1920 1929 Collection (page 18)

Johannesburg Riot
1925: The tank which played a prominent role in the Johannesburg rebellion, where union unrest erupted in the Rand Revolt, in which white workers

Start The Race
12th October 1929: The start of the British Racing Drivers Club 500 Mile Race at Brooklands in Weybridge, Surrey. (Photo by S. R. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

US Flats
April 1926: New housing in New York is constructed on stilts. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Revelling Pups
4th February 1926: Music lovers partner up for their favourite dance programme on the wireless. (Photo by M. Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Flooded Pitch
16th September 1926: A man cycling past a flooded football pitch in Essex after the river Roding broke its banks. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Steamy Winners
2nd June 1926: Lord Woolavingtons Epsom Derby winner Coronach being unsaddled in the paddock at Epsom. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Cape Town Parliament
The Houses of Parliament on Government Avenue, Cape Town, South Africa, August 1928. (Photo by J. B. Helsby/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Cape Town
A street in Cape Town, South Africa, with Table Mountain in the background, August 1928. Covering the mountain is a layer of cloud known as the Table Cloth. (Photo by J. B)

Kings Cross Station
The LNER Kings Cross railway station in London, 9th August 1929. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Victoria Station
Victoria Railway Station in London, 19th April 1929. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

First Class Travel
A first class coach at Charing Cross Station, January 1924. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Victoria Station
The exterior of Victoria Station in London, January 1924. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Marshalling Yard
A marshalling yard in Feltham, 4th October 1920. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Electric Train
A new electric train leaves Dartford Junction, 8th June 1926. (Photo by MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Signal School
The interior of a signal box at the London and South Western Railway (LSWR) signal school at Wimbledon, July 1921. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

King Arthurs Triumph
A battle of giants taking place on the Southern Railway at Eastleigh, Hampshire, 12th March 1925. In a demonstration of the power of its new Pacific Class locomotives

Moscow Cathedral
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow, during a conference of the Council of Russian Priests, October 1925. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

X1 Submarine
The newly-commissioned British HM Submarine X1 leaves Chatham dockyard, 12th September 1925. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HM Submarine M1
The Royal Navy M Class submarine HMS M1, circa 1925. She sank during manoeuvres in the English Channel in 1925, with the loss of all 69 crew members. (Photo by Gill/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HM Submarine X1
The newly-commissioned Royal Navy submarine HMS X1 leaves Chatham Dockyard in Kent, 12th September 1925. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Great Sunday Food Convoy
A crowd watches as a food convoy guarded by armoured cars drives down India Dock Road in east London en route to the Hyde Park depot, on the 6th day of the 1926 General Strike, 9th May 1926

Phelan Building
The flatiron style Phelan Building in San Francisco on Market Street, 12th February 1925. Designed by architect William Curlett its approximately 10ft wide at one end expanding to 20ft at the widest

SS Kaiser-i-Hind
The P&O liner SS Kaiser-i-Hind, 16th August 1928. (Photo by Gill/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

RMS Viceroy Of India
The new electric P&O liner RMS Viceroy of India at anchor in the River Thames off Gravesend in Kent, after her trial journey from Glasgow, 10th March 1929. (Photo by S. R)

RMS Viceroy Of India
The new electric P&O liner RMS Viceroy of India the day after her launch at the Stephen & Sons shipyard in Linthouse, Glasgow, 16th September 1928

Covent Garden Market
Fruit sellers at Covent Garden Market in London, August 1925. (Photo by Hawkins/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Kings Cross Station in London, 16th February 1928. (Photo by MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Suffragettes
circa 1926: A demonstration for equal votes for women seen walking past Embankment Tube Station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Race Meeting
circa 1925: French racing fans arrive at the racecourse. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Trundle Hill
30th July 1929: Spectators watching a race at Goodwood from Trundle Hill. (Photo by J. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Derby Traffic
1922: Traffic at Epsom Racecourse for the 1922 Derby. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Royal Ascot
16th June 1927: Spectators at Royal Ascot, Gold Cup day. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ascot Paddock
15th June 1926: The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed horses of the Trial Stakes in the paddock at Ascot racecourse. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Racegoers
April 1924: Racegoers at a Stratford -on-Avon steeplechase watching from a members stand. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Race Crowd
April 1923: Crowds at Kempton Park race course. Jockeys names for the next race are in the frame. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Watching The Races
3rd June 1924: An observation balloon at the Derby at Epsom. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Derby Day
1929: Crowds on Derby Day, at Epsom. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Winning Post
22nd March 1920: A man painting the winning post for the Grand National at Aintree race course. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Racing In Trinidad
The finish of a race at the Queens Park, or Savannah, during the Trinidad Turf Club races, Port of Spain, Trinidad, circa 1925. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Madame Pavlova
Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova (1882 -1931). (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Capitol By Night
circa 1928: A night view of the Capitol of the United States of America in Washington, DC. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Running For Cars
29th June 1929: Drivers - from five nations - rushing to their cars for the start of the Six Hours Race at Brooklands racetrack in Surrey. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Musical Hands
The hands of composer and pianist Leff Nicolas Pouishnoff (1891 - 1959), at the piano. In 1938 he was the first classical pianist to make a televised performance. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Dancing Feet
26th March 1928: Two pairs of feet, one male, one female, meet on the dance floor. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Body Language
26th March 1928: A man and a woman sit side by side, their feet almost touching. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Capitol Cinema
1927: The Capitol cinema, London, showing Hills of Kentucky starring Rin Tin Tin the famous animal film star. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Mountbattens Flat
24th April 1928: The stairway to Lady Louis Mountbattens London flat. Edwina Cynthia Annette, Countess of Mountbatten, nee Edwina, Countess of Ashley

Ship in dock
PHILIPPINES - CIRCA 1920s: Ship arriving in dock, Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Charles Phelps Cushing/Retrofile/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.