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1938 Collection (page 6)

"1938: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Timeless Art" In the midst of a world on the brink of change, 1938 witnessed remarkable events that would shape history

Background image1938 Collection: Nefyn Bay & The Rivals, Wales, August 1938

Nefyn Bay & The Rivals, Wales, August 1938
A GWR Publicity view of The Rivals (Yr Eifl) mountain range in Gwynedd, Wales, in August 1938. Nefyn Bay skirts the three peaks of the range

Background image1938 Collection: The Rivals (Yr Eifl), Caernarfonshire, Wales, August 1938

The Rivals (Yr Eifl), Caernarfonshire, Wales, August 1938
A GWR Publicity view of The Rivals (Yr Eifl) mountain range in Gwynedd, Wales, in August 1938. Nefyn Bay skirts the three peaks of the range

Background image1938 Collection: Barry Island, Wales, August 1938

Barry Island, Wales, August 1938
View of Barry Island beach, Glamorgan, south Wales, summer 1938. The beach is very, very busy with holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine and lounging in deckchairs

Background image1938 Collection: Barry Island Beach, Wales, August 1938

Barry Island Beach, Wales, August 1938
View of Barry Island beach, Glamorgan, south Wales in summer 1938. The beach is very, very crowded and the water is teeming with holidaymakers

Background image1938 Collection: Focke Wulf FW-61 / Focke Achgelis FA-61

Focke Wulf FW-61 / Focke Achgelis FA-61
Hanna Reitsch Flying a Focke-Achgelis Fa-61 Autogyro for the Worlds First Indoor Flight Inside the Deutschlandhalle, Berlin During a Practice Session in an Empty Hall Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Standing Lurcher

Standing Lurcher
A Lurcher is not a purebred dog. It is usually a cross between a Greyhound, or other Sighthound, and a Working or Terrier breed. Owner: The Hon. Mrs Ionides. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Tanze vor Angst (Dances caused by fear), 1938

Tanze vor Angst (Dances caused by fear), 1938
Ta nze vor Angst (Dances caused by fear), 1938. Found in the Collection of Zentrum Paul Klee, Bern

Background image1938 Collection: No. 1080 Corridor Carriage, Third Class

No. 1080 Corridor Carriage, Third Class
This image shows an interior view of a compartment in third class corridor carriage No. 1080, built in 1938 to diagram C77

Background image1938 Collection: Richard Sickert and wife in his litter-ary studio

Richard Sickert and wife in his litter-ary studio
Walter Richard Sickert and his wife seen in his studio at Broadstairs, the state of which brings new meaning to the word, untidy. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: The Welsh Guards leaving Buckingham Palace, London

The Welsh Guards leaving Buckingham Palace, London
circa 1910s

Background image1938 Collection: Photograph of Swan PH, Ponders End, Greater London

Photograph of Swan PH, Ponders End, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Background image1938 Collection: IAE President, 1937-38, Major-General Sydney Capel Peck

IAE President, 1937-38, Major-General Sydney Capel Peck. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Kenneth Wagg & Ian Fleming at Whites Club golf tournament

Kenneth Wagg & Ian Fleming at Whites Club golf tournament
Novelist Ian Fleming pictured with Kenneth Wagg at a Whites Club golf tournament in Sandwich, Kent, in July 1938. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Mrs Charles Sweeny and daughter

Mrs Charles Sweeny and daughter
Mrs Charles Sweeny, formerly Miss Margaret Whigham and later, on her second marriage, Duchess of Argyll, pictured with her daughter Frances

Background image1938 Collection: Adele Jergens, American actress

Adele Jergens, American actress
Adele Jergens (1917-2002), American actress. 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Peace Night on the balcony at Buckingham Palace

Peace Night on the balcony at Buckingham Palace
A page from The Illustrated London News showing the balcony of Buckingham Palace on Peace Night (2nd October 1938). Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain

