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Dairymaid and butter churn, Isle of Wight
Dairymaid turning the handle of a butter churn, Isle of Wight, with cows in a field in the background. Date: 1922

Schoolboys in Vaughan Library, Harrow School, Middlesex
Schoolboys in the Vaughan Library, Harrow School, Middlesex, named after the headmaster, Dr Charles John Vaughan, with portraits of famous old Harrovians on the walls

Schoolboys on Founders Day, Harrow School, Middlesex, setting off to play the annual ball game, their own version of football, which takes place on 10 October. Date: 1922

Boys of the Bluecoat School (Christs Hospital), London
Two boys of the Bluecoat School (Christs Hospital), founded by King Edward VI, originally in Newgate Street, City of London, but now in Horsham, West Sussex

Schoolboys practising hose drill, Eton School, Berkshire
Schoolboys practising hose drill at Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire, under the supervision of the Chief of the Eton Fire Brigade. Date: 1922

Famous wall game in progress, Eton School, Berkshire
The famous wall game, a kind of football game, in progress at Eton School, near Windsor, Berkshire -- an annual event, on St Andrews Day (30 November) at this famous public school

State Coach in Royal Pageant, Reopening of Parliament
State Coach, containing the King and Queen, in the Royal Pageant from Buckingham Palace to Westminster for the reopening of Parliament, London. Date: 1922

Changing of the Guard, Whitehall, London, a daily ceremony, with Life Guards on horseback in their scarlet uniforms. Date: 1922

Judges processing from Westminster Abbey, London
Judges processing from the Poets Corner doorway of Westminster Abbey to the House of Lords, London, at the end of the Long Vacation, after attending a special service. Date: 1922

Swearing-in ceremony of a Lord Chief Justice, London. He is sworn in by the Lord High Chancellor, with a row of High Court judges behind, and Kings Counsel below. Date: 1922

People outside the Law Courts, Fleet Street, London
People milling around outside the Law Courts (Royal Courts of Justice), Fleet Street, London, waiting for news of any interesting cases. Date: 1922

Young woman in a field of poppies, England
Young woman in a field of poppies on a sunny day, England. Date: 1922

Scene in a rural community, Devon -- a little girl standing in a doorway watches a man and woman chatting across the way. Date: 1922

Cottage interior with mother and sleeping child, Devon. Date: 1922

Hobby Horse in May Day celebrations, Minehead, Somerset -- the custom was to call at homes in the area, accompanied by others beating metal cans, and a few pennies might be handed over. Date: 1922

Children in Maytime celebrations, Minehead, Somerset -- one is dressed as the Hobby Horse (second from right), others are beating metal cans

Group of children wearing wild flowers, Somerset, England
Group of children wearing garlands of wild flowers round their faces, Somerset, England. Date: 1922

Grandfather and two children in a garden, England
Grandfather and his two grandchildren in a garden, England. Date: 1922

Domestic science at a girls English public school, Sherborne, Dorset. Two young women are seen here ironing linen and collars. Date: 1922

Two young women steering a barge on a river, England
Two young women steering a barge on the upper reaches of the River Thames, England. Date: 1922

Three young people punting on a river, England. Date: 1922

Two fishermen on a fishing smack, Suffolk, England, surrounded by coils of rope. Date: 1922

Speech day at a typical English public school, with a boy speaking from the stage, a teacher at a table with a pile of prize books, and family members in the audience. Date: 1922

Thatched cottages and shop, Bradford Peverell, West Dorset
Thatched cottages and grocers shop in Herbert Lane, in the West Country village of Bradford Peverell, Dorset, an English county which inspired the writings of the novelist Thomas Hardy

Miniature bakery and brewery found during excavation, Egypt
Miniature bakery and brewery, with workers, discovered in a pyramid during excavations, Egypt. Their purpose was to minister to the needs of the buried dignitary. Date: 1922

Miniature granary found during excavation, Egypt
Miniature granary, with workers, discovered in a pyramid during excavations, Egypt. Their purpose was to minister to the needs of the buried dignitary. Date: 1922

Wooden statues of servants found during excavation, Egypt
Wooden statues of servants, discovered in a pyramid during excavations, Egypt. Their purpose was to minister to the needs of the buried dignitary. Date: 1922

Wooden statues of handmaidens, Thebes, Egypt
Wooden statues of handmaidens with baskets on their heads, discovered near Thebes during excavations, Egypt. Their purpose was to minister to the needs of the dead inside a pyramid. Date: 1922

Woman in face veil with child on her shoulder, Cairo, Egypt
Woman in face veil (burko) with gilt tube, carrying a child on her shoulder, Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1922

Arab cobbler at work in his shop, Cairo, Egypt, making the traditional pointed red leather slippers. Date: 1922

