Exhibitions And Collection

Old cinema equipment, 13th October 1972

Big Picture
Two workers set up a giant model Erneman camera for the opening of the Kipho Cinema and Photo Exposition in Berlin. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Model Makers
May 1925: Model makers busily engaged in constructing a model of a section of a Persian Oil Field, for the British Empire Exhibition. (Photo by MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Horse Parade
June 1930: A line-up of horsemen taking part in the International Horse Show at Olympia, London. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Paint Pourers
circa 1930: Decorators pouring paint into a mixing pot, whilst working on the Madagascar section of the Exhibition International, Paris. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Odd One Out
circa 1930: A line of ceramic pots at the entrance to the Indo-Chinese Pavilion at the Exhibition International, Paris. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Watching The Skies
circa 1926: Two women standing in an open-topped car watching the Royal Air Force Display at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Flying Stunt
13th July 1929: A stunt being performed at an RAF Pageant at Hendon. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Life Of Luxury
13th July 1929: Luxury vehicles parked in a field during an RAF Pageant at Hendon. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

RAF Pageant
13th July 1929: Parachutists descending during an RAF Pageant at Hendon airfield. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Pageant Crowds
13th July 1929: Crowds queuing up for the RAF Pageant at the entrance to Hendon. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Radio Show
30th September 1929: Stands at the Radio Show, Olympia, London. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Office Of The Future
circa 1930: The office of the future complete with flying chairs, at the Berlin Office Equipment Show. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Little Cupid
June 1929: From left to right, Felicity, Fenella and Veronica Harrison pose in classical costumes with a Cupids bow. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Piccadilly Lights
1927: Advertising signs at night in Leicester Square, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hair Styles
1926: Two women demonstrating hairstyles on mannequin heads at the Drapery and Textile Exhibition at the Royal Agriculture Hall, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Drapers Show
12th November 1926: Two women model suits at an exhibition of fashion for men and women, organised by Hursts the drapers in Hyde Park. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Stockton Preston Hall Museum. 19th January 1985. Large wooden wheel, the latest addition to the Victorian Street at Preston Hall Museum, Yarm Road, Preston Park, Stockton on Tees

Stockton Preston Hall Museum. 12th January 1984. l-r Nigel Alexander, Ivor Jenkinson and Brian Hope, have just completed work on an impressive set of six hand carts for display at Preston Hall

Council workmen remove concrete slabs from the old Omnibus depot in Stockton, to be taken to Stockton Preston Hall Museum. Pictured, 26th November 1986

Stockton Preston Hall Museum, 15th July 1983. A trio of job creation workers have launched a Cleveland museums big push to get its collections of historic hand carts on the street

Victorian Fireplace and Cottage Display Scene at Stockton Preston Hall Museum. 6th August 1970. Preston Hall Museum, Yarm Road, Preston Park, Stockton on Tees

Stockton Preston Hall Museum. 14th May 1980. Street on Preston Hall Museum, Yarm Road, Preston Park, Stockton on Tees

School boys and women at the 1948 Model Engineer Exhibition at Seymour Hall, London. Children and women looking at a model of winding gear. January 1948

School boys at the 1948 Model Engineer Exhibition at Seymour Hall, London. Children looking at collectable cigarette cards. January 1948

Toy Rocket
11th March 1957: Parachutist, an automatic toy on display at the 8th German Toy Exhibition in Nuremberg. Operated by remote control

Lalique Glass
18th November 1925: A view of glass doors designed by Rene Lalique for an exhibition of glass at the Brever Galleries. Two aspects of a room designed by Lalique demonstrate craftsmanship in glass

Interior Design
circa 1928: An Art Deco decorative scheme used in show rooms in Dorville House, Cavendish Square, London, with models in knitted suits by Rose and Blairman (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Prehistoric Animal
26th January 1930: Exhibition staff give a prehistoric model its annual clean at the grounds of Crystal Palace, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Largest Cigars
circa 1930: Two of the largest cigars in the world at the International Tobacco Exposition in Grand Central Palace, New York. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Exhibitions and the captivating world they offer have always been a source of wonder and inspiration. In this big picture, we delve into the mesmerizing realm of exhibitions that have left an indelible mark on history. Transporting us back to 13th October 1972, we find ourselves surrounded by old cinema equipment, reminiscent of a bygone era when film reels spun and black-and-white images flickered on silver screens. The nostalgia is palpable as we witness model makers meticulously crafting intricate miniatures with utmost precision. But it's not just about the past; exhibitions also celebrate the present. A vibrant horse parade dazzles our senses as majestic creatures prance through streets adorned in resplendent regalia. Nearby, paint pourers create masterpieces before our eyes, their colorful strokes breathing life onto blank canvases. Amongst all these marvels lies an odd one out - a peculiar display that challenges our perception and invites us to question what defines normality. It serves as a reminder that art knows no boundaries or limitations. As we gaze upwards towards the heavens, watching the skies unfold before us becomes an ethereal experience. A flying stunt leaves us in awe as daring aviators defy gravity with breathtaking maneuvers high above ground level. Shifting gears from adrenaline-pumping spectacles to opulent indulgence, we step into a world of luxury where extravagance reigns supreme. This exhibition showcases lavish lifestyles that seem like scenes plucked straight from fairy tales – enchanting castles, glistening jewels, and sumptuous feasts fit for royalty. The RAF pageant takes center stage next - an exhilarating showcase of aviation prowess where skilled pilots demonstrate their aerial skills with precision and finesse. The thunderous roar of engines fills the air while acrobatic displays leave spectators spellbound. Pageant crowds gather eagerly around radio shows broadcasting live performances that transport them to another time and place through melodious tunes and captivating storytelling.