Background image1938 Collection: THREE FINE GERMAN MALES

THREE FINE GERMAN MALES
And yet we have conquered ! Three fine Germans symbolise the Master Race at the 15th commemoration of the Munchen beer-hall putsch Date: 9 November 1938

Background image1938 Collection: One of the Hawker Hurricane Fighters photographed at Northolt Aerodrome, Northolt

One of the Hawker Hurricane Fighters photographed at Northolt Aerodrome, Northolt, Middlesex, West of London, with a Squadron formation of 9 aircraft flying at low altitude

Background image1938 Collection: View of Surbiton High Street taken from the railway station. November 1938

View of Surbiton High Street taken from the railway station. November 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Commuters and schoolchildren on platform three of Kingston Station await the next train

Commuters and schoolchildren on platform three of Kingston Station await the next train to Waterloo. November 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Group photograph taken at RAF Ansty aerodrome shows some of the instructors together with

Group photograph taken at RAF Ansty aerodrome shows some of the instructors together with a number of the Volunteer Reservists. Seated in the front row are: Flying Officer E. S. Greenwood, Mr, C

Background image1938 Collection: Hawker at work in Newcastle. 19th December 1938

Hawker at work in Newcastle. 19th December 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Clothing stockings. Woman seated on chair, short black skirt. April 1938 P018452

Clothing stockings. Woman seated on chair, short black skirt. April 1938 P018452

Background image1938 Collection: Boeing 314 Clipper NC18601

Boeing 314 Clipper NC18601, seen at Seattle during modification of the tail: removal of the single tail fin and fitting a new tailplane with twin fins and rudders. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Seversky SEV-S2 NX70Y

Seversky SEV-S2 NX70Y (msn 43). Alexander de Seversky modified a P-35 for the National Air Races. Powered by a 950hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp Sc

Background image1938 Collection: Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire, August 1938

Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire, August 1938
A GWR Publicity view of Cilgerran Castle, Pembrokeshire, in August 1938. The castle ruins are perched on the edge of the Teifi Gorge and dominate the surrounding landscape

Background image1938 Collection: No 24 Shop, Paint Stores, 1938

No 24 Shop, Paint Stores, 1938
The paint stores, also known as the paint mill, was where paint was mixed. This man is drawing off and straining paint from one of the heavy duty mixing machines

Background image1938 Collection: This Ones for you, alright! A postman delivering a Happy Birthday Greeting. Date

This Ones for you, alright! A postman delivering a Happy Birthday Greeting. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: 1938 Horch 853. Creator: Unknown

1938 Horch 853. Creator: Unknown
1938 Horch 853

Background image1938 Collection: U. S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas - Returning Home

U. S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas - Returning Home
U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas - Returning Home. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: U. S. Virgin Islands - Government House, Christiansted

U. S. Virgin Islands - Government House, Christiansted
U.S. Virgin Islands - Government House, Christiansted, St. Croix. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Jerusalem View southwest King David Hotel 1938

Jerusalem View southwest King David Hotel 1938
Jerusalem. View from the southwest from the King David Hotel, 1938. Mount Zion in Moshee, Mishkenot Shaanamin. 1938, Israel

Background image1938 Collection: German Navy Experimental Flettner Fl-265 Synchropter Hel?

German Navy Experimental Flettner Fl-265 Synchropter Hel?
German Navy Experimental Flettner Fl-265 Synchropter Helicopter with Two Intermeshing Rotors 12 M in Diameter Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Gloster Gladiator

Gloster Gladiator
A Row of Latvian Airforce 1 Squadron Gloster Gladiators Parked at Riga, Latvia in 1938 Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Percival P-6 Mew Gull E2H

Percival P-6 Mew Gull E2H
Alex Henshaw with His Record-Breaking Percival Mew Gull at Gravesend, Kent, UK - He Was the Winner of the 1938 King's Cup Air Race at an Average Speed of 236.25 M.P.H

