Tremendous Years Collection

A. J. Cook led the Miners and the miners led the strike, c1926, (1938). Arthur James Cook (1883-1931), known as A. J. Cook, was a British trade union leader who was General Secretary of the Miners

A childrens tea party in an East End Street in London, to celebrate the Treaty of Versailles at the end of the First World War, 1919, (1938). From These Tremendous Years 1919-1938

Victory celebrations underneath Eros, Piccadilly, London, 1918, (1938). The First World War victory parade, Sunday 19th July 1919. From These Tremendous Years 1919-1938

The removal of Eros, 1925, (1938). The removal of Eros from its place in Piccadilly, in early 1925 to make way for the reconstruction of Piccadilly Tube Station

Home Again - the King, the Queen, with Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain, 1938, (1938). A photo of Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940) his wife Anne de Vere Chamberlain (1883-1967)

Abyssinia Invaded, 1935, (1938). Benito Mussolinis Fascist regime invaded Abyssinia to avenge the military defeats Italy had suffered in Ethiopia in the First Italo-Abyssinian war

Princess Marina became engaged to King George Vs youngest son, Prince George (now Duke of Kent), while he was holiday-making in Greece, 1934, (1938)

Public Enemy No. 1, 1932, (1938). John Herbert Dillinger (1903-1934), notorious outlaw who led a group of men known as The Dillinger Gang or Terror Gang

The Loch Ness Monster, 1933, (1938). A photograph purporting to show the Loch Ness Monster (Nessie). From These Tremendous Years 1919-1938. [Daily Express, London, 1938]

The Hunger Marchers, 1932, (1938). The National Hunger March of September to October 1932 was the largest of a series of hunger marches in Britain

Government in Crisis, forming a National Cabinet as requested by King George V, 1931, (1938). The economic slump following the Wall Street crash of 1929 caused a split in the Labour government over

The R101, 1930, (1938). The R101 was one of a pair of British rigid airships completed in 1929 as part of a British government programme to develop civil airships capable of service on long distance

Princess Margaret Rose, 1930, (1938). Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (1930-2002), was born Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret Rose of York on 21 August 1930 at Glamis Castle in Scotland

Gandhi in London, 1930, (1938). Gandhi visiting London for Round Table conferences, September 1930. From These Tremendous Years 1919-1938. [Daily Express, London, 1938]

Sub-Treasury, 1929, (1938). November 1929, the Sub-Treasury Building opposite the Wall Street Stock Exchange in Manhattan, New York, at the time of the Wall Street Crash

Lenin, founder of the New Russia, 1924, (1938). The preserved body of Lenin. From These Tremendous Years 1919-1938. [Daily Express, London, 1938]

Regent Street, London, England, viewed from Piccadilly Circus, 1923, (1938)
Regent Street, London, England, viewed from Piccadilly Circus, 1938. From These Tremendous Years 1919-1938. [Daily Express, London, 1938]

Ramsay Macdonald, first Labour British Prime Minister, leaving Buckingham Palace after being asked by George V to form a government, 1924, (1938)

Members of the Peoples Marine Division on the Balcony of the City Palace, December 1918, 1918, (193)
Members of the Peoples Marine Division on the Balcony of the City Palace, December 1918, 1918, (1938). The Berlin City Palace the royal and imperial palace in the centre of Berlin

A childrens tea party in an East End Street in London, to celebrate the Treaty of Versailles at the end of the First World War, 1919, (1938). From These Tremendous Years 1919-1938

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"Tremendous Years: A Journey Through History's Highlights" Step back in time to the year 1926, where A. J. Cook emerged as a leader among miners during a powerful strike that shook the nation, leaving an indelible mark on history. Fast forward to London's East End Street in 1919, witness the joy and innocence of children celebrating the Treaty of Versailles with a delightful tea party, symbolizing hope for a brighter future. Amidst victory celebrations beneath Eros in Piccadilly Square during 1918, hearts soared with elation as peace was restored after years of devastating conflict - an unforgettable moment etched into collective memory. Intriguingly, we delve into the year 1925 when Eros itself was removed from its iconic location, stirring curiosity and sparking conversations about change and tradition. 1938 brought us "Home Again" – a poignant snapshot capturing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth alongside Mr. And Mrs. Chamberlain; their presence evoking feelings of unity amidst turbulent times. The invasion of Abyssinia in 1935 left nations reeling with shock and disbelief as global tensions escalated towards another world war - an ominous signpost on humanity's path. Love blossomed within royalty when Princess Marina became engaged to Prince George (now Duke of Kent), offering glimpses into fairy tales come true amidst uncertain times. Notorious criminals gripped public attention in 1932 when "Public Enemy No. 1" took center stage; their exploits captivating imaginations while reminding society of its fragility against lawlessness. Legends were born out of mystery when reports surfaced about the Loch Ness Monster lurking beneath Scotland's waters in 1933 - fueling debates between skeptics and believers alike. The Hunger Marchers' determined footsteps echoed through history in 1932; their protests demanding social justice resonating even today as reminders that progress is hard-fought but worth the struggle.