1920 1929 Collection (page 3)

Elephant And Castle
circa 1922: Traffic at the Elephant and Castle, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Food Convoy
9th May 1926: Guarded by armoured cars and troops, a food convoy passes through Poplar after leaving Londons East India dock on its way to Hyde Park Depot during the General Strike

Onion Turrets
January 1924: Russian church in Nice. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Beach At Cannes
1922: The beach resort at Cannes. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Victoria Memorial
17th March 1928: The Victoria Memorial Hall on the maidan near the racecourse at Calcutta. It was designed by Sir William Emerson in 1903. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Regatta Crowds
30th June 1926: Large crowds gathered on the river at Henley for the first day of the Regatta, the rowing boats full of spectators are pushed up against a boom which defines the racing area of

Berkeley Square
April 1924: Berkeley Square, central London on a quiet spring morning. (Photo by Hawkins/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Henley Boats
29th June 1926: Punts and rowing boats on the River Thames at Henley. (Photo by H. F. Davis/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Nice Railway Station
Nice railway station, in southern France, April 1922. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Airship Balloon
circa 1920: An observation balloon in the War Museum at Crystal Palace. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

R-101 Mooring
17th October 1929: An R101 airship on the mooring mast at Cardington, Bedford. (Photo by Puttnam /Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Airship R-101
October 1929: Airship R101 passing over St Pauls Cathedral, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tour Eiffel
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, as seen from the Trocadero, circa 1925. (Photo by Gall/General Photographic Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Armistice Day
1926: Armistice Day commemorations at Whitehall, London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

1922 Jordan Date: 1922

Asking For Directions Date: 1928

Illustration of 1920s Art Deco door

Aldous Huxley
English novelist and essayist Aldous Huxley (1894 - 1963). (Photo by Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

Bridge Building
circa 1925: Construction workers balance precariously over a river as they bolt girders together to form a bridge. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Tooting Pavilion
circa 1923: Posters advertise films starring Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin on show at the Tooting Electric Pavilion. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Railway Lines
Newcastle Central Stations East crossing. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Radio Cat
January 1926: A cat wearing headphones to listen to a radio. (Photo by Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Lambeth Walkers
circa 1924: Crowds in Lambeth to see Lupino Lane doing the Lambeth Walk. He failed to perform because of the size of the crowd. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Benito Mussolini
25th January 1926: Italian dictactor Benito Mussolini (1883 - 1945) in ministerial garb. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Stuck In The Mud; young boy in a swimsuit stands ankle-deep in mud on beach using
circa 1925: A young boy in a swimsuit stands ankle-deep in mud on beach and uses a rope to attempt to pull a boat ashore. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

1921 View of the traffic and illuminated advertisements in Times Square at night
1921: View of the traffic and illuminated advertisements in Times Square at night, seen from 45th Street looking northward, New York City. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

circa 1920: High-angle view of illuminated marquees in Times Square at night, New York City. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Steam Locomotive Flying Scotsman at Wembley
21st April 1925: The steam locomotive Flying Scotsman at Wembley. It is being moved sideways from its track into position for exhibition. (Photo by Brooke/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Empire Exhibition
1924: The Flying Scotsman locomotive, leaving through the wall of the Palace of Engineering for Darlington, at the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Continental Express
1st September 1927: The Continental Express train at Harwich station. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Line of Women Showing their Garter Belts / Circa 1920 s

Old Parliament House, Canberra, 1927
Old Parliament House in Canberra, 1927. The building was the seat of government in Australia from 1927 to 1988. (Photo by Frank Brooks/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Cat Tired
1929: The whiskered face of a sleeping cat. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Cuban Traffic
Hordes of people and motor cars crowd the waterfront as the Cunard liner Mauretania pulls into Havana. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

North Pole Huskies
27th October 1920: Leionhard Seppala and his Siberian racers, the Inuit sled dogs of the North West, in the first photograph of Amundsens departure for the North Pole

Water Wheel At Hama
circa 1920: One of the worlds largest water wheels at Hama in Syria which has been running continuously for 900 years. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

SS Ormonde
circa 1925: The 14, 982- ton Orient Line steamer SS Ormonde, which was requisitioned for war service in 1918 but then reverted to acting as a passenger ship

Berlin Church
The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin, Germany, circa 1920. Built in the 1890s, it was damaged in a bombing raid in 1943 and rebuilt in 1959-1963

Girder For Bridge
A large upright is hoisted up from a barge during the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge, 19th September 1929. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Motorcycle Race
The start of a four mile motorcycle race during an NYPD field day at Sheepshead Bay race track, New York, circa 1920. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Man driving race car on track (B&W)
Archival image

Hollywood Sign, Original sign lit at night
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1928: 1928, California, Hollywood, Hollywood Sign, Original sign lit at night. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Trackless Train
1926: A trackless train leaving King George V Dock for London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Gas Masks
7th April 1927: Scots Guards trying on their gas masks before sailing to China. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Backyards
December 1923: Slum housing in Crossland Square, Bethnal Green, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Belfast Slum
May 1922: Catholic refugees leave their homes in Antigua Street, Belfast during the Irish Civil War. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Trafalgar Square
14th March 1927: Trafalgar Square in Bridgetown Barbados, showing the War Memorial and Post Offices. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Stephensons First
1925: George Stephensons first successful steam engine, the property of Hetton Colliery, takes part in a centenary procession

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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.