1929 Collection (page 19)

Girl from the Islands, 1929. Creator: Schjerfbeck, Helene (1862-1946)
Girl from the Islands, 1929. Found in the collection of Ateneum, Helsinki

The West Coast, a Torquay fishing boat, was caught in a gale and with tremendous seas running was unable to obtain shelter

The tenor bell at Halewood Parish Church returns after being recast, the rector, Rev. C. E. Proctor, watches proceedings, Tuesday 25th June 1929

Pottergate Tower, Pottergate, Alnwick, Northumberland. 12th October 1929

A lorry brings rolls of newsprint to the Evening Chronicle office in Westgate Road, Newcastle. Circa 1929

The Chronicle photo-telegraphic service van, the first of its kind in the world, roused great interest in County Durham. It is seen at Birtley in the centre of the " Chronicle s" new fleet

The Muswell Hill Dramatic Society. A scene from "Marigold"
The Muswell Hill Dramatic Society. A scene from " Marigold" a play of 1842 which was very successfully carried through

North East Coast Exhibition. 15th May 1929

Teddy Baldock Boxer receiving belt from Lord Lonsdale - May 1929

Alderman Muirhead plants a commemorative tree at the opening of the Liverpool end of the East Lancashire Road at Walton Hall Avenue. Liverpool, Merseyside. 30th April 1929

Pye Works, polishing shop, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Circa 1929

Loading Pye radios on to LNER delivery lorry. Circa 1929

View day of HMS London. Schoolboys watching a demonstration of an aircraft gun. 19th March 1929

Cambridge again defeated Oxford in the boat race by seven lengths. This year is the centenary of the race. Cambridge are pictured leading in Hammersmith. 23rd March 1929

The finish of the 880 yards race, won by H. Gutteridge, at Stamford Bridge during the International Athletics in a match between Achilles and the Berliner and Deutscher clubs. 20th May 1929

The Inspectors Room at Cannon Row Police Station. May 1929

Photographing documents at Scotland Yard. London. May 1929

The reader of the Police Gazette. Scotland Yard. London. April 1929

New Scotland Yard. Classification of criminals. The crime index. May 1929

Metropolitan Police Lost Property. In the Index Department at the Lost Property Office, Lambeth. May 1929

Killaloe Slate Quarry at Portroe, Nenagh, Ireland. 27th June 1929

This picture gives a remarkable idea of how the complete carillon looks in its frame. 23rd April 1929

Open air ward at Stannington Sanatorium, Northumberland. 2nd August 1929

Hamilton Robb Ltd. Riverside factory Portadown, Armagh. Yarns being treated in the bleach house before being sent forward for weaving. 18th April 1929

The Dungeness lifeboat "David Barclay of Tottenham"
The Dungeness lifeboat " David Barclay of Tottenham" turned out to rescue the large ironsides of Rochester which was carrying a cargo of stone from Portland to Maidstone

A Taffs Well scene, one of the many pretty spots on the Glamorgan Canal, showing a lock and keepers cottage at Taffs Well, Wales

The Tynemouth lifeboat being taken out of its shelter for its monthly launch and test. The boat was destroyed by enemy action. 6th November 1929

Relics of great inventors, part of an exhibition at the Science Museum. Michael Faradays induction coil that he himself made. Kensington, London. 15th November 1929

Stotsfield Burn Lead Mine, at Rookhope in County Durham. Work has been restarted there. The mine had been closed for fifty years. 20th November 1929

Officers of the Royal Scots. 3rd July 1929

Police Centenary. Metropolitan river police bring their boat alongside a barge while one of the party goes aboard for inspection - one phase of the many activities of a force that will celebrate its

Disused tin mine near Postbridge, Devon. 1929

General scene at Lowestoft, Suffolk. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

General view of a coastline in Norfolk. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Great Yarmouth Wellington Pier. Norfolk. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Children having fun in the sea at an unknown beach in England. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Street scene in Lowestoft, Suffolk. 1929. Tyrell Collection

General view of Lowestoft, showing Claremont Pier. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Holiday makers at a British seaside resort. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Laid up ships in the River Fal, Cornwall. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Cornish coast. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

General holiday scene at Lowestoft, Suffolk. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Ice yachting is the sport of sailing and racing iceboats, also called ice yachts In 1911 modern ice yachts were made of a single-piece backbone the entire length of the boat

The St Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1-mile, 6 furlongs and 115 yards (2)

Leicester Mercury vans in the late 1920s at a public garage in Braunstone Gate. Mostly Fiat vans, bullnose Morris cars and a lone Albion lorry

Playing cricket on the beach at Hayling Island, Hampshire. August 1929. Tyrell Collection

Great Yarmouth Britannia Pier. Norfolk. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Brighton Road railway bridge in Balsall Heath. Birmingham, West Midlands. 18th September 1929

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"1929: A Year of Glamour, Turmoil, and Transformation" Step back in time to 1929, a year filled with captivating moments that shaped history. From the luxurious Reids Palace Hotel advertisement enticing travelers to indulge in opulence to the awe-inspiring Supermarine aeroplane powered by the legendary Rolls-Royce S. 6 engine, innovation was at its peak. In the realm of arts and culture, Cecil Aldin's masterpiece "For What We Are About to Receive" captured hearts with its enchanting portrayal of a harmonious family meal. Meanwhile, on Wall Street, disaster struck as the infamous stock market crash sent shockwaves throughout the world. Fashion icon Gabrielle Coco Chanel continued her reign as she revolutionized women's style with her timeless designs. At Platform 1 in Paddington Station, bustling crowds witnessed departures and reunions amidst an era defined by rapid transportation advancements. Political movements were also prominent during this transformative year – a Liberal Party Poster boldly proclaimed "We Mobilised for War - Let us Mobilise. " rallying citizens towards unity. On another note, Buick's alluring advertisement showcased their latest automobile marvels that captivated car enthusiasts worldwide. Breaking gender stereotypes was not limited to fashion alone; Bystander magazine featured a striking cover depicting a boxing woman titled "In Training, " challenging societal norms and empowering women everywhere. Across borders, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk danced joyously with his adopted daughter – an endearing moment symbolizing progress and cultural exchange between nations. The Schneider Trophy Poster proudly announced Southsea as host to thrilling seaplane races that united aviation enthusiasts from far and wide. Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife of speakeasies where flappers danced alongside dapper gentlemen enjoying cocktails – capturing the essence of 1920s social life within one frame.