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1930 1939 Collection (page 2)

"Stepping into the Glamorous Era: Exploring the 1930s" Step back in time to the enchanting decade of the 1930s, where elegance and innovation reigned supreme

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Pilot Aboard

Pilot Aboard
1930: A river pilot from the PLA Pilot station at Gravesend, Kent climbs up the side of a ship to take it to its destination at one of the London docks. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Ally Pally

Ally Pally
9th October 1935: Rows of stalls in the main hall of Alexandra Palace, at the start of the North London Exhibition. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Busy street at Plaza Hotel, New York City, (B&W), (Elevated view)

Busy street at Plaza Hotel, New York City, (B&W), (Elevated view)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Baby boy (12-18 months) with raised hands, sitting on bedspread, (B&W), close-up

Baby boy (12-18 months) with raised hands, sitting on bedspread, (B&W), close-up

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Railplane

Railplane
The Bennie railplane being demonstrated at Glasgow, Scotland. It consists of self-propelled passenger cars driven by air screws, suspended from a steel girder

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Walberswick

Walberswick
1933: A foot bridge over the river at Walberswick, Suffolk. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Ballet Dancer

Ballet Dancer
24th December 1938: A dancer with Antony Tudors London Ballet looking into a wardrobe at Toynbee Hall in east London. Original Publication: Picture Post - 55 - Ballet In The East End - pub

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Franklin D Roosevelt

Franklin D Roosevelt
19th January 1938: United States president Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) addressing a press conference. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Forum

Forum
circa 1930: The Temples of Castor and Pollux in the foreground of the Forum in central Rome. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius
circa 1935: Smoke emissions from the Italian volcano Mount Vesuvius, near the Bay of Naples. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Chicago Buildings

Chicago Buildings
circa 1930: The Railway Exchange on the right and thes W Strauss building on Michigan Avenue looking past one of the lions in front of the Chicago Art Institute

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Holmess Creator

Holmess Creator
circa 1930: Scottish novelist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Male pharmacist working with test tubes in laboratory, (B&W)

Male pharmacist working with test tubes in laboratory, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Girl (4-5) on see-saw in park, (B&W), low angle view

Girl (4-5) on see-saw in park, (B&W), low angle view

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Backlit Beauties

Backlit Beauties
Three nude ladies behind a backlit screen, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Lambton Quay

Lambton Quay
circa 1930: Cars park along the side of the road whilst trams rumble through the Lambton Quay area of Wellington, New Zealand, where hotels and guest houses line the streets. (Photo by S. C)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Brough Superior

Brough Superior
29th November 1931: The new Brough Superior at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in London. The vehicle boasts a baby cat engine, twin rear tyres and a side radiator. (Photo by J. A)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Panto Rehearsals

Panto Rehearsals
12th November 1936: Dancers waiting in the wings during rehearsals for the pantomime Cinderella, to be performed at The Coliseum, St Martins Lane, London. (Photo by A)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: circa 1930: High-angle view of the Chase National Bank

circa 1930: High-angle view of the Chase National Bank building, looking down from the Bank of Manhattan, New York City. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: The newly-built De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, 10th December 1935

The newly-built De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, 10th December 1935. The building was designed by architects Erich Mendelsohn

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Spiral staircase leading to the lounge and sunroof of the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea

Spiral staircase leading to the lounge and sunroof of the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea
The spiral staircase leading to the lounge and sunroof of the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, 1937. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Steam Power

Steam Power
30th November 1937: London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) streamlined locomotives during a performance test in London. From left, Dominion of New Zealand, Golden Shuttle, Empire of India

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Great Danes

Great Danes
15th April 1930: Great Danes at Mr Stewarts dog kennels in Ripley. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: La Scala

La Scala
circa 1930: La Scala Opera House in Milan, originally built in 1776. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Pullman Flats

Pullman Flats
1936: Pullman Court flats at Streatham Hill, London. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Llanfair PG

Llanfair PG
circa 1935: Fifty eight letters in the name of a Welsh village means an extra long name board on the local railway platform. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Pete The Pup

Pete The Pup
circa 1930: Pete the Pup known all over the world through his film work in Hollywood comedies, especially the Our Gang series. At the height of his career Pete was insured for ?10, 000