Men playing game of draughts in a courtyard, Egypt
Two men playing a game of draughts in a courtyard while a friend sits alongside, Egypt. They are smoking a double nargileh (nargile, hookah) which sits on the ground between them. Date: 1922

Rich man, dancing woman and beggar, Cairo, Egypt
Rich man, dancing woman and beggar passing the time in the native quarter of Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1922

Herb seller in street, chatting to a customer, Egypt
Herb seller in the street, chatting to a customer outside her home, Egypt. Date: 1922

Men at work in Tentmakers Bazaar, Cairo, Egypt
Men at work on a decorative awning in the Tentmakers Bazaar, Cairo, Egypt, with another piece on display on the wall behind them. Date: 1922

Old shops in booksellers row, Cairo, Egypt
Old shops with fretted woodwork in booksellers row, Cairo, Egypt. Date: 1922

Boys and girls outside their homes, Port Said, Egypt
Boys and girls standing outside their rickety, timber-built homes, Port Said, Egypt. Date: 1922

Arab woman with goatskin butter churn, near Cairo, Egypt
Arab woman with a goatskin butter churn suspended from the broken stem of a date palm, at a village near Cairo, Egypt. A woman stands alongside with a child sitting on her shoulder. Date: 1922

Bisharin tribesman of the Nubian Desert, near Aswan, Egypt
Bisharin tribesman of the Nubian Desert, living at an encampment near Assuan (Aswan), Egypt. He is holding a large sword. Date: 1922

Arab pottery shop and shopkeeper, Cairo, Egypt, with a water carrier standing on the left. Date: 1922

Woman in face veil drawing water from a jar, Egypt
Woman in a face veil decorated with coins, drawing water from an earthenware jar which helps to keep the water cool, Egypt. Date: 1922

Arab fisherman winding twine for nets, Port Said, Egypt. Date: 1922

Spiral wooden pump used for water supply, Egypt
A man making a spiral pump made of wood, known as a tabut, used for water supply, seen mainly in the Lower Delta area of Egypt. Date: 1922

Water supply using a shaduf, Egypt
Water supply using a shaduf (shadoof), Egypt, used by farmers for irrigation of their land. Date: 1922

Boys school in a Coptic Centre, Esneh, Egypt
Scene at a Moslem boys school in a Coptic Centre at Esneh (Esna), south of Luxor, Egypt. Date: 1922

Women members of a Feminist Party, Cairo, Egypt
Women members of a Feminist Party, with flag, Cairo, Egypt. They were campaigning for womens rights, particularly wanting to put an end to womens total seclusion within the harem. Date: 1922

Berberin sellers of beads and fly whisks, Cairo, Egypt
Berberin sellers of beads and fly whisks in a Cairo street, Egypt. Date: 1922

Water carrier handing a drink to a woman, Cairo, Egypt
Water carrier handing a drink in a brass cup to a woman and her child in a Cairo street, Egypt. Date: 1922

Water carrier handing a drink to seated man, Egypt
Water carrier handing a drink in a brass cup to a seated man, Egypt. Date: 1922

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"1922: A Year of Adventures, Triumphs, and Cultural Shifts" Step back in time to the roaring twenties as we delve into the remarkable events that unfolded in 1922. From the witty escapades of Jeeves and Wooster to the heartwrenching farewell depicted in Fortunio Matania's "Good-bye, Old Man, " this year was filled with captivating stories. Intrigue reached new heights with Moon Madness captivating imaginations worldwide. Meanwhile, Norton and Mallory embarked on a daring British Mount Everest Expedition, pushing boundaries and defying nature's limits. The skies witnessed groundbreaking achievements as the Supermarine aeroplane powered by Rolls-Royce S. 6 soared through clouds, marking a milestone in aviation history. Society found its voice against Prohibition with Sweden's anti-Prohibition poster declaring boldly, "No. Crayfish require these drinks. " The fight for freedom extended beyond borders as Proust penned his masterpiece at age 31 while James Joyce mesmerized readers with his literary gem Ulysses. Sports enthusiasts were enthralled by France V Scotland Rugby match where passion collided on the field leaving spectators breathless. HMS Iron Duke stood tall amidst chaos during the Great Fire of Smyrna - a testament to bravery and resilience. Nature's beauty beckoned from Isle of Wight/Ventnor where tranquility met picturesque landscapes offering solace amidst bustling times. And who could forget that iconic blue dress paired perfectly with beer - an emblematic image capturing the spirit fashion and indulgence? As we reflect upon this transformative year, let us celebrate those who shaped our past while inspiring future generations. In 1922, dreams took flight; art spoke volumes; sports united nations; tragedies tested resolve – forever etching their mark on history's canvas.