessing a playful match between Babar, king of the elephants, and his dear friend Celeste on the tennis court. The whimsical illustration transports us to a time filled with innocence and joy. Meanwhile, Laurel and Hardy grace our screens in their iconic film 'Flying Deuces' from 1939. This publicity still captures their timeless humor that continues to bring laughter to audiences even today. In Swindon Shed, seven majestic King Class Locomotives stand tall as symbols of industrial progress during this era. These powerful machines were at the forefront of transportation innovation. On the streets, a Citroen Traction Avant or Light 15 glides through with its sleek design capturing attention wherever it goes. This automobile epitomizes style and sophistication synonymous with the 1930s. The Cotton Club in Harlem pulsates with jazz rhythms as talented musicians fill its halls. It was here that African American artists showcased their incredible talents amidst an era marked by racial segregation. A rainy day in Trongate, Glasgow is brought to life through an oil painting depicting everyday life in this bustling city during the 1930s. The artist's brush strokes capture both melancholy and resilience within its urban landscape. Ernest Hemingway finds solace while fishing; his passion for adventure mirrored by his literary prowess that would shape generations to come. An Austin Seven Ruby car painted red exudes charm on every street corner it graces – a symbol of affordable luxury for those seeking freedom on wheels during these times. At Paddington Station's Quick Lunch and Snack Bar in 1936, travelers find respite amidst their journeys – savoring quick bites before continuing on their way towards new destinations full of promise.