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Trooping Rehearsal

Trooping Rehearsal
circa 1930: A rehearsal for the Trooping the Colour ceremony at the Horse Guards Parade, London. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Man at table carving roast, (B&W), portrait

Man at table carving roast, (B&W), portrait

Background image1930 1939 Collection: SS Arandora Star

SS Arandora Star
11th July 1931: Blue Star liner Arandora Star at Immingham docks, Lincolnshire. (Photo by J. B. Helsby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Austin 12

Austin 12
24th August 1931: The Austin 12 saloon car. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Cartland In Dress

Cartland In Dress
1930: Mrs A G McCorquodale, aka English romantic novelist Barbara Cartland (1901 - 2000), wearing an evening dress. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: 60 Gramercy Park West In New York City

60 Gramercy Park West In New York City
60 Gramercy Park West, designed by famed New York City residential architect, Emory Roth and completed in 1928. Located between Park Avenue South and Lexington Avenue in New York City, circa 1930

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Empire State Building

Empire State Building
Construction workers celebrate the completion of the iron work on the Empire State Building, Manhattan, circa 1930. The building was constructed between 1930 and 1931

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Young couple standing on footbridge, the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica, (B&W)

Young couple standing on footbridge, the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Denbigh

Denbigh
View from Denbigh Castle, North Wales, circa 1930. (Photo by Alex Watkinson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Down Escalator

Down Escalator
22nd October 1930: Rush hour at Piccadilly Circus tube station, the down escalator to the Bakerloo line. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Steam Engines

Steam Engines
circa 1935: Steam locomotives in action. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Queen Mary

Queen Mary
27th March 1936: The Cunard liner Queen Mary, arriving at Southampton for the first time. (Photo by Rapho Guillumette/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: SS Berengaria

SS Berengaria
4th May 1933: The giant Cunard liner Berengaria entering Southampton harbour assisted by tugs. (Photo by Edward G. Malindine/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Crying baby boy (15-18 months) in baby seat, (B&W), close-up

Crying baby boy (15-18 months) in baby seat, (B&W), close-up

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Well Lit Blackpool, 1938

Well Lit Blackpool, 1938
3rd September 1938: Visitors admiring the windmill, one of the illuminations at Blackpool, Lancashire. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Semi naked woman posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Semi naked woman posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Female Nude

Female Nude
circa 1930: A close-up of the wife of photographer Chaloner Woods striking a pose for her husband. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Nude woman lying face down on bed, (B&W)

Nude woman lying face down on bed, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: Young couple resting on lawn, (B&W)

Young couple resting on lawn, (B&W)

Background image1930 1939 Collection: A maid polishing a silver tray, March 1938

A maid polishing a silver tray, March 1938



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"Stepping into the Glamorous Era: Exploring the 1930s" Step back in time to the enchanting decade of the 1930s, where elegance and innovation reigned supreme. The iconic Midland Hotel in Morecambe stands tall as Britain's first Art Deco hotel, showcasing its timeless beauty. Across the globe, marvel at the engineering masterpiece that is Sydney Harbour Bridge, a symbol of strength and connectivity. Meanwhile, witness the sleek Silver Link Locomotive racing through landscapes with grace and power. In bustling London, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Billingsgate Market - a hub of activity where fresh produce meets lively conversations. And who could forget Banjo? This beloved black-and-white film brought joy to audiences during this era. Transportation took on new heights with Hudson Steam Loco chugging along tracks effortlessly. Meanwhile, children delighted in Babar's adventures through captivating illustrations found within "ABC OF BABAR O. " Travel posters became works of art themselves; one such gem was a Southern Railway poster enticing travelers to explore Ramsgate's coastal charm through a stunning color lithograph. For history enthusiasts seeking ancient wonders, Neidpath Castle whispers tales from centuries past while Boston Stump proudly showcases its architectural grandeur. The carefree spirit of summer comes alive as young women don their bathing suits for an unforgettable portrait captured in timeless sepia tones. And for those seeking leisurely escapes or thrilling adventures alike, Blackpool Station served as a gateway to excitement and relaxation by the sea. The 1930s were an era defined by progress and style - from architectural marvels to artistic masterpieces - leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. Step into this glamorous period and let its allure transport you back in time.