1930 Collection (page 8)

The Old Time Sportsman by A. K. Macdonald
A double page spread of vignettes showing an early 19th century gentleman indulging in some winter sport, shooting anything that moves with his muzzle loading gun. Date: 1930

Poplar Union Schools, Essex
Entrance gates of the Poplar Schools which were established in 1906 between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex, to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws
Gandhi with Mrs Sarojini Maidu at Dandi before the Salt March of 1930

Emmy Destinn / Carmen
EMMY DESTINN Czech opera singer as Carmen

Mabel Normand / Lilywhite
MABEL NORMAND American comic actress: she appeared in Keystone films and co-starred with Charlie Chaplin

Berets by Rose Valois
Two hats by Rose Valois described as berets. Both are close-fitting and brimless

Players Navy Cut Snap Game - The Sailor - holding a large pack of Players Navy Cut Cigarettes " Medium" Date: 1930

Sidford Hill
A car makes its way up a hill at Sidford in Devon

People in a typical beach hut or chalet, Walton, Essex
A family of four enjoying a holiday by the sea at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, looking out from the balcony of their beach hut. circa 1930

The Flying Prince by Johns
HRH the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, then Duke of Windsor) piloting his new Puss Moth monoplane. Date: 1930

Unappreciated! By Lawson Wood
Two bears teasing a orangutan with a toy monkey. Date: 1930

Front cover of The Tatler featuring The Queen of the Belgian
Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1876 - 1965), formerly ELISABETH OF BAVARIA. Wife of King Albert I, during World War One she was popular for her resistance to the German invasion. Date: 1930

Bystander front cover - Marchioness of Queensberry
Cathleen Mann (1896-1959), Artist; second wife of Francis A. Kelhead, 11th Marquess of Queensbury; daughter of Harrington Mann

Beating Bounds, 1930
ENGLAND BEATING THE BOUNDS Cheerful choirboys pose with rods prior to beating the parish boundaries at Lincolns Inn, London Date: 1930

Opening a lock at Brentford, 1930
A smiling woman opens a lock on a canal at Brentford, Middlesex in 1930

Band, Darenth Training Colony Band, Kent
The military band at the Darenth Training Colony near Dartford in Kent. The colony, for adult mental defectives, was set up by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 as an addition to the existing

Darenth Schools and Training Colony, Kent
The Darenth Schools (top left), near Dartford in Kent, were opened in 1878 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a residential institution for imbecile children from London

The Prince of Wales in colour
Edward, Prince of Wales (1894-1972), later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor, photographed in colour (Finlay process) in 1930

The Bystander masthead by Tony Castle, 1930
Bystander masthead design by Tony Castle featuring a number of beauties on a beach dressed in bathing suits, sun hats and holding parasols

Roof Garden Dance Floor
Dining and dancing at the roof garden of the Pennsylvania Hotel, New York City

Social / Italy / Dance Hall
Elegant people in a dance hall Date: 1930

Cable Tram Vancouver
A crowded cable car in Dunedin, New Zealand. Note the pushchairs hanging off the front of the car

Mayakovsky (3 / 4)
VLADIMIR MAYAKOVSKY - Russian poet and supporter of the Communist party in Russia (this photograph is dated 1927)

D H Lawrence
D H LAWRENCE English novelist As a young man

D H Lawrence / Older
D H LAWRENCE English novelist As an older man

Covent Garden 1930
Covent Garden Theatre at night, operagoers arriving in evening dress which at this time was de rigueur

Glamorous Dancers
DANCE EVENING IN BERLIN An array of glamorous couples, the women in colourful backless evening dresses

Chevrolet Manufacture
A scene from one of Chevrolets 17 great American factories

Longwy Steelworks, France
The plate mill at Longwy Steelworks in Frnace

Advert / Players Cigs 1930
Players Please - I always smoke them

Removing Stone at Mill
Removing the stone at an old water mill at Ewell, Surrey

Puccini / Butterfly / Record
Complete on 16 records, at 4 shillings and sixpence each, or complete for three pounds and twelve shillings - at least 100 pounds in todays money !

