Our Wonderful World Collection

The New Magic: Sending Pictures by Wireless and the Unescapable Telephone, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. Artist: D Macpherson
A New Piccadilly Circus Below The Old As The Gateway to the Tubes, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Military Demonstration in the Streets of Moscow, c1935. Artist: FA Mackenzie
Military Demonstration in the Streets of Moscow, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Immense Eruption of a Solar Prominence 140, 000 Miles High, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Mechanical Hands, c1935. Artist: Pacific and Atlantic
Mechanical Hands, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Tower-Flanked Mass of the Karstadthaus Built in a Working-Class District, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Going Down at Short Notice: A British Diver Preparing To Seek a Submarine at Sea Bottom, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Eternal Fight Against the Sea: Armoured Casing for the Deep-Sea Diver, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Men Whose Nerve Surpasses That of a Mountaineer on a Precipice, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Oldest Known Examples of the Goldsmiths Art: Masterpieces of Sumerian Culture, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Transformation Scene in Coxs Cave at Cheddar, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Jewels of a Lady of the Court in the Great Days of Ur, c1935. Artist: Joint Expedition to Ur
Jewels of a Lady of the Court in the Great Days of Ur, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Marvels of Ancient Babylon Outclassed in Modern New York, c1935. Artist: ENA
Marvels of Ancient Babylon Outclassed in Modern New York, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Comfort for Passengers and the Cabin of a Marvellous Central Control, c1935. The control cabin of the R 100 airship. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Massed Miracles of American Achievement in Architecture, c1935. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Massed Miracles of American Achievement in Architecture, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Poised in the Vast Hall of Her Birthplace, Ready To Take Wing, c1935. R 101 airship in her hanger. Royal Airship Works, Cardington, Bedfordshire. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A

Intricacies of Framework and Cylinder: R101 in the Making, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Funerary Chamber Where Egyptian Mummies Awaited Resurrection, c1935. Luxor, Egypt. Funerary chamber. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Floating at the Mast Head, A Mighty Envelope of Invisible Power, c1935. R 101 airship at its mooring. Royal Airship Works, Cardington, Bedfordshire

Artemidorus, a Greek, from the Fayyum, about AD 200 - From Corruptible to Incorruption, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Mine of Wealth That Escaped Discovery for 3, 000 Years, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Wings of the Protecting Goddess, c1935. Collar in the form of vulture goddess Nekhbert. From the tomb of Tutankhamun. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton

The Dead Pharoahs Golden Coffin, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Ba-bird pectoral, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Hunting the Elusive Geoduck on Puget Sound, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Triple Nest of Golden Caskets to Preserve Poor Human Clay, c1935. Artist: Harry Burton
Triple Nest of Golden Caskets to Preserve Poor Human Clay, c1935. The second outer coffin of Tutankhamun. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd

Skeleton Dome to House an Astronomical Mammoth, c1935. Mount Wilson Observatory, Los Angeles. Under construction. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Frocks of Strips of Wood, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Girt with Grey Embattled Walls and Towers, The Oldest Home of British Majesty, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Laying the Lines That Bridge The Seven Seas, c1935. Artist: Siemens Brothers and Company Limited
Laying the Lines That Bridge The Seven Seas, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Instruments of Power for the Rushing Waters of Niagara River, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Red Planet Studied Through The Modern Telescope, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Mercurys Eternal Night, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Bremen: Germanys Candidate for the Speed Championship at Sea, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Tessellated Promenade of the Grand Causeway Laid Down in Lava in the Far Distant Past, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Mummy case of a priestess of Ammon-Ra dating from 1600 BC, (c1935)
The Mummy case of a priestess of Ammon-Ra dating from1600 BC - From Corruptible to Incorruption, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd

Deadly Rock in the Simplon Tunnel, c1935. Artist: Swiss Federal Railways
Deadly Rock in the Simplon Tunnel, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Mercurys Perpetual Day, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Primitive Cultures in Ritual and Festival Masks - Festival mask and Cow-face mask, c1935
Quaint Symbolism of Primitive Cultures in Ritual and Festival Masks - Festival mask and Cow-face mask, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Flushed Beauty of New Zealands Pink Terraces Before Their Utter Destruction, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Tibetan lama attired for the devil dance, c1935
Quaint Symbolism of Primitive Cultures in Ritual and Festival Masks - Tibetan lama attired for the devil dance, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Pilgrims Performing the Wukuf or Stand on the Mount of Mercy, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Winning Towards The Goal: A Camp in the Snows of Everest, c1935. Artist: Mount Everest Committee
Winning Towards The Goal: A Camp in the Snows of Everest, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Solution of Aerial Transport Problems in Cities: Aeroplanes That Require No Aerodromes, c1935. Pitcairn auto-giros (autogyros) over New York, America

A Great Scientists Presentation of the Gorgeous Curtain Woven By An Aurora, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Maurtania: Great Britains Fastest Greyhound of the Atlantic, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Towering Facades of One of the Citys Busiest Shopping Thoroughfares, c1935. Saint Jacques Street or St. James Street, Montreal, Canada. From Our Wonderful World, Volume IV, edited by J.A. Hammerton

Where Officers of a Great Aerodrome Keep Contact with the Flying Pilots, c1935. The Control Tower of Croydon Airport, also known as London Terminal Aerodrome or London Airport

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Step into a time capsule and witness the wonders of our magnificent world in 1935. From the bustling streets of Moscow to the unfathomable depths of the sea, marvel at the extraordinary feats achieved by mankind. In this captivating image, we find ourselves amidst a military demonstration in the heart of Moscow. The artist's brushstrokes vividly capture the grandeur and precision with which soldiers march, showcasing their unwavering dedication to protect their homeland. As we shift our gaze towards the heavens, an immense eruption of a solar prominence takes center stage. Standing 140, 000 miles high, this celestial spectacle reminds us of nature's awe-inspiring power and its ability to leave us humbled and mesmerized. Venturing into innovation and technology, mechanical hands crafted by Pacific and Atlantic steal our attention. These intricate creations symbolize humanity's relentless pursuit of progress as we strive to shape a future where machines aid us in achieving remarkable tasks beyond imagination. The towering presence of Karstadthaus stands tall against a working-class district backdrop. This architectural masterpiece serves as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience; it embodies how even within humble surroundings, greatness can emerge through determination and vision. Delving beneath oceanic depths reveals another facet of human courage – British divers preparing for perilous missions on sea bottoms at short notice. Their unwavering resolve showcases bravery that surpasses that even found among mountaineers teetering on precipices - reminding us that true heroes exist both above ground and below waves. Equally fascinating is witnessing man's eternal fight against nature itself - armored casings designed for deep-sea divers who venture into treacherous waters. These protective shells embody mankind’s indomitable spirit in conquering uncharted territories while ensuring safety remains paramount during daring expeditions. Traveling back through time brings us face-to-face with ancient civilizations' goldsmiths artistry - Sumerian masterpieces from Ur.