1930s Collection (page 9)

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

Young boy swinging on a tree branch - Sunbrite Margarine
A young boy swinging on a tree branch - shoot for Sunbrite Margarine. Date: circa 1934

Model in Striped suit leaving through a glass door
Model in Striped suit leaving through an Art Deco-Style glass door. Date: circa 1937

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

Claridges Hotel, Brook Street, W1, First Floor Plan of New Extension (litho)
7151392 Claridges Hotel, Brook Street, W1, First Floor Plan of New Extension (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claridges Hotel, Brook Street, W1)

Fascism: propaganda poster for autarchy in Italy "Buy Italian products"
FGL5482072 Fascism: propaganda poster for autarchy in Italy " Buy Italian products", 1935 (lithograph) by Metlicovitz, Leopoldo (1868-1944); Fototeca Gilardi; Italian, out of copyright

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

Two new Arsenal F. C. players, George Holden (left), and Ehud Rogers 1935
Two new Arsenal F.C. players, George Holden (left), and Ehud Rogers 1935

Neil Dewar in play for Sheffield Wednesday FC in 1936

Crowd at Leicester City v Sunderland football match - 1930 s. R
Crowd at Leicester City v Sunderland football match - 1930 s

Barry Island, Wales, August 1938
View of Barry Island beach, Glamorgan, south Wales, summer 1938. The beach is very, very busy with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine and lounging in deckchairs

Barry Island Beach, Wales, August 1938
View of Barry Island beach, Glamorgan, south Wales in summer 1938. The beach is very, very crowded and the water is teeming with holidaymakers

Castle Beach, Falmouth, July 1934
View of Castle Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, July 1934. Holidaymakers are on the beach and bathing the sea. The Falmouth Hotel can be seen on the right of the picture

Falmouth - Restormel Gateway, September 1930
View of the Restormel Gateway from the top of Pikes Hill and Restormel Terrace in Falmouth in September 1930. A couple are walking up the hill past the gateway

Joan Crawford, and Douglas Fairbanks Jnr
Actress Joan Crawford, and her husband, Douglas Fairbanks Jnr. 1932

Marlene Dietrich in 1936

Johnny Weismuller, Tarzan actor with wife, actress Lupe Velez, 1934

Crinnis Beach at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR Publicity view of Crinnis Beach at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall around 1930, showing beach huts and tennis courts

Rochdale A. F. C. 1930
Rochdale A.F.C. 1930

Whitchurch Lock, Pangbourne, August 1939
A view of the River Thames and lock-keepers cottage, with the lock-keeper winding the lock gates at Pangbourne, upriver of Reading in Berkshire, at the height of summer in 1939

Llandudno from the air, 1937
Aerial view of Llandudno, showing seafront and pier, 1937

Penzance Lido, c. 1935
A GWR publicity view of the art deco lido, now Jubilee Pool in Penzance, with a diver on the high board, c.1935

The Yorkshire Birdman, Harry Ward
Harry Ward, Birdman in Campbell Blacks Air Circus. Harry, a former RAF parachutist, astonished crowds with his death-defying leaps from planes wearing a winged costume 1936

Vaudeville act The Gaylene Sisters rehearsing at the London Palladium 1936

Cranes in the Pool of London 1930s
Cranes in the Pool of London next to London Bridge 1930s

Fay Compton, 1930s actress

Cockfighting in the Philippines 1930
PHILIPPINES - CIRCA 1930s: Group of Filipino men about to release two roosters for cockfight, near Manila. (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Parade Crowd Japan 1930
JAPAN - CIRCA 1930s: Crowd of women and children waiting for parade, Kobe. (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/Retrofile/Getty Images)

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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.