19301939 Collection

California: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach (photo)
5995752 California: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: US Battleships at anchor, Long Beach)

A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate, 1939 (colour lithograph)
1769905 A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate, 1939 (colour lithograph) by Kenneth Shoesmith (1890-1939) & Verney L

Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho)
5996562 Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V (colour litho) by Guthrie, James (1874-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some notable statesmen of the reign of King George V)

Early morning in Covent Garden Market (b / w photo)
3637556 Early morning in Covent Garden Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early morning in Covent Garden Market)

The Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print)
3793843 The Battle of the Somme, 1916 (print); (add.info.: The Battle of the Somme - an armoured tank surrounded by injured soldiers during World War I, 1916)

Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore, Berlin, 1930 (b/w photo)
1700702 Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore, Berlin, 1930 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Albert Einstein and Georges Lemaitre Abbot, 1933 (b/w photo)
1700252 Albert Einstein and Georges Lemaitre Abbot, 1933 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Albert Einstein (1879-1955) and Georges Lemaitre abbot

Stalls that display the products of many climes in the fruit depsartment at Covent Garden (b / w photo)
3637557 Stalls that display the products of many climes in the fruit depsartment at Covent Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (b / w photo)
3637533 Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden)

An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse (b / w photo)
3637491 An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old tavern on the riverside at Limehouse)

Tower of St Brides Church from Bride Lane, City of London (b / w photo)
3637632 Tower of St Brides Church from Bride Lane, City of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tower of St Brides Church from Bride Lane)

Horse Super Cigarettes 1935 (color printing)
398390 Horse Super Cigarettes 1935 (color printing) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; JMK Archiv

Italy: Fondi, Castello (b / w photo)
6011687 Italy: Fondi, Castello (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fondi, Castello)

Bus driver (b / w photo)
3637514 Bus driver (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bus driver. Illustration for Wonderful London by St John Adcock (Fleetway, c 1930)

British royal crowns and sceptre (colour litho)
5996555 British royal crowns and sceptre (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British royal crowns and sceptre)

Christmas advertisement for Haig Scotch whisky (colour litho)
6001973 Christmas advertisement for Haig Scotch whisky (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas advertisement for Haig Scotch whisky)

Lubetkin Penguin Pool, January 1934 (b / w photo)
878300 Lubetkin Penguin Pool, January 1934 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Keeper and penguins)

Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret (b / w photo)
3103112 Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret)

Harley Street, Marylebone (b / w photo)
3637535 Harley Street, Marylebone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harley Street, Marylebone)

Spectators watching the Boat Race from barges on the Thames (b / w photo)
3637440 Spectators watching the Boat Race from barges on the Thames (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wet winter evening and a book lover in Bloomsbury (b / w photo)
3637677 Wet winter evening and a book lover in Bloomsbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wet winter evening and a book lover in Bloomsbury)

Mecklenburgh Square, Bloomsbury (b / w photo)
3637687 Mecklenburgh Square, Bloomsbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mecklenburgh Square, Bloomsbury)

Warehouse in Red Lion Square, Holborn (b / w photo)
3637705 Warehouse in Red Lion Square, Holborn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warehouse in Red Lion Square, Holborn)

Chicago: Fourth Presbyterian Church (b / w photo)
6012113 Chicago: Fourth Presbyterian Church (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourth Presbyterian Church)

Cologne, Germany
3781560 Cologne, Germany; (add.info.: Cologne, Germany, early 20th century. Die St. Andreaskirche, nach einem Aquarell von Karl Rudell (Church of Saint Andreas, a watercolour by Karl Rudell)

Joel McCrea
3780337 Joel McCrea; (add.info.: Joel McCrea, American actor. 5 November 1905 - 20 October 1990. (Player's cigarette card).); Lebrecht History

Myrna Loy
3780328 Myrna Loy; (add.info.: Myrna Loy, born Myrna Adele Williams, American actress. 2 August 1905 - 14 December 1993. (Player's cigarette card).); Lebrecht History

