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Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection

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Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Odeon cinema, Birmingham BB87_03100

Odeon cinema, Birmingham BB87_03100
ODEON CINEMA, Kettlehouse, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands. Exterior view. 1930s photograph taken by John Maltby

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Odeon Cinema BB87_03702

Odeon Cinema BB87_03702
ODEON CINEMA, Leicester Square, London. A view of the cinema at night. 1937. John Maltby

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Manchester Ringway Airport DAC01_01_008

Manchester Ringway Airport DAC01_01_008
Manchester Ringway Airport. The opening ceremony in 1938. This image shows dignitaries examining the brand new state of the art airport facilities

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Stonehenge ahead FL01500_02_003

Stonehenge ahead FL01500_02_003
STONEHENGE, Amesbury, Wiltshire. A car drives past an a box towards Stonehenge. Photograph 1930, from the Ministry of Works Blue Album

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Oxo Tower Wharf CXP01_01_121

Oxo Tower Wharf CXP01_01_121
OXO TOWER WHARF, BARGEHOUSE STREET, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON. A view of Oxo Tower Wharf from the north-east with Waterloo Bridge in the distance

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Wartercraft at Vauxhall CXP01_01_110

Wartercraft at Vauxhall CXP01_01_110
Vauxhall, Lambeth, Greater London. A view of Thames barges on the River Thames at Vauxhall, with Vauxhall Bridge in the background

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Lion Wharf Isleworth CXP01_01_107

Lion Wharf Isleworth CXP01_01_107
Lion Wharf, Isleworth, Hounslow, Greater London. A view of the River Thames at Isleworth showing the river at low tide with boats moored on the riverbank at Lion Wharf

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: The Monument CXP01_01_141

The Monument CXP01_01_141
The Monument, Monument Street, City of London. A view from the north on Gracechurch Street showing The Monument with St Magnus the Martyrs Church beyond

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: The Grenadier, Belgravia CXP01_01_045

The Grenadier, Belgravia CXP01_01_045
The Grenadier, Wilton Row, Belgravia, City of Westminster, Greater London. A view from the south-east showing the front of The Grenadier and a man walking up the steps to the entrance of the pub

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Tunnel CXP01_01_057

Tunnel CXP01_01_057
GREATER LONDON. A view from a tunnel or covered passage looking towards three figures at the arched entrance

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Goodwins Court CXP01_01_050

Goodwins Court CXP01_01_050
Goodwins Court, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, Greater London. A view looking east along shops with bowed display windows on the ground floor

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Kings Bench Walk, 1930s CXP01_01_046

Kings Bench Walk, 1930s CXP01_01_046
Kings Bench Walk, Inner Temple, City of London. A view looking south along barristers chambers on Kings Bench Walk, showing two girls in school uniform walking past numbers 3-6 in the foreground

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Middle Temple Lane CXP01_01_012

Middle Temple Lane CXP01_01_012
MIDDLE TEMPLE LANE, CITY OF LONDON. Looking north along the legal chambers and inns of court on the east side of Middle Temple Lane towards Middle Temple Gatehouse, 1930s

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Winchester Street Southwark CXP01_01_013

Winchester Street Southwark CXP01_01_013
Southwark Cathedral, Montague Close, Southwark, Greater London. Looking east along Winchester Street towards the central tower of Southwark Cathedral, 1930s

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Tich window display SAM01_04_0048

Tich window display SAM01_04_0048
Two girls looking at a window display of Chad Valley Tich dolls, in the window of J J Samuels stationery shop on Strand, London. Date range: 21st November 1931 - 24th November 1933

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Sound equipment, Odeon Cinema BB87_03339

Sound equipment, Odeon Cinema BB87_03339
Sound equipment in the projection box, including a dual turntable vinyl record player. Odeon Cinema, Haverstock Hill, Hampstead, London. Photographed by John Maltby, 1930s

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Cecil Moon Quartet, The Royal Baths, Harrogate WSA01_01_13670

Cecil Moon Quartet, The Royal Baths, Harrogate WSA01_01_13670
The Cecil Moon Quartet posed on a stage at The Royal Baths, Crescent Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. 1939. Walter Scott Collection

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Granada Cinema, Tooting BB87_02905

Granada Cinema, Tooting BB87_02905
Granada Cinema, 50 - 60 Mitcham Road, Tooting Graveney, London. Exterior view at night. Photographed by John Maltby in the 1930s

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Corn Exchange, Leeds CC73_03024

Corn Exchange, Leeds CC73_03024
Leeds Corn Exchange. Exterior view, from the west, of the Corn Exchange, 27 Crown Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. c.1920s -1930s. Campbells Press Studio

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Friar Street OP04407

Friar Street OP04407
Friar Street, Worcester. Street view with pedestrians and a car approaching on the road. Photographed by J E Ray in July 1930

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: White City Estate, 1939 EPW062152

White City Estate, 1939 EPW062152
The London County Council White City Estate, Olympic Stadium and Loftus Road football ground, Shepherds Bush, London, from the south-west, 9th July 1939. Queens Park Rangers FC. QPR

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Quarry Hill Flats, Leeds EPW061489

Quarry Hill Flats, Leeds EPW061489
Quarry Hill Flats, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Aerial view of the housing estate, 2nd June 1939. Aerofilms Collection

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Blacksmith, Southrop BBL_02524

