1920 1929 Collection (page 14)

Avenue In Chicago
16th October 1925: North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Torquay Square
August 1922: A busy scene in the square at Torquay, Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Snowy Central Park
16th February 1926: A view from the top of the Hecksher Building on Fifth Avenue of Central Park covered in snow after a blizzard which swept New York City

New York Traffic
13th August 1925: Traffic on the intersection of 5th Avenue and 42nd Street in New York City. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Holy Land
25th June 1927: A tanner of Hebron preparing goat skins for carrying water. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Lost Ship Returns
8th January 1926: Lost for two years in the Arctic, the sailing ship Maud captained by Roald Amundsen, returns from her adventures

Canton Harbour
November 1925: A Chinese gunboat guards Canton Harbour during the war of 1922-6. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Dry Reservoir
June 1926: One of the tanks specially constructed at the British coaling depot in Aden to catch rain water. As it hardly ever rains in Aden none of the nine tanks have ever been filled

Nairobi Station
September 1925: The street hums with activity outside Nairobi railway station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Refitting For Regatta
July 1927: The Lulworth, Sir Mortimer Singers racing yacht, undergoes refitting in dry dock prior to competing. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cat Steals Milk
August 1923: Paddy the cat with his paw in the milk jug from the tea tray. (Photo by Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Buenos Aires Jam
20th January 1928: A traffic jam in the Calle St Congalio, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Continental Bus
11th July 1928: A special bus to take passengers between Londons Kings Cross and Victoria stations for the convenience of continental-bound travellers from the North of England

Law Courts
11th May 1926: Traffic passing the Law Courts in London during the General Strike. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Exchange Interior
3rd May 1920: Inside the Baltic Mercantile and Shipping Exchange. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Great Strike
10th May 1926: The Great Strike in the provinces, with workers demonstrating and carrying banners as they march through the street. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Queue Of Shoppers
28th June 1928: A queue of shoppers, stretching round a corner, outside Messrs Mentones department store on Oxford Street, London, waiting for the summer sale to open

Ski-Jump
January 1924: A contestant in the ski-jump at the winter sports at St Moritz. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

St Margaret Pattens
31st May 1920: The church and spire of the Church of St Margaret Pattens, Little Tower Street, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Prague View
circa 1920: A general view of Prague. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Barnes Estate
1929: The LCC (London City Council) housing estate at Barnes, in South West London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

War Memorial
8th August 1928: A great march of peace to a ceremony of remembrance taking place at the Menin Gate, Ypres. The Prince of Wales led 11, 000 British Legion War Pilgrims to the service

Always Remembered
circa 1920: A sand blaster cutting the names of some of the 11, 500 missing, on the Vimy Ridge Memorial. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Liver Building
1928: View of the Liver Building in Liverpool. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Canine Aviator
circa 1920: A close-up of Mike, the worlds only canine aviator, wearing flying cap and goggles in Chicago. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tour Buses
28th June 1926: An Athletic Club Outing on a convoy of open-topped omnibuses for private hire. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Last Chance To See
July 1921: Hopefuls queue for the last performances of the hit musical Chu Chin Chow at His Majestys Theatre, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ski Jumping
February 1923: Ski jumper Accola Rene in action during the ski championships at Grindelwald, Switzerland. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Crowded Platforms
August 1924: Holidaymakers waiting for the Cornish Riviera express train at Paddington Station, London. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Food Poster
September 1922: An omnibus passes a hoarding in Kingsway, London, with posters advertising the Nations Food Exhibition at Olympia. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Covent Garden Traffic
5th August 1925: Traffic at Covent Garden Market, London. (Photo by Hawkins/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Durban Town Hall
August 1928: The town hall in Durban. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Palais de Dance
1st March 1920: The dance floor at the Palais de Dance, Hammersmith, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hay Market
1st October 1923: A general view of Aldgate Hay Market. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

A Great Exhibition
1924: The Palace of Beauty, sponsored by soap manufacturer Pears, at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ascot Train
circa 1923: The Ascot Special leaving Waterloo Station, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Train Wheels
1926: A scene in a factory which makes wheels for trains. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Police Push
circa 1920: Police pushing back the crowd at an unemployment demonstration in Whitehall, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Unemployed Demo
circa 1922: A section of the crowd on the May Day labour demonstration in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

British Air Heroes
circa 1926: The sea planes of Captain W H Pulford and his companions alighting at the Lee on Solent after flying 14, 000 miles from Cairo to the Cape. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Leaving The Hebrides
April 1923: A crowd of Hebrideans waving goodbye to their countrymen who are emigrating to Canada on board the Matagama. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Stocks And Clocks
7th May 1928: Crowds of stockbrokers outside the stock exchange in Throgmorton Street, London, after business hours. (Photo by J. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

High Seas
circa 1925: Huge waves destroying the harbour wall in Porthleven, Cornwall. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Snow Battle
16th January 1929: A snow ball fight in Hyde Park. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Aero Windmill
circa 1925: One of the four great propellers which were mounted in a concrete tower, as a new type of experimental windmill. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Water Power House
circa 1923: The Wilson Dam under construction in Tennessee, an early part of the Tennessee Valley Authority plan. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hoover Tunes In
circa 1928: Herbert Hoover (1874 - 1964), Republican Party candidate for the Presidency of the United States of America, listening to a one valve radio set

Park View
circa 1923: A group of young boys looking through the railings of Southfields Park. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Step back in time to the roaring twenties, a decade filled with innovation, glamour, and historical milestones. From the breathtaking view of Stamford Bridge to the grandeur of the Fifth Physics Congress Solvay in Brussels, 1927 was a year that showcased intellectual brilliance. The majestic HMS Hood stands tall as the last battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy, symbolizing Britain's naval power during this era. In the world of arts and culture, prima ballerina Anna Pavlova captivated audiences with her graceful performances. Her talent and dedication made her an icon of Russian ballet. Meanwhile, soaring through the skies was the R 101 Airship - a marvel of engineering that brought dreams of air travel closer to reality. Sports enthusiasts were enthralled by legendary boxer Jack Dempsey's matches as depicted on his iconic boxing poster. His strength and skill mesmerized crowds worldwide. On another note, literature lovers were captivated by Agatha Christie's gripping mysteries which continue to enthrall readers even today. The fashion scene dazzled with feathered gowns adorning glamorous women who embraced their newfound freedom after World War I. And amidst all these cultural landmarks stood one mighty locomotive - The Flying Scotsman 4472 - an illustration that represents progress and modernity in transportation. Speaking of transportation, canal systems played a vital role in connecting regions across British Isles as shown in lithographic depictions showcasing navigable rivers alongside canals bustling with activity. Political history took center stage too; Benito Mussolini emerged as a prominent figure during this period when he became Prime Minister of Italy in 1925. His portrait serves as a reminder of political shifts occurring around Europe at that time. Lastly, construction work on The Tyne Bridge commenced on February 27th, 1928 - an architectural masterpiece that would soon become an iconic landmark bridging communities together.