Background image1938 Collection: Fiat CR-20

Fiat CR-20
A Former Austrian Air Force Fiat Cr-20 Parked on Grass Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Messerschmitt Bf-109D-1

Messerschmitt Bf-109D-1
A Messerschmitt Bf-109 Named Luchs (Lynx) Parked During the Spanish Civil War. This Aircraft Was Flown by Haptman Werner Molders of 3.J/88 Usually Based in La Ceina, Spain Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Messerschmitt Bf-109

Messerschmitt Bf-109
A Messerschmitt Bf-109 Parked During the Spanish Civil War Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: 2 DALMATIANS / 1938

2 DALMATIANS / 1938
One dog stares into the distance while the other leans out of their pen. Owned by Hurst. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Two Welsh Corgis / 1938

Two Welsh Corgis / 1938
ROZAVEL RED TAFFY and FOXHEATH RED TAFFY Owned by Mitchell. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Fall / Welsh Corgi / 1938

Fall / Welsh Corgi / 1938
Two corgis sitting together: HELARIAN WENDA and HELARIAN TESSSA. Owner: Forsyth-Forrest Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Fall / Elkhound / Puppies

Fall / Elkhound / Puppies
A row of elkhound puppies owned by Lister-Empson. Some of their ears are standing up, but some are still floppy. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Fall / Harlequin Pinscher

Fall / Harlequin Pinscher
One of Mrs Herdmans harlequin pinschers. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Fall / Japanese Chin / 1938

Fall / Japanese Chin / 1938
JUM OF ST OMER Owned by D Antonio. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Fall / English Setter / 1938

Fall / English Setter / 1938
BANCHORY HOPEFUL working in the field. Owner:Lorna, Countess Howe Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Fall / Field Spaniel / 1938

Fall / Field Spaniel / 1938
BARUIL VENTURER AND BOBSLEIGH OF PENTWYN Owned by Barnett. Head study. Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Fall / Boston / Steel Blade

Fall / Boston / Steel Blade
Stonewall Steel Blade Date: 1938

Background image1938 Collection: Fall / Boston / Caesar

Fall / Boston / Caesar
UKANSEE CAESAR Owned by Evelyn, Countess of Essex. Date: 1938



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"1938: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Timeless Art" In the midst of a world on the brink of change, 1938 witnessed remarkable events that would shape history. From the grandeur of the Welsh Guards poster proudly displaying their valor to Nelson meticulously outlining his battle plans for Trafalgar in 1805, echoes of heroism resounded throughout time. Amidst this backdrop, the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool became a hub of joyous celebration where dancers twirled under sparkling chandeliers. Meanwhile, David Jagger's poignant painting depicted a Jewish refugee from Vienna, capturing both despair and resilience during turbulent times. The world of arts also saw extraordinary talent emerge as Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev graced stages with their ethereal performances. Their graceful movements transcended boundaries and brought solace to troubled souls. Scientific achievements soared high as well when the 200-inch observatory at Palomar unlocked secrets hidden within celestial realms. Gazing through its lenses allowed humanity to glimpse into distant galaxies and ponder our place in this vast universe. On two wheels, adventure beckoned with the sleek design of the 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle roaring down open roads. Speed enthusiasts reveled alongside legendary racer Tazio Nuvolari as he conquered tracks astride his D Type Auto-Union. Sportsmanship reached new heights during Tour de France Bartali's triumphs on treacherous terrains - an embodiment of determination amidst adversity. In skies above us all soared passenger planes like Imperial Airlines' majestic aircraft carrying dreams across continents. Political landscapes shifted too; Mustapha Kemal Ataturk led Turkey towards modernization while leaving an indelible mark on its people's hearts forevermore. Even amidst chaos and uncertainty, beauty found its way into everyday life - Guerlain Mitsouko perfume advertisement tantalized senses, evoking elegance and sophistication.