Blacksmith, Southrop BBL_02524
The Forge, Southrop, Cotswold, Gloucestershire. Interior view of the Forge, showing the blacksmith at work. Photographed in 1938 by Sydney Alfred Pitcher

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Cricket on Filey beach WSA01_01_G0584

Cricket on Filey beach WSA01_01_G0584
Filey, North Yorkshire. Children playing cricket on the beach, with two bathing tents in the background. Photographed for the Walter Scott postcard company in 1930

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Fundraising funfair med01_01_0493

Fundraising funfair med01_01_0493
Soho Square Gardens, Westminster, Greater London. Nurses waving from the merry-go-round at The Soho Fair and Market. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in July 1939

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Odeon Cinema, Balham Hill BB87_03782

Odeon Cinema, Balham Hill BB87_03782
Odeon Cinema, Balham Hill, Balham, London. Exterior view at night, April 1938. Photographed by John Maltby

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Leighton Buzzard EPW056941

Leighton Buzzard EPW056941
The Market Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfrodshire. Photographed in 1938 by Aerofilms Ltd

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Nottingham EPW041578

Nottingham EPW041578
The City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottingham. Home of Nottingham Forest Football Club since 1898. In the foreground is the Turney Bros Ltd Leather Works alongside the River Trent

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Vickers at Brooklands EPW056377

Vickers at Brooklands EPW056377
Vickers (Aviation) Ltd Works, Brooklands. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in March 1938

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Luton Hat Factory EPW035119

Luton Hat Factory EPW035119
The Reslaw Hat Factory and environs, Luton, Bedfordshire. Includes the LMS Goods Warehouse on the edge of Luton Railway Station. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in May 1931

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: English Electric Company EPW033956

English Electric Company EPW033956
The English Electric Co Works, Coventry. During the Second World War this area suffered badly from bombing. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in July 1930

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Fun House CC47_01518

Fun House CC47_01518
The Fun House at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Lancashire. Photographed by Herbert Leo Felton in 1935 with evidence of construction work still on site

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Ovaltine Egg Farm EPW037951

Ovaltine Egg Farm EPW037951
Aerial view of the Ovaltine Egg Farm, Kings Langley / Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire. Photographed by Aerofilms, May 1932

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Gasworks, Craven Arms EPW061708

Gasworks, Craven Arms EPW061708
The Gas Works and railway, Craven Arms, Shropshire. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1939

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Hathern Works, Sutton Bonington EPW057706

Hathern Works, Sutton Bonington EPW057706
The Hathern Station Brick & Terra Cotta Works, Sutton Bonington, Nottinghamshire from the south. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1938

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Great Malvern EPW041840

Great Malvern EPW041840
The Priory Church of St Mary and environs, Great Malvern, Worcestershire. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1933

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Macintosh Works, Sinfin EPW041821

Macintosh Works, Sinfin EPW041821
The Macintosh Cable Co Works, Sinfin, Derby. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in June 1933

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Merchant Taylors School CC46_00614

Merchant Taylors School CC46_00614
Merchant Taylors School, Northwood, Hertfordshire. Physical Education in the gymnasium. Photographed by Marshall Keene and Company between 1933 and 1939

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Fives CC46_00458

Fives CC46_00458
Kings School, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire. Pupils playing on a fives court. Photographed by Marshall Keene and Company between 1920 and 1939

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Rifle range CC46_00208

Rifle range CC46_00208
Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading. Cadets in the Officer Training Corps using a firing range. Photographed by Marshall Keene and Company between 1920 and 1939

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Bembridge School CC46_00164

Bembridge School CC46_00164
Bembridge School, Hillway Road, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight. Students working at desks in a chemistry classroom. There are shelves containing a variety of bottles on the walls

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Girl, car and swans EGP_22663_009

Girl, car and swans EGP_22663_009
A young girl next to a motor car, probably an Austin 7, with two swans. Early Glass Plate Negative Collection. Probably 1930s

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Scrummaging CC46_00132

Scrummaging CC46_00132
Launceston College, Launceston, Cornwall. Students practising on a wall mounted scrummage machine in the schools gymnasium. Photographed by Marshall Keene and Company between 1931-1939

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Kitchen staff, Royal Star And Garter Home CC46_00400

Kitchen staff, Royal Star And Garter Home CC46_00400
Royal Star And Garter Home, Richmond Hill, Richmond, Greater London. Staff preparing food in the kitchen. The Royal Star and Garter Home at Richmond was set up in 1916 to care for servicemen injured

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Humber ferry EPW036413

Humber ferry EPW036413
Nelson Street and a Paddle Steamer moored at Victoria Pier, Kingston upon Hull. Paddle steamers were used on the ferry service across the Humber estuary between Kingston upon Hull and New Holland

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Brownsea Island EPW041058

Brownsea Island EPW041058
Brownsea Island, Studland, Dorset. Montague Grahame-Whites steam yacht Alacrity and Brownsea Island from the east. Photographed in April 1933 by Aerofilms Ltd

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Sherborne in 1939 BB056814

Sherborne in 1939 BB056814
Plume Of Feathers Hotel, Half Moon Street, Sherborne, Dorset. A gentleman is sitting in a sports car with a large bundle in the passenger seat. Photographed in May 1939

Photos from the 1930s Photographic Print Collection: Sherborne in 1939 BB056815

Sherborne in 1939 BB056815
Greenhill, Sherborne, Dorset. Houses on the south side of Greenhill, including Trinity Lodge, Crown Cottage, and numbers 6-11

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