Decades Collection (#8)

The christening of the infant daughter of Captain the Hon W F Somerset at the Garrison church Cardiff Wales Captain Hon W F and Mrs Somerset and Miss Anne Somerset are on the right

Westerham Hill Horse Show Mr Arthur Collins ( President ), Miss Collins, Miss Eileen Bennett and Mr Lang Coath ( Town Cleric of Swansea ) 1928 9 July 1926

Lymington Tennis Week Lady Wilmer, Lady Rosemary Bootle-Wilbraham and Mrs T B Raikes ( Wife of the Oxford Blue ) 10 August 1925

International Hockey at Merton Abbey Fraulein Hambrook ( Harvestehude, Germany ) and Miss Begbie ( England ) 7 October 1927

The christening at the crypt of the House of Commons of the infant daughter of Captain J H Thorpe, M P and Mrs Thorpe, with whom are seen Sir John and Lady Norton Griffiths ( Grand Parents)

Ladies Hockey at Merton Abbey Miss Pieree, Surrey second eleven goal keeper 31 January 1931

Hardy girls washing up after a meal under canvas at Lullingstone Park, Eynsford, Kent. They are members of the Camping Club of Great Britain and Ireland 2 February 1948

The Old Fire Engine which first did duty in Bexhill 1895 18 October 1949

Old fashioned Stage Coach Canturbury Kent passengers are provided with suitable headgear and blankets June 1946

Cadets of HMS Worcester off Greenhithe Kent at rowing practice with their training ship in the background 10 July 1951

Thames Floods At Belvedere licensee of the Belvoir sits in his bar and watches the water Charles Munn February 1953

Horse-drawn fruiterer and greengrocer on his rounds in 1955

Holidaying on a farm in the Lake District and having to collect the morning milk and eggs in the rain 23 August 1957

A travelling salesman, Devon 1935

Delivery Mail on Horseback Jack Bellamy on his pony Tinker delivering tthe mail in Dartmoor 1960

Fire Practice at Lullingstone Castle. The Dartford Division of the Kent Fire Brigade under the direction of Divisional Officer A R Thorn 1954

Kent Fire Brigade has an open day. In order that the public could bcome more familiar with the work of the fire service all stations of the Kent Fire Brigade were open

Courtesy Covers For Kerbside Cars. Workmen in a Sidcup Street in Kent. Painters carefully covered cars with a large sheet before painting nearby street lamp standards 2 March 1966

Kent lost thousands of sheep cattle and horses some farmers managed to obtain a rowboat near Sheerness Kent to rescue their stock February 1953

Hop Picking Beltring, Kent Children having great fun riding a cart horse round the hop fields 16th december 1946

People queuing for fish and chips Margate 1966

Dog Worth Ten Times Its Weight in German Bank Notes Mme Genia Neumann, a wealthy Russian refugee, who is now living in Berlin, where she has created a sensation by paying the equivalent of

Bill Washford in a boat outside his house in Clyde Street Sheerness Kent fetch supples to his family seen passing a bottle of milk to his wife February 1953

schoolboys on a train between the wars
Boys on a train between the wars, waving and smiling

Mother Shipton (1488-c1560). First mention of Ursula Sonthiel of Shipton, Yorkshire, English witch and prophetess, is in 1641, many decades after she made her prophecies. Engraving c1860

1867 - The evolution of the West in four decades - 1907. Indians spearing buffaloes. Date c1906

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native soldiers surprised
A night alarm during sentry duty during the 2nd Ashanti War. Native soldiers eyes wide with fear tread softly in the direction of danger

The town of Sutah, Gold Coast, 1874
Sutah was one of the towns which the British took on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

The Ashanti War (1873-74) Paying a West India regiment
British officers paying soldiers of a West India regiment during the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana

Port of Christianborg near Accra, 1873
This former Swedish outpost on the Gold Coast was sold to the British in 1873 when, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana

A young boy with British officers in Kumasi, 1874
The last in Kumasi - a young boy eating bananas while a British officer tries to talk to him. In the background, the British troops are marching away

