1920 1929 Collection (page 15)

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)

Young Trickster
4th November 1925: A practical joker attaching a firework to a policemans jacket. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

New York
circa 1929: An aerial view of Wall Street, the financial district of New York. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

A Great Dam
circa 1923: The Wilson Dam at Tennessee, with its giant concrete cones, providing the basis of the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1930s. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bridge Construction
circa 1929: The construction of a new bridge over Londons River Thames, alongside the old Lambeth bridge, which was due for demolition. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

H Type Submarine
1922: The H type submarine in dry dock in Britain. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Rotor Ship
1926: Anton Fletchers rotor ship Baden-Baden, propelled by yellow towers attached to rotors, arrives at New York after a transatlantic trip. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Visit To Gasworks
10th July 1926: A train passing round the plant of the Gas Light & Coke Company, Beckton, with the king and queen aboard. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Performing Dog
1921: Rex, the thought-reading dog, in action at Olympia Circus, in England. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Dock Opening
1927: The SS Galantez at the opening of the Gladstone Docks at Liverpool. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Wembley Amusements
1925: A general view of the amusement park at the re-opening of Wembley, north London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Loading Cars
12th January 1927: Some of the 500 English cars being loaded onto the TSS Hobsons Bay bound for Australia at the King George V Docks, London. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Telegraph Cable
1926: A team of eight horses pulling the telegraph cable which arrived at Lands End, Cornwall, after being laid 4, 000 miles across the Atlantic. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Herring Trawler
1929: Fishermen unloading a herring trawler at Yarmouth quay. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

New Boathouse, Cromer Beach 1928
5th December 1928: The lifeboat HF Bailey II enters the new boathouse at Cromer beach. (Photo by J. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Mending Puncture
1926: A dispatch rider mending a puncture. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Leaving Liverpool
circa 1920: A line of women waving goodbye to the vessel Laconia as she leaves Liverpool. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Instruments
1923: Musical instruments belonging to the Savoy Orpheans Band, including saxophones, trumpets and a trombone. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Elettra At Sea
1920: The Marconi ship Elettra at sea. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Calcutta
1928: The seaplane Calcutta lying off the Houses of Parliament on the Thames. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cat Burglar
1924: A man demonstrating how a cat burglar works. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Road Wash
1925: A roadman spraying down the dust with water in Temple Gardens, London, during a heat wave. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bandstand
1926: The official opening of the band pavilion in Calverly Grounds, Tunbridge Wells, by the mayor. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ludgate Hill
1922: Road mending on Ludgate Hill. St Pauls Cathedral can be seen in the background. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Back Yards
1923: The exterior of houses in a slum area in Bethnal Green, east London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ski Trekking
1923: Cross-country ski trekkers climbing to Faulhorn in Switzerland. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bank Holiday Bus
circa 1921: Bus queues by a full open-top bus on a bank holiday in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

London Tram
January 1924: A double decker LCC (London County Council) London tram on the Embankment. The advert on the side of the bus claims that smoking Craven cigarettes prevents sore throats

Show Bike
circa 1927: The Brough Superior 4-cylinder, 4-speed motorcycle at the Motorcycle Show at Olympia, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Traffic Congestion
circa 1929: A traffic jam at Victoria Embankment, just west of Waterloo Bridge, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Electrical Van
circa 1926: The cheapest electrical motor van (costing ?150) in a parade of electrical motor vehicles at Lincolns Inn Fields, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Piccadilly Circus
circa 1922: Busy traffic in Piccadilly Circus. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Irish Sniper
July 1922: A sniper at the foot of Nelsons column in Dublin. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Street Shelling
July 1922: Uniformed Free State troops fire an 18 pounder field gun at the Tramway House, during the Irish Civil War. They are using two damaged Lancia armoured cars for protection

Reaping Machine
1926: The latest sugar cane reaping machine, built in Germany. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Sheep Street
July 1921: A herd of sheep in Leeds Road, Bradford. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Flu Epidemic
A man sprays the inside of a bus of the London General Omnibus Co with anti-flu preparation during the flu epidemic which followed the First World War, London, 2nd March 1920. (Photo by H. F)

R-100 Airship Tail
3rd September 1929: The tail view of the R100 airship. (Photo by Edward G. Malindine/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ernest Rutherford
1925: British physicist and 1st Baron, Ernest Rutherford (1871 - 1937), at the time he was President of the British Association. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Two Presidents
March 1921: Warren Gamaliel Harding (1865 - 1923), the 29th President of the United States of America, riding in a carriage with the former President Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924)

Strike Tanks
10th May 1926: Armoured cars and troops at Hyde Park Corner, London, preparing to escort Londons great food convoy at 6am on the seventh day of the General Strike. (Photo by E)

Paris Cafe
August 1922: People sitting and drinking outside the Cafe la Rotunda in a busy Paris street. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Early Motorcycle
November 1926: A Daimler-Benz motorcycle at the German Automobile Exhibition at the Kaiser Dam, Berlin. (Photo by John Graudenz/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Dublin 1922
July 1922: Devastation in Sackville Street, Dublin, after fighting between Free State and Republican Forces during the Irish Civil War. (Photo by Walshe/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.