Winchester Castle Steam
Passenger liner of the Union Castle line

Antwerp Exhibition
A selection of handmade laces are shown by a local manufacturer at the Antwerp Exhibition, (Exposition Internationale Coloniale), Belgium

Arthur James Balfour
ARTHUR JAMES BALFOUR 1st Earl of Balfour British politician; conservative MP

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, writer, best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories

Cister-playing woman seated woman playing cister
Cister-playing woman, A seated woman playing on the cister. She is reflected in the mirror on the wall behind her. On the left the window, on the right a table with a bowl of fruit on it

Avalanche of snow across railroad tracks, between 1890 and 1930. Creator: Frank G. Carpenter
Avalanche of snow across railroad tracks, between 1890 and 1930

Such Luck! Black Cat by Louis Wain. 1930

Josephine Baker with her pet cheetah at Deauville, France
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) - American-born French entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent - with her pet cheetah at Deauville, France. Date: 1930

A gathering outside of The Plume of Feathers pub in Miles Street, Small Heath, Birmingham, Midlands, England. Picture taken circa 1st May 1930

Hans Pape
August Rudolf Hans Pape was a German painter and graphic artist and university professor and a member of the free artist community Schanze. Date: 1930

Aerial view of Rose Hill in Longley Lane, Northenden, Manchester, England - a 19th-century Victorian villa, most notable as the home of Sir Edward Watkin

Fowey, Cornwall, c. 1930s
A GWR Publicity view of Fowey in Cornwall, c.1930s. A small group of holidaymakers sit on the rocks overlooking the Fowey River. There is a diving board near them with a gull sitting on it

Mercedes Gleitze (1900-1981) - British professional swimmer. She was the first person to swim the Straits of Gibraltar and the first British woman to swim the English Channel

Falmouth - Restormel Gateway, September 1930
View of the Restormel Gateway from the top of Pikes Hill and Restormel Terrace in Falmouth in September 1930. A couple are walking up the hill past the gateway

Crinnis Beach at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR Publicity view of Crinnis Beach at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall around 1930, showing beach huts and tennis courts

1930 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 hearse by Compton. Creator: Unknown
1930 Rolls Royce Phantom 1 hearse by Compton

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"1930: A Decade of Cultural Milestones and Iconic Moments" Step back in time to the year 1930, a period marked by significant events and captivating personalities. Haile Selassie, the Emperor of Ethiopia, ascends to power in Ilz 1930, bringing hope and change to his nation. Meanwhile, Anton LaVey emerges as a controversial figure with the establishment of his Church of Satan. In 1936, Haile Selassie once again captures attention as he addresses the League of Nations amidst Italy's invasion of Ethiopia. The Tatler cover featuring Walt Disney showcases the growing influence and popularity of animated entertainment during this era. The Tour de France photo encapsulates the spirit of athleticism and endurance that captivated audiences worldwide. Alfred Bestall's "The Ghost Story" takes readers on a thrilling journey into supernatural realms through captivating illustrations. The Midland Hotel Morecambe stands tall as an architectural marvel symbolizing elegance and luxury. G. H Davis immortalizes history with his photographs documenting the construction process behind Sydney Harbour Bridge. Captain Woolf Barnato proudly poses next to his Bentley car - a testament to wealth and sophistication that defined this era. D. H Lawrence's photograph captures him at a pivotal moment in literary history when he challenged societal norms through his provocative works. Programme cover for Paris Qui Revue reflects the vibrant arts scene thriving in Paris during this time - where creativity knows no bounds. Finally, summer on the French Riviera evokes images of sun-soaked beaches, glamorous parties, and carefree indulgence. As we reflect upon 1930s' cultural tapestry woven with political intrigue, artistic brilliance, sporting triumphs, and luxurious escapes; it becomes clear that this decade left an indelible mark on our collective memory.