Greta Garbo
3780315 Greta Garbo; (add.info.: Greta Garbo, Swedish film actress born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson. 18 September 1905 - 15 April 1990. (Player's cigarette card).); Lebrecht History

On Your Toes
3781221 On Your Toes'; (add.info.: On Your Toes by Rogers, Hart and George Abbott, with Jack Whiting as Junior and Vera Zorina as Vera Barnova. At the London Coliseum, May 1937)

Children sitting on the chimney, trapping a trap at Father Christmas, for the Christmas 1930 newspaper "Le
LSE4086688 Children sitting on the chimney, trapping a trap at Father Christmas, for the Christmas 1930 newspaper "Le Dimanche illustrious" (engraving) by French School

The Last Self-Portrait of Alphonse-Marie Mucha, 1937 (gelatin silver print)
8678082 The Last Self-Portrait of Alphonse-Marie Mucha, 1937 (gelatin silver print) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: By Alphonse Marie Mucha)

A.A. Milne's play Sarah Simple
3789680 A.A. Milne's play Sarah Simple'; (add.info.: A.R. Whatmore as William Bendish and Agnes Lauchlan as Marianne Bell-Mason in A.A)

Diana Wynyard and Louis Borell in 1937
3789668 Diana Wynyard and Louis Borell in 1937; (add.info.: Diana Wynyard and Louis Borell in Hearts Content by W. Chetham Strode at Shaftsbury Theatre)

Buckingham Palace, London, 1934 (postcard)
3562789 Buckingham Palace, London, 1934 (postcard) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1930-30/12/1934 Date of Artwork: XVIII -XX sec)

Bengal-Nagpur Express Locomotive
3780483 Bengal-Nagpur Express Locomotive; (add.info.: Bengal-Nagpur Express Locomotive.1931. Express Locomotive on the Bengal-Nagpur Railway, India)

Astrid of Sweden with her children
3787159 Astrid of Sweden with her children; (add.info.: Astrid of Sweden with her children Princess Joshephine-Charlotte and Prince Baudouin watching a children's parade from the Rue Haute)

Joan Crawford
3780307 Joan Crawford; (add.info.: Joan Crawford, American actress of film, television and theatre. 23 March 1905 - 10 May 1977. (Player's cigarettes card).); Lebrecht History

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"1930-1939: A Decade of Diversity and Delight" Step back in time to the vibrant era of the 1930s, where a world full of wonders unfolded. From stunning Southern Railway posters enticing travelers to picturesque Ramsgate, to captivating encounters between great minds like Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore in Berlin, this decade was marked by moments that shaped history. In 1933, another remarkable meeting took place as Einstein crossed paths with Georges Lemaitre Abbot. Their encounter symbolized the fusion of scientific brilliance and intellectual curiosity that defined this period. Italy's Fondi Castle stood tall amidst black-and-white photographs, showcasing its timeless beauty against a backdrop of history. Meanwhile, Covent Garden boasted bustling stalls displaying fruits from all corners of the globe - a testament to London's cosmopolitan charm. The Royal Opera House at Covent Garden radiated elegance through monochrome lenses capturing its grandeur. And speaking of royalty, British royal crowns and scepters dazzled in colorful lithographs - symbols of tradition and power. As Christmas approached during these years, Haig Scotch whisky advertisements added warmth and cheer with their vivid colors. Amidst wet winter evenings in Bloomsbury captured on film, book lovers found solace within pages that transported them far beyond their surroundings. Even everyday life had its own allure; bus drivers were immortalized in black-and-white portraits while women's shoe advertisements showcased stylish designs through vibrant lithographs. Throughout this transformative decade filled with cultural exchange and innovation across various domains – be it art or science – society reveled in diversity and embraced new possibilities for progress. So step into our time machine as we explore the enchanting tapestry woven by the years 1930-1939 – an era brimming with creativity, intellectuality, style, and endless fascination.