Brighter Collection

The past is behind us, the future is ahead. Let us all strive to make the future better and brighter than the past ever was. Soldier shaking hands with worker holding sledgehammer. Date 1918

A study of Ruth French, the accomplished stage dancer, London, 1923. Making her third apearance at the London Hippodrome in Julian Wylies Brighter London. Date: 1923

Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps
Advert, Mazda Light Bulbs and Lamps, with circus clowns Date: 1952

Street scene with decorating store, Brighter Homes
An early fifties Brighter Homes decorating store. Date: circa 1953

Photographer setting up shot, London
Photographer in Newburgh Street, Soho, Central London setting up a shot in a shop doorway. Date: circa 1960s

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Whether you ve gone
Comic cards were much brighter at this stage of the war when the end seemed to be in sight. The little girl is anticipating the return of her loved one whether you ve gone for a year or a day

Stationery, C A Brown (Bradford) Ltd, West Yorkshire, window cleaners - for a brighter outlook. 1967

A photograph of Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, London, 1923. They have returned to New York after appearing in Julian Wylies revue Brighter London at the Hippdorome

Paul Whiteman and his orchestra, London
Paul Whiteman, the famous American bandleader and his orchestra, appearing in Julian Wylies revue Brighter London at the London Hippodrome, London, 1922. Date: 1922

Annie Croft in Brighter London at the London Hippodrome, 1923 Date: 1923

Programme cover for Brighter London, 1923
Programme cover for Brighter London staged at the London Hippodrome by Julian Wylie, 1923. Date: 1923

RAINSTORM Rain laden clouds appear over a mountain range, converging with the brighter weather over a coastal village

The talented operatic dancer Ettie Landau, London, 1923 who has made a success with her Shadow and Shawl dances in Julian Wylies Brighter London at the Hippodrome Date: 1923

Two stars of Julian Wylies revue Brighter London at the Hippodrome: the dancer Ettie Landau and the actress Annie Croft, London, 1923 Date: 1923

The London Band under the direction of Emelyn Thomas succeeded Paul Whitemans Orchestra in Julian Wylies Brighter London at the Hippodrome, London, 1924. They also play at the New Princes Restaurant

Brighter London - Beauties at the London Hippodrome. A pictorial record of a few of the clever and beautiful Hippodrome dancers. 1923

Two boys outside Brighter Homes
Two boys standing in the street outside the premises of Brighter Homes, depressingly boarded up, with broken windows above. Date: 1970s

Bolide meteorite observed by Padre Secchi
Bolide observed by padre Secchi, Italian astronomer, who stated that the body was brighter than Venus and the two tails changed colour in the course of combustion. Date: 14 November 1868

The Jackdaw of Rheims scene in Brighter London at the London Hippodrome, 1923 Date: 1923

Ettie Landau in Brighter London at the London Hippodrome, 1923 Date: 1923

Ruth French in Brighter London at the London Hippodrome, 1923 Date: 1923

Russell Lupins (Lupinus Polyphyllus), named after Yorkshire gardener George Russell, who experimented with lupins, crossing varieties to create brighter colours. Date: 1950s

Three autumn outfits by Beer, Redfern and Jean Patou
Three elegant young ladies in the latest autumn outfits. On the left, a blue and black coat with black fur trimming, by Beer

19th Century Argand lamp, artwork
19th Century Argand lamp. Historical artwork showing an oil lamp designed by the Swiss physicist and chemist Francois Pierre Ami Argand (1750-1803)

Life on the Stars 4
On Spica, in the constellation Virgo, the light of their sun is 1120 times brighter than ours : so life there will be adapted to it, while a visitor from Earth would be in trouble

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Embracing a Brighter Future: From Mazda light bulbs to accomplished stage dancers, London shines with possibilities. The past is behind us, the future is ahead. Let us all strive for a brighter tomorrow. In this captivating advert, Mazda showcases their innovative light bulbs and lamps that illuminate our lives with brilliance. A study of Ruth French, the accomplished stage dancer from London, reveals her dedication and passion for bringing brightness to the world through her mesmerizing performances. Paul Whiteman and his orchestra also grace the streets of London, spreading joy and harmony through their music in an enchanting display of talent. Annie Croft's unforgettable performance in 'Brighter London' at the iconic Hippodrome leaves audiences spellbound as she lights up the stage with her radiant presence. Even on ordinary street scenes, decorating stores like Brighter Homes add a touch of magic to people's lives by offering them tools to create vibrant living spaces filled with warmth and beauty. In another corner of bustling London, a photographer sets up his shot capturing moments that will forever be etched in history - proof that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, there is always room for hope and brighter days ahead. During World War II era when humor became an essential coping mechanism; comic postcards like 'Whether you've gone' brought laughter into people's lives reminding them that resilience can bring about brighter tomorrows. Stationery company C A Brown (Bradford) Ltd provides tools for expression allowing individuals to pen down their dreams on paper – another step towards creating a brighter future. As we delve into historical photographs featuring luminaries such as Paul Whiteman and Ettie Landau - talented operatic dancer from 1923s London - we are reminded of how these bright stars continue to inspire generations even today. The revue 'Brighter London' produced by Julian Wylie brings together two shining stars who captivate audiences at The Hippodrome – a testament to the power of art and entertainment in illuminating our lives.