The Ashanti War (1873-74)
The British camp of Mansu on the road to the Prah river during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74). In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

The Castle of Elmina, Gold Coast, 1873
The Castle of Elmina which both the British and the Ashanti Kings tried to capture sits on the shore of the Gold Coast. In 1873

Accra and its coastline in 1873
Accra sketched in 1873, the year, when after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana

The Ashanti War (1873-74) The battlefield of Abrakrampa
The battlefield of Abrakrampa during the 2nd Ashanti War where trees have been chopped down. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

A village on the river Prah during the 2nd Ashanti War
On their march towards the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, British soldiers watch the peaceful scene of women catching fish and tritons in the river Prah

Sentries of the different lines of troops in Camp at Prahsu
Sentries of the different lines of troops in camp at Prah-su during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74). In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

The town of Accroful, 1874
Accroful was one of the towns where the British and set up camp on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

The Ashanti War (1873-74) The camp at Prah-su, 1874
Native artillery crossing the river at the camp at Prah-su, on the river Prah. Native bearers or carriers bring artillery over the bridge

The Camp at Dunquah, Gold Coast, 1874
Dunquah was one of the towns where the British set up camp on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

Town of Barracoe, Gold Coast, 1874
Barracoe was one of the towns which the British took on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - The arrival of stores
The arrival of stores carried by native bearers to a British garrison during the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

The King of Ashantis bed, 1874
A British soldier looks into the bedchamber of the King of Ashanti which has a raised four poster bed with a canopy. In 1873

Ashanti war drums, 1874
Ashanti war drums by a wall. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana

Selling Indian corn on the streets of Cape Coast Castle, 187
Natives selling Indian corn in the streets of Cape Coast Castle, headquarters of the British on the Gold Coast. This was sketched during the 2nd Ashantee War (1873-74)

The town of Yancomassie-Assin, 1874
Yancommassie-Assin was one of the towns where the British and set up camp on their expedition to defeat the King of Ashanti during the 2nd Ashanti War (1873-74)

Water supply to Cape Coast Castle, 1874
The water supply to Cape Coast Castle, headquarters of the British in the Gold Coast. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British and the Acing people of central Ghana

Market place at Kumasi, 1873
The market place at Kumasi before the arrival of the British forces during the 2nd Ashanti War. In 1873, after decades of an uneasy relationship between the British

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"Decades of History: From Warships to Housing Estates, Vintage Dances to Royal Palaces" Step back in time as we explore the captivating decades that shaped our world. In the early 20th century, the majestic warship HMS Hood ruled the seas with its sheer power and grandeur. A symbol of strength and resilience, it stood tall against turbulent waters. Meanwhile, in Brandon Estate, Southwark, one of London's largest housing estates built by the London County Councils, communities thrived amidst towering buildings. It was a testament to progress and social development. The jive dance took center stage during the vibrant 1950s party season. People swayed and twirled with infectious joy as they celebrated life's precious moments. The vintage news echoed tales of happiness and revelry. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves at The King of Ashanti's Palace in Kumasi during 1874. A regal abode steeped in history and tradition; it whispered stories of ancient kingdoms and cultural heritage. The jitterbug dance craze swept through the 1940s like wildfire - a celebration of freedom amidst challenging times. Dancing became an expression of resilience as people found solace on crowded dance floors. At the Highland Games in Inverness, Scotland; Lady Marjorie Mackenzie and Mr Seton epitomized elegance against a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. Their love for tradition intertwined with their appreciation for beauty. Fante Soldiers bravely served alongside British forces against Ashanti warriors - forging bonds across borders while defending shared values. Their courage showcased unity amid conflict. Tower Bridge witnessed countless courting couples during the forties and fifties - love blossoming against an iconic backdrop that symbolized everlasting romance. These were moments frozen in time but etched forever within hearts. "The Return of the Dandy" marked a resurgence in fashion-forward thinking when Michael Rainey and Christopher Gibbs graced the scene.