1936 Collection (page 6)

Charles William Anderson Scott AFC (1903-1946)
Charles William Anderson Scott, AFC, 1903-1946, left, and Tom Campbell Black, 1899-1936, winners of the MacRobertson Air Race, London to Melbourne race, in 1934

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

June Roses Date: circa 1936

Brough Superior
A handsome car combining speed and elegance which will nevertheless vanish without a trace... Date: 1936

M. G. Magnette
The archetypal sports car popular with fresh air enthusiasts and motorists who value performance : this is the N type. The MG slogan is Safety Fast. Date: 1936

Triumph Gloria
This is the Triumph-Gloria two-litre Vitesse saloon. Date: 1936

Riley Adelphi
Riley Eight 90 Adelphi saloon, with all-British V-8 engine. Date: 1936

A. C. Sports Car
A.C. sports two-seater - maximum speed 90 mph ! Date: 1936

De Havilland Comet aeroplane
The De Havilland " Comet" aeroplane, a racing monoplane seating two, with duplicated controls. Date: circa 1936

Examples of art on the RMS Queen Mary. At the top left are four statuettes carved from limewood blocks by Norman J Forrest, representing The Four Seasons, for the main tourist class staircase

Oscar Rabin and his Romany band, 1936 Date: 1936

Fall / Poodle & Mirror
CHAMPION NUNSOE THE FLORIN Owned by Miss Lane. A white dog with a poodle cut looks at its reflection in a mirror. 1936

SILENT STILL: LABORATORIES. Warner Baxter as Dr. Samuel Mudd, The Prisoner of Shark Island, 1936

Tatler front-cover: Madeleine Carroll
The beautiful young English actress was at this time filming the new Walter Wangle production, The Case Against Mrs Ames. Her most recent successes in this period were The Thirty-nine Steps

G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936)
Photographic portrait of G(ilbert) K(eith) Chesterton (1874-1936), the English critic, novelist and poet

Turkish Sword Dance
Turkish sword dance

Chesterton Photo
GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON Writer, caught by the photographer in the act of writing something, showing clearly the way he holds his pencil

San Fansisco - Oakland Bay Bridge
Illustration of San Francisco - Oakland Bay bridge, at the time the largest bridge system in the world at 8.25 miles long

Workers - May Day 1936
Workers organisations May Day celebrations in Hyde Park - London

Luigi Pirandello Nobel
LUIGI PIRANDELLO Italian novelist, dramatist and lecturer, awarded the Nobel prize for Literature in 1934

Midnight Sun / Ballet Russ
MIDNIGHT SUN Set design, showing dancers on stage and large sun-faces over-head

Arthur Quiller-Couch / Cig
SIR ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH pen name: Q English man of letters in 1936

Beverley Nichols / Cig Cd
BEVERLEY NICHOLS English writer of books, plays, music and lyrics in 1936

Negus Flees / Ethiopia
The negus flees before the advancing Italians

Chesterton / Cig Card
GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON English journalist and writer

A Toscanini / 1936
ARTURO TOSCANINI Italian conductor, known for his dynamic style, conducting in 1936

Mrs Potter / Players 1903
MRS JAMES BROWN-POTTER (nee CORA URQUHART) American actress

George V / Postcard Sailor
GEORGE V " Our Sailor King", with a picture of the battleship HMS King George V below

George V / Postcard 1910
GEORGE V King of Britain (1910-36)

Palestian Rebellion / 1936
At Nablus, Palestinians rebel against British mandate

Cannes / Beach 1936
Cannes: a crowded beach

Girls with Toy Train Set
Two little girls (Princesses Astrid and Ragnhild of Norway) playing with their toy train set

Countess Howe Dog
Lorna, Countess Howe, with her Griffon, Binkie

Hoover Dam Colorado
The Boulder Dam - later renamed the Hoover Dam - of the Colorado River, Colorado, USA

Knitted Bows 1936
A machine-knitted jumper with narrow pleat detail on the shoulders & body. Wool lace bows add a decorative touch

Edward Viii / P Journal 36
AMOUR OU COURONNE ? EDWARD VIII makes his choice, with a little help from Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister

Cattle Marshes Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
Cattle on the Marshes; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 18.9 x 28.9 cm (7 7, 16 x 11 3, 8 in.)

Queen Mary with grandchildren
Queen Mary with three of her grandchildren: left, young Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II), right, Princess Margaret, and centre (on Queen Marys lap), Prince Edward, son of Prince George

Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with Princeess Elizabeth on Coronation Day in 1937 (b/w photo)
3432613 Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother with Princeess Elizabeth on Coronation Day in 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, from These Tremendous Years, publ. 1938 (b/w photo)
5323169 Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, from These Tremendous Years, publ. 1938 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Edward VIII)

The French ocean liner SS L'Atlantique, from These Tremendous Years, publ. 1938 (b/w photo)
5323162 The French ocean liner SS L'Atlantique, from These Tremendous Years, publ. 1938 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: From These Tremendous Years, published 1938.)

Edward VIII, 1936 (b/w photo)
3432596 Edward VIII, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VIII, 1894-1972)

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 Excavation, 1936. Creator: Giacometti, Augusto (1877-1947)
The Excavation, 1936. Private Collection

Semaine de 40 heures signifie prix de revient excessifs, vie plus chère, misère, 1936
Semaine de 40 heures signifie prix de revient excessifs, vie plus chere, misere, 1936. Private Collection

Venice, 1936. Creator: Marquet, Pierre-Albert (1875-1947)
Venice, 1936. Private Collection

Still Life: Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1936. Creator: Javlensky, Alexei, von (1864-1941)
Still Life: Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1936. Private Collection

Wallis Simpson with Mr and Mrs Herman Rogers
Wallis Simpson, later Duchess of Windsor, pictured with close friends, Herman and Katherine Rogers, her hosts at the Villa Lou Viei in Cannes during the abdication crisis

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"1936: A Year of Iconic Moments and Cultural Shifts" Step back in time to 1936, a year filled with significant events that shaped history. From captivating posters to groundbreaking films, let's explore the highlights of this remarkable era. Transport yourself through the Night Mail as you witness the power and beauty of communication depicted in an enchanting poster. Meanwhile, Haile Selassie and Ils 1936 capture our attention, reminding us of their influential roles during this period. The cover of Christie Poirot takes us on a thrilling journey into the world of mystery and intrigue. Join Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard in Modern Times as they captivate audiences with their unforgettable final scene from this timeless film. Amidst political tensions, the German battleship Scharnhorst looms large on the horizon, symbolizing a turbulent era. On another note, Charles Lucky Luciano's photograph by the New York City Police Department offers a glimpse into America's underworld during these tumultuous times. Sports enthusiasts will be delighted to discover Dulwich Hamlet FC football team from 1936 – showcasing talent and camaraderie within sports communities. In contrast, Empire flying boat represents technological advancements that revolutionized travel across vast distances. Science fiction lovers can immerse themselves in Astounding Stories magazine cover featuring Shadow out of Time – transporting readers to otherworldly realms beyond imagination. Ota Chou's colorful drawing portrays women stargazers engaging with astronomy in Japan during this period. For those seeking sustenance amidst bustling city life, Quick Lunch and Snack Bar at Paddington Station provided solace for hungry travelers passing through London in 1936.